Construction update 8: Bricks and windows
It doesn't feel like that long ago that our block was little more than a concrete slab.
Since the last construction update, all the windows...
Hack your own pull-out laundry hamper
Something I've always wanted in my laundry is a luxe pull-out hamper — you know those fancy German ones that allow you to organise...
Patrick’s bigger boy room: Unisex bear theme nursery / child’s room
Literally the day after I published Patrick's temporary and tiny nursery on the blog last year, he had some sort of freak out and...
Australian themed boy’s room: Alexander’s big boy room
As much as I'd love Alexander to stay my baby forever, he's not on board and has made major leaps recently — both figuratively...
Take a peek at Gina’s powder room planning
You may have read in my bathroom post that our new home build is quickly progressing and it's time to lock in all the...
Gina needs your help to pick pendant lights!
Our house is nearing completion and it's time for me to order our pendant lights...
Problem is, I can't decide and need your help to...
Mini room reveal: Gina’s powder room
It might be the smallest room in the house but it's one of my favourites in terms of how the different materials and design...
Gina’s home: New black track ceiling mount light in the kitchen
It may have taken 2 years but I finally found the perfect light for our kitchen. Presenting a sleek, matte black track light with...
Planning my living room makeover and a peek at the progress...
There's one zone of my house I've never managed to get quite right — our living room!
When we first moved in, my old brown...
Gina’s home: Contemporary and low maintenance window coverings
There’s plenty of research that supports the connection between our environment and wellbeing… and after all the time at home the past couple of...
Construction update 14: What a difference a holiday makes
I've just returned from sunny Queensland and boy-oh-boy am I over the moon with how our house is tracking! Canberra's cold and foggy weather...
Construction update 9: Taking shape and the freakout
OK so for those of you who have been following the construction updates of our home build, you would know this is our first...
Dinosaur themed boy’s room: A peek inside Patrick’s big boy room
I wanted to do something special for Patrick before Baby #2 arrives — which could be almost be any day now that I'm 37...
Construction update 11: Colour consultation and painting
You may have read my admission in our ‘How to select white paint’ tips article that I once painted a room baby poo colour....
Construction update 10: Walls, walls, walls
Yes, my friends, finally our house is starting to feel like just that — a house!
All sorts of trades are blitzing through the block...
Gina’s home: Hidden under-stair cubby (makeshift playroom)
A little while ago, I became desperate to find a solution to minimise the huge volume of bright, plastic kids toys that were taking...
Construction update 4: The budget is already stretched!
That title should actually read 'Construction update 4: The budget is already stretched AND WE HAVEN'T STARTED BUILDING YET!!!'
Ha ha, yes, it's sad but...
Style Curator bathroom planning: Deciding on layout and finishes
Ok guys, it's been a while since I've done any major projects around our house but recent water damage in our main bathroom means...
Gina’s home: Guest bedroom refresh
It was just under 3 years ago that I first shared our guest bedroom on the blog. This space remains one of my favourite...
Time to start planning the kitchen
The slab to our house has just been poured and now it's already time to start planning our kitchen... and I need your help!
I've...
Gina’s home: Master bedroom refresh
The latest room in my home to get a mini makeover is our bedroom! While I love the bones of our bedroom (especially that...
Construction update 1: Pre-demolition
The demolition date to knock down our ex-guvvie house is locked in — Monday 8 September 2014 — and today I want to show...
Learning how to waterproof
Before I start this post, I should say that under no circumstances should you waterproof your home without a licensed waterproofer there to supervise...
Gina’s home: I finally have a driveway!
Those of you who followed our home build journey would know we completely blew our budget... Although, to be fair, we never had a...