DIY Easter Decorations

We love getting a little crafty around here, so we thought we would share some cute DIY Easter decorations to keep you all busy over the Easter break. So kick up your feet, take some time to relax but most of all ................ eat lots of CHOCOLATE!

Happy Easter!

DIY Kitchenette

Take a look at this adorable 'Mini Kitchenette' care of 'A Beautiful Mess' blog. We think this is the perfect wee prezzie for a little chef to be. Follow the link above for full instructions on how to make this delightful kitchenette. 

Make This Year a DIY Christmas

Got your Christmas tree up yet? No? Why not get crafty! Here are some of our favourite DIY Christmas trees... what's your tree going to look like this year...?

...And A few More Boxes...

We had an awesome response to our beehive crates over the weekend so we've scavenged 8 more! If you haven't had a chance to swing by there are now more to choose from so hurry scurry... we are looking at getting more stock in a couple of months, but until then, this is it!

Vintage Beehive Boxes - In Store Now!

Got a little DIY project in mind? Any of these images inspiring a bit of creativity?

We can help you out as we've just got a new delivery of beehive crates in store! These babies are a range of colours, lovely and weathered and smell of smoked honey and wax, and only $40 each. They sold like hotcakes last year so don't miss out this time around!

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Before & After: A Sweet Occasional Chair

On Tuesday we received a great email from a customer who bought some Homebase Collections fabric in our sale last week, showing us what she did with it - check it out! 

A tired, well loved chair has been given a fresh, new lease on life in the red 'Rata' design. It's so fantastic to see you all being so creative! Thanks for sharing your wonderful 'before and after' with us, Leanne!

Before... 

After!

A Creative Christmas Break

We're winding down now for the holiday period - we are open today and tomorrow for any last bits and bobs that you may like to purchase for Christmas!

Along with our day to day jobs, everyone here at es design tends to be quite creative in other ways too, and this season - not only Christmas, but wedding season - tends to bring that out in us!

Here is a bouquet that Nikki has made for her sister's wedding this evening - instead of real flowers, all the female friends and family members on the invite list were asked to send in a found or gifted item to be strung onto wire and put together to create a bouquet of memories for the bride.

Look how well it turned out! We hope you have some fun projects planned for the holiday break!

The Block Australia - Upholstery Challenge

How many of you caught the upholstery challenge on The Block last night!? Not bad efforts for first timers we must say, and definitely some quirky, creative ideas used! The moral of the test though? Never underestimate just how long it can take and all the processes involved!

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Spray Painted Curtain Rods

How awesome are these spray painted curtain rods!? Just goes to show that you're only limited by your imagination when it comes to getting fun, festive interiors!

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Chelsea's Latest Up-Cycling Project

Recycled base - recycled fabric - recycled lampshade frame!