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Cupboard Makeover – an Ikea Hack

I have been stretching my DIY muscles and I have been working with power tools! And it was much more fun than I expected. So I did a little tutorial on what I did, come check it out. I gave an old Ikea cupboard a total makeover. The cupboard is at … [Continue reading...]

Let’s Revamp

Altered Couture. Vest Makeover I am 40 as of today! And that marshmallow heart with 40 candles greeted me last night when I came down into the living room just after twelve. I will show and tell more about my birthday later. Because … [Continue reading...]

How I hacked Wolford

attach white collar and cuffs to a black sweater for a slim fitting look

Slim fitting black sweater with 'faux' white blouse I am not much of a fashion queen, but I do like my clothes to ‘do’ something for me. Preferably hide my imperfections perfectly. I love the look of a pullover or cardigan over a … [Continue reading...]

May I introduce to you: my dress form

how to make a mannequin vintage dress form

Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to present: Marie-Louise I wanted a dress form forever, and I have looked for them everywhere. The really beautiful ones, the old antiques, were way out of my price range and I thought the new ones were still … [Continue reading...]

Merry Christmas to you all!

easy Christmas decorating idea for table with glass candles

Glass & Mirrors Table Decoration for Christmas Only two more nights and it will be Christmas morning. I wish you all a peaceful Christmas with lots of love, laughter and fun. Enjoy the Christmas break! The new year … [Continue reading...]

Going nuts

This weekend we had gorgeous weather. A beautiful start to the autumn holiday. I enjoyed the sunshine all weekend by throwing all the doors and windows open and doing my version of spring cleaning. Which means: when the good weather … [Continue reading...]

12 Days of Christmas Decorations

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I love Vignettes

I love vignettes!! I have always loved vignettes. Not that I knew what a vignette was until a year ago, but I have always known that arranging accessories, flowers, candles and the occasional odd element into a grouping that pleases the eye was fun. … [Continue reading...]