by Belle 1
Remember our basement room that I had a dream for? Well, before the dream Scandinavian Apartment can exist there is a lot of hard work and renovating to be done. And we want to make it look like this on a small budget so lots of DIY is needed!! First stage is stripping out […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Hi everyone. I am sorry you haven’t heard from me for a while, but I have been rather tied up over the past months. Not literally, but being a hands-on renovator ( you know that I’m a reno addict ) means my hands and design brain have been in over-drive. Over the last 6 […] Read more…
by Belle 1
I have always loved living simply and the rustic charm of an old country barn, so when I came across this beautiful building reflecting all the traits of a barn, with a modern twist and cleverly designed by Briggs Edwards Solomon, I was so excited I couldn’t wait to share it with you all. […] Read more…
by Belle 1
When I came across this great blog on how to be a great “gifter” by Etsy I just had to share it. How To Be A Better Gift Giver by Etsy.com.au Story by Valerie Rains Story by Valerie Rains: If you think it’s tough coming up with holiday gifts for your friends and family, consider the […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Handmade Gifts Are Always Special It’s amazing just how many ways you can use paper. It is inexpensive, yet you can create a uniquely beautiful gift from these paper designs. Whether you use coloured, white or recycled paper there are a myriad of paper craft that makes a perfect personal handmade gift. I know I’d […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Clocks make a Great Christmas Gift Not Only Are They Functional But Are A Great Decor Item Well today we are looking at a timeless gift – Clocks. Great as a decor piece they come in many shapes, colours and styles. They can be inexpensive and you can even create a DIY one to suit […] Read more…
by Belle 1
It may seem strange to start my renovation story at house 5, but this home was a mammoth project and took our renovating skills to another level. We planned not only to relocate the original house, renovate and extend it on a new block, but to also fully design a new home on the original […] Read more…
by Belle 1
We all think we’re being efficient in our daily energy use, but are we really? If you asked a group of people ‘what’s the most efficient way to boil a kettle’, we’d probably get a load of different answers. Is it with solar power because it’s a renewable energy source? On the cook […] Read more…
by Belle 1
While looking for inspiration for my current renovation, I came across a group of like minded bloggers in the U.S. who are part of a challenge to makeover a room in 6 weeks. Linda form Calling It Home came up with idea and it was such a fun project she was swamped with participants. Knowing the […] Read more…
by Belle 1
This is an amazing transformation by Brian who showed the ability to see through all the rubbish and imagine what a renovation could do to this house. Buying the worst house in the street can certainly make you a great profit, but ensure like Brian, that you too factor in all the extra costs involved in […] Read more…