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A Victorian Gothic Dining Room Makeover

OneandSeventy’s dining room makeover was Inspired by Victorian England meets Hogwarts meets Baker Street, with a little gothic drama thrown in for good measure. Oh! And it’s been furnished almost entirely with charity shop finds and upcycled/repurposed/sale aisle furniture! Click through for all the details.

Going dark in the bedroom

OneandSeventy’s Boudoir has crossed to the dark side! Come and see my latest makeover in all its dark and moody glory.

Stylish dressing table accessories on the cheap

There’s nothing like a freshly decorated room to make you fall back in love with your home, but more importantly than that… it’s a GREAT excuse to make stuff to go in it! Here are a couple of makes to add a bit of style to your dressing table.

Using Chalk Paint to Transform dated pine into stylish bedroom furniture

What once was orange pine has been transformed into stylish, beautiful black. With a quirky twist. Well of course! Click through for all the info!

SKULLS, SKULLS AND FREE PRINTABLES

Recently, I’ve upcycled the bedroom furniture, dragged Beloved into 3 TK Maxx and 2 Homesense stores on the hunt for 1 beautiful chair, almost started World War III with the purchase of a gold flamingo, and traded skulls. It’s been a busy week!

How to fill a large wall space on the cheap

Got a large, blank wall you want to fill on a budget and with very few supplies? You’ll never believe what this large, one-of-a-kind piece of art is made from. And the whole thing came in at less than a tenner. Now THAT’S what I call a bargain!

GIVEAWAY: Win a Haus of Skulls Cup and Saucer set (and bag yourself a Super Special Suzy Bonus!)

If you like a little stylish personality in your home, these Haus of Skulls make a gorgeous addition to your home.

How to shorten a vertical blind in 10 easy steps

So you have a vertical blind. You want to move it and the width is fine, but it’s way too long for its new home. Don’t waste money on buying a new blind…shorten it, with these 10 really easy steps.

How to clean a polished brass fire trim

This simple home hack for cleaning up a tarnished fireplace trim is amazing. You’ll never guess what I used. Haven’t a clue what metal you’re dealing with? No problem. I reveal that too! Click through to find out more.

Painting oak kitchen cabinets

See how my first outing with Farrow & Ball transformed our outdated oak cabinets to create a stylish kitchen. Complete with a little bling.

Everything you need for the vintage home

If you’re a lover of all things yesteryear, then one of the best places to find genuine vintage items for your home is a vintage fair. Beloved and I recently attended the Summer of Vintage Festival at Uttoxeter Racecourse, where we enjoyed a day of retro inspired fun and I discovered some wonderful vintage finds from a great mix of traders. There was even a pink flamingo chair!

Styling your home with charity shop finds

If you love styling your home, but never set foot inside a charity shop, you are missing out on a whole world of budget home styling inspiration. Discover your inner Charity Shopping Queen (or King!) with a roundup of a few of my own charity shop finds.