Patchwork Pattern Throw
I have been gathering quite a few fabric samples these days with the various project I have currently on.What to do with them after I finish using them for sample boards? How about a patchwork pattern...
View ArticleRecycled Fabric Cushion Ideas
I have a project on currently where we are using fabrics and rugs from Mexico to make cushion covers for a lounge area. Have a good look in your cupboards for those old blankets and throws. Instead of...
View ArticleRecycled Herb Garden Wall
What a delight yesterday when I popped round to see my friends from FROG and their new recycled herb garden wall. What a great idea to use old secondhand pots, pans and kettles. They have even rigged...
View ArticleCountry Style Home :: Kitchen Sink Design Ideas
What do you think of when you think of a Country Style Home?I always think of the kitchen first and those old country style kitchen sinks. I would love to own one of these but until then here's a few...
View ArticleHow To Decorate :: The Modern Country Style
image via Blakes LondonThis decoration style reminds me of the my first property in England. Our first purchase was a 114 year old, Victorian semi-detached house, with two floors, small garden at the...
View ArticleNatural Paints & Low VOC Paints
image via Marston & LangingerIf you are moving into a new home, decorating your nursery, renovating your existing home or just renovating some old furniture there are a few things you should...
View ArticleRecycled Kitchen Countertops Finishes :: Alternatives to Natural Stone
Technically the greenest kitchen counter top is the one you already have... However if yours is bright yellow (we still come across a few) or beyond repair or you are unable to source a recycled...
View ArticleHow to Theme Your Outdoor Entertainment Area
May favorite outdoor theme, pink & orange with a connection to travel! {source}I have some time to work on one of my own home projects and have started with my future outdoor entertaining area....
View ArticleFabric Alternatives For Cushions Covers :: Recycled Indian Sari Fabric
I have recently ordered some second hand Indian sari fabric from Delhi via Etsy.Why? You may ask? Sari's come in about 5m length of fabric and a standard roll wide. Depending on the fabric style they...
View ArticleLog Side Tables
This week marks the start of our storm season with a collection of palm fronds, branches and seeds already littering my garden courtesy of a recent hail storm. If you do come across a tree stump or...
View ArticleWoven Pendant Lights
Check out these great handmade Luna Luna woven pendant lights designed by Stephanie Ng Design. Made from 100% treated Merino wool which wraps around the roof of the light fitting creating some...
View ArticleRecycled Driftwood Christmas Tree Ideas
For those of you that are heading to the coast for Christmas and are looking for an alternative to the traditional Christmas tree how about a little DIY project inspired by these eco-friendly tree...
View ArticleCallignee II :: Recycled House From Grand Designs Australia
{image credits: Alicia Taylor & Lifestyle Channel}This project is one of my all time favorites for its aesthetic design and outstanding sustainable approach. Built from the remains of the original...
View ArticleNatural Circular Home :: Latest Project Update
I am so looking forward to the next couple of months as one of the projects we were involved with the interior architecture and decor shall soon be completed. This house is a very special house using...
View ArticleEclectic Boho Style Meets Nature :: Finished Project
Imagine the birds singing, frogs croaking and the sound of running water from every room. With its curved walls, its hand crafted details and its connection to nature this home holds a very special...
View ArticleRecycled Roof Tile Lights
Found these recycled Spanish barel roof tiles in a Spainsh restaurant in Melbourne. Great idea converting these tiles into both pendant and wall lights.Have fun
View ArticleRecycled Timber Kitchen Counter, Drawers and Cupboard Doors
Image from, photo by Pernille KaalundEarlier this year I was designing a kitchen for a client using recycled timber for the kitchen counter and recycled painted timber for the cupboard and drawer...
View ArticleNightfall Wilderness Camp & Narrows Escape
I was delighted to see, not one, but two of my past design projects featured in the Courier Mail this weekend, Nightfall Wilderness Camp (top image), in Lamington National Park and Narrow's Escape...
View ArticleKlaylife Clay Beaded Chandelier Lighting
Initially these chandeliers were created by a small group of local women, in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, lead by designer and producer Merewyn (owner of Hellooow Handmade) and Nozi. As demand for...
View ArticleRecycled Timber Dining Room Tables
Building furniture made from recycled timber is not just a trend but a necessity!Most of Australian timber furniture is imported from overseas and a huge amount is taken from unsustainable logged...
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