Living and entertaining outdoors is part of life in Australia. The connection between indoors and outdoors is highly valued and should not be overlooked when building or renovating a home. A seamless flow between the two is what homebuyers are looking for, so getting it right could put your home…
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Landscaping with ornamental grass
You’re either a lover or hater of ornamental grass. It comes in lots of colours and textures and can be wild and bushy. If your style is contemporary then this garden will suit. It gives a bold impact to your landscaping. It’s decorative and low-maintenance so you can’t really go…
I cleaned, prepped and oiled our pool deck in one day
After a very hot and dry summer my deck around the pool was in need of some desperate TLC before the freezing winter hit. We usually prep and clean our deck twice a year and it can be quite a process. I was keen to try Cabot’s ‘Finish In One Day’…
5 ways to bring more life to your outdoor space
Brought to you by Thomsons Outdoor Pine. Australians have outdoor lifestyles. We are meant to breathe fresh air with tasty food and good company. And now that it’s still summer, we surely want to keep those sun rays caressing our faces before rain takes over. To maximise the season, why…
A concrete tank plunge pool?
I have always loved the idea of a concrete tank plunge pool. They look so good. If you don’t have a big backyard this option could work for you? They nestle beautifully in a backyard and the kids will enjoy it for years to come. It can also be a…
Install an IXL Fresco Aurora outdoor heater!
Do you live in your outdoor area? We do! As much as we can. Of course we’re out there non-stop in the summer months. We eat, watch tv, swim and generally lounge around out there. In the hot months we have our ducted cooling blasting outside, but in the cooler…
The Block 2017: Facade Reveals
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hi there! Thanks for stopping by today. It was the final Facade Reveal on The Block. What did you think? I must admit I LOVE these little houses. I am not sure Sticks and Wombat were 100% on the win. They didn’t have any turf at the front, just dirt…
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…
Paint your lawn green!
How’s your winter lawn looking? Ours is horrid! The frost has really been unkind to Wagga the last few months. Last year it didn’t stop raining, but this year we haven’t had much rain, rather we’ve been waking up most days to the frost. I have a huge front lawn…
Hardy outdoor potted plants
Spring is finally here, hooooooooraaay! This means we get to be outdoors more often. Well in Wagga at least! We’ve had a freezing cold winter so there has been a lot of time spent on the couch in front of the heater. When the sun shows us some warmth I…
DIY Outdoor Live Edge Table
Brought to you by Gumtree. If you’ve seen my Instagram recently you’ll see that I have been trying to finish a DIY outdoor table using a slab of timber I picked up from someone who had this laying in their backyard! I couldn’t get it home quick enough. It’s a…
ModularWalls: DIY Boundary Wall and Fencing Solutions Made Easy!
Brought to you by ModularWalls. Whether you are creating street appeal, want to entertain in style with family and friends, or need a premium canvas to build your outdoor space, you may want to check out these guys! ModularWalls produce a really special product – a range of cost-effective and stylish…
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…
Garden Steppers – creating visual interest in your garden
Do you need to define a path in your garden? Maybe you’ve been thinking that your garden needs ‘something’ but you’re just not quite sure what? Stepping stones could be the answer! Stepping stones often contrast with the green surrounds of the lawn and plants creating visual interest. Available in a…
Terracotta pots never looked so good
Are we warming to the idea that terracotta is making a comeback? Hmmmm I was a little skeptical at first. But I can say YES to the aged terracotta pot. That’s a big tick from me. You don’t have to go for the orange shiny terracotta pot. You can choose…