All Cyced Up

26/08/2026

😍❤

20/08/2026

~Commission~

I just couldn't resist painting this for my gorgeous grandson's nursery...
The unit was aquired from market place and my lovely daughter in law Sara asked if I would paint it adding some colour.
So, stripes it is...and the colours I chose were,
'Daffs'
'Wise Old Sage'
'Apple Of My Eye'
'Parma Violet'
'Ol' Blue Eyes
With the main colour being 'Cool Beans'
🥰❤️

20/08/2026

~Commission~

This fabulous vintage Rocking Horse was found in the Heart Foundation shop by my lovely client Jayne, and wanting to keep it as original as possible asked me if I could just tidy him up a touch.
So, a good clean and re-varnished, his hooves and tail were repainted with 'Blackjack' from the Frenchic inside/outside range. Then replacing the old braiding and pins with new.
Now he's ready to be treasured for another 50 years ❤️

20/08/2026

~Commission~

These Ikea bar stools just needed some tlc after having been purchased by my lovely client Sara from a second hand shop.
Although previously white, Sara decided she'd like to keep them white, so chose 'Dazzle Me' from the Frenchic outside/inside range, Pretty much the brightest, most dazzling white around!
Sara added some lovely seat pads, and just like that they were like new again! ❤️

13/08/2026

Hi everyone...

These are really great prizes! ..and,
Newton Aycliffe Pipe Band are an amazing communiity band who not only give up their time for free to teach new comers with their expertise and knowledge, they also entertain you, the public with their professional and precise playing of the Pipes and Drums 🥁Attending seasonal events and fairs, not only relying on this, but also on the sales from raffles and bric-a-brac fair stalls too, and they really do appreciates your kind support in keeping the band going! ❤

Thank you ❤

🥳Hello everyone, it’s that time of year again! 🥳

Newton Aycliffe Pipe Band is running its Summer Raffle and there are some brilliant prizes up for grabs!

Tickets are just £1 per strip – and every penny raised goes straight back into supporting the band with new equipment & uniform.

Some amazing prizes have been donated this year from: Teleesha Howl, Beamish Museum, Nev the Handy Man, The Young Group Plumbing & Heating, Tesco Newton Aycliffe, The Gretna Green Pub, Wok This Way Chinese Takeaway Ferryhill, Globalocity Travel, Farmhouse Dine & Wine and to name a few!

Want to take part?

👉 Drop us a message or comment below and our fundraising team will get in touch.

Draw date: Wednesday 26th August.

Thank you for your continued support

11/07/2026

New In....

More amazing art from the lovely Kelvin Mark Johnson, Shildon’s local artist...
I have to say these fabulous piece's speak for themselves..❤️

Prices and sizes in the images

04/07/2026

~Commission ~

This fabulous vintage Seth Thomas Sunburst clock has been brought into the 21st century, and now matches it's new decor...
My lovely client Carol Fulcher decided she would like it black, so I did just that with Frenchic Al Fresco inside/outside range 'Blackjack' and it transformed it instantly and looks amazing against the brass...❤️

02/07/2026

Hi everyone...
So, here it is, the finished Kitchen 😍 and the chosen colour was, yes, the ever popular.....'Olivia' from the Al Fresco inside/outside range...a mid-toned, brownish-green that oozes pared back sophistication. Handles were also painted and the metal part brought back to life with Frenchic 'Jubilee' from the metallic range..
And, what a transformation.
My lovely clients are over the moon with the look, and say its like having had a new kitchen fitted...Thank you! If you are happy, that makes me happy ❤️

01/07/2026

Hi everyone!..

If your home could greet you like a holiday destination, what colour would the front door be? 🌴☀️
Would you choose a sun-soaked blue or calming coastal green, or what about a warm, sunshine yellow?

Well, to add to the many who have transformed that feeling is one of my lovely customers Jeanette Smith she did exactly that and chose..
'Wise Old Sage' an elegant neutral sage green, with a whisper of a grey undertone that gives a look from country cottage to modern botanical... which gave her the greeting and, transformed the door that was once dull, faded and boring to a happy coastal retreat! ❤

So!... which Frenchic Al Fresco colour would you choose?

26/06/2026