* This is a review post sponsored by Everten. If you've been reading this blog for even a little while, you'll know that I'm drawn to colourful things. They make me and my home happier and I love when they are functional too. Recently, the lovely folks at Everten (an Aussie kitchenware online store) contacted me and asked if I'd like to review something for my kitchen and I … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Ace Baking Pan Storage Solution
I thought I'd kick off regular posting with an easy mini makeover that I did over the summer break that has made a big difference to my kitchen and didn't cost a whole lot of money. As you might know, one of my aims this year is to learn to cook a lot more dishes and to learn to love being in the kitchen. For me that can only start with everything in its right place. Last … [Read more...]
Kambrook FabriGuard One Temperature Iron Review (Giveaway – Closed)
*This is a review of the Kambrook FabriGuard One Temperature Iron. A few weeks back I was at a Bloggers Brunch and I came across the Kambrook table. The first thing that caught my eye was their new iron. That's seems a little weird, even for me, but the fact that it doesn't require you to spend time playing with temperature settings intrigued me. Ironing isn't always the … [Read more...]
Organisation Challenge: Bedrooms
The organisation challenge is back this month and I have a great one for you to help you take one thing off your list before the silly season kicks in. This month it's all about Bedrooms and getting them sorted and them feeling great to be in! Here are my tips! Start with a list. You know I love a list and I think it's a great idea to start with one for all the areas in the … [Read more...]
Organisation Challenge: Plan & Prepare Bulk Meals
Coming up with meal ideas each evening is a pain and it can also lead to the temptation to just order in some fast food rather than eating what you have in the pantry and fridge. This is fun every once in a while, but can get really frustrating if it starts to happen too often. (It does for me). So over the last 6 months to a year, I've been trialing preparing as much of our … [Read more...]
6 Sweet Storage Baskets for Keeping Things Neat
Life is messy and sometimes we don't have a lot of time or energy to get things feeling neat and tidy again. That's where I think storage baskets really come into their own. They are practical, often cute, and make tidying up as quick as tossing things in them. They are great for dirty laundry, toys, blankets and cushions and whatever you can think of! Here are 6 sweet ones … [Read more...]
Organisation Challenge: 10 Challenge Round Up
The organisation challenge is back this month but with a twist! This time I'm re-sharing the 10 challenges that I've shared in the past so that you can tackle the one that you need to (or want to) do the most! Here they are for you! How to Organise Your Computer Files One Drawer, One Shelf, One Flat Surface Frame Your Art and Photos Use Your Hidden Storage The Wardrobe … [Read more...]
Why a Home Maintenance Day Works For Me
Last Wednesday I took the day off and had a home maintenance day. For months I'd been putting things off and doing your bear minimum tidy to just get by. I was busy and sometimes how the home looks becomes the lowest priority. But I was feeling cluttered and tired and ready to do something about it. So all other plans were cancelled, I popped some music in my headphones and got … [Read more...]
Organisation Challenge: Sort Your Laundry
Laundries are one of those spaces in our homes that we just can't avoid spending time in. They are not the most fun, but time in there can be made easier by having what we need right where we need it. It takes some sorting and sometimes some storage solutions, but it can make a world of difference. Here are some ways you can make your laundry work for you. Start with pen and … [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...]
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 You Can Do to Feel More Organised
Organisation is one of those things that I'm working to be much better at, but I've definitely found that it takes setting some routines and following them through. I'm not sure it will ever be something that I'm perfect at, as sometimes life and busyness gets in the way and it takes some extra work to get back on track. The good thing about this embracing imperfection series, … [Read more...]
Organisation Challenge: The Magazine Pile
Magazines are one of those things that can come into our homes quite quickly and easily, but they often like to hang around. They're great to have for inspiration and times when you just want to relax and go slow, but they can also get a bit overwhelming if you have an unread collection or they just start to take up space. So today's organisation challenge is to tackle your … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Clever Storage Ideas for Kids
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...]