Today I have a farmhouse style rural house design with a modern twist. There is a fireplace to the main living with chimney brick feature to front elevation. There’s a lot to like about this plan if you’re on a rural block and looking for something to suit a family…
The Block 2017: Studio Reveals
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hi there! Thanks for stopping by today. It was the final studio reveals this week. This is the space above the garages. It’s like a granny flat. What did you think of them? I think everyone did a good job, nothing was terrible was what I can see. Some did…
The Block 2017: Backyard Reveals
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hi there! Thanks for stopping by today. It was Backyard reveals on The Block this week. I do love these spaces, only because I am generally hopeless at designing outdoor things and I like to be inspired. What did you think about them? And all that drama with the swimming…
Floor Plan Friday: Narrow block with garage rear lane access
Here’s a plan today if you’re looking for something to suit a narrow block with rear lane access. Some parcels of land don’t have car access from the front, so this one might suit. It’s a 3 bedroom, 2 living home with good use of space. From the front you…
10 tips when building a new house
Building a new house is a huge investment and emotionally it can be one of the most stressful things you’ll ever do. Luckily I love the process! I’ve built three times and renovated a few times so learning how to stick to a budget (but not comprise on what I…
The Block 2017: Guest Bedroom Reveals
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hi there! Thanks for stopping by today. It was another Bedroom Reveal on The Block. Of course Ronnie and Georgia smashed it again with perfect score of 30/30 (so did Josh and Elyse), but to include another bathroom was surely going to put them at the top of the list!…
Stunning Sunday: Hamptons-inspired sanctuary for sale in Linley Point, Sydney
How do I get my hands on this sexy beast?? Of course it had me drawn in when I saw weatherboard, lots of white and a deck. My husband always wished we’d done really dark floorboards and if I show him this home he’d say see I told you! The…
How to remove the brown ring around your bathroom sink
Not a very glamours post today! But there has been a brown ring around my bathroom sink which has been really annoying me. I tried bleach and jiff, but it just wouldn’t budge. I then tried vinegar, then vinegar plus bi-carb soda but it still wouldn’t go. I read somewhere…
Bedroom Wallpaper Ideas
If you’re looking for some wallpaper ideas to add a bit of pizzazz or drama to your bedroom here’s a selection I found when scrolling through Pinterest. Floral is a big craze at the moment. I do love it, but don’t think I could commit in my house. I could…
Termites in your home would be an absolute nightmare!
Brought to you by Termidor. Termites in your home would be an absolute nightmare! I guess it’s not something we put on top of the list when we’re building or renovating?? Usually we’re too busy thinking about kitchen benches, paint colours, tiles and all the pretty things that going in…
Where to buy a beaded chandelier
The beaded chandelier is very popular at the moment. They are really making a statement! I love the tones – black, natural, white, grey and you can even get aqua or pale pink! They would look great over a dining table, or in an entry. The huge ones are very…
DIY Sliding Barn Door
I had wanted a barn door in this hallway space for a while. But it was just another project on my list… Then out of the blue my husband rang during the week and said he’d grab the work ute and come with me to get a new door for…