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…
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A natural edge dining table with steel legs
This project has been a long time coming but it’s finally done and I am sooooo happy! I have wanted a new dining table for a long time. My last one was very country, shabby chic and just wasn’t suited to what I liked anymore. There was nothing wrong with…
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…
Spray your own flat black bathroom hooks
Last year I updated my bathroom vanity taps to black ones from MEIR. I love them, but I wanted to also change that towel ring there on the left (I have them in both bathrooms). I know this is a crappy photo but I didn’t get a chance to take…
How to: Make Candles Burn Longer
I am addicted to candles. I can’t get enough of them and I usually have one burning every day. Today I thought I’d share some tips on how to make sure candles burn as long as possible without any wax going to waste. Trim Wicks Snipping the wick is one…
A Shaftless Skylight in a dark room
Brought to you by People’s Choice Credit Union. There’s been a job around my house that’s been bugging me for a long time… My home office is very dark and I have been saying the word “skylight” for too many years. I really wanted to lighten up the space. I…
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…
4 EASY DIY projects with ALDI’s ‘Upgrade Your Home’ Special Buys
Brought to you by ALDI Australia. I’ve been very busy over the last week tidying up a few easy DIY projects I’ve been wanting to do around my home for ages. I wanted to create a little bit more storage in my laundry area, also under the kitchen sink, change…
DIY floating shelves under a tv
You know I love a DIY and these floating shelves under a tv have to be one of my favourites. I published this post back in 2014 originally, but the room has changed with the styling a little bit over time and I thought I might freshen it up and…
DIY plantation shutter
You know I love a plantation shutter! I have them all through my home. But I never got around to putting one in my ensuite. It just wasn’t a priority at the time, but recently ISeekBlinds sent me a PVC plantation shutter and I thought I’d make a quick video…
Holiday time is DIY time for new blinds!
Holiday time is the best time for any DIY projects, and you know I love a good DIY! If you’ve got a few days off work this January and know your home could do with an upgrade on blinds, shutters or curtains then check out iseekblinds. Now DIY isn’t scary…
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…