Paint a Basement Door Mint and Create a Handy Message Centre
After we spruced up the basement landing/stairwell . . . . . . the door to the basement remained sadly un-spruced. It had been painted white and given new brushed…
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Stress Cleaning
I might be alone on this, but sometimes I like to clean or de-clutter so I can relax. I don’t particularly enjoy cleaning (although organizing can be fun), it’s just…
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How to Organize a Jewelry Box + How to Turn a Brooch into a Pendant
I’m still unpacking things I bought in Hungary, like this . . . doll-szied cookware (?) I bought at the Christmas Market. One is just a flat dish, but the…
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How to Build a Jewellery Display (from Scratch)
I’ve seen some neat re-purposed jewellery displays, but if you can’t find something to makeover here’s how to build a jewellery display from scratch! You might be wondering WHY I…
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Making a Home That is Not My Home Feel Homey
With all those photos of comfy, airy bedrooms I longed to lounge in, I think I made our little Budapest apartment feel unloved. The truth is, it’s cute but it’s…
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New Uses for Old Things: Serving Dishes in the Jewellery Box
While in Thunder Bay last week (I only just revealed that tidbit yesterday), I made a mess of my parents’ house while setting up shop with my Mom. Their living…
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