Hello! Happy Saturday! I'm back again this week for another fun round up of clever storage ideas for kids. I shared one on the blog last year, and I thought I'd share some more with you today! Here are some more of my favourites found via Pinterest. Sweet Bookshelf I love a bookshelf that can also double as creative play and this bookshelf fits that bill perfectly! Original … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: My Kitchen Organisation Reveal
I love when my home feels organised, but it can feel like it's so much of a BIG job to really make the changes that I often put some of the more high use areas (that really need organisation the most) on the back burner. Organising my laundry about 6 months ago really opened my eyes to how things can stay neat if I just give everything a proper place to go back to. So a few … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Cool Rain Coats
Hello! Happy Saturday! The rainy weather isn't too far off in this part of the world and each year I always find myself caught without a rain coat, so this year I decided to round up some cute ones in the hope that I might actually remember to buy one before the cold really sets in. I thought I'd share some of my favourites I found, in case you're looking for a new one … [Read more...]
How Not to Get Caught in the Online vs Reality Trap
There are so many websites that bring beautiful images of homes and have ideas on what makes a life "perfect" that we can easily get caught up in thinking that we'll never be good enough. That we'll never look like them or have as many pretty things or even stay as blissfully calm as they seem to. But here's the reality: A photo is just a moment in time. A post or article is an … [Read more...]
Organisation Challenge: 15 Minute Clean Up & Recycle
After starting this year's organisation challenge with a very ambitious task, I thought I'd bring it back a few notches this time and challenge you to something that takes just 15 minutes and can be done every other day or weekly depending on what works best in your home. This month's challenge is all about doing a little bit of tidying. What you'll need: A bag for … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Stunning Bathrooms to Inspire
Hello! Happy Saturday! I'm dreaming of one day having a gorgeous bathroom that is not only pretty but also really functional. So this week I thought I'd share some stunning bathrooms that I found on Pinterest. Maybe they'll have some ideas for you if you're looking to renovate some day soon. Beautiful Wallpaper I love the blue wallpaper with the pop of yellow from the … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Quick Craft Supplies Kit for Kids
There are school holidays happening around the country in my part of the world and an Easter long weekend starting tomorrow, so I thought it might be time to share another cool kit for those days where the "I'm bored"s are coming thick and fast. This is an easy one if you already have craft supplies scattered around the house, but is also easy to make with a trip to either the … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Fun Easter Ideas
Hello! Happy Saturday! Easter is nearly here (eep!) so I thought I'd follow up last years fun round up with a new one for this year! Here are some fun things you can make for your Easter celebrations! (Note: A couple of them aren't in English, but google translate seemed to work for me) Easter Egg Sprinkle Party Favours These are so cute and would be a fun gift that can be … [Read more...]
5 Things You Can Do to Turn a Bad Day Around
Sometimes we just wake on the wrong side of the bed or little things that, on their own would be fine, all seem to pile up and you feel stuck in a bad day. This is incredibly frustrating and is something that I try to now recognise early and try to stop it before it snowballs and feels like it's ruined your whole day. So, here are my 5 favourite things you can do to turn a bad … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 DIY Games for Kids
Hello! Happy Saturday! This week I thought I'd round up some super fun DIY games for kids that I found via Pinterest. There are so many cool DIYs for play out there, but these are some that this kid at heart also wouldn't mind having a play with. Some require more construction than others, but make for some great play opportunities. Popsicle Memory Game This DIY is looks so … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Easy Bunny Gift Tags for Easter
Easter has come around quickly this year, so I thought I'd share an easy, fun idea that you can either make yourself or as something you can do with kids. These bunny gift tags come together quite quickly and are super fun to decorate! Here's how to make them. What you'll need: Grey Cardstock - I chose a 12" x 12" piece from Spotlight that is approximately 210gsm with a … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Cool Lighting Ideas for the Home
Hello! Happy Saturday! This week I thought I'd round up some of my favourite lighting options for the home that I've found via Pinterest! Lighting can be a really great way to give your home some personality and it doesn't have to cost the earth! Some of these choices are more expensive than others, but they are a fun group! Geo Pendant This would make a fabulous feature … [Read more...]
Organisation Challenge: Sort Your Photos
Last May I held an Organisation Challenge each week for my readers (and myself) and I thought I'd bring it back once a month for 2015. Starting today! So, the first challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to sort your photos. This often feels like a job that's just too big to even start, but it's one that really needs to be done. Whether it be hard copies from 35mm film … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Great Housewarming Gift Ideas
Hello! Happy Saturday! I've been thinking lately about fun reasons to give people a cool gift other than the traditional birthday and Christmas celebrations and I think a new home is a great reason to celebrate! So for this week's round up I'm sharing some great housewarming gift ideas that you could give someone moving into their new home. Here they are: Popcorn Maker I … [Read more...]