Hello! Happy Saturday! 5 Things is back this week with another round up of some lovely things I'm dreaming of for my home! I love things that are pretty, practical and almost always colourful and this lot are no exception! Here they are! Pineapple Sneakers I just love cute shoes and these Keds with pineapples are cute for spring and summer (I'm dreaming of warmer weather … [Read more...]
5 Things… Making My Home Feel Happier
Hello! Happy Saturday! It's a new month and time for another installment of 5 Things. This week I'm sharing the simple things that are making my home feel happier. I'm going to try to do this once a month to remind myself that it's the little things that make a home feel happier and not just fancy new things. Here they are! Baking Scones I don't often bake for the fun of … [Read more...]
How a Schedule Can Help Your Happy Home
Schedules can feel like an overwhelming task to set up if you don't have them. Maybe you have been winging it and getting out the door at the very last minute. Or you've started one before but it was too jam-packed for you to realistically be able to stick with it. But there's a way to have a schedule that allows for spontaneous fun and takes the stress out of being ready each … [Read more...]
5 Things… I’ve Enjoyed Reading Lately
Hello! Happy Saturday! I'm back for another 5 Things to share with you. This week it's all about cool stuff I'm reading. I don't read too many books at the moment, but I'm reading a lot of fun articles that people are sharing on social media and I feel like even though it's not books that I'm reading, I'm learning cool stuff more than ever! Here are 5 I think you might enjoy … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Easy Glitter Heart T-Shirt for Kids
The winter school holidays are about to start in this part of the world and that often means that parents and kids are spending a lot of time inside together, sometimes with requests for things to do or statements of "I'm bored" being shared. So I thought I'd share an easy and fun craft that you can try with the kids that they can wear afterwards! It's a glitter heart t-shirt. … [Read more...]
5 Things… I’m Coveting for My Home
Hello! Happy Saturday! I'm back this week with a fun one for 5 Things... This week it's all about the gorgeousness that I would love to have in my home! Sometimes it's nice to find things that you'd like to have, even if now isn't the right time to buy. Here are mine for this week! Earth the Wait Container Set I really love pretty storage containers and these are just so … [Read more...]
7 Clever Ways to Fill Your Cup
Last weekend I had the chance to get out of the house and attend a blogging masterclass and catch up with some lovely people at the same time. As a homebody who doesn't live close to any of my friends I can really forget how important those face-to-face connections are. I love the internet for making connecting from far away easy, but it's not quite the same thing. It really … [Read more...]
Organisation Challenge: Sort Your Important Files
At one point or another we all need to collect and keep important files for our homes and lives. Insurance documents; passports; medical files; birth certificates; deeds; etc. Some we need to keep in a safe place forever and others may go out of date (like employment contracts from 3 jobs ago or even instruction manuals for appliances that you don't own anymore). It's easy to … [Read more...]
5 Things… Making My Home Feel Happier
Hello! Happy Saturday! This week I'm starting a new thing on Saturdays. It's called "5 Things" and each week I'll be sharing 5 fun things on different topics. I'm hoping to let it grow and change a little over the next few weeks and months, but it should be short, sweet and fun! Please feel free to join in and share your link in the comments if you do! This week I'm kicking it … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Make Your Own Confetti Photo Booth Backdrop
To continue the celebration of this blog turning 2 today(!) I thought I'd share how I made a fun confetti photo booth backdrop using similar colours to my blog's logo! This would be great for kids or adults parties and is pretty easy to make. Here's how. What you'll need: A4 Template for the Confetti you can download this one here Coloured Cardstock I recommend 210gsm … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Awesome Wrapping Ideas
Hello! Happy Saturday! Today is my 75th Pinterest Saturdays post and it will also be my last for now. The blog is 2 next week and I thought I'd start my new bloggy year with something new next Saturday, so this week I'll end PS on a high note with some awesome wrapping ideas found via Pinterest. Beach Hut Gift Wrap These look so fun to make and would also be so cool to … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Ace Art Pieces for the Home
Hello! Happy Saturday! For this week's round up on ace things found via Pinterest, I thought I'd share some affordable art pieces that you might like as much as I do. Prints are such a great way of not only adding colour and fun to your home but you're also supporting artists to live their purpose. I think that's pretty ace! Here are some of my faves at the moment and where you … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Two Sided Floor Cushion with Zip
Many moons ago I used to make and sell cushion covers with a zip edge that made them easy to change and wash. It's been a while since I got my sewing machine out so I thought I'd make a fun floor cushion with some really easy materials that make this easier for even novice sewers. This is made with ready cut fabric and a dress zip. What you'll need: Two Flat Fats (50x52cm) … [Read more...]
How To Be Brave When You’re Just Not Feeling It
Bravery is a funny thing. Sometimes it feels like it should only be used for fighting medieval battles or for something heroic, and don't get me wrong, it's totally appropriate for both of those, but sometimes it can be much simpler than that. Booking an appointment that you would rather just not deal with or doing something out of your comfort zone are also times where you … [Read more...]