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It has been ages since we’ve done any real work on Pen Y Llechwedd, other than regular repairs and maintenance. We actually made a decision to do nothing on the house for a period
Last week I finally shared the reveal of our ensuite. While it had been ready for sharing for quite some time, our commitment to the Queensland Homes magazine shoot kept it under
Can you believe this is my 800th blog post?! I couldn’t think of a better way to mark this milestone than by answering a reader question. I had an excellent question through on my
We love DIY renovators here at The Builder’s Wife, especially when done properly. With a little assistance, most of us can turn our hands to either organising our own renovations,
Sponsored by Stockland . Building your first home is a time filled with both excitement and trepidation. Excitement about finally having the home of your dreams, and trepidation
We’ve been talking over the last few weeks about the questions you ask the most. We have touched on our house colours , our bathroom choices and this week we are answering a
In our previous house, our children did not have desks. To do their homework each day, this kids would work from our large island bench. This worked well while they were young and
This post has been written in collaboration with Oz Mattresses The importance of good, restful sleep cannot be overestimated. It is essential for both emotional and physical
I am crushing super hard on wallpaper at the moment, and while I don’t have the wall space for it in my home, it is an often requested item when creating mood boards. Which is
I love to make small updates to my home with the changes of season. A few pieces here and there can elevate a whole room, and give it the refresh it needs. Doing so on a budget,
I have a client makeover to share this week as I think it could be super helpful for many of us living in small spaces. My client is a therapist who works and studies from her
After living in a Queenslander for 4 years, I have learnt a lot thinking outside the box for storage ideas including using baskets for storage in your home. There are many ways to
We get about 5 minutes of Autumn here in Brisbane and yet it is still my favourite season of the year! I’ve shared many times, the way I change up my home to suit the seasons, and
This post has been written in collaboration with Sunshower Online. With the festive season just behind us, it’s a great time to be focusing on making a few improvements to your
I am thrilled to share our next small business in the spotlight, which happens to be owned by a great bloggy friend Victoria. Victoria and I met when she traveled to ProBlogger in
Renovating a home can be an expensive exercise, maintaining a home can also be expensive, however there are some DIY jobs that anyone can try no matter your level of skills. I
Bullying at work is a real issue here in Australia, with many people both male and female impacted on a daily basis. The result can be debilitating for not only the workers
In the last few years I have been blessed to meet some incredibly inspiring women. Today’s guest is one of those. My good friend Nikki from Hobbs Building and Interiors suggested
Our Christmas preference has always been to have an eclectic mix of Christmas decor. From our family tree covered in home made decorations, to our various Christmas decor pieces
It’s this year I finally feel comfortable telling you my Christmas tree styling tips, as prior to now our tree has been a happy kaleidoscope of Christmas mess. This year however,
When I first started working with the Builder, my days were filled with not a lot as I grappled to find my space within the industry. It’s a different story now as my days are
I am a lover of colour in all it’s forms and uses. Colour in the home is a must for me, and one of my most frequently asked questions is, “Can you give me some colour combinations
I think working with your partner gets a lot of bad press, but I’ve generally found working with my partner to be one of my favourite things about what I do. While our working
Ok, so it really doesn’t feel like Autumn here in Brisbane yet, we’re in the middle of a March heatwave! But it won’t be long, and the days will be noticeably shorter and the air
Now that school is back, uni wont be far away! If you are staying on campus, you’ll be keen to give you room a bit of a tart up! They can be so bland and unfriendly. We are
When deciding where to visit in England, we knew we needed to spend a few days where my daughter lives, so that we could have an understanding of what it was like when we talked
Arriving at Heathrow airport, we were all exhausted. After 24 hours on a plane with very little sleep, we were really overwhelmed to find it only early morning when we walked out
I mentioned yesterday how important this Christmas is for us, my eldest daughter is moving to the UK in February. What I haven’t been thinking too much about is how important our
Spring is warming up here in Brisbane and it always has me wanting to spend more time in the garden. I love to get my hands dirty and encourage my kids to do the same. We have big
The third of our 5 children is graduating from high school in a few short weeks. As all grade 12 students are presented with the uncertainty of what is to come, we have been
Just about every time I post a picture on Instagram of our home, I am asked about our house colours. It can be difficult make decisions about paint colours, much easier if you spy
This post has been written in collaboration with Scyon Walls . The Australian climate and lifestyle lends itself to many different styles of homes. The ever-popular Hamptons look
One of the most important things we did before we decided to sell our home, was to rule out all the surprises. Having bought and sold a few times, we have come up with a list of
At Pen Y Llechwedd, we love our fire pit and use it often, especially in Winter. There is something extremely relaxing about sitting around a fire with a cool beverage. There are
We are still a little while off the second stage of our extension, in which our kitchen will be transformed into a bigger space. My hope has always been to have a big white
It’s no secret that I love a white kitchen. I dream regularly about our new kitchen and how I would like it to look. White kitchens are so classic and clean and super easy to
It’s back to school this week for us here in Queensland, which whilst I let out a Mummy sigh of relief, it also means that our days become increasingly busy again with all of the
My most searched terms on the blog include Hamptons and Kitchens, which says to me its still your favourite style. Mine too! Do you know what the essential ingredients for a
We are busy making new Christmas memories here at Pen Y Llechwedd this year. This is the last our daughter will be home with us for a while. She is set to leave mid February to
We long ago adopted the reusable shopping bag in our home. A trip to London showed us that not only is it possible, but ridiculous not to, our environment is far to important to
I was contacted recently by a women who was working her way into her construction company with her partner. She was feeling as though the staff were less than respectful to her
I meet with many women at the beginning of their journey in business, and most if not all ask about adding value to their construction business. Whether it be as the partner to a
How would you like to have a spot in your home that is all your own, where you can do whatever you like, including exercising, meditating, reading—anything you like—and no one is
Last weekend we celebrated our Easter as the kids are with their other parents this year. On Easter Sunday we will do it all again with friends and extended family and therefore
Over the last couple of years, we attempted to grow our company, but with some staffing issues, and complications for our family and health, we made the decision at the end of
There is only one more sleep until our whole auction campaign is done. Regardless of the outcome on Saturday, we can finally see the end in sight. Five solid weeks of open homes,
I don’t think I have ever blogged about our master bedroom and what it was we were trying to create when completing this room. I certainly have shared many, many photos of our
The Builder and I love a good party, a dinner part or a few drinks with nibbles with our friends, and no cold weather is going to stop us! Mind you, we do live in a very warm part
It is not secret that I love gardening although I have not always had a green thumb. The same can be said about my efforts to keep indoor plants alive, though I have found a few
Purchasing or building a home is an expensive exercise, once you’ve moved in chances are you’d love to decorate your new abode with stunning new furniture and accessories, but the