Category Archives: DIY

Rocky road cake topping

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Bec

This is a really easy way to make any cake look good ridiculously indulgent and over the top. It comes from this recipe for caramel rocky road cake , which looks amazing, but who has time to bake four cakes?! … Continue reading →

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DIY terrarium

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Bec

On Sunday I made a terrarium. I’ve wanted to ever since seeing some very impressive ones at the Finders Keepers Market in Melbourne in October (was that really only last month?!). The ones there had adorable little figurine animals and … Continue reading →

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DIY ruby slippers

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Bec

I seem to go to a lot of costume parties. Just recently I wore a sailor dress for our Nautical Nonsense party and I dressed as Dionne from Clueless for a 90s Party (my friend Claire went as Cher). This … Continue reading →

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DIY neon pink ribbon & washer necklace

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Bec

I haven’t done a DIY in ages! And seeing as most people arrive at this blog looking for DIY jewellery I thought I’d get back into the game. I’ve seen these washer and ribbon necklaces traipsing about the interwebs and … Continue reading →

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My top 5 blog posts for 2012

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Bec

This time of year, the internet is rife with ‘year in review’ style blog posts and although it is already Jan 4 I thought I’d join the party (late, with a box a barbeque shapes and a bottle of Yellow). … Continue reading →

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DIY glass jar lanterns

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Bec

I have a confession: I hoard jars. But not just any jars, certain jalepeno jars specifically. I love their hexagonal shape and have held onto every jar that has graced my fridge for about a year, just waiting to create something amazing. … Continue reading →

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How to: clean silver jewellery at home

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Bec

  “I’m a bit of a silver jewellery fiend” might be an understatement. I don’t remember how or when it started but I’ve somehow ended up with piles of the stuff from all over the place and it tends to … Continue reading →

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DIY leather bow necklace

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Bec

  This is by far the quickest, easiest DIY I’ve completed. I made it a while ago but forgot to post the photos in the craziness of the last few weeks. So while I’m currently tucked up on the couch … Continue reading →

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24: An Olympics themed birthday.

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Bec

Just a couple of instagram photos from my Olympics themed birthday party last night. It was such a fun night and I really enjoyed going to town with DIY decorations. I believe I now have the same amount of gold as … Continue reading →

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DIY neon rope belt

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Bec

This is the easiest DIY ever. All you need is rope (about double the length of your waist), a carabiner and a hot glue gun (all of which I got from Bunnings Warehouse). 2. First loop the middle of the … Continue reading →

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