Transforming a humble ladder into a thriving vertical garden is not just a charming DIY project, it’s a smart way ... Read More
Gathering and saving seeds from a homegrown harvest is easy, cost effective and rewarding. Once you have saved enough for ... Read More
A ‘bug hotel’ is an enjoyable way to celebrate your garden helpers, a fun family project and instant garden art ... Read More
Made with twigs ‘n twine, and all things fine, this Bird Bath is a a real craft project for an ... Read More
Curiosities: Charity Shop Planter Pots
I’ve scoured charity shops for interesting homewares to use as non-traditional planters. Whether for a present, or for the home, ... Read More
If you collect soft plastics (from chip packets to bread bags) rather than sending them to landfill, here’s a fun ... Read More
Reforming Soap from Old Soap Scraps
Wanting a break from your baking marathon this lockdown? How about making your own soap…from soap, old soap scraps that ... Read More
Here are step-by-step instructions to make your own washable face mask, complete with pattern. Update: As of January 2022: With ... Read More
Mosquitoes can be very annoying, any season! It is super easy to make homemade citronella candles – cheap, effective and ... Read More
How to remove sticky labels from glass jars
Removing labels from glass jars and bottles can be tricky, so here are a few tips and tricks to make ... Read More
Save on heating bills and get nice and cosy this season with a homemade Draught Stopper for doors and windows ... Read More
Whether in a child’s bedroom as a scrawling wall, the kitchen as a shopping list, or the garage as a ... Read More
For our wedding day it felt fitting to go with a hydrangea flower theme. They remind me of long summer ... Read More
Finally summer has arrived, I think. A little late but much appreciated! The french doors are flung open to make ... Read More
Upcycling Nikau Palms: for art’s sake
Our beautiful native Nikau palms are gorgeous. While naturally their fronds fall onto the native forest floor adding to the ... Read More
While I am into the joys of rediscovering lost skills (including sewing as I have a big summer project ahead ... Read More
Summer has been and gone but our DIY outdoor garden art remains to brighten up the backyard any day of ... Read More
Winter is creeping into my garden. Day by day it inches closer. While I am not resisting the crisper mornings ... Read More
If you are anything like me, you like to put a bit of effort into present ideas. For something unique, ... Read More
I love upcycling jam jars and sauce bottles. From a perfect individual serve, to a rustic vase, when they are ... Read More
Meet Leo, the disco DIY Scarecrow
A good scarecrow is worth its weight in wet hay. Even if it is not birds you are battling, something ... Read More
Upcycle your old Sky dish into a birdbath
What do you do with an unused, broken-down SkyTV dish dangling precariously from the roof? Upcycle it into a birdbath ... Read More
Invite the Birds In: How to Make a Simple DIY Bird Feeder With a little love, some creativity, and a ... Read More
Upcycling your Christmas Tree into a bird feeder
From Tinsel to Tweets: How We Turned Our Christmas Tree Into a Backyard Bird Feeder With Christmas Day a distant ... Read More