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 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...
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 16: Timber flooring, kitchen benchtop and even a spot...
In my last construction update I asked 'When the frig will my house be finished' and optimistically hoped I would move in four weeks...
Alexander’s Australian inspired nursery
Ok, I'll admit, I totally failed on predicting the gender of my baby!
I laugh now when I think back to how certain I was...
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...
5 bedroom updates I’ve made since becoming a mum (to help...
Supported by Onebed
Anyone who knows me, knows I love my sleep. By far the biggest adjustment I’ve had to make since becoming a mum...
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 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...
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...
Construction update 18: A race to the finish!
You may have read in my last construction update (which was rather depressing, sorry!) that it's my birthday this month. YAY!! And all I...
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...
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...
Construction update 6: Polishing the concrete
It has been a hot and messy few days at the block as we're polishing the concrete in the living / kitchen / dining...
My bedroom makeover, turning it (back) into an adult space
After over a year of having our bedroom overrun with baby furniture and toys, this weekend I turned our bedroom back into an adult...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Kitchen planning: See Gina’s kitchen ideas
OK, this is the space I'm finding the trickiest to commit decisions but I can't put it off any longer!
You might have read in...
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 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: 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...