Do you have any old photo frames lying around the house that don't really suit your taste any more but you don't want to get rid of them? I have a few and I realised that instead of just throwing them away or leaving them lying around, that I could do a quick mini makeover on them and spruce them up again. Here's how you can too! What you'll need: Gold Spray Paint This is … [Read more...]
Living Room Styling Ideas
The living room is a much loved part of the home and is often a high traffic area. In our home, and I assume in many of yours it will also have furniture that can't be easily replaced as the trends change. So here are my ideas for keeping your living space feeling fresh and as 'you' as possible, without it costing the world. 1. cushion 2. artwork 3. throw 4. rug 5. … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Christmas Gift Ideas for The Guys
Hello! Happy Saturday! I'm back with another round up of great Christmas gift ideas to help get you (and me) ready for the silly season. This week it's all about the guys in your life and what they might like. These are for both teen boys and adult men, as I think these gifts go well no matter their age. Here are my picks! Star Wars Notebook This is not only a Moleskine … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: 3 Fun Ways to Display Your Craft Supplies
I often like to share mini makeovers that take a fair bit of time to do and can take some organising to get them started (and finished) but I also crave the simplicity of things that only take a few minutes and can make a whole lot of difference to the space that you're in. Today is one of the latter. We can feel pretty time poor, so when we do get the opportunity to sit down … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Christmas Gift Ideas for Teen Girls
Hello! Happy Saturday! Christmas is getting closer, (only 10 weekends to go!) so I thought as I'm well on my way with my Christmas shopping that I'd share some fun ideas with you for the different people you might need to buy for this year. This week I'm starting with the teen girls in your life with 6 Christmas Gift Ideas for Teen Girls and will be following with the others in … [Read more...]
Start With Why: A Book to Get You Thinking
When people ask for a non-fiction book recommendation, Start With Why is always on the top of my list to share. Whilst it's traditionally a marketing book, it's actually so much more. I'm not being dramatic when I say that this book changed my life. It was this book that helped me to see that Canada wasn't for me and helped me make the decision to cut my time there short and … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Clever Halloween DIYs
Hello! Happy Saturday! It's that time of the year where for a little bit of fun things get a bit spooky, and whilst we don't celebrate halloween much here in Australia I can't resist a good excuse for fun dress ups and an excuse to eat sweets. So to give you a bit of time to get in the spirit I'm sharing some of my favourite Halloween DIYs that I found on … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Last Minute Gifts Kit
No matter how organised I try to be, the closer it gets to Christmas time, the more chances there are that I will forget to organise a gift for someone and I feel really stressed about it. There are also those times where events that need gifts (like a last minute secret santa, or a fundraiser that everyone needs to contribute to) pop up unexpectedly and I am rushing around to … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Fun Garden Party Ideas
Hello! Happy Saturday! It's Spring in my part of the world and now that football season and most kid's sports are over the time has come to spend some time in the back garden with some friends and a whole lot of laughter. Today I thought I'd round up some ideas to get you thinking about having your own garden party! Here are some great posts to get you started! Mini Pizza … [Read more...]
Smart Tips for a Smooth Return from Travel
Travelling can be really fun. There's an adventure waiting for you once you're off the plane (or out of the car) and there are always new people to meet and almost always fun things to see. Coming home from that adventure can be a lot less fun, so today I'm sharing some tips on making that return home just that little bit easier. Before you leave home There's almost always a … [Read more...]
Kitchen Styling Ideas
When it comes to styling your home, kitchens can be a tricky part to really make your mark on, without splashing a lot of cash. There are quite a few big ticket items in there that most likely you're stuck with (like the oven, possibly a dishwasher and maybe even the fridge). But that doesn't mean that you can't make it feel a bit more like you without a big budget. Here are … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Australian Designers You Should Know
Hello! Happy Saturday! The year is getting away from us and this is the last Saturday in September and that means that this is the final in the Australia month series for Pinterest Saturdays. Don't despair though as this is a great one! Today I'm sharing 6 Australian Designers that I think you should know. Most have been featured before because I just love their stuff, but here … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Make a Serving Set with Chalk Paint™
Chalk Paint™ provided by Annie Sloan Unfolded Australia* When I was approached recently to try out Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan, I'll admit that I was a little bit reluctant. I'd only ever seen it used in a shabby chic way and that's just not my style. But after attending their event at ProBlogger on the Gold Coast, I learnt that it doesn't have to be done in that style and I … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Fun Australian Products for Kids
Hello! Happy Saturday! I have another gorgeous Aussie flavoured round up for you this week, and it's a great one! This one is for the kiddos in your world with Australian products for kids! There's so much great stuff out there that it was hard to choose what to include, but I think there's a little something for each age group. Most of these are more in the higher price range … [Read more...]