Do you want a simple Hygge decor idea for your home? There’s a reason the world is going nuts over the Hygge trend right now. For those who are like, mate, is that a typo? – Hygge is the Danish practise of creating cosiness, wellbeing and happiness. And we all love a bit of cosy, am I right? From snuggling up under ...
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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 ...
Dreamy DIY Linen Spray (using your favorite essential oils!)
Feature Image Credit: Kristen Critz Have you made your own DIY linen spray before? If not, you are in luck - this is a super easy, quick DIY and a wonderful way to use some of your favourite essential oils. OK you guys. DIYs. Seriously, is there anything easier? I think not. But why, you ask, whyyyy do you ...
How to Host a Kick-Ass Dinner Party
Do you like dinner parties? I love dinner parties. Though we don't do it nearly enough, I love having friends over and looking after them for an evening with good food and hospitality. A dinner party is an amazing way to show some love. And NOTHING says "I am a legit card-carrying adult" more than a kick-ass dinner ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
5 Essential Steps to Overhaul Your Personal Finance
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 ...