My favorite Trash Chic Posts of 2013

Yep still recapping, actually I'm on holidays and Summer is hot so while the kids are off school I am being a little lazy. Here are my favourite upcycled posts of 2013

Formula tins to laundry Canisters, of i love these and I use them every day!

The ear bud key chains, which the kids used for coins as well as their ear buds.

These Gamer book ends, about the only thing I did in the boys room, other than their doors which they really liked.

The Santa Boots which I truly adore!

The Stacking Cans which the kids absolutely loved!

These are my favourite necklaces and earring sets and the fact they were made for free makes them even better!

This turned out to be the handiest item for my knitting. Love it, Think I need another for when I am using multiple colours.

My first time using chalk paint and I love this for my vinyl!

This upcycled crib rack was just what I needed to complete my craft room.

Last but not least my gorgeous Max in his DIY iPhone costume.

Looking forward to turning more trash into treasure this year!

Thanks for reading,

Mel xo

Ten Disasters of 2013

As you guys no I have no shame when it comes to showing all of my fails, here are 10 (I wish I hadn't so many to choose from).

First there was that time I decided to rip off the awesome Danni at Silo Hill Farm, sorry Danni! I peeled all the paint away because i didn't prime..lesson learned!

Or when I tried to make an Abby Cadabby hair tie holder, the laughter in this house could be heard from miles around!

Then I had even more trouble with those darn Sesame Street Characters, how crap is this!

Copying Martha also turned out to be a nightmare, I guess she was thinking of me when she infamously said "who are these bloggers, they're no experts"

My yarn art gave the kids nightmares when it turned out to look like a monster.

The clock my boys hated so much they hid in their wardrobe, I am pleased to say Julian retrived it and put it on his desk, yep he's a keeper!

These bracelets, I was a little kinder in the post for reasons you'll have to guess!

The ugliest bottle cap necklace EVER!!

Can't have an ugly necklace without an ugly bracelet!

The Luggage tags will end this misery filled trip down memory lane!

Here's hoping that 2014 has less disasters but I'm positive there will be more!

Thanks for reading,


Mel xo

My Favourite Posts of 2013, aka the Delights!

So I showed the posts that you and by that i mean mostly pinterest peeps, loved best in 2013 now I though I would share my favourite posts of 2013.

I have no particular order but these are my faves from last year

The Peg Board Door, still my favourite thing about my craft room!

The Wire Wrap Ring, I think this is really pretty!

My First Dress, I am so proud of this and I really hope to do some more sewing in 2014.

When I showed you all how "perfect" I was at the celebration of one year of blogging.

My Organising Buckets, as much as I love them I should be using them more!

These Balloon Balls I made for the little ones, they just loved them and I have to tell you those balloons last for ages in them I eventually had to pop them and replace them.

Of course then I told you how to be the perfect parent, you know, like I am...

Then there was that time I made a real bag, that I actually thought looked pretty damn good!

Only one Room reveal for the entire year...I really need to work on that this year, My Craft Room

But the thing I loved most (and sadly I let the kids play with it and well it now looks pretty sad The Train Table.

Well they're my delights for 2013, hopefully there will be plenty more this year!
Btw still on holidays and while you guys are freezing we are about to melt!
Thanks for reading,

Mel xo