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MAKE A CHRISTMAS WREATH IN 8 EASY STEPS

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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

REVAMP YOUR BEDROOM IN 4 EASY STEPS

Now is a time when we’re all spending more time at home than ever. If you’re anything like me, the more time you spend at home the more you want to change it!! Most of us are not in a position to update our entire home but there’s small things we can do to different … Read more

INTERIOR STYLES FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND HOW TO GET THE LOOK

Travel is so much more than experiencing different cultures, tastes and sounds. It has the ability to influence the way we live which can have an impact on our homes and the way we decorate them. Having just returned from a trip to different parts of Europe, including Turkey I noticed that exotic interior trends … Read more

AN EXPERT GUIDE TO INDOOR PLANTS AND PLANT STYLING

Indoor plants are the hottest trend in interiors since sliced bread and they’re here to stay, so why not get the inside scoop on what the best types of plants are for the indoors and how to style them in your home. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Liz, expert Plant Stylist from Plant … 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

INTERIOR DECORATING IDEAS TO KEEP YOU COZY THIS WINTER

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  As we move into cooler weather here in the southern hemisphere, the change in season can sometimes bring with it doom and gloom and for some a lack in interior decorating and styling inspiration. Gone are the long warm days of summer and along come the grey skies of winter,  but it’s not all … Read more

EASY STYLING TIPS THAT WON’T BREAK THE BANK

Are you one of those people who spends hours poring through interior magazines or Pinterest for home decorating ideas, but when you try your hand at decorating yourself, it turns into a red hot mess?? I hear you and don’t worry it’s a common problem many people face. It’s so easy to look in magazines … Read more

From blogger to stylist – how I’m creating my ideal life

As you all know I love all things interior and it’s no lie that if I had twins I may have called them pattern and texture! But now my love for interiors has been taken to a whole new level. I’m launching my own interior styling and decorating business. I decided it was time to put … Read more

Top 5 essential oils for creating mood in your home

A lot of people believe that interior design is easy. Isn’t it just where your furniture goes? (is a question I get asked a lot) or is it about the colours I paint my walls? Yes, colour and spatial layout play a part in designing a space, but there is one major question that many people forget to ask themselves, how do I want the space to feel?

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Top 5 plants to create a healthy home

It’s official plants are here to stay. Over the past few years they have made a huge come back and have become a staple decorative item for many homes. They are an easy addition to any space and they’re also the inspiration behind Pantone’s colour of the year, but there’s more to plants than being on trend.

Many of our green friends have therapeutic qualities and are said to aid in the healing of diseases and common colds, boost concentration and absorb harmful chemicals from the atmosphere.

I know it isn’t always easy to have plants around with little ones but I thought I would share the top 5 indoor plants that can help improve your air quality, create restful sleep and even reduce stress – can I get an Amen to that!

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