Parting with special pieces is never easy. I have told myself that I would never sell this piece and for good reason, it is big and beautiful and such a unique […]
Selling a very special display piece!!
Deconstructed Rocking Horse Transformation
Hello on this winters afternoon!
I am a bit excited to share my current transformation with you all as it involves a rocking horse form!! I have received a number of messages asking how I achieved the weathered concrete/stone finish, so I thought that I better get cracking and do a blog post / tutorial on this gloriously fun and effective finish.
New Stock, Furniture Paint Update & Upcoming Classes
Hello to you all on this chilly but lovely winters day.
I thought I would write a short post today updating you all on all things Rustic Boutique for winter.
A Heritage Destination on Ballarat Heritage Weekend – Come Visit Us!!
Ballarat Heritage Weekend is upon us already and what a weekend it is shaping up to be, Saturday is set to pull out all the stops and bring us some sunshine in […]
Goodies Galore & Extended Trading
I can’t believe we have reached December already. The year has literally flown by and we are nearly sailing into 2017. Things can get pretty hectic and rushed this time of year […]
Transforming a giant wardrobe!
Sometimes I find myself taking on some projects that in hind sight may have been slightly very ambitious. Most of the time these are the projects that test my resolve and vision but generally […]
Creating the perfect Shop Counter
I didn’t realize till it came time to set up shop how hard it can be to find a shop counter that will suit both your space and budget. I had a […]
A Primitive Pine Sideboard
I love primitive, depression era and old farmhouse furniture. It shows its age and has so much character and history about it. Lately I have been obsessing over depression era pieces such […]
The Yummiest of Soaps
Have you ever smelt a bar of soap that smells that good you feel like biting into it? (NOT RECOMMENDED) .. I just love soaps that smell soooo good that they make […]
The Perfect Potting Bench
For a long time I have been dying to get the chance to paint and makeover a potting bench. I can safely say that Pinterest is to blame for my latest obsession and after spending too many a few hours searching all things potting benches I knew that it would have to be top of my list of furniture finds.
