Creating a kids learning from home space: Patrick’s room reshuffle
It's such a crazy time in the world right now and I'm sure like me, most parents are wondering how they're going to manage...
Bathroom planning: Deciding on products and finishes
In just a few weeks, our house will be fully sheeted and it will be time to install our kitchen, bathroom, ensuite and powder...
Dear Santa: 7 things I’d love in my home that only...
I'm pretty confident I made it onto the 'Nice' list this year so I'm preparing my wish list for Santa.
Generally the things on my...
Construction update 3: Site cut, footings and floor plans revealed
It's been two weeks since our house was demolished and things are starting to move along quickly.
I've got a bit to share with you...
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...
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: 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...
Construction update 13: Cold weather causing delays
I was so optimistic in my last update... I think I even predicted we would have finished painting by now? Well, that hasn't happened,...
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...
Need to decide on ensuite design and finishes
That title should actually read 'Need to decide on ensuite design and finishes... HELP!'
You all went above and beyond when I asked for your...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Where I started when designing and building our new home
The other day I received an email from a reader who was about to start renovating two houses, with different objectives, and described herself...
Gina’s bathroom renovation: Take a peek around my new bathroom
It's been a while in the making but I'm so excited to FINALLY share our bathroom renovation with you! For those of you who...
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,...
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 minimalist modern bedroom makeover
It was a while in the making but I'm so excited to share my completed master bedroom makeover with you! From grey and dull...
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...
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...
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...
Creating an epic outdoor play area for your child
I recently shared Patrick's Kmart hack cubby and mentioned that it was part of a larger play area I was making him. Today, I'm...