If you want to see luxury, harmony and the perfect balance of style and design, then you must check out this stunning pool and spa combo. You know when you’re flicking through the socials or pinterest and come across something so good, that you look at it over and over?…
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What to plant along a fence
If you have an ugly bare fence, then a bit of greenery will always change the entire look. But what should you plant along it? I am pretty basic in the garden, but I have had a few houses over my years and I have some favourites which I know…
Hardy outdoor potted plants
When the sun shows us some warmth I like to revamp my outdoor alfresco area. I either re-pot existing plants, or add a few new ones. I need hardy plants that can tolerate lots of heat and then also survive during the cold months. Here’s a few I know will…
Side yard makeover
Most of us have that dead side yard at our house. You know the one, where nothing grows, you throw the bins and you never walk around there because it’s either too hot or damp?? When you build a new home it’s usually the last thing you think about when…
Artificial turf ideas
Artificial turf has become very popular. When people started using it in their backyards a few years ago I was very dubious – we probably all were. I was a little cringey and unsure of it. BUT it’s come a long way in the last couple of years. There’s been…
Painted brick facades for instant curb appeal
If you watch those American reno shows you’ll notice that they are a big fan of painting an old tired brick facade. It’s actually a really great way to bring an ugly, boring home back to life. I’ve also seen a few painted brick homes popping up around Wagga lately.…
Cactus & Succulent Bowls
Feel like an easy DIY project this weekend? What about making a cactus or succulent bowl? Hard to kill these little fellas, they are cheap to buy and look great all clumped together. Now when I say “hard to kill” I mean it’s not impossible and I have killed my…
DIY: How to paint concrete
If you follow me on Instagram you would have seen this post go of its head! I painted my concrete a couple of months ago and even though I was worried about how it would look in the end, I think the photos speak for themselves…. it’s amazing! If you…
How to pot a cactus
When you see someone selling a cactus on Facebook Marketplace and you head to their house buy 1, but then come home with 4…. ha! I couldn’t help it. I was given these pots by Northcote Pottery ages ago and I’d been saving them. I didn’t know for what, until…
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…
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…
Add some pots to your outdoor space
I’ve been sprucing up my outdoor area with some new plants. My fave way to do this is to buy a big pot (I got mine from Bunnings and it’s a @northcotepottery style) and fill it using the ‘Thrill, Fill, Spill’ where you layer up your plants in the pot.…