Category: Home Decoration
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Simple Shelf Styling
I have been playing around lately with the idea that a shelf doesn’t need to have every book and story out on display. Being a writer myself, I have amassed more paperbacks than I could ever put on show, and this is what has directed me to take a minimal approach to bookshelf decor. From […]
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Coastal Grandmother Inspired Decor
Light and breezy spaces with soul. This is the essence of the coastal grandmother style that is having a resurgence at the moment. This layered design focuses on encourporating the old with the new, in a cosy, well balanced manner. It is a timeless approach to decorating, and can be achieved in very simple ways… […]
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One Tray, Styled Three Ways
The fluid design of a tray means that you can keep it for a lifetime, and watch it change seasonally in your home. It can hop from room to room, storing and displaying some of your most collected treasures. Here’s just an example of how a simple, medium sized rattan weave tray, can be used […]
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The Simple Trick To Hanging Plates On A Wall
Are you- like me- wanting add an element of traditional design to your home? A timeless feature to a wall that otherwise was lacking in charm, but you would rather not deal with the costs that come with collecting expensive art? A plate wall is just what you need! Hanging plates is a long standing […]
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2 Simple Ways To Soften A Room With Cottage Decor
No matter the layout or furniture you own, you can always add a touch of cottage charm to soften any room. Adding an element of this timeless style draws a sense of comfortability to a space- a humble feeling, like it has always been there. It is a favourite of mine, as it is quite […]
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Quick Sew Cottage Comforter
Does anyone else feel like this year is just slipping by? We are nearing the end of winter here in Australia, and though I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of Spring, I know that with the change in seasons, comes transeasonal weather. What we Melbournian’s like to refer to as our four seasons in one […]
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Winter Warming Living Room Tips
My focus for this winter, was to enhance the comfortability of our living room. It’s the space we retreat to every night, with the fire blazing, to unwind after a hard days work. It’s also the room we host friends and family in, so functionality is equally as important. Furnish With Lots Of Seating Everyone […]
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DIY Piano Upholstery
It’s amazing what a small and simple fabric update can do to a space. We loved our dainty upright piano, the moment we saw it. From its cabriole legs and petite frame, it has such a delicate presence in our home, and absolutely nothing can beat the soft melody from a piano on a sunny […]
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Free And Easy Winter Table Centrepiece
It’s hard to keep a house feeling fresh and airy through gloomy Winter days. Between an overworking heater and a roaring fire, my home tends to feel more stuffy and dim. Bringing the outdoors, indoors, is always the best way to ground and breathe life back into a room. One of my favourite centrepiece hacks […]
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How To Brighten A Room Without White Paint
There is a large misconception out there that white paint is the only way to brighten a room. This could not be more false! What matters most when selecting a paint colour, is its LRV. What is LRV? It is the Light Reflective Value of paint colour. It refers to how well the light bounces […]