Sweet Home: It’s hip to be square

Once upon a time, when I had a lot more leisure time on my hands, I took a crash course in craft – fuelled by one too many cupcakes, I took back-to-back lessons in sewing, quilting, knitting and crochet – … Continue reading 

The top ten things that make my house a home

We just recently sold our home within three days of it being up for sale, so I haven’t had time to adjust to the idea of moving quite yet… and it has left me feeling very sentimental. My mind is … Continue reading 

Beach House Inspiration

Beach House Inspiration

On this cold and rainy Sydney morning, I find my thoughts drifting to warm beach days (much like during sweltering summer days when my mind wanders to snuggly, cold winter moments). No matter the season, most of us have a … Continue reading 

Showcase: 10 kitchen essentials from Provincial Home Living

I’ve been flicking through home and lifestyle magazines for many years now, and if you’ve done the same, you would have inevitably seem some of the gorgeous items by Provincial Home Living that have been featured in the country’s top publications. They … Continue reading 

Apartment Therapy: a quick balcony refresh

H&D recently renovated a whole apartment, and it really was creative therapy. So by popular demand, I’m going to take you through the before, the after and everything in between – one room at a time. I started this ‘Apartment … Continue reading 

Dream Factory: industrial decorating ideas

If there is one style that captures my imagination, it is definitely the industrial look - it has so much urban edge yet also manages to exude warmth through aged woods and worn textures. I love the character of this look … Continue reading 

Handmade for Mum: H&D mother’s day gift pack {SOLD OUT}

A very sweet mother's day gift pack, made just for mum with matching handmade items

When I think of all the things I want to get for my mum for mother’s day, I can’t quite find what I have imagined in my head for her. If I do find a few things that come close, … Continue reading 

Weekend Markets: a treasure trove of unique finds

I’ve posted about my love of weekend markets before and I’m going to do it again and again. My local markets are an absolute treasure trove… and are fast become a Saturday morning ritual in my household. I found loads … Continue reading 

Sliding Doors: evolution of the wardrobe

As I look around the bedrooms of my house, I have to say that they are looking creatively nearly complete… probably to the point just before the rooms start looking cluttered (ask my husband and he will tell you that … Continue reading 

A Place to Create: the home office

The H&D headquarters is pretty much the spare bedroom of my home, and as much as I’d loooove a dedicated lofty NY style warehouse conversion to get creative in, the spare bedroom will have to do… and no complaints here. … Continue reading