I’m Abi, and this is my little corner of the web, a place I can journal my life, love, and creativity for those looking to find inspiration and motivation to create a home and life they love!
5 years ago, I started my Instagram and blog The White Thistle, a place I could express my passion for lifestyle, DIY and transforming my house into a well-loved home for my children to grow up in, and me and my husband to grow together in. Since then I have worked with some of the most amazing and influential brands and people in the lifestyle world.
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I had seen that Ikea’s hack Hemnes draws were potentially made out of real wood and seen some beautiful updates like the one below. But quickly realised mine was not one of those. Mine was made out of MDF and laminate so I had to get creative if I still wanted to fulfill my dreams of upcycling it to be a beautiful wooden dresser to match my rustic industrial home.
Anyone else just lay awake thinking about projects…? I know it sounds stupid for something so minor to bug someone so much but hey that’s
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I had seen this Ikea mirror hack floating around on Pinterest and I remember it going viral on TikTok at the start of lockdown. Normally
Having built a following of over 100k followers, My podcast shares my tips and tricks for growing a following in 2022. I also speak to my friends who have grown their own creative and inspiring communities on Instagram.
The White Thistle was founded by Abi Hugo an influencer who has a grown a following of over 100k on Instagram. She shares creative DIY and upcycling tips and tricks by rescuing furniture and transforming it into a lovable and modern addition to a home’s décor. Abi also offers courses, resources, and downloads for creative entrepreneurs looking to grow an organic Instagram following.
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