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...
Construction update 12: More walls, stairs and a light at the...
It's been over two years since we started this home build journey and I can finally say I see a light at the end...
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...
Gina’s home: Guest bedroom reveal
I know I seem say this about every room reveal but the guest bedroom is one of my favourite rooms in our home!
With my...
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...
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...
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....
Gina’s home: A peek inside my creative workspace
Since having baby Patrick, I've been spending more time working from home in my office than ever before. Actually, it's more like a creative...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Gina’s home: Master bedroom reveal
It's time for another room reveal of my home and today I'm sharing our master bedroom!
This is my favourite space in our home. I...
Patrick’s nursery progress
I can't believe my little man is turning 3 months this week!
The past few months have been a blur — sleepless nights and a...
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...
Need your help to plan and design my outdoor dining space
I'm on a mission to finish our house this year! And one space that has serious potential but I've done nothing with is our...
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...
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...
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 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...