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Home Studio Love
A studio is an artist's or worker's workroom. The word studio is derived from the Italian: studio, from Latin: studium, from studere, meaning to study or zeal. Wikipedia I love my home studio space - but I adore it all that much more when it's tidy. Putting our...
Garden Wall Stencil – DIY Bright Leaf Pattern
How I finally got to do this DIY leaf stencil Project! I can verify the truth of rumour I've heard. Putting your house on the market suddenly means that you make time to do so many of the tweaks that you've been meaning to do for years. That's us for sure. It's been...
Botanical Vases – Upcycle Glass Soda Bottles
We have made a huge decision - to put our house on the market. With that has come a mix of emotions - the heartache of leaving a much-loved home full of memories behind and the excitement of the adventure of finding something new. It has also resulted in action,...
Chalk Painted Proteas – Dried and Re-invented
Proteas from a couple of gift bouquets I received were left to dry for a few weeks.... - and then brought back to life again with a coat of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint I painted the petals with Emperor's Silk Red and then dipped the centre stigmas into a thinned down...
Book Art Logs – Fireplace Decor
The story of of our Book Art Logs - The phrases: 'Book Folding' and 'Folded Books' are right up there in the top 10 search keywords that bring people to the Freshly Found blog. We have done a fair bit of book work over the years at Freshly Found. With life being...
Wooden Collection – the Same yet Different
Wooden Collection Story - There is something so pleasing about having collections of similar things - Similar shapes, Similar sizes, similar uses and similar colours. For a while I have been collecting wooden goodies - spoons, apples, egg cups, bowls, knife handles...
Tapestry Yarn Crochet Cushion – Pattern
Crochet owes it's widespread appeal to the fact that it is easy to do, and lends itself to so many delightful interpretations. The simplicity and adaptability of the basic stitches tempt the novice to try her hand, and the expert to outdo herself The Complete Book of...
Wood Scan Scanography Exhibition Durban
Scan Art Durban, curated by Heather Pattenden launches today, hot on the heels of artSPACE Durban's 10th birthday celebration week. Wood - Carpet Hooks Wood Triangle and Squares An open call was issued to "anyone interested in exploring the digital scanner as an...
Vintage Linen Recycled- Pillow Covers DIY
Here some vintage tablecloths make pretty pillow covers, with no cutting and minimal sewing. I have used these covers in my guest room as a decorative and useful way to store spare pillows. If you would like to make one...