A year ago we received a change jar for Christmas, I placed it in the laundry room as I always manage to find my husband’s pockets full of change. Over the year the change jar has survived pi...
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I have been lusting over beautiful bone inlay pieces for quite some time, the patterns are so intricate and exquisite but I just cannot justify the $pend. Super keen for some DIY’s now that...
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I am a massive dorky fan of Giuliana & Bill Rancic's reality show, the couple recently welcomed little baby Duke into their family, his little nursery is fantastic, I love the nautical und...
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The Past weekend my best friend got married! I was super excited to be a bridesmaid, the day was sunny and gorgeous as was the beautiful bride, I hope to share some professional pictures of he...
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The Hubs and I are heading to Japan for Christmas and the weather is going to be on average 10 degrees. I am feeling rather inspired by Rachel Parcell from Pink Peonies and her Gorgeous win...
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Sit back and enjoy the inspired gorgeousness that is a wingback chair at the dining table. Anna Spiro must have been one of the first designers to spearhead this idea with this beautiful ima...
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My little sister has recently moved to Paddington in Sydney, it is fantastic to have her close by and it is such a great neighbourhood. I remember it was a big change moving to the city from our ...
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Don’t you just love receiving a good old fashioned handwritten card, thank you cards, birthday cards and of course Christmas cards. I scoured Etsy for my pick of the seasons latest leterpresse...
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I absolutely adore Amber Interior Design Cloud photograph DIY for her dining room, what a fantastic way to add colour to complement a room. Here is how she did it: I took some ...
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You would all have such a laugh if you went through the photographs on my phone. It has come to my attention that I have developed Cher’s wardrobe computer from my favourite 90’s movie “C...
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Via: pinterest ***** SHOP THE LOOK ***** Witchery $49.95 �...
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I completed a quick and easy little lampshade DIY late on Sunday night after we arrived home from dinner, I have been on a creative roll lately and decided to add a bit of fun to our dining roo...
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I recently attended the Porters furniture painting course, I needed professional guidance as I’ve had many failed attempts at furniture painting (spray can in hand). So for the Porters pain...
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On Saturday the girls and I headed to the Sydney Flower Markets at Homebush in an effort to see just how many flowers one can fit into the boot of a car. We arrived at 8am with all of the usual ...
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This picture stopped me in my tracks, it is a shopping list and absolutely everything I could ask for in a lounge room, smooched into just one inspiring image! Ironwork Industrial style windo...
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One of my girlfriends is having a baby, so of course I am very excited about the decorating prospects as I know she has great taste (oh yeah and of course getting to meet the little one). We h...
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I am currently halfway through the third book, and every little bit addicted to the story of Christian Grey (fifty) and Anna Steele. The Escala penthouse referred to is real, although the image...
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I have been having alot of fun lately styling playing spaces around home. We went Skiing last week, on the drive home I picked up this beautiful blossom branch on the side of the road....
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Greg Natale can do no wrong! I just checked out his recent work, obviously designed with the design mantra that every room should have a touch of black!
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I recently found OMG stencils and DIY stencils on Etsy, they make stylish stencils in fashionable patterns like Greek key and chevron.....all of the patterns are amazing, I am not sure...
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I have a major fascination with all things PINK, it probably stemmed from my childhood where everything was PINK (no doubt by request) pink bike, pink dress, pink bedroom complete with pink bed,...
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I have developed a little obsession with historical photographs lately, I think it stemmed from an image I saw of Sydney’s North Shore Tram tracks. The obsession probably goes hand in hand wi...
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I think the best thing about baking is sharing with others and enjoying what you have made, there is a sincere sense of accomplishment when you over cater a batch of cupcakes for a colleges bir...
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Bryn Alexandra is such an talented Interior Designer, What a great use of Grey and Grass cloth wallpaper in this project!
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