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The Block 2019: guest bedroom 2 All Stars reveals
We're currently experiencing a cable outage at Interiors Addict HQ! In short, some live wires came crashing down across the road outside in Friday night's storms and although we're nearly back to normal, we couldn't tune into The Block last night! So, today's write-up comes courtesy of our friends at The Block Shop! And as I still haven't watched, …
Foodie Friday: Chyka Keebaugh’s rainbow cake
This week's recipe is from TV personality Chyka Keebaugh, whose new entertaining book is out now. This is one of my favourite cakes, both in appearance and in flavour. Any cake that is layered with cream cheese icing (frosting) will always be a hit in my eyes. Pair that with the fluffy, buttery and moist red velvet cake, and it’s just …
Top renos that add value & how to visualise them easier
A recent study conducted by PerfectRoom revealed that when a real estate agent asked buyers to visualise the end result of cosmetic work, 82 percent could not picture what these changes would look like once renovated, creating buyer hesitation for properties requiring work. Designed to remove this, PerfectRoom provides a photo-realistic virtual …
The Block 2019: main bathroom reveals
So, last week I asked if you thought it was okay to share when I didn't like stuff in The Block room reveals (because it makes me feel mean and negative!) and you overwhelmingly said yes! But to take the emotion out of it, I'm just listing what I do and don't like for each room at the end of each recap. Compromise! So, last night was main …
Foodie Friday: twice cooked short rib with flatbread
This delicious feast of twice cooked Jacks Creek Wagyu short rib, turmeric, chilli and grilled flat bread was created by Louis Tikaram for Jacob’s Creek. This light aromatic coconut-based curry from Thailand is a great way to showcase beautiful braised meat. The Thai flavours and use of fresh Aussie ingredients are inspired by his multicultural …
The new it plant + how to style with houseplants
Houseplants have become as much a decorating accessory as cushions and art! We spoke to a stylist and a plant expert for their take on styling with them (and keeping them alive!). “These days, we are so spoiled for choice. You can select from lots of different types and varieties of indoor plants, coming in all styles, shapes, sizes and …
The Block 2019: Master bedroom reveals
I gotta say, I wasn't mad about any of the rooms this week. None were bad at all, I was just underwhelmed in general. And there were a lot of items in them that I out and out hated! Thank goodness Mitch and Mark at least shook things up by being brave with the floorplan change. I suspect the other contestants will get a bit snippy about all that …
The Block 2019: formal living room reveals
It was an important space on last night's Block room reveals: the formal living. Up front, I have to say I don't think the following images do the rooms justice as they certainly looked a lot better on TV than they do in the photographs. These things can be so hard to capture sometimes! But overall, it was another strong week so early in the …
Watercolour house sketches a hit with homeowners
Interior designer, stylist and makeup artist Melissa Rettore stumbled across yet another string to her bow when she started doing watercolour hand drawn renders and soon realised people would pay her to sketch their much-loved homes. It's work she has come to really enjoy because of the personal stories behind the commissions, as well as the fact …