Here we are, back with the never-ending story of the soon-to-be media console.
Part I of this post was very long, but the preparation steps were quite hard and time-onsoleonsuming. This time though I’ll promise I’ll be quick. Continue reading
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The new life of a thrifted dresser as a media console Pt. I
As you might have realised by now each time we stay in Italy for a bit we put ourselves in the position of doing some huge diy project that we manage to finish just few days before leaving. I am not complaining, at all: we love the things that come up like that, at the very end, without planning, just hard work and fun.
So before moving to Australia one of the various projects we tackled was a media console for Matteo’s mum. Continue reading
From antique manger to magazine holder
It’s been ages since we last shared something here on sealinthefog.com. We have been slightly ‘trapped’ between works and new life in Melbourne and weeks passed by without even noticing!
But it is finally time for another DIY!!! Continue reading
A magazine rack
Since my dad is a sommelier (for a hobby) Matteo and I have learnt in the last years to appreciate good wine. We have really different tastes, although we do coincide in loving Franciacorta, a white sparkling wine produced in the homonym Italian area. This was actually the main wine we served at our wedding. Continue reading
A teal elephant
I like ornaments, they make a house feel a home. And I especially love old ones, with a story and a life before our encounter. So when Matteo’s mum gave me this little wooden elephant from Africa I just fell in love. Continue reading
An owl doorstop
Matteo’s parents had an old doorstop: a very 90’s and heavy metal owl. We needed a doorstop for the terrace door that wouldn’t stay open and finding a cute doorstop is quite hard. So I thought of making a good use of it since my parents-in-law didn’t want it anymore. Continue reading
A bright metal box
We don’t have a lot of space in our kitchen cabinets, so we bought three top units from the basic kitchen furniture from Ikea and made a cupboard out the three with a little hack. Continue reading