I remember the first time I was able to get out of bed after having the colostomy bag. I looked in the mirror and was mortified, actually terrified. It felt like a scene from a horror movie. I had been cut open (they couldn’t remove all the diseased bowel without…
Story #2 Chronic Illness
When I was 18 years old, I attended the University of Canberra. I had completed years 11 and 12 at a boarding school, and I was incredibly excited to start my university journey. I pursued a degree in Marketing and lived on campus during my first year. It was a…
Story #1 A TV Show
In 2011, my sister and I (Amie) participated as contestants on The Block. It was the show’s fourth season, but it marked the beginning of the popular 7 o’BLOCK craze, where contestants didn’t have to go to work during the day. Our season of The Block was the highest-rated TV…
Colostomy surgery update
For those who follow me on Instagram, you might know that I developed a hernia and my stoma prolapsed before Christmas. It’s been a circle of doctors, trying to decide what to do with it all. Initially, it was thought I’d have a repair. Then, my colorectal surgeon thought it…
Transforming Your Bathroom: From 1970s to Modern Marvel
Bathrooms are undoubtedly one of the most rewarding spaces to renovate in your home. Bringing a dated 1970s-style bathroom into the modern day can be a truly transformative experience. With a few strategic upgrades and design choices, you can turn your old-fashioned washroom into a stylish oasis that perfectly blends…
Join Me for 30 Days of Insider Tips and Tricks
A couple of weeks ago I started 30 days of reno tips. I’m currently at DAY 17. I’ve been sharing daily updates, advice, and tricks on everything you need to know about home renovations. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or hiring a contractor, these tips will come in handy. So,…
Polish the leaves on your indoor plants
How do all the plants on tv shows, in magazines or in the plant shop have such lovely shiny lush leaves?? Well not only is it because they want them to look good, they also want them to grow and thrive! Dust is everywhere and it’ll settle on the surface…
Laundry Storage Ideas
Renovating your laundry, or does it need a little fix up?? I added some overhead cupboards to mine recently, and put some wall panelling on an ugly area. Today I have some ideas on what makes a good and functional laundry. You might like a few of these tips! #…
4 reasons your home decor isn’t working
Do you ever feel like your home decor just isn’t working? It feels like it’s not cohesive? It’s easy to fall in love with lots of different interior design trends, but if you’re not sure how to bring it all to life, then you might need to narrow it down.…
How to finish an unfinished room
You’ve been decorating your little heart out, but you still think the room isn’t quite finished? Finding that last piece to the puzzle can be painful and exhausting (if you’re the kind of person who loves everything to be just right!). I do it all the time – redesign rooms…
It’s Time to Break These 5 Styling Rules
The rules in styling and design have always been to ensure a cohesive and balanced aesthetic in the home. But some styling rules are meant to be broken, which is why we’re going to explore what they are and how to successfully execute them in a room. All sounds a…
Why Taking Care of Your Finances is Self-Care
Taking care of your finances is more than just paying bills and balancing your budget. It’s an act of self-care that can have a profound impact on your overall well-being. Today I wanted to chat about why taking care of your finances is self-care and how you can start prioritising…