I know! We’ve all killed a few plants haven’t we? They are pretty affordable so don’t feel bad. I’d rather buy a house plant and get a few months out of it than buy something from Kmart for $20 only to throw it out or list it on my Facebook…
A new mattress for weightless comfort and temperature regulation
I’ve been doing so much renovating and I have heaps of rooms to furnish and fill! Two houses in 12 months. It’s been a lot. And mattresses aren’t something you think of straight away. I’m not sure if this house will be an Airbnb yet, but I was forward thinking…
How to Make the Right Choices for Your Kitchen Renovation
There are so many decisions to make when planning your kitchen renovation. You must be firm with your choices to ensure each element will work with each other. If you’re considering a new kitchen, make sure you visit Dégabriele Kitchens and Interiors who specialise in premium, custom-designed joinery for clients.…
Indoor plants for beginners
Hi there! A few days ago I collated a blog post on ways you can use plants to decorate your home. Today I thought I’d share an image I put together on some indoor plants for beginners. These would be my favourite plants and I have a few myself. The…
The start of my $8k kitchen reno
If you follow me on Instagram you’ll know I claimed I’d easily get a FULL kitchen reno done for $8,000. That’s a complete strip and new (budget) appliances for a little house I have. I’m on track and it’s almost done! It’s been a long couple of months. So much…
The drama of filling in a pool
I don’t think I can properly convey to you the stress and drama of filling in this pool. It was cracked, non-compliant and not able to be fixed upon buying the house. I knew it was going to be a challenge, but not the worst (but indeed it WAS the…
DIY colorbond gates
You know I have been renovating like crazy for the past 12 months. This is the second house I’m doing – the one I am living in. I have just finished an Airbnb house. And yes, I’m exhausted and had enough. Ha! Who thought two houses would be a good…
Live in a small place? Tips to create the illusion of space
Research shows humans don’t like being caged in, preferring to be in larger, more open spaces. And different factors – such as the shape of rooms, the colour of surfaces and the positioning and brightness of lighting – all influence how we perceive space. And there are several tips you can…
Declutter Your Workspace with These 5 Tips
A clean workspace not only boosts productivity, it can alleviate feelings of overwhelm and stress. Who likes to rock up to work at a desk cluttered with paperwork, post-it notes and random pens which have run out of ink? Our workspaces are important as they are essential for working at…
18 things to declutter today
Here’s a list of 18 things I bet you can get rid of today. We all have some of these random items laying around. What’s the worst that could happen if you got rid of it? I always ask myself this when I’m in a mood for tossing stuff. I…
Storage Ideas to Help Declutter Your Life
Do you feel tired of spending hours trying to find your clothes, shoes or other daily essentials in your home? Sometimes you may feel as though you are drowning in material possessions yet cannot bring yourself to throw any of them away. Get inspired with these creative and practical ways…
10 Feng Shui Tips for Money & Abundance
Feng Shui means connecting people to their environment where we can live in harmony with our surroundings. But let’s be real, we’d all like some more money – it’s a natural survival instinct to want more. If there are some simple ways we can try and get more money in…