DIY Projects

Can you make long-burning candles from leftover beeswax and soy blends? a step-by-step mix and wick guide

I love using leftovers — it feels frugal, friendly to the planet, and a little bit magical. Over the years I've collected small amounts of beeswax from jar-top drips, remnants of block waxes, and...

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How to refinish a thrifted oak dresser with low-voc stain and beeswax for a durable vintage look

I found this little oak dresser at a charity shop on a rainy Saturday — slightly wobbly, surface scratched, and covered in a dated glossy finish. I loved its proportions and solid joinery, and I...

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make a pebble backsplash on a budget for a coastal-inspired bathroom

When I first moved to a small flat by the coast, I wanted my bathroom to feel like a gentle reminder of the sea — calm, textured, and a little wild. A full tile overhaul wasn’t in the budget, so...

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transform wine bottles into pendant lights with one drill and plant wire

I love projects that take something ordinary and quiet — like a wine bottle tucked on the recycling shelf — and turn it into an object that brings light and personality into a room. This glass...

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how to make zero-waste gift wrap with scarves, kraft paper, and foraged decorations

I love the ritual of gift giving — the choosing, the little note, the moment someone unwraps something that’s been selected with care. Wrapping, for me, is part of that ritual. Recently I’ve...

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repair a wool jumper at home with visible mending that looks intentional

I’ve always been a bit sentimental about my jumpers — especially the wool ones that feel like a warm hug on grey afternoons. Over the years I’ve chosen repair over replacement whenever...

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choose a low-voc paint for period homes and avoid common masking mistakes

I moved into my first period home with equal parts excitement and trepidation. The sash windows, high cornices and original floorboards felt like pure character, but I quickly learned that decorating...

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build a macramé plant hanger for tiny balconies with tools you already own

I love a tiny balcony — the way a single pot of herbs or a trailing fern can transform a narrow strip of outdoor space into a calm, green retreat. When floor space is precious, vertical planting...

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how to make a foraged autumn wreath that lasts without floral foam

I love a good autumn wreath. There’s something so satisfying about gathering treasures from hedgerows and lanes — crisp oak leaves, curled beech, seedheads, and little pops of colour from berries...

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step-by-step guide to making beeswax wraps that actually stay pliable

I’ve been making beeswax wraps for years — testing ratios, trying different oils and fabrics, and learning what keeps them soft and flexible instead of brittle and cracked. I make them for my...

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