This week we picked up a bargain TV in Tesco’s Black Friday sale, but didn’t have a stand for it. I eventually won this dark pine unit on eBay for 1p and immediately saw its potential. A quick tip: doing a local search and using a sniping bid app can help you avoid bidding wars … Read more

What seaside home doesn’t benefit from a little beach wall art? Ours did—until I turned a pile of forgotten items into a charming coastal piece that now belongs in any beach house. This project is all about upcycling, simplicity, and creating a relaxed, whitewashed look using things you already have. DIY Beach Wall Art from … Read more

An incredibly tasty, easy cheesy bacon and chorizo bread soup. This peasant-style dish uses stale bread toasted in the oven, then stirred into a creamy, chunky soup for comforting, filling bowls. Hello! Recently we took a short boat trip to York along the River Ouse and spent a couple of nights moored by the Museum … Read more

What I Love Best About Greece: A Flat Lay Photo Essay Welcome to another edition of the International Bloggers Club. We are a group of friends from around the world who meet monthly to share projects, swap ideas, and compare the ways we create in our corners of the globe. This month we tried something … Read more

With Halloween just around the corner, now is a perfect time to share easy, creative upcycled Halloween craft ideas using common household items. These projects are simple and affordable, making them great for last-minute decorating or weekend crafting with kids. Below are practical and playful ways to repurpose things you already have at home into … Read more

Learn how to make a simple, custom wooden knife block set using your existing knives. It’s a neat, space-saving solution for the kitchen and makes a thoughtful personalised gift for food-loving friends and family. THIS DIY PROJECT CONTAINS A PAID AD FOR WICKES, A DIY STORE I’VE USED FOR YEARS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. … Read more

Thoughtful handmade DIY Mother’s Day gifts are one of the best ways to show Mom how much she’s loved and appreciated. You don’t need to spend a lot—these creative, budget-friendly ideas use items you may already have at home. Below are more than 20 handmade gift ideas that are simple to make and sure to … Read more

Learn how to build an affordable, sturdy DIY pea trellis to place over your garden beds. I made this in an afternoon using simple slats and jute twine so pea tendrils can climb easily. This guide includes clear step-by-step instructions, practical tips, and links to short how-to videos for visual reference. Since early spring I’ve … Read more

I enjoy painting furniture — it’s one of the quickest ways to refresh or upcycle an old piece. A fresh coat of paint can hide imperfections, and finishing with a wax gives a soft, durable finish. I prefer beeswax as a sealant, and I make my own beeswax furniture polish because it’s simple, economical, and … Read more

An easy DIY silicone tube holder built from offcuts and fitted between shed spars. It keeps sealants, caulks and glues organized, provides a place to hang a caulk gun, and stores spare nozzles on a bottom shelf. After searching for storage ideas for silicone tubes and not finding what I wanted, I designed a simple … Read more