The Textured Paint Finish on furniture is used to achieve a more rustic look, especially when used with coloured Jolie Finishing Waxes. It highlights imperfections and carvings while creating depth on flat surfaces. Read on for step-by-step instructions or check out our instructional video below. Tools & Materials Jolie Paint Jolie Finishing Wax – Clear Jolie Finishing Wax […]
How to choose window for your home
There are so many things to think about when you are choosing windows for your home. But the first thing you need to ask yourself is…. Am I replacing existing windows or working within an existing structure? OR Am I doing an extension or new build? AND the answer really matters!!!!!! The details and elements […]
3 Must haves for every renovation
Do you have a game plan for each room you renovate? Or are you struggling to come up with ways to create a style that translates in each and every space? Well, fear not! Because today I have three ways that you can make sure every room and space gets the attention that it deserves. […]
Renovating a working farm – Cressy Estate
Cressy House (circa 1827) is situated in beautiful natural surroundings 5 km south of the historical town of Longford, 25 minutes from Launceston and 20 minutes from Launceston Airport. Cressy House is today still a working farm with 1000 hectares, 5000 breeding ewes, trade cattle and a large variety of irrigated crops. We get to […]
What a considered renovation can achieve with My Sister & the Sea
This week on Reno Radio I had the please of speaking to an amazing duo, yes sisters from My Sister and the Sea. Sarah and Emma are two sisters who fought like crazy as teenagers but are now loving hard on each other and spend our time pfaffing around with interiors and excited we get […]
Home Help Outdoor Spaces
I hope you enjoyed the last two weeks of Home Help that hit your inbox. Watch version of Home Help is all aimed at providing you with inspiration and some simple know how to empower you during this unprecedented time where we are spending MORE time than we ever had at home. A great time […]
DIY Cupboard Transformation
Now these cupboards are a leftover relic of the old office space. But realistically, so unbelievably practical, you can hide the junk in them and when they’re looking slightly less cluttered than this. You can display a pile of things that you need access to in the open shelves. But the white melamine, it started […]
How to: Disguise An Ugly Exterior View
Let’s talk about views, specifically, the view out of your window! Now, it’s all well and good having a gorgeous interior but what happens when you open your shutters/blinds/curtains and are faced with an ugly exciting exterior view? That’s the case with this property here. Beautiful interior that opens up to a view of the […]
1880’s Renovation- Room #1
Carrington House is a little old house on Carrington Street in the Hunter region. What first attracted me to this property was not just the obvious need for it to be rescued, but the property felt like it was hurting. It felt like it had a story to tell, and no one to help tell […]
How To: Create a DIY Pendant Light
Love the look of a beautiful, bespoke pendant light but not so crazy about the cost? Do I have the solution for you! I’m going to show you how to create a DIY pendant light quickly and easily (and on a budget). Beautiful lighting on a budget As you’ll all know, I’m a massive […]
Naomi Findlay is an experienced interior designer, project manager and stylist who also loves sharing her passions and experience by teaching others.