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…
Want to makeover a DIY nursery bookshelf suitable for a children’s room? Here’s how to upgrade an old bookshelf into an adorable woodland-themed piece of furniture. These shelves were free from Freecycle. But you can get similar basic shelves for a great price. Then for a little extra cost turn them into something magical to…
A flower wreath DIY is a pretty way to decorate your front door. This simple-to-make wreath will welcome both autumn and guests to your home. The first step to making perfect flower wreaths is by looking around you at nature. Whether that’s for design inspiration when using faux flowers or to decide which fresh flowers…
Looking for an easy upcycle cabinet door project? Here’s how you can DIY a beautiful sign from your old kitchen cabinet doors. I found one of these old doors for free on Facebook. Someone was getting rid of their old kitchen cabinets and they had this one door left. Perfect as I knew I had…
Making easy DIY Christmas tags, gift wrap and greetings cards adds a personal touch to a gift. Here’s how to easily make gifts more special. You don’t have to be an artist to create beautiful holiday cards, wrapping paper and DIY gift tags. The easiest way is to use decor transfers. Thank you to Iron…
Looking for Christmas decor indoor ideas for a festive home? Here are 4 easy DIY projects to decorate your home for the Christmas season. These projects will give you Christmas decor indoor ideas for the best ways to decorate your own home. But also may be something you want to make for friends and family…
Looking for a DIY Halloween porch sign to add to your scary Halloween decor? Perfect to welcome (or not!) guests to your front porch this Halloween. In this DIY project tutorial, I’m going to show you how easy it is to make Halloween signs. Thanks to Iron Orchid Designs for gifting this mould. This post…
Do you love making handmade Christmas signs for your home? Here’s how to create a personal wooden sign for either your front door or for wall decor. When I received this gingerbread people mould, I immediately saw a family. There are characters of different sizes. Two adults, two children, a dog, candy canes… Of course,…
A front porch makeover can be an inexpensive way to boost your home’s curb appeal. Try some of these small front porch ideas on a budget. These are some simple ways to upgrade the small space such as a personalised, welcome mat and a fresh coat of paint. With small front porches, you have to…
A DIY front door mat is an easy project. It’s also a fun way to show off your personality when welcoming guests to your home. This DIY doormat tutorial shows you how to design, paint and seal your doormat. It doesn’t even need to be a new doormat. I’m revamping my used front door mat,…