Hi there! Here’s a little DIY I did on Friday afternoon. I decided to make the legs on the Jimmy Stand a little taller with a simple “hack”. As it stood before (in my kitchen) it was only 46cm high. I made it about 70cm tall by adding to the middle.…
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2 Kmart Hacks – a pot and a lantern
The Kmart phase is still running crazy out there on Instagram! I wouldn’t say I am very good at “hacking” Kmart’s goodies, because I usually only buy it if I love it the way it is… however, here are two things I just had to transform! The first was the garden…
Cork Accents
I’ve found myself searching Pinterest for interesting DIY projects that are easy and I can complete in only a couple of hours. Decorating cork is inexpensive, easy and it can be used in so many ways! Cork is versatile and has great texture. Although they start with a very neutral…
Taking the process out of the home buying process
Brought to by UBank. Have you dreamt of building a new house? Or renovating your current home? Do you want to make memories and create a special place for your family to grow? I bet most of you do! That’s all I’ve ever wanted. My own space to raise kids.…
DIY: How-to videos from CSR Gyprock
A few weeks ago I shared this post with you about how to include niches and bulkheads into your house and renovation plans from CSR Gyprock. This week, the Gyprock team are back with a series of informative how-to videos on each stage of the plastering process. Perfect for the home renovator. Under the…
DIY Wool Wall Hanging
I bought the recent Homes+ Magazine and wanted to recreate their DIY Wool Wall Hanging (so this is not my original idea!). It looked easy and pretty cool and I had the perfect spot for it to hang… What you’ll need: Wool (or yarn as some people say!) in 3…
10 fun DIY projects I found on the web
In my travels over the web this week I have found some really fun and awesome DIY’s for you to try. There are confetti candles, watermelon serving trays and even copper pendant lights! How cute are these Funfetti Candles from Beth Cakes? A super fun gift idea or craft activity with…
DIY: Ombré bowls using Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan for kitchen vignette
Today I have a little project for you with ombré painted bowls using Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan (my blog sponsor). This is the easiest DIY you’ll ever do! It will make a fabulous kitchen vignette. I bought 6 rice bowls from Spotlight for $1.50 each. What a bargain! The…
I stripped lacquer from this sideboard
I’ve had this sideboard for about 15 years! We bought it around the time we got married. I have always loved the shape of it but I was a little tired of the colour. So instead of getting rid of it, I decided to strip all that lacquer and stain…
Your House episode 2: DIY artwork
This week on my show Your House, I show you how to add colour and texture to your own home with some really basic and simple canvas artwork ideas. Anyone can do these! I promise! Also, learn from an expert too as I interview local screen printer, Hayley Breed (from…
DIY Kaboodle Kitchen!
Brought to you by Nuffnang and Kaboodle. The kitchen is the heart of the home and if you’re in need of an update I am sure you’re going to love this idea! The prospect of a kitchen reno can be scary and it sure can be costly. BUT I think…
DIY: Create Mother’s Day memories with a photo pot
Brought to you by Officeworks. Here’s the final Mother’s Day project for you. Have you had a look at the others? I’ve saved the best for last I think! Today I am going to show you how to make an easy and personalised Mother’s Day gift using your own photos…