Gina’s front yard: the plan, the ‘before’ and progress to date
If you follow me on Instagram, you would know my front yard isn't really much of a front yard at all. Dirt-patch-meets-weed-garden would be...
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...
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...
Gina’s home: Black and white bathroom reveal
This week I restyled my bathroom and thought it would be a good time to finally share this space with you! I've previously shared...
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...
Gina’s alfresco makeover: Taking my front balcony from drab to fab!
This year I'm on a mission to inject new life into our home and one area that I knew would benefit from a glow...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
Why I got kicked off site: Construction site safety tips
Lately I've been spending a lot more time on site of our new build — Bruno is often calling me out to make quick...
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...
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 7: Frames and trusses
Now that the holiday season is over, work on our block has started again — and I could not be more excited to see...
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...
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: 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 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 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...
How I built a ledge wall in our bedroom: Convex wall...
If you follow me on Instagram, this week you may have seen our master bedroom makeover. I transformed our grey (and let's be honest,...
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...
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 living room makeover
For the past few weeks I've been reworking my living room — taking it from a space that never felt quite 'right' to one...