It's school holidays and I have a child who is always busting to 'build something' (hence wanting to be a builder!). Sooooo I was a bit sick of my current coffee table and thought we could whip up a new one. My husband has an endless supply of pallets at his work. If you get …
What's in a butler's pantry? The butler's pantry is hot right now. Every floor plan I look at seems to incorporate one. It's like having a second kitchen hidden away from the "main" kitchen. Definition: Butler's pantry - A service room between a kitchen and dining room, typically equipped with counters, a sink, and storage …
Groutless showers? Oh, yes please, wouldn't that be heaven!? I like the thought of low maintenance today I wanted to share some bathroom wall products with you... No tiles or grout… just a smooth surface to spray and wipe. The key to a well thought out bathroom design is dependent on a number of factors …
The Block 2019 Oslo: Roof Terrace & Redo Room Reveal MATT AND EL’ISE Redo Room: Kitchen Score: 30.5/30 Matt and El’ise presented the mother of all terraces this week, maxing out on inclusions to wow the judges. And it worked! They won, thanks to all their perfectly-executed spaces...and that nifty little Bonus Point Gnome! All …
When you see a home pop up on the real estate pages which is similar to your own style you have to share it! I love so much about this home. Weatherboard of course, white kitchen, timber floors and a splash of black here and there. Designed and created with an effortless classic vibe, mimicking …
The Block 2019 Oslo: Media Room Reveals >> MITCH AND MARK SCORE: 26/30 Mitch and Mark once again wowed the judges with their exceptionally executed hallway and guest bedroom, proving they truly are a force to be reckoned with - and they might just have what it takes to win The Block. All three judges …
The Block 2019 Oslo: Verandah reveals >> MITCH AND MARK SCORE: 30/30 Mitch and Mark delivered two exceptionally well-thought-out verandahs this week, securing themselves yet another well-deserved win - and a perfect score! On Level Two, they opted for a relaxed, comfortable chill-out space, placing an overstuffed cane couch with two cane occasional chairs, a …
When you've got a lot of decorating to do in your house, the easiest room to start with is the bedroom! I work with Kellie and she moved in to her new house about 18 months ago and wanted me to help her get some decorating finished. This room had good bones already. It's light …
The Block 2019 Oslo: Studio reveals >> TESS AND LUKE SCORE: 29/30 Tess and Luke needed to pull something very special out for their Reveal this week. With literally NOTHING left in their budget, a win was going to mean the difference between finishing their renovation and staying in the game. But - hooray! They …
The Block 2019 Oslo: Courtyard reveals >> JESSE AND MEL SCORE: 29.5/30 It wasn’t just Jesse and Mel’s eight metre high tiled feature wall that scored them a win for Courtyard Week. In terms of form and function, the couple absolutely knocked it out of the park. “This is spectacular,” Neale said, upon stepping foot …
There are 5 things that definitely pop up in all the stylish homes I see on Pinterest. I think I need a break from Pinterest because there are too many lovely things to look at and before I know it I've been there for 2 hours! Ha! I wrote a list of things I noticed as …
The Block 2019 Oslo: Living and dining reveals >> JESSE AND MEL SCORE: 29/30 Jesse and Mel are back! This week they took out a win for their near-perfect living/dining room. Like Deb and Andy, Jesse and Mel decided to orientate their dining table adjacent to their kitchen bench, a decision that won them favour …
