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…
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How to pot a cactus
When you see someone selling a cactus on Facebook Marketplace and you head to their house buy 1, but then come home with 4…. ha! I couldn’t help it. I was given these pots by Northcote Pottery ages ago and I’d been saving them. I didn’t know for what, until…
How to make a smaller room look larger
Hang your curtains to the ceiling Don’t just hang your curtains to the top of the window frame. Go all the way to the ceiling to draw the eye upwards. It will create the illusion your ceiling height is larger than you think. Similarly, make sure they finish right at…
Why You Should Add a Floor Plan When Selling Your Home
If you’re planning to sell your house, you will come across a number of articles detailing the must do’s and must nots when putting a home on the market. The lists can sometimes be overwhelming and require extra expense to ensure you get the best price for your home. But…
Spring Cleaning Shortcuts to Keep Your Home Clean
A clean house makes me feel calm. As you know I love to declutter and find new homes for décor that no longer serve a purpose in my house. When spring comes around, I find the new season highly motivating to give my house a good clean. But cleaning is…
4 Home Maintenance Jobs To Complete In Winter
The Winter months provide the perfect time to start improving your home, especially if you’re planning on listing your home for sale during the busy Spring season. The combination of harsh winds, cold nights and rain can damage both your garden and the exterior of your home without some maintenance.…
Mistakes to avoid when choosing a builder
Building is not something we do very often but making sure you choose the right builder can eliminate stress and budget blowouts along the way. There are so many builders to select from, especially if you visit a display village! You’ll be spoiled for choice but narrowing it down the…
Put a pot at your front door
There are many ways to jazz up your front entry. I’ve written about curb appeal, painting your front door a colour and painting ugly bricks. But an easy simple thing you can do right now is grab some pots and put them by your entry. They will instantly transform the…
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…
Large indoor plants that have the wow factor
Looking to create a lush indoor jungle without the hassle of looking after lots of plants? Sometimes one large plant can bring the wow factor you’re looking for without all the extra watering, dusting and general plant care. Pop it in a basket or pot and suddenly you’ve got WOW…
Thinking About Upsizing? Here’s 4 Things to Consider First
Have you been feeling like your life is busting out of the seams of your current home? Do you feel like you need a home that has more room for the life you want to lead? Upsizing can seem like a simple solution, but it’s an important one to think…
How to Smudge Your Home With White Sage
Smudging your sacred space, your home or office, or even your body with sage is like taking an energetic shower, or doing a deep metaphysical cleansing. The smoke from dried sage actually changes the ionic composition of the air, and can have a direct effect on reducing our stress response. If…