We’ve all be caught out haven’t we?? Lured by those amazing Instagram photos of the perfect fiddle leaf fig, searched high and low for our own, only to get it home and 3 months later see that it’s dying a slow death! I killed one. I wasn’t proud of that.…
Choose a uniform | Life hack!
Choose a uniform to wear each day… This is probably not a new concept to you. Lots of people have written about this topic before. It was fascinating to me when I first heard about it a few years ago. I guess it mostly started when Mark Zuckerberg was noticed…
Floor Plan Friday: Country home for all the family
I’m a fan of a H-shaped home. Lots of symmetry and the facade will always look well balanced.. The home boasts 4 bedrooms with a home office that easily become a 5th bedroom, complemented by 3 bathrooms. The home theatre, games room and open-plan dining/living area opens up onto an…
DIY Macrame Wall Hanging | Video Tutorials
Macrame is still big! Actually, do you think it’s getting BIGGER? The huge retail stores are even selling them. And tutorials are ALL over the place. Did you want to make one yourself? They are pretty cheap to do, and once you’ve mastered a few knot skills you can make…
I am basically a finance guru
I am basically a finance guru. I’m not really, but I’ve been giving it a good hard crack over the last month. I mentioned few weeks ago I’d read The Barefoot Investor twice in two days. My husband was away camping so I had some time up my sleeve and…
Decorating: Go Vintage
Vintage style uses old items to create a nostalgic look, but no longer is it all about a shabby country look with daisy flowers. You can find old items to add to a coastal feel, or a boho oasis or a retro vibe, or just to add some interest to…
18 Instagram photos which proves Kmart is still killing it
Kmart just keeps going doesn’t it? Every time I turn around they have a new range of homewares in store. I did back off from Kmart for a while, but their new stuff has me visiting the store again! I follow lots of Instagrammer who love Kmart and I am…
I bought some ekoWorx (Koh) and here’s what I think…
My Facebook is always swamped with ads and promos for this ekoWorx cleaning product. I am a sucker for stuff like this, and it was 40% off a pack just before Christmas so I thought I’ll buy some and see what all the fuss is about. I paid for these…
Under the kitchen sink storage
I did this under the kitchen sink storage DIY a while ago, but because it’s the beginning of the year and we all seem to be obsessed with cleaning and culling I thought I might re-post it. Isn’t she pretty? Ha! Jokes! What a mess. I bet yours isn’t much…
Floor Plan Friday: Timeless acreage home
If you have plenty of land and are looking to build a big family home then this plan would be a treat. This one boasts 5 bedrooms, 2 living areas, plus a rumpus and a library. You definitely won’t be short on space with this one. The family, kitchen, dining…
A concrete tank plunge pool?
I have always loved the idea of a concrete tank plunge pool. They look so good. If you don’t have a big backyard this option could work for you? They nestle beautifully in a backyard and the kids will enjoy it for years to come. It can also be a…
New podcasts I’ve been listening to
A few months ago I put together a list of recommended podcasts I was enjoying. Check those out here. The more I listen to podcasts the more I am forever searching for something good. Most come from other people and their guidance. Here’s the most recent lot of podcasts I’ve…