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MAKE A CHRISTMAS WREATH IN 8 EASY STEPS

wreath with dried flowers

I recently had the pleasure of attending a Christmas wreath workshop with the talented Jess from The Newcastle Food and Flower Markets. During this workshop Jess shared step by step instructions and her in depth knowledge on how to create the perfect wreath to suite your personal style.  In this blog post I will share … Read more

SAVE YOURSELF TIME, STRESS AND MONEY WHEN RENOVATING

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The Easter break is often a time to hang out with family and friends, go on a little trip away or for many tackle a renovation or DIY project.

If you’re considering renovating a part of your home or doing some re-decorating, here’s some top tips to consider no matter how large or small the project.


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HOW TO CREATE DRIED FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS WITH CONFIDENCE

dried flowers

When it comes to dried florals, they are one of the hottest trends of the last few years and the good news is they look like they’re here to stay. I personally love dried floral arrangements as they add impact, texture and colour to a space and best of all you don’t have to water … Read more

DIY DECORATING IDEAS TO DO IN ISOLATION

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It’s no surprise that 2020 has been pretty different to previous years with Covid19 completely changing the way we live and many people being in isolation or having to stay at home. Like so many others I have been missing the activities I used to do prior to the pandemic and at times have felt … Read more

HOW TO CREATE A CHRISTMAS TABLE SETTING WITHOUT THE FUSS

Christmas Table Setting

I recently had the pleasure of teaming up with the lovely Jess from The Storekeeper and Co to shoot a video dedicated to showing people how to create and style their very own Christmas table setting. To make it easy for everyone I have written a step by step blog post of how I created … Read more

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR DECORATING YOUR HOME LIKE A PRO

Interior decorating can be a stressful process for many people. With social platforms like Instagram and Pinterest offering up endless decorating and styling ideas, it’s no wonder so many people feel completely overwhelmed. I recently decorated and styled a house that I designed and the client asked me, “how do I know what decorative items … Read more

5 SIMPLE STEPS TO PLANNING A BATHROOM RENOVATION

Any type of renovation can be stressful but one that seems to add conflict to any marriage is a bathroom renovation. It’s no secret that bathroom renovations can be expensive but they can also make a space more liveable and practical and have the ability to add value to your property when it comes time … Read more

BOHEMIAN LUXE: HOW TO MASTER THE LOOK

There are many interior styles that are hot right now but one that keeps popping up everywhere is the new iteration of bohemian called boho luxe….(aka Rich Hippie) 😊 Whilst it might sound like a wanky term and one that confuses many people, the look is essentially about the blend of two styles: eclectic and … Read more

SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE A RENTAL FEEL LIKE YOUR HOME FOR UNDER $300

So you have just moved into a rental property? Maybe you’re a seasoned renter and are saving for something to call your own, maybe you’re building or renovating your home and need a place to stay for a period of time or maybe you own a property and have decided to rent it out.

What ever your situation, renting is something most of us will experience at least once in our lives. It can be frustrating living in a space that you can’t make permanent changes to, especially if you’re used to living in your own home, as a rental never fully feels like ‘your’ home.

Unfortunately it’s inevitable that most rentals will come with some wear and tear which you may have to live with, but hold off on calling it a day and living with scratched floor boards, ugly marks on the walls and crappy curtains because these can all be fixed….how you say, I’ll tell you!

Here are some simple ways you can inject your own style and taste in your home and best of all I’ll show you how you can achieve it for under $300!!

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TOP 5 TIPS FOR SURVIVING A RENOVATION

Renovating a property can be one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. On the top 5 most stressful things to do in life, it is definitely up there!!

After completing a few renovations myself I can tell you that it can really make or break a person and that’s without even doing any physical work. Not only is it pain staking at times, especially if you’re doing the work yourself,  it’s can also be a huge financial pressure, especially if you blow your budget.

Here are my top 5 tips to surviving a renovation no matter how big or small and things to consider that can make or break a project.

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