The Painted Hive
Suite Extension Update

Suite Extension Update

I know it's almost Christmas and everyone has better things to do than catch-up on other people's house progress, but I really wanted to share this quick update on the suite extension. Our original plan was to have the build aspect entirely complete and signed-off...

Wallpaper for the Bathroom

Wallpaper for the Bathroom

If you caught my last suite extension update, you might recall reading that I was in wallpaper town trying to decided on something for the bathroom. As mentioned early on, my parents like simple classic interiors which can stand the test of time, so injecting a bit of...

Suite Extension Happenings

Suite Extension Happenings

Things are flying along at the suite extension at the moment! I think it's partly because we're just at that stage where things seem to go quickly, though also partly because the builder is keen to have everything done and dusted well before Christmas. In terms of...

Bosch Cordless Lawnmower Review

Bosch Cordless Lawnmower Review

When you're no longer willing to sacrifice twenty minutes of your life to the lawnmower-starting-gods, it's probably time for something new! No jokes, we've been using my grandpa's old 1950's mower for years now, and whilst it might be cool to have a mid-century...

Bathroom Vanity Decisions & Extension Progress

Bathroom Vanity Decisions & Extension Progress

If you caught my last post, you may have read that a "custom" bathroom vanity was included in the extension build contract, so we assumed we could request pretty much whatever we liked (within reason of course). My initial plan was to go with solid timber, so we could...

The Suite Extension | Bathroom Plans & Product Choices

The Suite Extension | Bathroom Plans & Product Choices

Although I've worked on a heap of bathrooms in the past, they've always been simple refreshes, or DIY makeovers, so this is the very first time I've ever started from scratch! And it's sooooo exciting! I mean, as much as I love my basic updates, there's just something...

Console Table Giveaway!

Console Table Giveaway!

A little while ago I was lucky to attend the Brosa Studio+ launch where I was invited to select an item of furniture to take home for myself. Instead, I decided to choose something and offer it as a gift to my followers as a way of saying THANK YOU for being so...

Suite Extension Update

The Suite Extension | Progress & Design Decisions

As exciting as the construction phase of a new build can be, we all know that the truly exciting bit lies in pulling everything together! Choosing fixtures and fittings, selecting colours, looking at wallpapers, comparing tiles, deciding on flooring...I could go on....

The Suite Extension Plan

The Suite Extension Plan

The frame is already up and as I type this the roof is going on (yep!) though before I get to sharing the build progress, I thought I should divulge the plan. As mentioned in my last post, this will be a second story addition to my parent's 1960's house. They...

A New House Project

A New House Project

Now that the sun has well and truly set on the flip house, it's finally time to share what I'll be working on next! Some of you may have caught snippets of this if you follow me on Instagram or through my Facebook group, and I'm excited to reveal that I'm helping...