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...
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...
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...
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...
Gina’s home: Outdoor living room reveal
Well this space has been a long time coming. I can't believe we've been living in our home for 3 years and barely shown...
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...
My bathroom mistakes to avoid!
I recently shared our black and white main bathroom and as much I love certain features in this space... there are a lot of...
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...
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...
Construction update 15: Will my house ever be finished?
This is the question I keep asking myself over and over... When the frig will my house be finished?!
After all this time designing, planning...
Gina’s home: Kitchen room reveal
Today I'm (FINALLY) sharing our kitchen room reveal with you!
Firstly, I've got to say huge thanks to all the readers who shared their tips...
From weed alley to useable path, my first new year’s resolution...
Ok so this isn't going to be the most exciting transformation you'll find on the blog BUT it is the first of my new...
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...
My new laundry is taking shape: A peek at Gina’s laundry...
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...
Construction update 2: House demolition
They came in like a wrecking baaaaalll... All I could hear in my head during our house demolition was Miley Cyrus' 'Wrecking Ball' song.
In...
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...
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...
Patrick’s tiny nursery and tips for setting up a small nursery
The other week my little man made the big step of moving into his own nursery so I thought it was about time to...
DIY terrazzo side table: Make your own luxe stone side table
The best DIYs are often the simplest. And this DIY terrazzo side table tutorial is as simple as they come... provided you can get...
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 19: My birthday wish came true and a surprise...
The suspense is finally over and I’m happy to report we made it into our new house in time for my birthday, hooray!
It...
Construction update 5: Pouring the concrete slab
Driving up our street yesterday and seeing that huge concrete truck and pump was surreal... It finally hit me that 'THIS IS HAPPENING!'
For so...
Patrick’s palm tree bedroom glow up: Boy’s bedroom design
For those of you who follow me on Instagram, you’d know I went on a bit of a reno spree recently to refresh all...
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...