designsbyup

Bit of sourcing fun this week, from Indian wooden brick molds to dragon gargoyles and giant steel animals, hmmm what came home with me? 😊

Loving the way the light shimmers around the thin white duke. Recycled retro glam vibes from

Stunning Burmantoft ceramic table on display , such rich colour🩵

Beautiful sunny day exploring magical

Gorgeous colour drenching, chez Monets house in Giverny

Fun morning mooching yesterday, great day🧐😊

Really pleased with my diy bobble mirror hack. Totally transforms this boring old mirror. Swipe for how to if you are interested, cheap as chips and super easy. Requires - old round mirror, paint (used spray paint) wooden half beads, wood glue, masking tape and paper et voila, enjoy your new decor😊

Somebody stole the peanut butter jar and removed the lid! 😂

Bit of a 70’s vibe going on in the hall, VERY fluffy spider plant, fatlava and revamped nathan sideboard, happy days🥰 🙋

Lifted this sweet but dull small chest with a pop of colour. Bespoke order for a kids room, my client wanted warm but modern. Decoupaged in wrapping paper, a lovely thick quality and then varnished in water based matt varnish. Transformation in two minutes, sort of😊

Needed a bit of bold in my room so here she is. Love the blue and green against the warm peachy plaster walls. Made with leftover paint, products tagged, chest a battered old stag unit, swipe for inspo to finish.

Rainy afternoon perfect excuse to get the paint out and finally tackle a piece that has been in my head for months. Using up leftover pots! Thank you rain god!

From last weeks NY trip, its been a little while, those fire escapes always remind me of movies❤️

“With an apple I will discover Paris” - that is what I call intention! Paul Cezanne - breathtaking

All things green and beautiful . Thank you to the amazing visionary Griffins for creating a truly sustainable and magical space from a muddy field!! A must for anyone needing a recharge, dome soul food and inspiration

Few days spent with beautiful peeps at the beautiful

Moonlit roses. Glorious sight and smell to be greeted home with last night.

It’s been forever since I posted! Such a busy year with lots of good change. Thought would share my little transformed sewing box which I love. Was telling yesterday how handy these little vintage boxes are. This one currently stores the dog leads and balls😃is currently acting as a plant stand. Could work anywhere though. Multi function and cute. Swipe for original, 1950’s. Sanded, oiled and given a lick of colour from eco durable furniture paint.

LOVE this wall!! Colour, texture, inspiring walks💛💜💙💚

Sourcing joy some inspiring beauties!

Bold and beautiful yellow cannot fail to add cheer. One of my first restores, swipe for original found discarded in SE24 on a visit to . Jean Prouve inspired.

Drawer details and why not? Internals equally as important as exteriors. Painted in mineral paint, non toxic for your home. This teak is lovely inside, a little bit of beeswax and it’s ✨✨

Beautiful little decorated antique sewing box for sale. Mineral paint no nasties! Decoupaged with Audubon in gold. These are so useful in a small space, for sewists, as a console, side table or bedside table. Swipe thru for lovely internal pics✨

Always look to nature for colour inspiration, this gorgeous warm palette, curtesy of the beach 💛 💚

Anyone looking for some beautiful fashion art check out my very talented friend . My beautiful piece just arrived, the most sumptuous colours in real life. Framed by me until I get her to the professionals! You can buy originals or prints from Rebecca’s website thru her insta account. Christmas is coming…🙌🏼✨