Soft furnishings. They can truly make or break the look and feel of a room. We often know what looks good (and, more importantly what doesn’t!) but achieving that effortless effect isn’t always easy. Here, I am sharing my 5 foolproof top tips for styling your scatter cushions to maximise their impact on your interiors.
How to choose your internal trims for your next Reno
There’s so much to think about when doing a renovation on your property everything from the size of the rooms the heights of the ceilings the colours of the walls the tiles you name it it can be overwhelming with the number of choices that are to be made and far too often people forget […]
4 Easy ways to Bring the Outside In
When most people think about bringing the outside indoors, they just think of flowers. While these are great ideas as gifts and can really bring life to your home, it is inevitable that the flowers will sadly die as the home is not their natural environment! It has been scientifically proven that having different aspects […]
Everything you need to know About Macho Fern
When you hear the word Macho, the first thing that comes into your mind is something that is tough and strong. However, this might not be the case for Macho Fern. Name aside, the beautiful and delicate tropical plant is not like any typical Boston Fern. With bigger branches and bigger leaves making this indoor […]
Styling with Clay Beaded Garlands
Always loved the look of beaded garland in your instagram feed but had no idea how or when to use them? Or even why? Well I am here to help! What is a beaded garland? A beaded Garland is generally speaking a string of beads with a whoop clay walls tile or even metal that […]
How To Get A Simple Desk Makeover
The Basic Finish from our Everyday Guide is our go-to finish for a classic, hand-painted look when restoring furniture such as this desk renovation. It’s easy to achieve with just a few products and is our recommended finish for those new to painting. Desk Makeover This old desk was in need of an update, and we decided to […]
How to do a washed paint finish
The Washed Finish from our Everyday Guide is a beautiful way to add subtle, translucent color to your project. Jolie Paint, thinned with water, can be used to highlight carvings, texture, or wood grain for a look that works perfectly with a range of styles. We especially love this finish for coastal and Swedish-inspired interiors. Read on for […]
3 Ways to Prepare for an Open Home Inspections
First impression last. Just like meeting a new person for the very first time, entering a new house will do just the same. Will it leave a good enough impression? Can this person see themselves living in this property? It plays a vital role in ensuring that you are setting the right tone for the […]
An Easy Sideboard Makeover
Occasionally, we come across a furniture piece with beautiful wood details that we can’t bear to cover with paint. This mid-century modern style sideboard with tambour doors is one of those pieces. Since sideboard is used in the kids’ playroom and the owner wanted to give the piece a fresh, fun look, while preserving those classic mid-century […]
A Boho Coffee Table Makeover
Who doesn’t love to curl up with a cup of tea, a good book, and some comfy floor pillows? In this boho inspired space, we refinished the coffee table using Jolie Paint in Uptown Ecru and Finishing Wax in White. The white wax highlights the texture of the wood for tonal look that complements the rest of the natural elements […]