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Furniture Up-Cycling I am a Bristol based mum who has a love for making old and tired furniture into something new and fabulous.

23/01/2026

💙 Who says January has to be dull?
Colourful furniture cures the blues. ❤️

First piece of 2026 complete — now for sale 🎨

11/12/2025

🍊 The last commission piece of the year is complete, and what a statement this one is! (Swipe for the before) 🍊

This sideboard was a heavy oak modern piece from Next, but the client wanted it to match her colourful home and bold taste.

We went with in the warm Tuscan Orange. The inside is lined with funky ochre animal wallpaper.

I have used some wooden onlays for the doors from which really add some depth, and all the gold details are completed with gold gilding paint by 💥

A dark stained top for some contrast and BAM….goodbye Oak 👋 😊

23/10/2025

🐆 Continuing the animal print theme, say hello to this dusky pink beauty! ✨

This dressing table was the very first piece of furniture I ever bought to upcycle when we moved to Bristol. Back then, I was a total newbie and gave her a quick chalk paint and wax makeover to cover up the pine. Clearly, I did too good a job because stripping it all back years later was a real labour of love! 😅

Six years (and a lot of experience) later, she’s had the full treatment — stripped, sanded, primed, and painted in smooth mineral paint for that flawless finish. I’ve added two coats of Polyvine for durability, funky animal print paper, brand new handles, gold detailing, and freshly lined drawers.

No before photo this time (she was covered in makeup and well-loved!), but she’s now glowing with her new look and ready for her next home. 💕

Available now — message me if you’re interested! 🐆✨

11/10/2025

🐆 Introducing: ‘The Eileen’.

This was a special up-cycle me, for my very good friend who acquired this petite chaise lounge from her late mother Eileen. Although I never met this notoriously fabulous lady, I’m pretty sure we would have got on, and after hearing all about her love of leopard, gold and glam, I knew what was needed for this piece. I was informed it wouldn’t be easy and that Eileen may visit me from the spirit world during this job and laugh at the difficulties and profanities that would follow. But I had a plan…..

I’m no upholsterer, so I enlisted a previous client of mine from to collab on this piece and we swore, and drank wine to face the challenge 💪 🧵

Paint work by me, and absolute credit to Angela for the upholstery. Eileen, I hope we’ve done you proud!

08/10/2025

😎 REMEMBER THIS?! Well it’s only taken me and my very talented 8 year old 6 months to finish! 😂

✍️ We used the amazing pens to complete this funky doodle upcycle, adding a little more every evening before bedtime 🖊️

Swipe for the before 👀

02/10/2025

🐆 Vintage Leopard-Inspired Drinks Cabinet 🐆

This statement piece has been lovingly transformed from a vintage cabinet into a glamorous drinks cabinet with a bold leopard-inspired design.

I’m afraid there is going to be a lot more leopard print coming from me in the next few months! 🤷🏼‍♀️

Decoupage paper by the the amazing dragonflycraftsuk 🐆

This piece is available to buy so contact me if you’re interested 😊

19/09/2025

👋 It’s been a while since I’ve posted on the old IG. To be totally honest, I haven’t had the time! We’ve had a lot of fun over the summer, and then I’ve been working on multiple projects at once, which I can hopefully show you all soon 😉

For now…..here is this adorable little cabinet I just picked up, I love this style of furniture and it will probably be another piece I don’t want to let go when it’s finished!

❤️ Still deciding on her fate….

24/07/2025

Time for a refresh for this lovely chest of drawers! This particular piece has actually been upcycled twice now, so it’s on its third life! (That we know of)

After living with us for several years in both boys rooms in a shiny blue, I thought it would look better in dusky pink and as we no longer need it, she’s already found her new home! 🏠 😊

What do you think?

22/06/2025

Nathan Circles – A Steampunk Sideboard Transformation

This piece was a deeply personal tribute to my client’s grandparents, as well as her four beloved cats. While I was initially hesitant to paint such a remarkable mid-century piece, the transformation ensures it can now be cherished and enjoyed for many years to come.

So what products did I use?

🔯 The striking copper drop-down flap was crafted using APS metallic foils, giving it a bold industrial edge.

🔯 The playing card suits wallpaper—with a bespoke steampunk twist—was designed by my client using ChatGPT and printed via contradouk for a truly one-of-a-kind lining.

🔯 The custom decoupage papers were a collaborative design effort between myself and my client, beautifully printed by Cindy at It's So Chic Furniture Art & Wall Art.

🔯 The standout steampunk cog design paper was sourced from nicsprettypapers and ties the theme together perfectly.

🔯 The top surface was stained in littlefairswoodfinishing French Oak and sealed with Polyvine Dead Flat Varnish for a rich, durable finish.

🔯 For the detailing, I used a mix of gilding paints, waxes, and fusionmineralpaint embossing paste with stencils to create layered textures of cogs and clockwork.

🔯 The bold black and green base colours are from fusionmineralpaint, offering depth and drama to the piece.

21/06/2025

👀 Well it wouldn’t be fair to not share the other side would it?

🎩 STEAMPUNK GWR TRAIN 🚂

20/06/2025

👀 Here is the next feature of this bespoke sideboard! 🎈

🎩 STEAMPUNK HOT AIR BALLOON FLYING OVER THE SUSPENSION BRIGE!

🤖 This image was created using ChatGBT, which was then custom printed for me by the lovely onto decoupage paper. It was then blended in using Fusion and a steampunk stencil design was added.

🤩 A pretty special ‘side’ of this sideboard don’t you think?!

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