How to EASILY Restore Brass Decor and Make it Shine

How to EASILY Restore Brass Decor and Make it Shine

Testing the easiest ways to remove tarnish from vintage brass decor.  I always keep an eye out for solid brass items when I’m shopping second-hand or antique shops. My brass finds are some of my absolute favorite home decor pieces!  Brass will patina over time from a bright tone to a darker color that sometimes […]

15 Ways to Decorate Around and Hide the TV

15 Ways to Decorate Around {and Hide!} the TV

Tons of tips and ideas for decorating the wall around a TV.  The age old question — how to make the big TVs of today work in the scheme of a room and not overpower it. Televisions don’t bother me much so I’m not a big stickler about this. But I definitely don’t want it […]

Beautiful Backyard Patio Refresh for Summer

Beautiful Backyard Patio Refresh for Summer!

Patio refresh and additional seating with a new outdoor sectional and pretty outdoor decor. We had our spacious backyard patio installed a few years ago, and in the warmer months it is definitely our favorite place to be. (For me, when it’s warmer but not too warm.) 😂 I LOVE to entertain and having this […]

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How to Build a Modern 3D Panel Accent Wall

How to add a modern 3D paneled fireplace to a blank wall! This is such a FUN project! If you’re looking to add a fireplace or focal point in a room, but your style is more modern — this is for you! This awesome DIY 3D panel fireplace wall was such a cool addition to […]

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Spiritual Sanctum: The Turiya in Bali by Studio Kozak.

  Somewhere between the beach clubs of Seminyak and the colourful surfing village of Berewa Canggu, is a villa that’s easy to miss. Not because it isn’t beautiful, or that it doesn’t stand out. Quite the opposite, really. With a spirit so meditative, it’s a little sanctum far removed from the bustling beach shacks around […]

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Heritage listed Sydney coastal home given new lease of life

This heritage listed property in Sydney’s Fairlight was overhauled by the team at Designbx recently with fabulous results. Home to a young professional couple and their two daughters, the home was transformed with a nod to traditional English interiors as well as Aussie coastal ones. Having resided in Fairlight for many years, owners Harry Jayaweer […]

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Blueness Restaurant in Antwerp by Space Copenhagen.

Photo by Eline Willaert/Destroyers Builders. Photo by Eline Willaert/Destroyers Builders. Photo by Eline Willaert/Destroyers Builders. Photo by Eline Willaert/Destroyers Builders. Photo by Eline Willaert/Destroyers Builders.   Space Copenhagen has just completed the design of Blueness, a new upscale restaurant in Antwerp’s celebrated fashion district. Located in the heart of the city and occupying the ground […]

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An architect’s wabi-sabi inspired home in inner-city Melbourne

Titled ‘Wabi Sabi House’ (after the Japanese aesthetic that celebrates the beauty of nature’s imperfections), this Melbourne home combines Japanese and mid-century modern architecture for a sanctuary-like feel. Located close to Melbourne’s Hawthorn, the stunning abode is adjacent to a leafy park, overlooks the Yarra River and is brimming with rich layers of materiality. The […]

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Property developer creates sustainable, ethically furnished homes

In an industry dominated by men, the female property developer is a bit of a rarity which is why we were interested to hear about Charlie Pachula of Charlie’s Interiors. With a background in construction, Sydney based Charlie not only renovates and builds homes, but she fully furnishes them with ethically sourced, sustainable products before […]

My Top Five Favorite Outdoor DIY Projects Ever

My Top Five Favorite Outdoor DIY Projects {Ever!}

My five absolute favorite outdoor DIY projects for the summer! Tis the season for outdoor projects! I always feel like just as I’m getting amped up to add more plants or start a new summer project outside, the stores are already starting to clearance everything out.  I’ve already purchased a bunch of plants on sale…and […]