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    ByRachel Bowyer 28 July 202211 March 2024

    Have an IKEA kitchen and want to successfully paint a fridge to match? Here’s how I did it with one of their bestselling colours. I had an IKEA kitchen but with a fridge that didn’t match. I’m sure it’s a…

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    ByRachel Bowyer 16 June 20229 July 2023

    You don’t need to buy new decor! You can redecorate plain decor and give it a fresh new look with paint and a little creativity. I have three decor projects to share today. Three ways to give a little bit…

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  • Hide a garden hose
    ByRachel Bowyer 2 June 20229 July 2023

    Have a hose making your garden messy? Here’s an unusual way to hide a garden hose without spending money on a hose reel. Why am I talking about garden hoses on my upcycling blog? I don’t have green fingers. I…

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  • Finished cd rack
    ByRachel Bowyer 28 May 202220 April 2024

    Have a CD rack that you don’t use? Repurpose a CD rack and make something beautiful! Here’s how to transform one into a jewellery holder. How often do you have something you don’t use anymore and think the only solution…

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  • Wooden mirror
    ByRachel Bowyer 19 May 20229 July 2023

    Need to update a wooden mirror with a new lease of life? See how paint and a pretty furniture transfer turns boring into a statement piece. I’m excited to share today’s post with you as it’s a collaboration with my…

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  • Upcycle simple footstool
    ByRachel Bowyer 15 April 20229 July 2023

    Want to reupholster an old footstool? Here’s how to bring it up to date or to fit with new decor in 7 easy steps. I got this footstool for £4 from a charity shop. It’s a nice size, in good…

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  • Add patterns to home decor
    ByRachel Bowyer 22 February 202210 March 2024

    Want to add patterns to home decor without buying new pieces? All you need is your current decor and a stencil you like. Patterned decor can be expensive because by its nature, it’s more unique. So, updating things you already…

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  • How to upcycle a children’s globe in 5 easy steps
    ByRachel Bowyer 19 October 202110 March 2024

    Have a children’s globe you want to upcycle? Here’s how to take it from a toy to a pretty piece of decor, in 5 easy steps. Globes are a lovely thing for kids to have. They’re fun to spin and…

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  • How to use white wax on furniture
    ByRachel Bowyer 12 October 202110 July 2023

    White wax on furniture creates a faded or whitewashed look over paint or natural wood. It’s a simple process and can have a dramatic impact. My friend, Katherine, asked if I would like this mirror before she put it on…

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  • Beautiful update for furniture with simple flower transfer
    ByRachel Bowyer 21 September 202110 March 2024

    Furniture can be entirely transformed with something as easy as a simple flower transfer to give it a whole new lease of life. Between that and a coat of paint, this piece was entirely transformed. This fire screen cost £4.25*…

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