A Vintage School Desk Called Ida

This week, the search has been on for a cupboard or chest of drawers for a specific project, but hard as … More

A Stencil Kit

At the Handmade Fair earlier this year I sold some stencil kits which had been hurriedly assembled, they had a … More

How To Stencil A Mitred Corner

I am often asked how to stencil around a corner. There are several methods and it also depends on the … More

Orange Varnish, Matt Varnish and Bright Red Nail Varnish

Whilst walking back from the gym early last week in the pouring rain, I spotted this cupboard in the window … More

Souk Stencil in a Tiny Space

It’s a silly thing I know, but when eating at a restaurant and a visit to the toilet is required, … More

All In A Name

I am very excited to be launching my own range of stencil paints, developed because I couldn’t find stencil paint … More

Good To Go

A few years ago I painted a nest of tables which was bought by somebody living in the USA. They … More

Painted Writing Bureaux

Old writing bureaux are incredibly useful pieces of furniture and I have painted and stencilled quite a few. They are … More

What To Do ?

Sometimes when I buy a piece of furniture I know exactly what to do with it and sometimes I don’t … More

Stencilled Aprons

After the Christmas holiday I decided to dedicate a week to textile based projects rather than furniture. However, as hard … More