Life & Design Blog Australia
Here’s a nice simple 4 bedroom family home with front verandah which is very appealing. 3 bedrooms are on the front together with a study nook. 2 have their own WIR’s. I’d want to make the main bathroom a bit bigger though with double sinks. The main family/meals area would have a lot of natural […]
I was scrolling around the real estate pages, as you do, and I had to share this one. This home is stunning! The black features and the hardwood exposed beams in living areas got me. Of course the styling is gorgeous too – rustic, natural and easy on the eye. This home is currently for sale […]
Hi there! Thanks for stopping in today. This was a BIG month for us. How good is February? I think it’s my favourite month, because routine has returned, kids are back at school and the weather is still warm. This month I had my one year colostomy bagiversary. ONE YEAR! Life changing. I am so […]
Possessions? Or freedom? It’s really hard to let go of things I know. But I promise it’s so freeing when you clean your stuff up. I’ve written about organisation lots before. Here’s 8 things you could ditch if you want to live minimal… 1. Freebies – think calendars, magnets, stubby holders and all the things […]
We’re all still going strong with the indoor plant trend – well I am anyway! I have a jungle at home…ha! I am addicted that’s for sure. In 2019, the theme for indoor plants is ‘bigger the better’. If you can choose mature plants that already stand a metre or more tall for maximum impact […]
I used to be mad about indoor plants back in the year 1999. It was the year I met my husband and moved in with him. Then it sort of became uncool and daggy to have indoor plants. Fast forward a couple of decades or so and I’m back to loving indoor plants again (I […]
Choosing a colour palette for the exterior of your home is often harder than choosing your internal colour scheme. Your colour selections will make a first impression. Get it right and you’ll be able to conceal features you want to hide, and, highlight those you want to amplify. How to start Take inspiration from your […]
I chose to make my own napisan (or soaker) with sodium carbonate, borax and a low-tox washing liquid. Basically, I wanted to give some clothes, sheets and pillows a ‘strip wash’. That is, reset the clothes back to factory settings. Ridding everything of soap build up or ineffective washing. And I wanted to do that all […]
Renovating your laundry, or does it need a little fix up?? I added some overhead cupboards to mine recently, and put some wall panelling on an ugly area. Today I have some ideas on what makes a good and functional laundry. You might like a few of these tips! # Pull out drying rack What […]
Get those stains out! Put some doTERRA laundry detergent in a roller bottle and rub that directly over stains, dirty marks or greasy spots. Then leave for 20 minutes and wash as normal. You won’t waste any by tipping it everywhere and it works a treat on school uniforms. Easy peasy! This is WHY I […]
I originally found this plan via Pinterest, but when I linked back to the company it wasn’t on their website anymore, but I still wanted to share it with you! The building company is here though (so many other plans too). I was immediately drawn to the ‘wings’. I LOVE a gallery walk-through area. They […]
Howdy! A while ago I bought a set of oars for $25 from a junk shop. I knew I could give them a new lease on life. A sand and some paint and they’d fill a spot on a shelf. They weren’t looking so fabulous when I bought them. They were a bit scabby. I had […]
Did you know that you can use vinegar to clean just about anything in your home? It’s a handy little $2 bottle to have! Today I am going to share some ideas with you on where/how you can use vinegar… Floors Half a cup of white vinegar to a bucket of warm water. Limit its […]
Would you like a non-toxic jewellery cleaner? Well, I have a recipe for you! It will take you about 30 seconds to set up. My rings are now sparkling beyond belief. I had no idea they were actually that dirty! Here’s what I used 1 cap-full white vinegar 1 cap-full OnGuard Hand Wash 2 drops […]
This is not a sponsored post. I paid for all materials. I painted a chalkboard wall in my laundry a few years ago. I actually hated it and wanted it gone. There are only 2 ways to fix a chalkboard wall – sand it all off and repaint, or cover over it. So, cover over […]
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. To chill and read a […]
Magnesium is a vital mineral and I have read that many of us are deficient. Like 50-80%! I thought maybe I was. I’ve had some issues with my ankles over the past month – swollen and aching. It could be residual immune problems from Crohn’s Disease, but I wanted to uptake on my vitamins and […]
