Last week I was feeling overwhelmed by the layout of my home office (and all the things that had accumulated on the flat surfaces) so I decided to give my space a mini makeover. Sometimes a mini makeover requires new stuff to be purchased, but this one really just needed me to rethink the layout of the furniture and find a place for all the things that were taking up bench … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Cool Products for an Australian Beach Home Feel
Hello! Happy Saturday! For this week's Australia themed round up I thought I'd look for some super fun products that I'd have in an Australian Beach Home. This one might be a little controversial, as everyone here has their own opinions on what a beach home should look like, but I decided to round up the ones that felt the most beachy to me. I'd love to add any of these to a … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Australian Treats Gift Box
Around this time last year one of my closest friends (who just happened to guest post for me last Tuesday) moved back from 5 years living overseas. She lives in a different state to me and I wanted to surprise her with a 'welcome home' gift box upon her return. I decided that I would buy her some Aussie treats that she missed whilst overseas with a note about how she could now … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Australian Made Gift Ideas
Hello! Happy Saturday! This month we're rocking a new theme and that theme is: Australia! Each week I'll be sharing some great picks that are either made in Australia (like this week) or that will help you get more of an Aussie feel in your home, no matter where in the world you are! This week is all about products that are designed and made in Aus. It has a birdy and fruity … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Fun for Everyone Indoor Games
Hello! Happy Saturday!! The last weekend in August is here, and whilst Spring is nearly upon us in this part of the world, sometimes Spring brings the rain and we need some indoor fun to help keep the cabin fever at bay! This week's Fun for Everyone Pinterest round up is all about indoor games that you could play as a family. These will go well when it's too wet or chilly out … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Spring Photography Challenge
It’s nearly Springtime here and we’re all suffering from a bit of cabin fever from the cold weather. Once Spring has finally sprung (hopefully next week) and the green grass is back, it’s time to head outside again and start enjoying the warmer days and the gorgeous flowers that start to appear everywhere. It can seem a bit silly to just head out of the house for no real … [Read more...]
Make 2014 an Organised Christmas (free printables)
Christmas might seem like it's still ages away, but with the pace that this year seems to be moving, I fear that it will be here before we know it. Once again I'm going to jump in quite early and try to get everything sorted before the end of September - if not everything purchased, at least have gift ideas that I can implement as the weeks roll on. That's just 5 weeks from … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Fun for Everyone Gift Ideas
*This post contains a ModCloth Affiliate Link Hello! Happy Saturday!! This month of Fun for Everyone is quickly drawing to a close, with only one week left, so this week I thought I'd share a great round up of fun gift ideas for different members of your family. It's always hard with these round ups to cover all bases, so I went with some fun gifts that you might otherwise not … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Make Your Own Chalkboard Savings Jar
Loose change becomes a bit of an issue around here, as the silver coins just seem to pile up in little stacks on the bench tops and tables and it never really has a place to go. If this is the case for you too, this chalkboard savings jar is a fun way to save it up for something fun for a special occasion (or when the jar gets full). It could be a fun way for your family to … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Fun for Everyone Outdoor Games
Hello! Happy Saturday! August is just zooming by, but in this part of the world it means that Spring is on it's way! Hooray! No matter if you're in Summer now or still dreaming of those lazy outdoor days, I've got a great pinterest round up for you today with Outdoor Games that the whole family can play! Twister This would be fun for a party or just for getting everyone … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Easy Framed Art for the Home
Some of the DIYs for our home can feel so big that we never get around to starting. Sometimes we want something that's quick, simple and inexpensive to make our homes feel a bit happier and brighter. Today I want to share a tutorial with you that's all three of those (quick, simple and inexpensive). Yay! These easy framed art pieces are especially great if you have some frames … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Fun for Everyone DIY Gift Baskets
Hello! Happy Saturday! It's time for another Pinterest Saturdays round up and this week I've found some fun DIY Gift Baskets that you can make for a friend or a family member. These might not be super fun for everyone to make, but they can be a great way to brainstorm together to make a special gift for someone you care about. I'm really loving the gift basket as a gift idea at … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Kiwi & Strawberry Fruit Garlands
Today I wanted to share with you a fun tutorial on how to make your own fruit garlands. I was feeling a bit gloomy (to match the weather) and I wanted something simple and fun to make and this popped into my head. I've chosen kiwi fruit and strawberries for this tutorial as they are two of my favourite fruit treats! The kiwi-strawberry Snapple is my favourite drink to treat … [Read more...]
How to Have Fun Without Spending a lot of Money
August is here and that means that it's time for a new theme on the blog. This month I'm focusing on something that I feel is essential to having a happy home: FUN! This month is all about fun for everyone! Sometimes in our busy lives fun is what gets left until we have time and often, that time never really appears. So this month is all about ways that you can bring more fun … [Read more...]