Re-Love Project 2015
Do you guys remember this makeover from last year?| The Painted Hive
Design enthusiasts will have the chance to own one-of-a-kind statement furniture pieces, created by a group of talented designers as part of the Feast Watson Re-Love project; a collaborative campaign which aims to inspire DIY’ers to up-cycle and ultimately raise funds for the Salvos Stores.| The Painted Hive
I'm so excited to finally share this! If you’re not new here, you’re probably aware of my involvement in the Re-Love Project and what it’s all about. For those of you who don’t know, in short it’s a Feast Watson campaign in collaboration with Salvos Stores which sees...| thepaintedhive.net
For the past four or so years, all of Charlotte’s craft supplies have lived in a big plastic tub on the top shelf in her wardrobe.| The Painted Hive
As briefly mentioned in my last post, recently I spent a few days hurrying around the house replacing most of Charlotte’s strewn toys with pretty décor accents instead to shoot some of my rooms for inclusion in an upcoming blogger design book!| The Painted Hive
Firstly, thanks so much to everyone for all the baby well wishes – you guys are just too sweet :-)| The Painted Hive
Thanks so much for all the lovely comments about my bedroom revamp.| The Painted Hive
I've coveted adjustable arm wall lights from the first moment I saw one. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 To me there's just something so desirable about their sculptural form and subtle industrial edge. That said, I never really envisioned actually using one in my own home. You...| thepaintedhive.net
Some of you may not know that when I started this blog, I was up-cycling and on-selling A LOT of furniture.| The Painted Hive
If, when it comes to furniture, terms like ‘re-loved’ and ‘up-cycled’ get your heart a-pumping, then this just may be the creative crusade for you!| The Painted Hive
How To Create Perfect Looking Curtain Folds | thepaintedhive.net
A blog dedicated to budget friendly DIY ideas for interior design and home decoration with a focus on real projects, fresh ideas and evocative inspiration.| thepaintedhive.net
At the risk of coming across as someone slightly obsessed with mini drawers, here’s another little drawer hack.| The Painted Hive
Do you ever feel like your creative ideas are just gonna burst right out of your brain in the form of some crazy kinda full body fire stomping dance?| The Painted Hive
Flat-Pack. Knock-Down. Ready-To-Assemble. Whatever you wanna call it, there's no denying the practicality, affordability, versatility and accessibility of this very basic form of 'boxed' furniture. Unfortunately though, often times there's also no denying the generic,...| thepaintedhive.net
Bet you thought I’d totally forgotten all about my parent’s suite extension?| The Painted Hive
If you’re anything like me, then you probably consume quite a bit of design and decoration content online, either through social media, blogs or other websites. And, like me, in your time you may have come across the odd article or two about exterior shutters and their supposed “right and wrongs” (perhaps with a heated ensuing comment thread!).| The Painted Hive
Firstly, thanks so much for all the love on the bathroom reveal post! You guys are just the best.| The Painted Hive
It may have been a long time coming but the bathroom reveal is finally here!| The Painted Hive
You were probably expecting to see the suite extension bathroom reveal this week, but sorry, something unexpected happened I needed to share first (the bathroom will be coming up super soon!).| The Painted Hive
It may have been a long time coming, but work on the suite extension has finally re-commenced!| The Painted Hive
I love Christmas. It’s my favourite time of year. So, it seemed only fitting that my advent calendar should bring together a few more of my most fave things; wall charts, chalkboards, typography and bakers twine!| The Painted Hive
One of my closest friends recently had her second baby – another girl (which, for whatever illogical reason, makes me think I’m going to have another girl too!). Of course with a new baby comes the bestowing of gifts, which is sweet, though does anyone else find it difficult to buy for newborns who already have a gender equivalent older sibling? I mean, when the family already has at least three of everything (likely in twenty various shades of pink, or blue), what can you offer tha...| The Painted Hive
Sure, there are a heap of different embellishing methods out there though did you know you can make your own custom, professional-looking, easy to use decals at home with no expensive outlays, time-consuming crafting or specialty equipment?| The Painted Hive
If you’ve read this blog more than just once you probably know I have a bit of a thing for using natural elements to decorate my home, and for a budget-savvy gal like me, there’s no better way of introducing this textural earthiness to a space than via a great-outdoors scavenger hunt. So, until money grows on trees, I’m taking my free share of what already does…twigs that is.| The Painted Hive
Of all the ways to add a bit of custom charm to a standard DIY kitchen, I think shaker peg rails might just be my favourite! This rail wasn't part of my original plan for the suite extension kitchenette, but over the past few months it's like they've been teasing me...| thepaintedhive.net
Easy DIY Cross Base Table Tutorial | thepaintedhive.net
I must admit, as much as I’ve been looking forward to sharing this reveal, I’m feeling equal parts nervous and excited!| The Painted Hive
It was always my intention to finish and share the flip house facade first, though it appears this little entry has snuck in.| The Painted Hive
When I mentioned to my son that I was planning on painting just the tops and bases of these chairs, I described it to him as giving them all hats and socks. I thought that was kind of cute until he went on to add that “the hats will eat the socks and then the chairs will poo them out.” Five year olds are certainly hilarious.| The Painted Hive
Trash to Treasure Vases…using Old Food Jars & Vintage Handbag Straps! | thepaintedhive.net
If needed, catch up on things by finding my original post about the house flip HERE.| The Painted Hive
At the moment, amongst other things, I’m working on a totally new room makeover at my hive.| The Painted Hive
At the moment I’m helping Mum organise and re-design the little nook (parent’s retreat) off her and Dad’s master bedroom.| The Painted Hive
I really wanted a hanging pendant in the nursery though the ceiling is just too low so I instead opted to transform a standard batten fix (flush mount) light.| The Painted Hive
Don’t get me wrong, I love the fact I get to call Australia home, though a word of warning to anyone thinking of moving here (particularly if you’re a home DIY-aholic accustomed to a seemingly endless array of affordable and easily attainable supplies). Sure, we might have lovely weather (most of the time), beautiful beaches (almost exclusively) and kangaroos frolicking about (nearly everywhere) though you can pretty much kiss good-bye to affordable and easily obtainable tinted wax se...| The Painted Hive
This is one post I thought I'd never publish. If you follow me socially (on Facebook or Instagram) you may have seen a sneak peek of this makeover and read about my reservations in sharing it here. Basically, this is my gran's house which we suddenly needed to sell...| thepaintedhive.net
I know it's been a long time coming, though the most protracted bathroom makeover in history is ready for its close up...or wide angle...or medium range shot...or whatever sort of photo it takes to finally get this bleeping room up on the blog! There's really no good...| thepaintedhive.net
Catch up on all the Suite Extension posts HERE.| The Painted Hive
Every now and again I receive questions about past projects.| The Painted Hive
Flat-Pack. Knock-Down. Ready-To-Assemble. Whatever you wanna call it, there’s no denying the practicality, affordability, versatility and accessibility of this very basic form of ‘boxed’ furniture. Unfortunately though, often times there’s also no denying the generic, cheap and mass-produced appearance – luckily, however, there is always hiding it!| The Painted Hive
Under different circumstances I would have retained the original walnut colour though this table was destined for my living room which already had enough ‘brown’ after the injection of our new leather sofas.| The Painted Hive
Hutch to Sideboard Transformation | thepaintedhive.net
Of all the ways to add a bit of custom charm to a standard DIY kitchen, I think shaker peg rails might just be my favourite!| The Painted Hive
After lots of indecision, uncertainty, and sanding, it’s done!| The Painted Hive
This is one post I thought I’d never publish.| The Painted Hive
I know it’s been a long time coming, though the most protracted bathroom makeover in history is ready for its close up…or wide angle…or medium range shot…or whatever sort of photo it takes to finally get this bleeping room up on the blog!| The Painted Hive
I feel a little bit sheepish sharing this remodel because I know lots of you will prefer the before. And, if I’m honest, there is plenty about its prior form I really did love! But sometimes change is forced.| The Painted Hive
Those of you who are members of my private Facebook group may recall seeing a glimpse of this makeover several months ago.| The Painted Hive
It had always been a dream of my husband’s to travel around Australia in a caravan. And whilst I can’t profess to having the same longing, it was an opportunity I definitely wanted to embrace.| The Painted Hive
