Blog Posts
Plantation shutters are extremely popular, and with good reason. They offer both light and ventilation control, and look beautiful on doors and windows. But before you race off to have shutters installed in your home, there are some things you need to know before you buy. I spoke to Pierre, CEO & Founder of Blinds […]
Every Easter I share Easter decorating posts that give tips on how to decorate your home for Easter. This year, I’m heading off on a little holiday, and there won’t be much Easter decorating happening at home this year. Instead, let me share some of the best Easter decorating ideas you’ll find on DIY Decorator. Painted […]
Another month has flown by. I’ve loved seeing everybody’s instagram pictures using the hash tag #glimpseofmyhome. There were a lot of pretty vignette photos this month. Here are some of my favourites. Nicole from @nicole_thebuilderswife shared photos of her home that was recently featured in Queensland Homes magazine. Go check out all the other photos. […]
It’s nice to decorate your home for Easter. Even if it is not on the same scale as Christmas. A few decorations go a long way to cheering up your home. Last year I put marshmellows in my bunny plate from Bed Bath n’ Table. Am I the only person who doesn’t eat chocolate? No […]
Chinese garden stools are so easy to decorate with and make a great addition to any home. You may already be familiar with these barrel or drum shaped ceramic stools. Image – Frontgate About Chinese Garden Stools Garden stools have been used in China for over 1000 years. Traditionally Chinese homes were built around a […]
I’m not against chain store decor – it’s budget friendly and there are some great finds. BUT it’s massed produced. Let’s face it. Even the decor you buy in independent stores is usually produced in scale from a factory and distributed by wholesalers to smaller retailers. What makes chain store decor cheaper is they by-pass […]
Sometimes you just have to think outside the square (or the box even). When I saw this bamboo storage tray for $5 in Kmart recently I wasn’t thinking storage, I was thinking table centrepiece silver flower box. Can’t quite see it? Here’s how it turned out How to DIY Silver Flower Box Here’s how to make your […]