Are you looking for a creative solution for storing your jewellery? Here’s a couple of ideas for you; a jewellery tree and a jewellery box mirror. It’s a great way to store your jewellery and create a ‘living work of art’ without breaking the bank. I’ve used these ideas on home staging projects when dressing …
Sometimes I find just the right thing for a property makeover but it’s just not the right colour. No problem, out comes the paint! Here’s a couple of items I have upcycled recently for Home Staging projects. I always find it very satisfying when I have been able to use a bit of …
There’s a great TED talk by Graham Hill about how owning less stuff and using less space can result in less CO2, more money and more happiness. His three main approaches to ‘live little’ are: 1. Edit ruthlessly 2. Think small 3. Make multifunctional “Make room for the good stuff” TED Talks – Less Stuff, …
Time for a spot of decluttering. I’ve set myself a challenge to declutter 100 items by the end of April. I got off to a cracking start with this challenge… 89 items decluttered in the first week. Only another 11 items to go to hit my 100 items target. I managed to declutter …
I have a number of items of furniture that are just perfect a spot for upcycling. In the queue ready to be painted… nest of tables, pine bed, standard lamp, kitchen table and chairs. I’ve decided to make a start on the nest of tables today. The large one needs mending first, so I’ll make a …
I’m sure you have all heard the saying “Things come in threes” … how often have you been stood at a bus stop for ages and then three turn up all at once? So if things can come in threes then why not get rid of things in threes? I’m having a bit of fun …
When you are scouring the charity shops for bargain items, if the price is right but the colour is not then don’t dismay. I found a fabulous large bamboo dish in a charity shop for only £2. Not the right colour though! No problem, for just another £1 I bought a duck egg blue tester …
Recently someone asked me “What are your top tips for preparing a house for sale to improve your chances of a quick sale for the best possible price?” I gave them my 4Ds to successfully preparing your house for sale: 1. Declutter 2. Deep clean 3. De-personalise 4. Dress If you can do …
As well as reviving properties here at Property Reviver we love reviving other stuff too! I’m just about to get to work on reviving this coffee table. Hmm, now what shall I do with it? I decided to brighten it up with Autentico Pebbles White chalk paint. Then I added a collage of Solent …
So happy with this lovely large duck egg blue vase that I sourced for only a few pounds recently. It was perfect for one of my staging projects. If you need help finding a few lovely statement items without breaking the bank then give me a call. I have a good track record of finding …
