Brought to you by Manchester Collection. Quilt covers can come in a range of sizes, textures, colours and patterns. There are many considerations to think about to ensure you buy the right quilt cover for your bed. Here are 5 tips for buying the right quilt cover so you get…
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…
Bathroom reno checklist
If you get obsessed with looking at bathrooms like I do, then it’s easy to want all the impractical things! They say bathrooms and kitchens sell homes, so you can see why a lot of dollars can be spent making these the best possible. But what about their practicality? We…
Coloured front doors to welcome you home
Hi there! Thanks for dropping by today. I’ve received a lot of lovely comments and emails about my newly painted pink front door. Many of you are now inspired to take a risk and paint your own front door. I wanted to show you some different colours and hues that might suit. Although…
DIY concrete pots
Here’s a DIY project for you – make your own concrete pots! Aren’t they all the rage at the moment? I’ve been a sucker for all the concrete goodies and I thought I’d give this a go! This was an inexpensive project and I spent about $20 all up (I…
Floor Plan Friday: Wrap around verandah
Here’s a wide house plan you might like. The layout on this one is good if you have a lot of land. The wrap around verandah is a treat! The living has sliding doors opening to both sides of the verandah too. You could also add a bigger alfresco on…
Floor Plan Friday: The Family Entertainer!
Hi there! Thanks for visiting me today… I found this floor plan via Pinterest, but then tracked it down to a display home which sold a few years ago. I quite like the plan. It’s a great 4 bedroom family home with a study, activity room, scullery and an awesome alfresco…
Home trends from the 1980’s set to return
Oh the 80’s. Not a decade you remember for stylish interiors is it? Fresh from the neon, pattern clash of the 70’s, the 80’s gave us very little in home decor that is worth a re-run. Or did it? Here are a few trends that are making a comeback with…
5 Feng Shui techniques for a less stressful home
Feng shui literally means connecting people to their environment where we can live in harmony with our surroundings. It means WIND and WATER and is the ancient Chinese art of placement. Water and wind (breath) flows through everything. This flow of energy is called ch’i. Ch’i brings all living things…
Bathrooms that don’t use white tiles
If you’re doing a reno, or building a new house and want to create a bathroom that doesn’t feature white tiles then here are a few ideas for you… I’ve written a Bathroom Reno Checklist and Tips On How To Add Value To Bathrooms you might also like. …
DIY Fabric Softener
DIY fabric softener – No artificial stuff in this one! This will take you about 2 mins to make. • 1 cup salt • 1 cup hot water • 3 cups white vinegar • 20 drops essential oil (I used Lavender) Mix all together until the salt dissolves. That’s it! Ready…
3 Houseplants to Help you Sleep Better
Everyone deserves a good night’s sleep. However, we know that most nights, waking up rested and recharged feels like a pipe dream. Luckily, there are houseplants that can bring more humidity, higher oxygen levels, and even filter out pollutants in your bedroom. Here are the best plants to harness the…
8 Simple Ways to Use Essential Oils in Your Home
You can overlook the many uses of essential oils in the home. The most common uses for essential oils are creating pleasant smells, used for beauty or for general health and wellbeing. But there are plenty of uses for essential oils in the home, which you may not have discovered.…
Meal planning changed my life + what I spend on food each week
Truly… meal planning has changed my life. I know I am late to the party because so many of you already do this, but if you don’t then today hopefully I’ll inspire you to get cracking on that task! I always found meal times tedious, stressful and I actually HATE…
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…
