The Basics of Using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan

Have you tried Chalk Paint™ decorative paint by Annie Sloan yet? I have been using it for a few years now and it is a staple of my DIY projects. It is so versatile. You can read a basic how to use Chalk Paint post here. I have had a lot of readers asking me about…

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How to Create a Smarter, Sustainable Renovation

how to undertake a sustainable renovation

Are you planning a renovation at your place and wondering how you can best implement sustainable changes as part of the process? It can be hard to pull all the information together. Government agency Sustainability Victoria launched its new Smarter Renovations program this  month – a free online renovation planning resource here. The program provides…

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Robin Williams passing & the need to paint

Unless you are currently having a disconnect, in which case good on you (and you won’t be reading this), or you take no notice of the world of film and pop culture, you will know about the passing of the great creative genius, Robin Williams. Firstly my deepest respect to anyone who personally knows and…

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