Before

During before paint

During painting

Finished seat covered

Finished side table

xx Sanch

I have been looking at redecorating our home, bit by bit, to suit us and our lifestyle, and generally make things more visually appealing. This process so far has involved following a few amazing blogs on DIY decorating and simple living. Some of these people’s homes that they share are truly magazine worthy. And they have been done on a budget and over time..right up my alley. I am not one to hoard and I love things to be neat and tidy and everything to have a place. I also love the idea of the pieces that make up my home to have a story behind them, to be loved, used and have a purpose. So just popping into Ikea with the masses to pick up another bookcase wont do for me.

I have had fun visiting some local op shops, and last Friday I visited the Trash and Treasure at the local Dakabin Waste Management Facility (ie rubbish dump). I havent bought anything except the blue glass bottle and little pottery vase pictured above. I loved their colours and shape so gave them a home. I set them up on the dining table at home with a handmade pottery bowl that was a wedding present and we use for fruit. I love  that noone else has them and I didnt get them at a mass produced department store.

Just wanted to share.

xx Sanch.