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Bonnie’s backyard before and our plans

Supported by Trex Over the past few months we’ve been busy renovating Bonnie’s house and while our focus has predominately been inside, with the weather...

Stylish kitchens that aren’t white: Luxurious kitchen inspiration

Words by Lauren Beattie of Lo Studio There is no denying that white kitchens have become the go-to for renovators over recent years. They’re timeless,...

How to create a floral and festive outdoor entertaining area

Supported by Early Settler With the festive season quickly approaching, many of us will be making plans for our traditional Christmas brunch, lunch or dinner. We’re...

How we designed Bonnie’s new kitchen with IKEA

Supported by IKEA The other week we shared Bonnie’s brown and poky kitchen and talked about our plans for this space. We spent weeks pulling...

How to affordably update your window coverings

When it comes to updating tired interiors, there are two things top of the list that offer the biggest bang for buck — repainting...

Muted blush pink and gold bedroom with Siesta Home

I'm always on the lookout for new bedding and love to create a room styled around the bed. So when I was lucky enough...

My new laundry is taking shape: A peek at Gina’s laundry progress

Just a couple of weeks ago, my laundry was a wall of ad-hoc cabinetry along one wall in my garage (see it here). It...

Bonnie’s flooring before and after

Supported by Flooring Xtra Another reno job we just ticked off the ‘to do’ list at Bonnie’s house is her flooring. We ripped up the original...

Planning my new laundry room

Last week I shared my very embarrassing, real life laundry space and how it's one of my biggest building regrets! The time has finally...

Creating a spooky yet stylish Halloween

Supported by The Reject Shop As a friend said to us the other day, Halloween is becoming a thing in Australia. Seems we can't resist...

How to fix your bathroom seals like a pro

Supported by Loctite Although our house is only two years old, the sealant around our sink drain has already discoloured and become mouldy — despite...

How to light your kitchen: Different kitchen lighting options

Lighting is often an overlooked aspect of interiors — yet it's one of the most important. Lighting playa a big part in the atmosphere,...

Why my laundry is one of my biggest building regrets

It's now been 2 years since we moved into our home and overall I'm so happy with our house — it has great flow,...

Bonnie’s bathroom renovation before and after: The reveal of her new bathroom

We've been busy renovating Bonnie's house the past few months and one room that's finally finished (well 95% finished) is her bathroom! Today we're...

Blush pink and grey living room, how to pull off the look

One of our all-time favourite colour combinations is blush pink and grey. With no signs of this on-trend colour palette slowing down, we've curated 5...

Bonnie’s kitchen before and our kitchen remodel goals

For those that have been watching our stories on Instagram, you will have seen the renovations we’re doing at Bonnie’s house — taking it...

10 Common renovation mistakes to avoid!

If you're about to embark on a renovation journey, it's a good thing you're reading this first! Today experienced Interior Designer, Lauren Beattie of LO...

Incredible cleaning hacks that work and year-round cleaning checklist [with FREE printable]

Supported by Aware Environmental It's that time of year again so we're sharing our top cleaning hacks with you! Few people enjoy cleaning but everyone...

How to select the right timber flooring for your home

Supported by Flooring Xtra You may have been following along with the renovations we have been doing at Bonnie’s house and now it’s time for...

Get your home and gardening jobs done with Airtasker

Supported by Airtasker Those of you who have been following the blog for a while would know that the landscaping at my house (or complete...

Modernising an investment property with clever upgrades and styling

If you want to reap the greatest reward from your investment property, it pays to give the place a bit of love as Maria...

Adding a luxe feel to my home with designer sheer curtains from DIY Blinds

Supported by DIY Blinds Ever since we moved into our home, I knew our windows needed sheer curtains to finish the spaces. Those of you who...

How to style your baby’s cot (when they’re not sleeping in it!)

Supported by Lorraine Lea The other week I shared my top tips to creating a practical, stylish and baby-safe nursery and one of those tips...

Stylish fencing you can do yourself – it is possible with ModularWalls!

Supported by ModularWalls Fencing is a job that traditionally requires professionals to install — costing an arm and a leg! But there’s a fencing solution on...