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 …
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 I saw these cacti. The …
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 floor level. Don’t overhang them …
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 if there is one tip …
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 not something I want to …
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. Keep your home in good …
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 space and create a welcoming …
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 factor right there in your …
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 through to make sure you …
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 your home has been a …
Living a low-tox life is more about reducing your toxic load and helping the environment along the way. I started living more low-tox about 2 years. It was time to cut all the chemicals around my house (well most of them, I do still like to paint my nails and cover my greys!), but I …
The building game is strong at the moment. Everywhere I look on Instagram people seem to be planning or building a new home. It's the great Aussie dream isn't it? I just love the whole process and have done it a few times (and hope to do it again soon!). I know it can also …
