Whimsies
Pirate Ship Chandelier
This chandelier was one of those things that as soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to incorporate it into my cottage. I’ve always admired the giant ship chandeliers that are dripping with crystals, but then I saw…
Rolltop Desk Makeover
Hello friends! I’m excited to share my latest studio makeover. I’ve had this rolltop desk since I was a kid. I remember my dad taking me to buy it when I was about eight. It was unfinished wood and we…
Painted Ceiling Pipe
What do you do with an ugly black pipe running along your ceiling? You paint it of course! I used to hang fascinators from the plastic pipe in the ceiling of my hat-making studio, but because I’m sprucing the whole…
Fancy TV Makeover
I’m trying to upgrade my hat-making studio on a budget, and that means updating some existing items instead of replacing them. This includes the television. I have one of those huge heavy monsters of a TV, but it still works…
Mossy Oak Door Star for Spring
Happy Spring Everyone! We were working on siding the turret of my cottage, and I decided to make a little door décor to celebrate the season.
Circus Curtains For Studio
My studio needed new curtains, and I wanted something bright and cheery. I’m going for a look that’s something between an old fashioned circus and the Gryffindor Common Room from Harry Potter. They make me smile whenever I see them!
Decoupaged Two Drawer Chest for Studio
With everything that has been going on lately, my house has been on hold. It’s hard to get much accomplished in the middle of a pandemic lockdown. But it has been more than two weeks since any of us had…
Blue and Gold Turret Ceiling with Starry Chandelier
Today I’m sharing one of my favorite parts of my new house, the ceiling in the turret entry.
Bedroom Ceiling Moon and Stars
Today I’m sharing the moon blowing stars across the ceiling of my bedroom. I started with a rusty metal moon made by my friend and neighbor Tamara of Gemini Dragonfly. She has a great Etsy shop with lots of unique…
Sneak Peeks
Today I'm sharing some photos of future projects that I plan to complete and share in the upcoming months. Some are small and some are bigger, but all will make Ticklepenny Cottage more whimsical. Enjoy!
