This post is not a sponsored or paid post in any way. These thoughts are my own and based on my own experiences. We all want a clean, comfy home right? But does chemical-free aid or constrain that dream? Well, cleaning products you find at the shops are full of bleach, chemicals, and artificial scents. This is ...
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For the Love of Hygge: 6 Unexpected Spots to Place a Lamp in Your Home
I have partnered with Urban Lighting Sydney for today’s post. However, all content and opinions are my own. At Her Happy Heart, it is our policy to only work with brands that we love and would use and purchase from ourselves. There’s a reason the world is going nuts over the Hygge trend right now. For those who are ...
Tips for Keeping a Clean(er) House
I know we've covered this before, but I am not a brilliant housekeeper. Despite my poor Mum's best efforts to get me to do chores when I was growing up, it didn't stick. I just didn't have the clean gene. The moment I married Chris (also a terrible housekeeper*) and moved out of home, it was all over. Dishes stacked up ...
What to do when you have way too many lemons and limes
I have a confession to make: I'm a giant sucker for a good bargain, especially in the food department. I'm the person that stops walking to inspect the sale, even at the cost of running late for my next appointment. Gimme your 2-for-1, your 50% off, your 'anything that fits in this bag for $10' and your 'today ...
DIY Linen Spray (using essential oils!)
Feature Image Credit: Kristen Critz OK you guys. DIYs. Seriously, is there anything easier? I think not. But why, you ask, whyyyy do you want me to MAKE something when I can just go ahead and buy it? I’m SO glad you asked! 1- DIY’s are better for you. For real! Unless you actually want to use harsh ...
Handy Hints for Building Your Own Home: Part 2
If you read my article reflecting on the highs and lows of building your own home last month, you would have seen a humorous look into my past 11 months. You would have also read that I lost my laptop and my (hopefully!) more helpful article on tips for building your own home. Ladies and gentleman: I have found my ...
Living With A Great Dane Puppy
Our beautiful Great Dane, Maggie, has been with us for a little over a month now. She’s just turned 12-weeks-old, and Maggie is honestly the biggest sweetheart (even though at times she drives me mad). So, I thought I’d share some of the ups and downs of what it’s like being a puppy parent to this adorable, enormous ...
The Seven Stages of Building a New Home: Part 1
In May of 2016, my husband, myself and my pregnant belly signed off on a contract that approved the demolition, removal and rebuild of our little 56-year old house. Up until March of that same year, I thought people that tried building a new home from scratch were crazy. Why build when there are perfectly good houses ...
Why We Love Bonnie and Neil (and why you probably will too!)
If you’re in the business of pretty-ing up your home, there is no way you can go past the stunning home wares from Bonnie and Neil. Bonnie Ashley and Neil Downie a real life couple kicking serious butt in the interior design world. The pair share a love of botanicals, colours and patterns, and have come so far since ...
Indoor Plants That Will Bring Your Home To Life!
When I was growing up, my Mum always seemed to have a vase of flowers on the dinner table. To this day, there would be no better surprise for her than a bunch of flowers. But, cut flowers die. It's sad, hey? That's why I've grown to love indoor plants - because they never die! (That is, unless you entrust ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Bullet Journaling
I am a bit of a sucker for trying new things. That makes me sound fun and hip and adventurous, but actually, it's just me continually testing the waters to add to my Things I've Tried Then Forget That Idea, Let's Try Something Else list. I have my true, forever hobbies (like reading and writing) and then I have my ...
Rule Your Personal Finance in 2017
How's your financial situation looking? Are you pinching every penny you can? Living pay-check to pay-check? Paying for everything on a credit card and hoping not to get too far behind in paying it back? More money than you know what to do with? (Ha!) Personal finance is an area that I am weirdly fanatical about. Maybe ...