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Zakkia Scandinavian-meets-Bondi homewares

When Swede turned Sydney-sider, Sara Lundgren, started her creative side project — making stylish knobs and handles — she never expected it would quickly...

Marmoset Found a place of handcrafted homeware treasures

Neighbours Cherie and Nareen set up Marmoset Found four years ago when they decided to inject some original products into the Australian homewares market. Tell...

Grand finale! Reno Rumble week 6 full house reveals

Supported by The Block Shop What a roller coaster finish with the Reno Rumble Week 6 reveals. The grand finale had us on the edge of...

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...

Reno Rumble week 5 full house reveals

Supported by The Block Shop In a nail biting semifinal, last night we said good bye to the Red team. They only lost the full...

Reno Rumble week 4 full house reveals

Supported by The Block Shop The teams had two very different briefs again this week — 'Art Deco' and 'Mid-century American' — and we showed...

Reno Rumble week 3 full house reveals

Wow, wow, wow! These teams keep on delivering the most amazing renovations on Reno Rumble. It's unbelievable what they managed to do in just...

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...

Reno Rumble week 2 full house reveals

Wow! Did anyone else have to pick their jaw up off the ground during last night's Reno Rumble week 2 full house reveals?! In...

Darren Palmer’s tips on using colour in the bathroom and kitchen

We recently attended an event where interior design expert Darren Palmer shared his advice on a broad range of topics from what do to...

Reno Rumble week 1 full house reveals

Holy heck! This new Reno Rumble TV show is just too much! We were on the edge of our seats tonight as they unveiled the...

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....

The Block Triple Threat: Week 10 outdoor terrace reveals

Final week of The Block is always a bit sad for us. The end is so close and we have to say goodbye to...

What is the best kitchen splashback? Interior Designer Darren Palmer shares his thoughts

Designing a new kitchen comes with a million and one questions — and if you're in the process or are thinking about updating your...

Styling masterclass with Julia Green hosted by Willows Home Traders

Ah-mah-goodness we are filled to the brim with styling inspiration since going to the Julia Green and Willows Home Traders styling masterclass. On Friday night...

The Block Triple Threat: Week 9 entry and staircase

Holy moly, talk about a hellish week for all the couples! Known as the most difficult week of The Block, all couples had to...

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...

The Block Triple Threat: Week 8 kitchen reveals

Kitchen reveals are always our favourite so we were sitting on the edge of our seats for this week's Block room reveals! Despite the judges...

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...

Real rooms: Katie and Mitch’s bathroom, ensuite and laundry

Today we're continuing our tour of Katie and Mitch's new home and taking you inside their bathroom, ensuite and laundry. Because although shows like...

Design tips if you have a small bathroom from Darren Palmer

Trying to find space solutions is always a challenge but one of our readers put to us this specific challenge — How to maximise...

Block Triple Threat: Week 6 ensuite room reveals

What a full-on week all the contestants had trying to finish their ensuites! Broken vanity, cracked bath (our dream bath by the way) and short...

Artist spotlight: Lisa Lapointe draws upon spirituality and mythology in her pencil art

As soon as we saw the works of Lisa Lapointe, we had to contact her to share her striking art with you. She hand draws...

The Block Triple Threat: Week 4 cellar, laundry & powder room reveals

It's cellar, laundry and powder room week on The Block Triple Threat! Delivering three rooms (two of them wet areas) in one week is no...

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