This post is Sponsored by Officeworks* It's that time of year where the school holidays are nearly over and everyone is either scrambling to get just a little more time in the sunshine or just counting down the days until school starts back. The new school year has always been one of my favourite times of year. As a kid I couldn't wait to get back to school and learn something … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Make Your Own Picnic Set
We get some glorious Summer days here in Melbourne, where it's not too hot and not too cold and it's the perfect opportunity to get outside for a picnic. Today I wanted to share with you an affordable way that you can create your own picnic set that is more kid friendly and wouldn't be a tragedy if a piece or two accidentally got left behind. Those fine china ones look lovely, … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Greeting Card & Writing Paper Organiser
Today I wanted to share with you a fun way to keep all your Greeting Cards and Writing Paper organised so that when you need to write some last minute correspondence (and maybe some post Christmas thank you notes), it's all there ready and waiting for you! As much as I'd love to say, that I'm too organised to need anything last minute, often I intend to start earlier, but I get … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Lawn Furniture Makeover
Happy New Year! This year I'm having a different theme each month here on Style for a Happy Home to get you thinking about all the different elements that can make your home feel happier! I wanted to kick this month off with the return of the mini makeover, with one that I've been itching to share with you for a while! Woohoo!! With it being summer here, I realised that I … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Ultimate Gift Wrapping Kit – Christmas Edition
The silly season is nearly upon us, so I thought I'd add to the Ultimate Gift Wrapping Kit that I made in July with this Christmas Edition. These add nicely to your already existing kit and you can mix and match your gift wrapping (like using brown paper or neon twine) with any of these shared below. What to put in your kit: Gold Star Shaped Box - You can see how I … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: 3 Fun Spray Paint Makeovers
Recently I've come to love using spray paint for giving things I have a new look. I always feel like painting with a brush takes more preparation time that I'm willing to commit, so spray paint has become my friend. Today I wanted to share 3 fun spray paint makeovers that I did recently and how you can do them too! It's like 3 posts in 1! Makeover 1: What you'll … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Emergency Toiletries Kit
Today I wanted to share with you something I think we should all have ready and waiting in our bathroom cupboard: an emergency toiletries kit. It seems like the most boring thing to get ready, but there's nothing like being able to use the toiletries you love when you're not at home (especially if you have allergies or skin sensitivities like me). There's just something about … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Get Your Office Ready for 2014
After the Problogger Training Event I got really inspired to kick it up a notch and get serious about what I wanted for this blog and for my business. This got me thinking about 2014 in September, like the slightly crazy person that I am, and I decided that I would slowly start focusing on what I want for next year, in the hope that what I do between now and then will mostly be … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Organised Handbag Kit for Emergencies
When I was little I watched an episode of Mad About You, where the disorganised little sister took the big sister's handbag by mistake and she couldn't believe how many handy things were in big sister's bag (including a spare pair of tights in case of a run in her tights during the day). It was very funny, but I remembered wanting to be the girl with all the organised handbag … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: How Not to Lose Your Head Whilst Building Flat Pack Furniture
Flat pack furniture can seem like such a great idea when we're browsing the catalogues, and for those of us that love IKEA it comes as part of the deal, but if we get out of the store unscathed, there's still that pesky matter of reading the instructions and putting it all together. Yes, you could hire someone to do this, but really, it's more likely that it becomes some kind … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Party Box Kit
Party season is coming around fast in my little world, so as part of my organisation challenge, I thought we'd create our own party box kits, so that they're stocked up and ready to go when party season rolls around for you! There's a heap of stuff that get used from year to year, or could be collected when it's on sale rather than just a couple of days before the party (often … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Expiry Date Challenge
Today I wanted to get back into my organisation challenge and talk about the often forgotten subject of keeping up with the expiry dates! I don't know how they manage it, but things seem to go past their used by dates without me even trying! I try to use everything I have (especially when it comes to the items in the kitchen) but sometimes I just don't bake enough, or you have … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Inspiration Hanging Wire
Today I wanted to share a fun way that I keep things that inspire me close at hand when I'm working. This would also be a great way to showcase children's artwork or even important articles or tickets that you need to remember. It's simple to set up and is easily changed as your inspiration does. What you'll need: Pins (Push pins/thumbtacks/whatever you call them) I … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: The Lucky Box
Today I wanted to share with you one of my Family's traditions. If you come from a large family, you might have something similar, but I thought I'd share ours today. The Lucky Box is a simple concept, and one that could be shared amongst friends if you don't have a lot of family living near by. A Lucky Box is where you pack up all the clothes you no longer need, or no … [Read more...]