Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
It's been a while between lust lists! I blame overseas travel, jetlag and sickness but now I'm back and firing on all cylinders! First up, I have Losari, a Bohemian luxe homewares brand from Brisbane mum Kristy Ballentine-Turnball. If you're one of those people who love everything white, neutral and a little bit boho, this is for …
Kitchen week is always one of the biggest weeks on The Block... I'm sure I wasn't the only one oohing and ahhing while watching Sunday night's reveal! With each kitchen boasting new metallic and textured finishes and of course enviable appliances, we thought it'd be the perfect time to give you all the details so you can get the Block look at …
After last night's Block kitchen reveals, it seemed like a good day to talk kitchen islands! When it comes to determining the layout of your kitchen island, functionality should trump all else. It is important to consider the daily activities that will happen around your island and tailor your design around those. Think about what kind of …
It's always a popular week on The Block! We all know the kitchen is the heart of the home and we are continually told that kitchens sell houses. On top of that, there's a lot of work involved and that usually means tight timeframes and a fair amount of, you guessed it, drama! I got to tour the kitchens last week so it was extra interesting to watch …
Originally built in the 80’s, this humble Perth home featured (if you can call it that) a façade of dated and uninspiring brickwork. The interior similarly suffered from a disjointed floor plan and boring beige tiles throughout. And then there was the kitchen – don’t even get me started on the woeful state of the kitchen! (I think the before photos …
Have you ever looked online, found the perfect sofa, been totally excited, only to buy it, take it home and realise: "Oh crap, it doesn't fit"? You wouldn't be alone. How a piece of furniture looks online versus in your home can vary dramatically. So here's where IKEA Place comes in. An augmented reality (AR) app, it lets people confidently …
Sharp cheddar, ale and apple slices elevate this open-faced toasted sandwich to a chic dinner on the fly. A peppery watercress salad counters the richness of the cheese topping. Perfect for a night in on the sofa! Thanks to Williams Sonoma for this week's recipe! Ingredients 1 loaf crusty white bread, cut into 8 thick slices 1 apple, …
This Sunday's master en suites did not disappoint. I actually loved all of them, bar Jason and Sarah's which wasn't even started, let alone finished! But my favourite had to be Josh and Elyse's. In the words of judge Darren it was "va va voom,” and don't get me started on those baby blue herringbone tiles. Just gorgeous! We've rounded up the …
Even though our "nanna house" is nowhere near finished and very much a work in progress, I thought it was time to share some of what we've done with you. And sometimes, when you have a seemingly endless list of jobs and expenses ahead, it's really important to stop and look at how far you've come. It's only been six months, after all! So, …
From luxurious gold cushions, coffee tables and mirrors, to breathtaking artworks and beautiful timber, this year’s The Block is full of wonderful furniture pieces and homewares. As hard as it is to hone in on just a few pieces, here are my top picks. Small Bone Inlay Bedside from Fenton & Fenton Exuding charm and unique …
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