When Australia went into lockdown I reached out to Claire Riley from the Recovering Perfectionist as I wanted to share my knowledge and expertise to those who suddenly found themselves spending FAR more time in their home than ever before. That in these times of uncertainty there is always something we can do that we […]
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Home Help For Your Bathroom
I don’t know about you but being at home more with the big “C” isolation has really made me look around at my home more. I am noticing the need for repainting, the cracked lamp shade (after the cats knocked it off jumping around the house chasing one another) the sliding doors that need replacing, […]
Lorn Rose Farm Quick Event Makeover
The Lorn Rose Farm is an amazing property that my dear friend and client of almost a decade Denise Duffield-Thomas purchased recently. Denise approached me a month or so ago and told me that she wanted to run an event in the main spaces of the home and she wanted to do a Quick Event […]
How To Hang Wallpaper and Install DIY Wall Panelling
Today I am talking wallpaper and wall panelling. More specifically, giving a soft, some might say boring, gyprock wall a new lease on life. The wall we are tackling is in the laundry and I have big plans for both how it looks and how it functions. Those plans however, wont work with the wall […]
Naomi Findlay on The Property Couch
Renovating and Dating. YEP… turns out they’ve got something in common! That’s what I told the guys from The Property Couch in their latest podcast episode. Hear the full interview here. It’s a cracker!
5 Ways to Stick to Your Reno Budget
Are you renovating and worried about sticking to your budget? It is essential to set up your renovation budget as accurately as you can. Some renovators don’t spend enough time planning their budget and end up running into major setbacks along the way, including not being able to finish their reno! My top 5 tips […]
Home Renovation: To buy new or replace?
One of the biggest struggles renovators face is aligning their big dreams with their tight budgets. What elements of your home can be simply updated and what elements have to be replaced altogether? Should you DIY or do you need to hire trades? There will always be setbacks when you’re working with a tight budget […]
4 Easy Ways To Prepare Your House For Sale
When you decide to put your house on the market, you will often see a shift in the way you see your old home. That stubborn mark on the wall that annoyed you for years after your child scribbled on it in permanent marker now has you feeling nostalgic (what the?!) And that wrecked, overflowing […]
Building Three Schools in Three Years
Anyone who has met me or has seen me teach knows that I am super passionate about education. I am truly inspired by the difference education makes in the lives of women and children around the world. Sadly, not all children are as fortunate as my four beautiful children. In the country we live I […]
How Upgrading Your Bathroom with Colour is a Game Changer
When someone says “bathroom” what colour do you think of? I bet, for most of you at least, your immediate reaction is white. White is accessible, it is clean, and most importantly, white is timeless. The bathroom is not an area most people put effort into to look homely and cosy. When renovating, I’m sure […]
Naomi Findlay is Australia's renovation royalty and works with people around the country helping them create beautiful spaces with her online courses. 
