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…
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.…
How To Paint Tiles: A DIY Guide
We all have that tiled surface in our home that we keep wishing we could change so bad. There are stains and marks on it that have gathered over the years making a terrible eyesore at this point. The good news is that you don’t have to replace the entire…
Beginner-Friendly Plant and How Not to Kill It
So you’re looking to expand your green space, but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place! While every houseplant is different and may have varying needs, some care tips are common across the board. Do not overwater. Let excess water drain out of the pot. Fertiliser…
My clothes were never pure white and fresh smelling after washing. Then I did this!
There are lots of tricks you can do to keep your whites WHITE. I wrote about how to wash your sheets here. Here’s a strip wash recipe I found which works! The build up of laundry detergent, chemicals or improper washing techniques can leave clothes, towels, sheets, pillowcases and quilts needing…