If you long to create the home office of your dreams but have been shocked by the price of office storage furniture, today’s DIY project could be the solution. Here’s how to upcycle a rusty old filing cabinet so that you can add castors for a flexible office configuration, or turn it into a desk with built-in drawers…
If you’re planning a festive get-together over the coming months, this light-up bar would make a great focal point to serve up cocktails. And even better, it’s made from pallets! So get out the drill, pop open that pot of paint and have a go at DIYing it for yourself…
If you need a cabinet in your bathroom for all your beauty bits ‘n’ bobs here’s an easy DIY cupboard you can make in a day using pallet wood. It’s a great way to recycle an old pallet and mirror, and you can make it any size to suit the space you have in your bathroom…
Macramé is everywhere these days, isn’t it? I can barely open up Pinterest without pinning countless designs for plant hangers and knotted wall art. Today I’m sharing a step-by-step guide to making your own macramé daybed – it’s a rather impressive project but it’s one that you definitely can make at home.
How to give a rusty old bicycle a new lease of life by renovating the frame and upcycling the accessories to create a fully functioning bike that you’ll be proud to cycle around on.
Another day, another DIY and today I’ve been renovating an old pet bed for my cats. What kitty doesn’t want a cosy knitted pillow to sleep on and fluffy pom-poms to play with? Here’s how to give your pet’s basket a quick makeover that matches your decor, too…
Have you noticed that wood marquetry is making a comeback? I’ve spotted countless mid-century pieces with a variety of shapes and patterns adorning the wood. If you’d like to recreate this look in your own home without spending a fortune, you can upcycle your furniture yourself and here’s how…
What will encourage your little ones to tidy up their belongings at the end of playtime? Why, a toy-eating monster storage box, that’s what! Here’s how to upcycle an ottoman into a fun kids toy box…
If you’re planning to entertain in your garden this summer, why not upcycle an old trolley into a handy bar cart or BBQ caddy –
If you’ve got an old chair that you want to re-cover but just can’t find the fabric you want, how about printing your own? I’ve
Today I’m sharing an expert guest post about antiques and, in particular, the ways that you can help to preserve their value – and what
Ahh isn’t it nice when the sun shines? Don’t you just want to sit out in the garden and watch the world go by? Here are some ideas for making your own bench (using pallets – a big win for upcycling!) and finding lovely garden furniture if you’re on a budget…
Today I’m sharing an impressive DIY project that transforms a pile of copper pipes into a freestanding wardrobe. It’s a thrifty, minimalist way to organise
It’s been a busy month here at Cassiefairy HQ so I wanted to share my latest articles with you. Plus I’m sharing the details of
If you want to add a splash of colour and burst of pattern to your bathroom, my upcycled bathroom cabinet project is so easy to
Are you an LP enthusiast? Have you always been a collector, or are you new to the world of vinyl? If you need somewhere to
This week’s DIY project is a little different to my usual kitchen renovation posts; I’m turning some printed tea towels into framed art work for
When space is tight and you don’t have room for a dressing table in your bedroom, how about turning an alcove or cupboard into a
This fun project will help you to customise your home office accessories in 5 easy steps… PLUS you can win a copy of Make Yourself
My minimalist bedside tables started life as a chest of drawers and a vintage planter. But with a bit of careful re-jigging, I managed to
I’ve been DIYing again this month and I’ve come up with a fun upcycling project to turn an old MDF shelving unit into a LEGO
If you’ve got a little one on the way and want to decorate their nursery in a creative and non-gender specific way, why not try
Today I’m sharing an easy project to make a DIY wheeled coffee table. My husband made this within an hour, while I was painting another
Great news – my project on prettifying glassware for New Year’s Eve was published in Reloved magazine this month! Check out Issue 50 for the
It can be difficult to fit a big bushy Christmas tree into your home, can’t it? Especially if you’re living in a flat (how do
Since moving into my home and starting to renovate room-by-room, I’ve realise just how expensive furniture can be. I’ve been especially surprised by the cost
Our world is changing and it’s more important than ever that we find new and innovative ways to help make it a better, more healthy and restorative place by putting less in our landfills.
I’ve made my own Hollywood mirror – well, if you can’t feel like a star in your own home, when can you, eh?! It took
If you’re a DIY enthusiast and have become more confident (and competent!) when it comes to tackling jobs around the home it could be a
Well, it’s been a while since I shared some snaps of my home renovation so I thought it was about time I posted some more
After about 5 months of decorating on-and-off whenever we had the time (and, most importantly, whenever we had the money!) the bedroom is finally finished.
If you want to treat a new mum (and give some gorgeous gifts to the little one too) why not create a DIY baby bundle gift basket? This make-it-yourself gift shows your friend just much they mean to you, and gives you the chance to spoil her rotten! So shake up the spray paint and get to work…
More fabulous news from Cassiefairy HQ, my latest makeover project has just been featured in Reloved magazine. I hoped that the project would be used when
I’ve made my first ever neon sign. It’s going to take pride of place in my office in a few months time but I couldn’t
I have some wonderful news to kick start the new year – I’m in Reloved magazine this month! My “How to restore a leather chair”
This month I’ve been busier than an elf in Santas workshop – yes, I’ve been DIYing lots of festive projects ready to share with you
Taking on a home DIY project tends to sound like a lot of fun. There’s certainly a level of satisfaction that you can gain by
I was SO chuffed when I heard that I’d been nominated as best DIY & Craft Blog in the Amara Interior Blog Awards 2016! I can’t believe that
Did you spot this news on my Twitter feed earlier this week? I’ve been tweeting and instagraming all week long because I’m just SO excited
Tomorrow is one of the most exciting dates in any thrifty blogger’s calendar – 24th June is National Upcycling Day. If you have any plans to
If you’re like me, anything and everything that has to do with decoration is fascinating regardless of the price (a girl can dream, right?). As
Want to inject a bit of colour into your room but don’t want to commit to a complete wall-to-wall makeover? Can I suggest painting the
If your old wellington boots have become cracked and leaky, there’s no need to bin them. Here’s a guide to turn your wellies into fun little plant pots and add a little extra colour to your garden…
It may be wet and snowing outside this morning but no amount of bad weather can dampen my mood. And that’s because I’ve been enjoying
After packing away all the Christmas decorations, this time of year always gets me thinking about having a good old clear out and a bit
With the festive season just around the corner I’ve started to tackle some DIY projects to get ready for the big day in advance. After
In honour of my favourite TV show “The Great British Bake-Off” I’ve created a simple DIY project to create a dedicated “Bake Station” in your kitchen. Here’s for to DIY a baking zone for yourself…
It’s been a rather productive summer in the Cassiefairy household. All those little DIY tasks that I’ve been putting off for months (okay, years) have
I really couldn’t believe it when an email dropped into my inbox telling me that I’d been shortlisted in the Amara Interior Blog Awards 2015!
Yay for summer and whoop for BBQ season! It’s finally time to drag out the barbecue, scrub down the grill and fire up the coals.
You can never have too much storage, right? Especially if you’re like me and you’re forever picking up cute little thingmebobs at car boot sales
It’s Hug Your Cat Day! No, I didn’t know such a day existed either until I googled it earlier this week. As if I need an excuse to
As I stood on the spiky edge of a stiletto heel and hopped around in pain for the third time in a week I realised
In the summer I work in my caravan. I spend hours in that little tin box, writing, sewing and drinking tea. The birds are singing
Today I’m sharing a tip on making your own scratch-remover using just a couple of household ingredients. If you’re a fan of the mid-century modern
Last week I shared photos of my ‘new’ piece of furniture for the caravan. It was a tiny little desk unit, which I bought from
I love the thrifty nature of a makeover project to ‘get the look for less’ and I’m always keen to recycle and renovate old or
When I first heard about the Renovation Sensation project my mind went into overdrive – so many ideas went whizzing around my mind and I was
Storage is very important in a small space and after having to remove most of my caravan’s interior due to damp, it is in very
Happy Saturday! I hope you are having a great weekend, we had some more snow here yesterday so its chilly again – it’s supposed to
Due to our recent house move, we’ve been in need of a little more storage and when my husband picked up an old, scuffed, dark wood bathroom cabinet I couldn’t really see the potential in it. Here’s how we made a manky cabinet into a vintage masterpiece!
I desperately wanted a princess chair for my dressing table but the chairs I’ve seen in places like Laura Ashley and Dunelm are way out of
