Publisher Description

Blogger and bestselling author Catherine Carton brings us from room to room, showing how we can infuse our homes with personality and style. With something for every space, budget and skill level, Catherine encourages us to have fun, make mistakes, and put our own unique stamp on each project. Save space with a mini kitchen pantry or clear the clutter with a hallway revamp. Paint bespoke tile coasters or sew scented hand warmers, perfect gifts for friends and family. Learn how to wallpaper and panel like a pro! Transform your child's room into a magical place to rest and play. And in the garden, make space for wildlife, for fun with friends and peaceful times surrounded by nature. Encouraging and warm, humble and passionate, Catherine's mission is to bring beauty, happiness and love into every corner of your home.

Author Biography

Catherine Carton is the lady behind the award-winning interiors and lifestyle blog daintydressdiaries.com. She is a lover of upcycling, recycling and making the old new again.In the beginning, Catherine mostly blogged about vintage style, fashion and homeware, but over the years she has become known for her warm personality and the unique creative projects she shares with her online community.Catherine's first book for The O'Brien Press was Dainty Dress Diaries (2022).daintydressdiaries.comyoutube.com/daintydiariesinstagram.com/daintydressdiaries

Table of Contents

Introduction 8The Heart of the Home: Kitchen 14
Kitchen Revamp 16
Hand-painted Coasters 21
Easy Sew Curtain 24
Eco Cleaning Products 27
Mini Kitchen Pantry 32
Pretty Tiled Tray 35Down Time: Living Room 38
DIY room diffuser 40
Circle Mirrors 42
Framing Memories 44
Stylish Wood Staining 47
Wallpaper Like a Pro! 50
Wine Bottle Candles 56
Wainscoting 60A Warm Welcome: Hall & Stairs 66
Hallway Revamp 68
Hand Hotties 72
Lavender Wreath 76
Front Door Makeover 80
Stairs, Three Ways: 83
Removing Old Carpet 83
Painting a Stair Runner 84
Carpet Runner 86Make a Splash: Bathroom 88
Bathroom Revamp 90
Chunky Towel Scrunchie 93
Heatless Hair Rollers 96
Makeup Headband 99
Simple Bath Stool 102
Sweet Dreams: Bedroom 106
Patterned Paint Roller 108
Lavender Pouches 110
Upcycled Bottle Lamp 113
Meditation Mat 116
Board & Batten Panelling 119
Patchwork Cushion 122Little Creatures: Kids & Pets 126
Children's Room Revamp 128
Hot Air Balloon Lampshade 132
No Sew Book Pillow 136
Salvaged Table & Chairs 139
Play Kitchen Makeovers 142
Painted Playhouses 145
Pawfect Scratching Post 148
Recycled Pet Bed 151
Cute Cat Collar 154Nature & Nurture: Garden 158
Growing Your Garden 160
Going Potty! 168
Cut Flowers 172
Easy Window Mirrors 178
Brick Effect Floor & Wall 180
Vertical Gardens 183
Bangin' Bird Box 186
Cosy Lounge Cushion 190
Tiled Garden Table 194Sewing Terminology 198
Furniture Painting Guide 201Index 206

Review

an inspiring book ... keeping the costs down is a big thing with you and you're really good at making sure that we're not spending too much on this, but it's also about having a hobby or an interest, something that takes your mind off all of the stresses of life ... a beautiful book … it might just inspire people to give a little project a go -- RTE Radio 1's Claire Byrne show
stunning -- Muireann O'Connell, Ireland AM

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