by freshlyfound | Sep 16, 2015 | decor, DIY, recycled, tutorial, vintage, wedding
My granny loved cut-glass. I remember her visiting our home, and as a huge favour to my mom, she would wash the cut-glass collection that decorated the sideboard in our diningroom. I remember the sense of pride we all had as the pieces were placed back all bright and...
by freshlyfound | Jul 2, 2015 | crochet, DIY, recycled, tutorial, wedding
These soda vases are a great way to re-cycle glass bottles. They are covered in a simple parcel string crochet. The string can be left plain or dip dyed to create a gradient of colour. (You can create this yourself with the free crochet pattern at the end of the...
by freshlyfound | May 29, 2015 | art, exhibit, recycled
Freshly Found is delighted to be part of the exciting upcoming Design Indaba Durban – Creative Collab. Having previously exhibited at the Design Indaba in Cape Town, it is a privilege to have this event right on our doorstep. The event is brought to our city by...
by freshlyfound | Jan 26, 2015 | decor, DIY, nature, paint, printing, tutorial
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...
by freshlyfound | Dec 4, 2014 | art, inspiration, paint
I’ve been doing a number of small paint projects at home, using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. According to the website, it is very easy to work with and rarely requires any prep, such as sanding or priming. It can be used on just about any surface –...
