I get really excited when I find a business that I love, even more excited when that business is owned by someone I call my friend. Hydrangea Lane Home is the brainchild of Kylie a Brisbane based interior designer who really understand the needs of homeowners. Through her experience, she’s founded a business to help…Continue Reading
Furniture Upcycling – The Challenge Has Been Set
A challenge has been set in our home, to purchase and upcycle an item from Gumtree or eBay and see who can sell it for the best profit. (insert excited rubbing hands together emoji) The Builder and I have been looking for a project that will keep us entertained in our…Continue Reading
How To Make Your Rental Feel Like Home – 11 Easy Tips To Follow
Very often I hear the same concerns shared time and time again. One of the most common concerns comes from rental tenants, with worries about how to make their house feel like home. In fact, the principals are the same for decorating even when the home you are in is not owned by you. It…Continue Reading
7 Throw Rugs To Get You Autumn Ready
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 throw rugs are nearly always the top of that list. Throws can so easily change the look and…Continue Reading
How To Renovate A Bathroom On A Budget
First up I want to say I hate the word budget! This post will not be encouraging you to purchase the cheapest of everything or to DIY the whole project. Instead what it will do, is encourage you to look at all the options as there are many ways in which you can save on…Continue Reading
Colour Combinations That Work
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 that work”? It would seem that many of us are hesitant to put colours together when painting or…Continue Reading
Should You Include A Tech Hub In Your Plan?
So much thought goes into designing a home, creative architects will look at the way in which your family will live in your home both now and into the future. Technology now plays a very big part of our family life, however, 10 years ago it was still a relatively new creation that we used…Continue Reading