Building and renovation
The Pros and Cons of Brass Tapware
Brass tapware is not as highly sought as chrome or matte black, however for those who like to go against the trends, brass tapware can certainly make a statement...
What You Need to Know About Shower Diverters
Shower diverters are a must have when combining your bath and shower together. There are 3 types of diverters available and it is often an oversight for many new-to-the-scene...
The 3 Best Grout Free Bathroom Wall Panels
Written in collaboration with Mr Wet Wall
Grout free bathroom wall panels are a much sought after solution for wall and ceiling finishes in the bathroom. Less grout lines offer...
Bathroom Colour Schemes That Won’t Date
When considering bathroom colour schemes, there is always an underlying concern on whether it will date quickly.
You want to get it right the first time because
1. It’s usually a...
No One Asks for a Natural Disaster to Come to Their House
I’ve been on holidays from my job for two weeks now. But I’ve been thinking about people affected this week by the horrifying bushfires. It hits home when you...
Increase Curb Appeal at the Front Door
When Jacob and I bought our current home, we had intentions to increase curb appeal at the front door through the use of potted plants.
But some projects never get...
24 Tips for a Functional Family Bathroom
The main bathroom of a home is often the family bathroom. It’s the bathroom which gets the most traffic from most of the family members – generally the children.
To...
Plumbing
Styling
Colourful Print Hand Towels Add Colour to Your Bathroom
Adding colourful print hand towels to the powder room, bathroom or laundry is an easy...
I Upgraded the Bathroom Storage in my Ensuite
Lack of bathroom storage is often a pain point in the family home.
While we love...
Kitchen Styling: How To Organise Your Kitchen Bench
Kitchen styling is something I admire, but am not always good at upkeeping. At present,...
A Tween Girl Bedroom Update
This tween girl bedroom update is a project we tackled last year in October, but...
I Turned My Work-At-Home Desk Into A Gingerbread House
I turned my work-at-home desk into a gingerbread house and I CAN NOT wait to...
I put my Christmas Tree up in November and I’ve got no Regrets
We’ve gone against tradition and have had our Christmas Tree up for over week now....
Planter Pouches for Storage and Indoor Plants
I love my planter pouches around the house. They add colour and pattern to the...
I Prefer a Legit Design Than a Cheap Knock Off
If you had the choice between a Louis Vuitton Handbag and a $30 look alike...
12 Tips For Getting Your Outdoor Area Ready for Summer
Getting your outdoor area ready for summer is probably on your to-do list of household...
Life lessons
Motherhood
Three in School
Time can often feel like it stands still when you have a baby, a toddler and a kid not yet old enough for Kindergarten.
School...
It’s Been a Big December, In The Middle Of December
Has it been a big December for you? It has for me. So much so, I’ve had to make some tough decisions about the...
30 Family Friendly Activities in Wanaka and Surrounds
Wanaka is a must visit for families when heading to New Zealand. Here are 30 family friendly activities in Wanaka, of which we did...
24 Hours in Queenstown for Families
Queenstown is usually on the itinerary of every New Zealand holiday when visiting the South Island. We spent 24 hours in Queenstown before heading...
How to Take the Family to the Ekka on a Budget
Last Friday, we braved the first day of the Ekka. It took a bit of planning to attend the Ekka on a budget and...
Birthday Week Has Come and Gone
The last week of school holidays was dubbed as Birthday week in our household.
I had my Birthday on Tuesday, and we celebrated Phoebe’s on...
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