If you're new to upcycling, you're probably wondering what you need to get started? With a whole heap of products available to the hobbyist or professional upcycler these days, it's easy to become overwhelmed. However, start with your basics and extend you toolkit as your experience and skills...

So, if you’re reading this then you are probably thinking about or have decided to go ahead and paint your kitchen cabinets. Not only will you will save a small fortune by doing so, you can choose any colour or pattern you desire, making it totally unique. However, as this is a long blog, make...

Our spare room was in dire need of redecorating. My daughter had used it as her bedroom (I'm embarrassed to say 10 years ago), hence those nasty pink walls and floral wallpaper. I remember hanging it and dreading the day I'd have to remove it again. Luckily it wasn't too bad a job. After scraping...

When painting furniture, prep is vital for a good foundation, leading to a professional finish that not only looks good, but will last. There is no single solution for all projects. The type of paint you’re using and the type of substrate (base material) you’re painting must be taken into...

Upholstering a large chair or sofa is a complex job, however, smaller chairs and footstools can be recovered with relative ease and a little know how and patience. My client has this cute little chair, but wanted to have it modernised and freshened up to fit in with her home decor.  She is not...

For anyone who is into decorating and upcycling you will have noticed that there’s been a little bit of a buzz around lately about rollers - yes, white fluffy painting rollers. If rollers aren't your thing, you need to stop reading now! I’d seen the hype on Instagram and Keith at Butler and...

Although Fusion Mineral Paint is taking the upcycling community by storm in the UK and internationally, it’s still a relatively new concept here in Ireland.When people visit me in the shop, I’m often asked if it is a chalk paint. This is perfectly understandable given the universal trend in...

It’s been a long time since my last blog and what, may you ask, am I going to talk about today? Well, I’m going to have a moan!  I don’t do it very often (I’m sure my family will disagree on that one), but today is the day.  A few commissions of mine lately have been previously...

This kitchen set was chalk painted many years ago and waxed to seal. Although this is ideal for low use items, it was proving difficult for my client to maintain with everyday use, a busy family and four-legged member. So, in order to change it to a finish that is easier to keep clean, we opted for...

I was delighted to be asked by a repeat customer to upcycle a recent purchase of hers - a farmhouse style table and chairs for her kitchen.  Although the table was pine and the chairs were oak, it was the style of the chairs and chunky table legs that she fell in love with and who says you...