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 jam-packed with the adventure that is being a builder’s wife! From school runs to meeting with clients there are so…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
11 Things I Love About Working With My Partner
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 direction has changed significantly over the last few years, we still work together on a daily basis and challenges aside, I…Continue Reading
International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day. Today I am heading out to celebrate with a room full of inspiring women, who either work in construction or are closely related to it. 10 years ago these type of events didn’t exist for women in construction. We were an unrecognized segment of the industry. This most likely will be…Continue Reading
What’s Happening With The Builder’s Wife?
We haven’t had a good update here on The Builder’s Wife for some time, and yet there have been so many changes! If I were honest, we’ve been hiding a bit and I’ve not felt up to sharing as much personally as I have over the years. I did share a little of the Continue Reading
Our Christmas Tree
Christmas is my very favourite time of year. We are usually a first of December Christmas decorating family here, but this year, we’ve decided on a change. First to go up was our gorgeous new Christmas tree.
Our Christmas Tree
Gosh I thought Christmas was different last year, but this year has bought a whole new element…Continue Reading
Quick Budget Bedroom Makeover
Long time readers of the blog will know that my daughter has been living overseas for almost 2 years. It’s been long and difficult for this Mumma to be without her girl, but time is nearly up, and she is returning home in January!! Which means I have to give her a bedroom again!! When…Continue Reading