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2021 in numbers – the year Tea and Forget-me-nots began

2021 in numbers – the year Tea and Forget-me-nots began

2021 in numbers. It’s the year this blog began. So, here’s a summary of the year and its significant numbers, to reflect on. If you’ve read my story, you’ll know how Tea and Forget-me-nots came about. December is a good time for reflection. Whether to create a new year’s resolution or to just think about…

Add a Splash of Colour to Farmhouse Kitchen Decor

Add a Splash of Colour to Farmhouse Kitchen Decor

Like the rustic wooden look of a country kitchen? Add a splash of colour to farmhouse decor with paint to add interest and still keep the modern farmhouse style feel. I made a mistake on this one. So it didn’t turn out exactly how I imagined. But the general feeling was still there. It perfectly…

How To Clean Acrylic Paint Brushes Easily (8 Ways!)

How To Clean Acrylic Paint Brushes Easily (8 Ways!)

How to clean acrylic paint brushes Want to know the best ways to clean paintbrushes? Here’s how to clean acrylic paint brushes after using furniture paint with an acrylic base. Not sure whether your paint is acrylic? This includes paint such as Fusion Mineral Paint and Dixie Belle Silk Paint, which are acrylic and acrylic-resin…

How To Paint a Table – DIY Black Painted Furniture 

How To Paint a Table – DIY Black Painted Furniture 

DIY black painted furniture can look beautiful. It’s moody, dramatic and clean. But it isn’t an easy colour to paint perfectly. Particularly, top coats often leave streaks. In this makeover, I share a piece that I’m repainting with classy black paint. Also, I’m adding a beautiful decoupage paper to complement the dark paint. Then finally,…