Cute craft projects for your New Year’s Eve party look!
This is an edited extract from Piñata Party by Kitiya Palaskas published by Hardie Grant Books RRP $22.99 and is available in stores...
I recently visited an exciting and beautiful property in Canberra’s Inner South, owned by master gardener extraordinaire, Antonietta. The Griffith home was built by her parents in 1959, who emigrated from Italy...
Tips, tricks and advice for setting the perfect festive table.
Cone candles
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top3 by design
Terri Winter, founder and curator at top 3 by design, says the table is just...
Since its launch in November 2016, ShareWaste has been steadily growing and connecting new community members. The initiative was started by Eli Bramborova and Tomas Brambora, who were frustrated about the amount...
An Australian Christmas almost always calls for outdoor entertaining. Matt Leacy from Landart Landscapes shares his top tips for preparing your outdoor space for the festive season.
Festoon lighting
If you want your house...
Get into the festive spirit with these Christmas craft projects! Deck out your home with this elegant and stylish wreath project from Pillow Talk, or get the kids involved and create some...
The latest in news, trends and happenings for the home.
Is your pet drinking enough water?
December is Pet Hydration Awareness Month, and PetSafe Australia wants to make sure we’re all able to recognise...
Quite simply, without quality soil there isn’t a garden. So, before starting a garden or re-vamping an existing one, check soils for drainage, texture and pH.
Soil percolation test
For healthy plant growth, garden...
Now you’ve picked out the perfect gift, it’s time to wrap it up just as perfectly! We sourced some easy tips, to ensure you’ll want to display your presents under the tree.
The...
The latest in news, trends and happenings for the home.
Etsy Made Local Canberra
As part of SouthFest, the Etsy Made Local Canberra Markets will connect shoppers with local makers, designers and creators on...
Kerry and Kerry live in a Federation-style home on an 800m southside block. K2, along with help from K1, has transformed the once rundown garden over the past eight and a half...
Lulu linen throw
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Temporary, portable styling hacks from those in the know!
Big W offers these simple styling tips to upgrade your space without upsetting the landlord:
With hanging light fixtures, a large...
Canberra community group SEE-Change, along with support from volunteers, the ACT Government and several local and national organisations, planted 2,000 shrubs, grasses and groundcovers in O’Connor recently. This habitat planting is designed...
Cut-leaf Goodenia (Goodenia pinnatifida) is a perennial herb which grows to around 40cm. The basal leaves are up to 8cm long and with narrow to deep lobes. It is often herbaceous and...
The latest in news, trends and happenings for the home.
Secure your home
Uniden’s top tips for securing your home while away will help to ensure your holiday is stress-free:
Lockdown: Make sure all doors...
There’s lots happening at Lanyon Homestead this spring with head gardener Neil Walsh and the team working towards creating a living collection management plan, which will cover the what, when and why...
Australian artist Lara Scolari says art is the most important part of your interior design, and instead of selecting art to match your finished room, art should come first. Here’s why:
Instant colour...
Spring is a colourful time in the garden, a fitting and visual reflection of a brand new growing season. An absolute standout in full-flower this week is Grevillea curviloba ‘Flat Jack’. This...
The latest in news, trends and happenings for the home.
Spring weed swap
The spring weed swap is on again on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 November. The swap provides Canberra residents with an...
Canberra’s top stylists have been crowned, with the winners of the Decorate for a Difference challenge announced at the raize the roof charity house auction on Saturday 20 October.
Maria Cerne and Nicole...
Drink dispenser
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Glam up your garden to throw the perfect spring party.
Light the way
It’s not a garden party without a few lights! Drape fairy lights through trees and bushes...
Tromboncino squash (Cucurbita moschata), also known as climbing zucchini and serpentine squash amongst others, is a delicious, zucchini-like vegetable (technically a fruit) which grows on an energetic 4m vine. If left, fruit...
The latest in news, trends and happenings for the home.
Safer Home app
Ikea have launched a mobile app to help parents and carers with practical tips and ideas to prevent injuries in the...
Transport your home to the seaside with this step-by-step guide to give a plain sideboard or vase a coastal makeover from Dulux.
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Dulux Duramax Chalky Finish in Classic Duck EggDrop sheet...
Spring is a great opportunity to carry out general maintenance and odd jobs around the garden, including preparing vacant beds for planting. I like to aerate beds with a garden fork and...
The latest in news, trends and happenings for the home.
Journey Home design in top 50
Canberra interior designer Nadine Neilson has been named in House & Garden Magazine’s Top 50 Rooms for 2018....
Ren and his family moved to their Canberra southside property two years ago. Ren spent much of his childhood growing up in a permaculture community in NSW, which has given him invaluable...
If you’re super keen to get styling with the hot new favourite colour for interiors, we’ve pulled together some styling tips to make sure you nail the brief.
Mustard is playful and lively,...
Dave, Ingeborg and their three children have been living at their inspiring Canberra northside property for the past four years. The sloping block covers 1,009sqm, including a modest 100sqm of living space....
