I don't think I can properly convey to you the stress and drama of filling in this pool. It was cracked, non-compliant and not able to be fixed upon buying the house. I knew it was going to be a challenge, but not the worst (but indeed it WAS the worst!). I underestimated so many …
You know I have been renovating like crazy for the past 12 months. This is the second house I'm doing - the one I am living in. I have just finished an Airbnb house. And yes, I'm exhausted and had enough. Ha! Who thought two houses would be a good idea!? Anyway, this entire house …
If you want to see luxury, harmony and the perfect balance of style and design, then you must check out this stunning pool and spa combo. You know when you're flicking through the socials or pinterest and come across something so good, that you look at it over and over? I've got it all sorted …
Most of us have that dead side yard at our house. You know the one, where nothing grows, you throw the bins and you never walk around there because it’s either too hot or damp?? When you build a new home it’s usually the last thing you think about when it comes to landscaping. No …
Artificial turf has become very popular. When people started using it in their backyards a few years ago I was very dubious - we probably all were. I was a little cringey and unsure of it. BUT it's come a long way in the last couple of years. There's been a big improvement in the …
Feel like an easy DIY project this weekend? What about making a cactus or succulent bowl? Hard to kill these little fellas, they are cheap to buy and look great all clumped together. Now when I say "hard to kill" I mean it's not impossible and I have killed my fair share of succulents, but …
If you follow me on Instagram you would have seen this post go of its head! I painted my concrete a couple of months ago and even though I was worried about how it would look in the end, I think the photos speak for themselves.... it's amazing! If you can paint a wall, you …
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 …
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 …
I’ve been sprucing up my outdoor area with some new plants. My fave way to do this is to buy a big pot (I got mine from Bunnings and it’s a @northcotepottery style) and fill it using the ‘Thrill, Fill, Spill’ where you layer up your plants in the pot. So grab a central plant …
Most of us have that dead side yard at our house. You know the one, where nothing grows, you throw the bins and you never walk around there because it's either too hot or damp?? When you build a new home it's usually the last thing you think about when it comes to landscaping. No …
Spring and Summer is all about outdoor living. For me, it's the best time of the year. If you're thinking of updating your outdoor space over the Christmas break, or you're building a new home, or adding a pool, then today I have some decking ideas which you may want to incorporate in to your …
