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  • Reasons to Buy a Vintage Rug

    Reasons to Buy a Vintage Rug

    I always used to think that vintage or antique rugs were stuffy. My only experiences with seeing antique rugs were in the context of traditional homes with large, dark wooden furniture and oversized drapes. But I realised that vintage or antique rugs can also look modern and add unparalleled warmth to a room. If that… Read more

  • Ideas to Keep Your Small Space Clean

    Ideas to Keep Your Small Space Clean

    One of the best parts about having a small home is that there’s less to clean. That doesn’t mean that such homes are always spotless. In fact, in a small space, small messes can look BIG. But keeping a clean, tidy space is important for our mental health. Here’s some of my best tips and… Read more

  • 5 Ways Your Home Can Make You Happier!

    5 Ways Your Home Can Make You Happier!

    What is the first thing you see when you wake up? and the last thing you see when you’ve ended your day? It’s your home… We spend so much time there why not make your home a haven for a happier you! I have got some good ideas to spread that little bit of happiness… Read more

  • 5 Easy Steps to Paint Furniture

    5 Easy Steps to Paint Furniture

    Refinishing furniture can be time consuming and tiresome; it is well worth it when you see the outcome and know that you have created a custom piece of furniture for your home. Although there are many furniture refinishing techniques, today I am going to cover just the absolute basics of painting. 1: PREPARE Firstly, prepare… Read more

  • 5 Steps You Make Your Small Home Appear Larger

    5 Steps You Make Your Small Home Appear Larger

    I often get asked from folks on how to make a small room look large. Here’s some of my favourite tips to make my small home appear larger. Reflective Surfaces Using reflective surfaces like mirrors to bounce light around and make your home seem brighter than it actually is. If you don’t have much space… Read more

  • How to add Spark to a New Kitchen

    How to add Spark to a New Kitchen

    There are so many reasons to love a new build home, however, they can often be lacking in the personality department. Sometimes, the new needs a little bit of the old, sprinkled in. It is always a great idea decided to change up some things without having to renovate, simply by switching up the paint… Read more