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 Jenna
Palm Springs is synonymous with style. A mix of Hollywood glamour, sleek lines and modern décor, Palm Springs style is easy to spot. The desert town in California has long been a holiday destination for Hollywood’s finest and the laid back glamour of Palm Springs goes hand in hand with Hollywood style. The architecture of Palm […] Read more…
by Jenna
Your bedroom is that one room in the house that really needs to be relaxing and serene! A bedroom needs to be soft, relaxing and calming to really have that sense of serenity. Keep colours subdued, choose soft tones of whites, blues or pinks or stick to neutrals to make the room feel relaxed, bright […] Read more…
by Jenna
This time of year the windows and doors are open trying to catch any breath of breeze and enjoying the warm weather. So a space that blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor is perfect! Whether it is a door that open up a room, or the layout of a space, there are so many […] 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 Jenna
When space is tight, you need to think cleverly and get the most out of the space you do have! There has been a move towards mindful living lately, which means being aware of how much space you really need to live comfortably. In a small home there are plenty of ways to make each room work […] Read more…
by Jenna
This heat has me dreaming of a backyard pool. A little place to relax and cool down would be perfect in this weather. There are so many great ideas for backyard pools, like pools for small spaces , pools to suit different landscapes and great pools for kids, but a pool surrounded by greenery, lush […] 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 Jenna
Does anyone else watch a movie for the amazing house in it? I have to admit, sometimes I love a movie just for the houses in it. So I thought I would put a fun blog together for Sunday reading and list my favourite movie houses! Often the house or setting in a movie will […] Read more…