Brought to you by Manchester Collection. Choosing a mattress and pillow is a big investment, so it makes sense to protect them to extend their lifetime. A mattress protector and pillow protector are the basic shields to guard against dust mites, stains, allergens and bodily fluids. They should be the…
How to Bring a Hotel Escape to the Home Bedroom with Luxury Sheets
Brought to you by Manchester Collection. A hotel escape can be an exciting experience when you jump into a freshly made bed with luxurious sheets. But why wait for a trip away when you can create the same indulgence at home? It’s a heck of a lot cheaper and can…
Use Castile Soap to clean everything in your home
Why is Castile soap different from other types of store-bought liquid? It’s vegan with no animal oils and fats or artificial detergents. Castile soap is extra concentrated — meaning you only have to use a little bit each time you clean, and each bottle should last you a while. Castile soap naturally possesses antibacterial…
8 indoor plants for positive energy
Spending time in nature has been linked to reducing stress levels and tension, so it seems a no-brainer that indoor plants will help do the same. Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. So whilst we are sleeping, indoor plants are refreshing the air. Enrich your surrounding with potted plants. Not…
Bi-fold Kitchen Windows
If you’re building a new house or starting a renovation why not think about incorporating a bi-fold window in to your kitchen? It makes such a statement and really integrates that outdoor/indoor living. Maybe you don’t have space for big sliding doors, but can use a window space? This would…
How to pot an artificial plant
Hi there! Today’s post is not ground-breaking or riveting stuff, but I wanted to show you a little trick. You know when you buy an artificial plant and it comes in those skinny teeny tiny black pots? And they just look ridiculous swimming inside a pot or basket? Well, you…
5 Tips for Buying the Right Quilt Cover
Brought to you by Manchester Collection. Quilt covers can come in a range of sizes, textures, colours and patterns. There are many considerations to think about to ensure you buy the right quilt cover for your bed. Here are 5 tips for buying the right quilt cover so you get…
Put a pot at your front door
There are many ways to jazz up your front entry. I’ve written about curb appeal, painting your front door a colour and painting ugly bricks. But an easy simple thing you can do right now is grab some pots and put them by your entry. They will instantly transform the…
Bathroom reno checklist
If you get obsessed with looking at bathrooms like I do, then it’s easy to want all the impractical things! They say bathrooms and kitchens sell homes, so you can see why a lot of dollars can be spent making these the best possible. But what about their practicality? We…
Coloured front doors to welcome you home
Hi there! Thanks for dropping by today. I’ve received a lot of lovely comments and emails about my newly painted pink front door. Many of you are now inspired to take a risk and paint your own front door. I wanted to show you some different colours and hues that might suit. Although…
DIY concrete pots
Here’s a DIY project for you – make your own concrete pots! Aren’t they all the rage at the moment? I’ve been a sucker for all the concrete goodies and I thought I’d give this a go! This was an inexpensive project and I spent about $20 all up (I…
Floor Plan Friday: Wrap around verandah
Here’s a wide house plan you might like. The layout on this one is good if you have a lot of land. The wrap around verandah is a treat! The living has sliding doors opening to both sides of the verandah too. You could also add a bigger alfresco on…
Floor Plan Friday: The Family Entertainer!
Hi there! Thanks for visiting me today… I found this floor plan via Pinterest, but then tracked it down to a display home which sold a few years ago. I quite like the plan. It’s a great 4 bedroom family home with a study, activity room, scullery and an awesome alfresco…
Home trends from the 1980’s set to return
Oh the 80’s. Not a decade you remember for stylish interiors is it? Fresh from the neon, pattern clash of the 70’s, the 80’s gave us very little in home decor that is worth a re-run. Or did it? Here are a few trends that are making a comeback with…
5 Feng Shui techniques for a less stressful home
Feng shui literally means connecting people to their environment where we can live in harmony with our surroundings. It means WIND and WATER and is the ancient Chinese art of placement. Water and wind (breath) flows through everything. This flow of energy is called ch’i. Ch’i brings all living things…
