How easy does a garden trellis look? I think they are such an awesome addition to a black wall in the garden. I am going to create one myself next weekend - I have the perfect spot! I think I'll choose a Jasmine vine. They have a deep green leaf and a beautiful white flower. …
Plantation Shutters are highly desirable in many homes these days. They seem to be a staple favourite for both brand new and existing windows. The ability to have them custom made to fit is very appealing. They also stay with the home when you sell it so they can add value to your home. I …
Hi there! Thanks for popping in today. I wanted to let you know about a partnership I've been lucky enough to be involved in with iseekblinds. You may have seen a blog post I wrote about them a few years ago (which is still one of my most popular posts) about buying white plantation shutters online? …
Over the weekend we had bursts of sunny weather so I jumped outside and decided to attend to my succulent garden and split some of them up so they can grow freely. I also have a couple of Zanzibar Gem plants with new growth and instead of putting them in a bigger pot I decided to …
A couple of weeks ago I got in a mood and decided my bathrooms needed a freshen up. I hated the grout, it wasn't great to start with and it was a yucky colour, bits had fallen out and I didn't want dramas down the track, so I decided to do something about it. My …
I've had a need to get some more DIY done around here lately. If you saw on my Instagram yesterday I decided to regrout my shower and then chop some height off my dining table. Crazy lady I know! Haha. Anyhoo, I am always looking for the perfect DIY shelf project. Below I have 2 …
Brought to you by Yellow Pages Online. What’s your current DIY project? Do you have a list of things you need to finish or get done around your house? It’s always the way isn’t it!? We see things which need fixing, updating and modifying but sometimes we put them off for so long that we …
Hi there! Today I went searching for some easy DIY bedhead projects for you. Gone are the days of expensive bed frames... Now we are happy with an ensemble and a bedhead to bring the room to life. I've got 5 ideas for you: Lattice or trellis Pegboard Upholstery Pressed metal Pallets Let's take a …
Do you like a touch of black in your home? Maybe you've got a piece of furniture which could do with a lick of paint? Today I went looking for painted black furniture ideas and thought I'd share some inspiration with you. I like that not all pieces are solid black - they can be …
Brought to you by Command™ Jumbo Hooks. Inside my pantry is not a pretty place! I might have a pretty kitchen, but hidden behind a wall is where I keep all the “stuff”. It’s not magazine worthy, but it’s clean and organised (to me anyway!) haha. My pantry is big – it’s got the fridge, a deep …
Brought to you by Command™ Picture Hanging Strips. I move prints around in my home all the time. Of course, every time I do this I end up with holes on my walls (which annoys my husband to no end). I've been wanting to put these huge 60 x 90cm prints up for a while, but …
Hi there! I haven't had a chance to make anything clever myself lately, so I thought today I'd share some ideas I found when searching around the web... ... Here's a DIY Magnet Poster Frame. This is so very cool and easy! I have to try one of these. It's an inexpensive way to hang a …
