These days we take a lot of things for granted, including furniture pieces which we now perceive as very common but which have evolved over time, being shaped by our needs and by the ways in which we use them. One example is the...
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DIY Air Dry Clay Pineapple Planter
It’s that fantastic time of year when everything starts getting green again. The world becomes a more hopeful place and we start to make summer plans. It’s also the time when prints and designs become much more summery as well...
Yarn Wall Hanging – DIY Fringe Art
Fibre art has taken over our homes. It’s no longer good enough to keep our warm woolen pieces in our wardrobes, we must now feature them as throws, cushion and very 70’s inspired wall hangings. Weaving is a trend that is not...
Winter Bedroom Decorating Trends: From the Classy to the Cozy
If you are not already sensing the chill in the air, then probably you live in a sunnier region of the world where winter arrives only in December. But for many of us who live further away from the equatorial belt, a distinct...
Hanging Rack – DIY Rope Magazine Holder
Magazines these days can be works of art. So much time and effort goes into creating covers that are visually stunning and eye-catching so why hide them away where no one can see them? I usually keep my magazine collections on...
Cool Things To Add To A Living Room To Make It Extraordinary
If you watch a lot of TV or visit many houses, you’ll probably notice that most living rooms look very similar. There’s a couch, a TV, a couple of chairs, and maybe a coffee table or ottoman. Things don’t vary often. However, it...
19 Reasons Tray Ceilings Are Meant For You
Do you feel like you’re living in a box? Many homes can feel too squarish with their straight walls, straight floors and straight ceilings. You can paint and carpet all you like, but you’ll still have a flat surface above your...
How To Build A Shelf From Wooden Window Shutters
I love to find ways to turn unwanted items into something fresh, new, and functional. I’m always on the hunt at thrift stores and places like Habitat for Humanity to find “stuff” that I can make over. Wooden window shutters are a...
A Truly Contemporary Home
‘The original dimensions have been transformed, introducing large sections of glazing and polished concrete to create a truly contemporary home’ Appropriately positioned on Sunnyside Road, this bright, expansive four-bedroom...
Nail String Art – DIY Wooden Pallet Welcome Sign
Wood pallets are perfect for creating rustic pieces of home decor! The nails in the pallet I took apart inspired me to create string art on a pallet board. This rustic, unusual wooden welcome sign will look so cheery next to my...