I gave up my search for a beautiful natural linen throw blanket a while back now. It wasn’t because I couldn’t find one for a reasonable price mind you, it was cause I couldn’t find one at ALL (though if I had I’m sure it would have cost a pretty penny anyways). From the get-go I wanted to include...…READ MORE
Easy Budget Wall Art
Hey guys. Just popping in for a quick one today to share this budget wall art idea using inexpensive frames and gift wrap. (Kmart picture frames and Cavallini gift wrap maps). I know, I know, nothing earth shattering though affordable and effective. (In case you’re extra observant and are wondering why South America is next...…READ MORE
Bamboo Faux Window Valance
Remember how I was planning to use all these…. ….to dress up the one (yes, just one) window in my bedroom? Well, it’s all finally up and I’m really happy with how it turned out….eventually. Sure, there may have been one or two ‘measure once, drill twice’ incidents and about three hours spent trying to...…READ MORE
Master Bedroom Progress
Once again you probably thought I’d forgotten all about my bedroom makeover. Well, I have actually been s-l-o-w-l-y plugging away at it. The other day I bought one of these… And then, cause I needed a black-out option too, I also bought one of these… Now, before you think I’ve gone a little crazy buying...…READ MORE
Making Up the Master Bedroom Bed
I’d been on the casual look-out for a new quilt cover for a while so when I decided to share, on this here blog, my master bedroom make-over, the pressure was suddenly on to actually find – and commit to buying – one. The problem is, I may be just a tad fussy sometimes….what, no gasps of surprise? I wanted something; white, textural,...…READ MORE
Master Bedroom…Some Progress
Did you think I’d forgotten all about my bedroom make-over? Nah, course not, truth is, I’ve just been super busy. Between furniture refurbs, design consultations, my real full-time job, writing this blog (and checking out everyone else’s), housekeeping (etc, etc, blah, blah, blah) and this little thing called a ‘life’ – which apparently requires you attend weddings and...…READ MORE
Master Bedroom Mood Board
So, here’s the plan…. As per my initial brief I want the room to be light, neutral and earthy with a slight eclectic edge. A predominantly white, cream and taupe palette with lots of natural texture, rustic old timber, chippy paint, some greenery and a few metallic elements should do it! It can seem a bit...…READ MORE
Second-Hand Furniture for the Bedroom
Yep, it’s true, I’m gonna attempt to put all that stuff in the same room together and (try to!) make it work – with a bit of TLC and some cute decor I think I may just be able to pull it off! For me, one of the most fun and rewarding things about decorating is the process of...…READ MORE
A Starting Point for the Bedroom
I’ve been meaning to tackle my master bedroom for ages and have half-heartedly been planning a scheme and searching for new goodies to furnish it, though for some reason I never had enough motivation to really get stuck in….until NOW! NOW I seriously can’t wait to kickbox the heck outta it – don’t feel sorry for...…READ MORE