Life & Design Blog Australia
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 to life and circulates throughout […]
Brought to you by Godfreys. Recently I had the chance to review the Deebot Ozmo 900 Robot. I was so excited because this little gadget has an integrated vacuum and mop cleaning system. It vacuums AND mops AT THE SAME TIME. I know, I’m yelling, but how clever does that sound?? I was so keen to […]
If you’re like me and NEVER know what to put on your dining table then today I grabbed a few ideas (and some of my past dining table vignettes at home) to help you. I always struggle because everything either looks too small, or is too big, or there are too many things, or do […]
I was listening to a podcast last week called The Art of Decluttering which gave me a bit of a boost with cleaning out my kitchen and pantry. I am a pretty organised person generally, but when I get busy of course everything gets a little crazy. My husband does a lot of the cooking so […]
Are you in the market for a new couch? Then this begs the question – leather or fabric? Or which shape?? Here are some ideas plus tips below if you’re thinking of purchasing a new couch (because we all know this is a HUGE decision!). Are you a modular…? Buy here. Buy here. Buy here. Buy here. Or […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’re building a new kitchen, renovating, or just have a space which could use a little DIY update – then open shelves might be for you? I know this trend really started coming to light in 2014, but as I look around interior design mags and online I am still seeing the open shelf […]
Mirrors move energy around your home in lots of different ways. And if you’re a fan of Feng Shui (or even just energy!), then you’ll want to know where you shouldn’t be placing a mirror. 1. In the bedroom A mirror across from the bed can bring a third party into the relationship. Hmmmm we […]
The word “eZone” has been popping up in new floor plans I’ve been looking at. If you don’t need a full home office or study, but still want somewhere to sit and pay the bills, scroll Facebook or write an email, then an eZone might be the solution! Basically it’s a nook with a small bench, […]
Today I’ve got 5 indoor plants which can survive almost in the dark with little fuss. I wrote a post a few months ago on the best Indoor Plants, but I’ve narrowed it down to just a few that are hard to kill! Last week I needed a bit of retail therapy and I text my girlfriend […]
Have you got a bit of time up your sleeve over the Christmas break and would like to make a few changes around your house to add value? Today I have 4 things you could look at doing… Fresh paint A new coat of paint is probably the easiest task you can complete around your […]
