We’ve been having some lovely balmy nights in Wagga in between some crazy hot days. The boys have been enjoying the pool at night and I’ve been outside with Bear watching them. It got me thinking how nice it would be to have a hanging chair to relax in outside.…
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Styling: Botanical Trend
The colour green is always a favourite in homes, and styling is easy when you add a simple plant to a room. “Bringing the outdoors in” is still popular and I am a huge fan of the botanical trend. Today I have some pretty images of homes which use plants/prints/greenery to…
Backyards that will turn you green with envy
Who doesn’t love looking at a perfectly manicured backyard? If you’re like me, you’re much better at taking care of the inside styling than the backyard. I love a good hedge and some roses, but I am not as clever as I’d like to be when it comes to outside…
How to keep the garden looking beautiful with not much time on your hands!
Brought to you by Scotts Australia. I love my garden, it’s not massive which is easy to control, but I don’t really have enough time to spend lots of time on it. Neither does my husband. With kids who play a lot of weekend sport we don’t nearly spend as…
Turn your backyard into a relaxing oasis
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…
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…
Tips for your 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…