Author: Lisa

When is a chair not a chair?

When is a chair not a chair?  When it’s a piece of art, a bedside table, a comfy retreat, a fashion statement or adds a touch of glam! My favourite home décor object right now is the humble chair.  I can dress it up with a fancy new cushion.  I can make it more comfy with…

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Mirror, Mirror on the wall….

image: Home Design Ideas Never undervalue the use of mirrors in your home.  Not only for bathrooms and hallways; they bring light, style and functionality to any room.  They are not expensive as a décor feature, and come in so many variations. They can be very elegant and stylish, or quirky and modern, small or large, ornate or…

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Great Timber-look Floors

New Flooring for 2019 – It doesn’t have to cost a fortune! Sometimes you just don’t have the money to spend on new timber floors and installation.  If this applies to you, then take a look at the wonderful range of Gerflor Senso and other brands vinyl flooring at Bunnings.   Lightweight and self-adhesive, they are ideal for small…

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Happy New Year 2019

  Happy New Year!  Hope you have a great start to the year.  2019 promises to be a busy renovating year, so I like to start with planning my strategies to get through everything I want to do throughout the year. I aim to get better organised so that I can focus on renovation projects, as well as reach…

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Jungle Jamming into 2019

Fashion trends and colours for the new year are leaning towards more natural fibres and colours and the Jungle look is on trend – earthy colours of dark and light greens, browns, spicy reds and tan, stone and clay earth pigments, such as umber, ochre, and sienna.Think jungle or safari African.  Farewell Shabby Chic and hello Earthy Jungle! Designers…

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A Very Mary Christmas!

photo: Oliver Perrott Take a look at this Mary Poppins-inspired Christmas decorated home in UK. This Year’s Christmas Decorating Trend Takes Inspiration From Mary Poppins  

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2019 Paint Colours of the Year

  I know I always talk about white, white, and more white….but sometimes you’ve gotta put aside the neutrals and add a little colour into your life!  Dulux,Taubman and Pantone and Sherwin-Williams have all released their 2019 ‘colours of the year’ and they are all different.  The new year will be here before you know it.  Think about how…

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Making Home Made Snow

  Making home-made snow the easy way As promised here is my video on how to make artificial snow at home in three easy steps.  There are only two ingredients; Bi-carb (Baking Powder) and hair conditioner.  Mix together and spread out.  Simple, cheap and elegant way to create a festive scene or display.   My friend recently…

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Shopping for Christmas decorations has never been easier

  Ned’s stores are fabulous Emporiums of home products, but right now they have a great collection of Christmas decorations and other bling items to satisfy your decorating needs!  There  many new items this year in beautiful arrangements.  They range from sparkling garlands and wreaths, musical boxes and lights to small winter wonderland creatures such as winter-dressed dollies,…

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Never too early to start planning for Christmas!

If you are like me and love decorating whether it’s for Spring, Autumn, birthdays or for any theme, then here are some Christmas ideas to get you planning – I will keep adding posts on Christmas decorating as we head into December. try a new theme and colour :  Scandi and white & silver start collecting some decorations decorating your…

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