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How to Organise Jewellery

January 23, 2023 / Interiors / 0 comment

I own a lot of jewellery. So much so, I have to take stock each year of what I own, what I wear and what I don’t reach for anymore. I thought I’d share what I use to organise jewellery in my room and wardrobe. (I use a few different holders) and some options if you need to organise your own jewellery.

Necklaces

I’ve always had a corkboard hung in my walk-in-wardrobe, which holds all my favourite necklaces. I’ve had this corkboard since I was married and it’s travelled with me from one house to the other. Over the years it has amassed a number of necklaces. I wear most… although I’m preferring earrings these days and will most definitely need to cull what I own here.

Earrings

I hang my earrings on a Bon Maxie Pin Board and an earring stand I got a few years ago from Target.

Bon Maxie Stud Earring Holder Jewellery Organisation

Bon Maxie Earring Holder

I wear nearly all the earrings on both stands. These holders make it easy for me to look at a glance what I’d like to wear with my outfit that day.

Rings

Rings are slowly becoming an accessory I reach for daily. I wear all the rings I own as I don’t own many. I have a crystal ring holder which I got for my 21st Birthday from my Grandma. My rings have special meanings to me so I put them on every day, and only at night will I take them off to place on the ring holder.

Bangles and Bracelets

I don’t wear bangles anymore or bracelets. Simple reason is I type a lot and I find they get in the way of my typing. I just found I wasn’t wearing them due to this reason. So I sold them or kept ones for special occasions in the holder below.

But when I did have these pieces, I used to hang them on a mug holder. The arms allowed for all my bangles and bracelets to be hung, easily retrievable when needed.

Miscelanious Jewellery

This jewellery organiser bag is great for holding miscellaneous jewellery – like pieces I owned when I was younger and I just can’t part with it. Or pieces in jewellery bags, worn for very special occasions – like black tie events. I even have vintage brooches which I bought in London.

While it’s on display behind my bedroom door… I rarely wear the pieces in this organiser. It’s great for keeping items separated… but I prefer the other organisers above. I got this bag from Howard’s Storage World.

How To Organise Jewellery With These Options

How to organise jewellery in your home will depend on whether you want your pieces on display or hidden away. I’ve found a few different jewellery organisers and holders to consider if you need to organise your jewellery.

Gold Winona Jewellery Stand $59.95 (on sale)
Palm Eden Jewellery Box $99 (on sale)
Classic Trinket Box $47.95
Malarie Jewellery Stand $44.95
Concrete Jewellery Stand $68.95
Mega Earring Organiser $10 (starting from)

Culling Your Jewellery

When I go through my jewellery and cull pieces I no longer wear or no longer wish to own, I usually bulk it together. I have sold my jewellery like this on eBay. I don’t get much for it and the time to photograph is often not worth my time. But I prefer someone else to enjoy them. I have tried Facebook Marketplace with little luck.

You can always donate your jewellery to local op shops or causes where recycled clothing is used for fashion shows as they always need accessories to go with their outfits.

Some pieces can also be great for costumes or dress ups. My girls love looking through my necklaces to see what they can add to their dress up.

While culling your jewellery, it’s a good time to reflect on buying habits in the future. I’m often swayed to purchase cute earrings because they are affordable… but are they a temporary purchase which will end up in landfill? As you can see I own a lot of earrings, but I wear most of them and for this reason, I’m happy with the amount of earrings I own.

How do you organise your jewellery? Do you own a lot or own very little?

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Top 5 Places to Buy a Large Rug

October 26, 2021 / Interiors / 0 comment

Needing to add warmth and texture to your living space? You need to invest in a large rug! Here are the top 5 places to buy a large rug online in Australia.

Finding a large rug can be a bit of a mission. The most popular choice for many homes are the small to medium sized rugs. But sometimes they may not be the right size for your space.

One of the most common interior design mistakes is buying a rug too small for a room. A large rug will often anchor a space and it’s not meant to be an island in the area.

Large rugs can vary in size and the size you need will depend on the scope of the room. The most popular larger size in rugs is 300cm x 400cm.

The top 5 places to buy a large rug are places I’ve personally shopped for rugs before. Larger rugs are more expensive than your smaller rugs, so finding a shop with affordable options will certainly help with your budget.

Top 5 Places to Buy a Large Rug in Australia Online

Temple and Webster

This store is my go-to for rugs as there are so many to peruse through and choose from.

You can filter through with colour combination, size and material type to tailor your search.

Black and white tribal style rug large rug

Monochrome Rabia Fringed Tribal Style Rug

IKEA

For hardwearing rugs which aren’t going to break the bank, you can’t not head to IKEA.

IKEA offers a range of large rugs to suit family life. Their flat weave styles are hard-wearing and great for high traffic areas. Some of the patterns can add instant interest to a room too.

Ikea large black and white stripe wool rug under dining table

IKEA Stockholm Rug

Zanui

Zaniu is another favourite online home décor shop which offers a rug section. You may find similar rugs at this store to Temple and Webster. This can be a great way to compare prices if they stock the same rug.

Zanui Evren handwoven Wool Rug in Cream

The Rug Lady

In my online research, The Rug Lady offers some stunning rug designs! Some of the boho woven rugs have had me wanting to add to cart. There are a large variety of large rugs at this store.

Chloe Ivory Light Grey Diamond Bohemian Textured Rug

Miss Amara

A popular rug store is Miss Amara. They offer the ability to visualize your chosen rug in your room. This can be helpful in ensuring you get the right size and colour choice. I used Miss Amara to visualize a rug in our playroom.

Miss Amara Zoya Tribal Ivory Shag Rug

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40 Ways to Change Your Home Interior

March 22, 2021 / Interiors / 38 Comments

Need to change your home interior? Here are 40 ways to do it with a budget and an investment of time.

The interior of our home is a reflection on the way we live and our personal style.

There was A LOT of time spent at home last year and so changing things up can be as good as the holiday we weren’t able to go on!

Our love for renovating shows and creating mood boards from Pinterest and Instagram can make our home interior feel dated.

But a few tweaks and changes can make the biggest difference. It also doesn’t have to involve a large scale renovation.

Sometimes, a new interior look can be achieved with little cost.

I’ve compiled a list of 40 ways to change up your home interior. It doesn’t involve a lot of cost, but just a few tweaks that can make your space look different and refreshed.

I typically rotate around all 40 of these ideas. You might have some ideas to add to the list. I’d love you to share them in the comments.

40 Ways to Change Your Home Interior

1. Change photos in your photos in your frames or add an updated photo to your current collection on display.

2. Buy a tea towel or fabric and frame it to put on display in a prominent area of your home.

3. Buy new artwork. This can be a luxury buy if you are after an investment piece, but if you’re simply wanting to add interest to a room, you can get some budget friendly artwork online for under a couple of hundred dollars.

4. Paint a feature wall. Feature walls are an easy way to update your home interior.

5. Rearrange your furniture. We did this recently and the difference to our living room has created a larger space.

6. Change or add a table cloth.

7. Create a new centerpiece for your dining table.

8. Remove magnets from your fridge and place all notes on the side of the fridge where they are out of view, but not completely out of sight.

9. Change your hand towel. Sometimes buying a new set of towels isn’t great on the wallet, but a hand towel will only set you back $20 and can add some colour to your bathroom and/or kitchen.

10. Add herbs to your kitchen.

11. Hide appliances in the cupboard to create a minimal look.

12. Change a pendant light for something more modern and up-to-date. (Will need an electrician for this).

13. Rearrange your books by colour in the book case.

Photo by Hudson Interior

14. Create a pile of books and add a décor piece on top for a simple vignette.

15. Dig into your existing homeware collection and bring out new pieces that can be put on display. Those old glasses you inherited from your grandparents, or a trinket tray.

16. Add a vase of flowers to the end of your kitchen bench or side console.

17. Change your cushion sizes and rearrange around your living areas.

18. Change or add a throw to the end of your sofa.

19. Remove old magazines and donate them to schools, Kindys or nursing homes. Make a pile of books or games under or on the coffee table.

20. Update cushion covers.

21. Make a planter out of different vessels around the home. Jug, lantern or vase can be used.

22. Use a chunky throw as a bed runner.

Photo by Immy + Indi

23. Update your soap dispenser with a new one.

24. Use a placemat instead of a tray when creating a vignette.

25. Make a gallery wall with all the artwork you’ve collected. Incorporate your kids artwork into the mix.

26. Paint the front door.

27. Change the door mat – both at the front of your home and the back.

28. Buy a floor lamp for your living area.

29. Use an empty perfume bottle as a vase.

30. Add shelves to walls to add interest and put your homewares on display.

Photo by Lydia Maskiell Interiors

31. Display nature items like gum nuts and birds nests amongst your favourite homeware items.

32. Use washi tape to hang your kids art on the walls. Change it as new art comes in.

33. Add an occasional chair to your living room.

Photo by Courtney Bishop Design

34. Change your rug.

35. Remove the table runner and use a plate or tray instead with condiments and servers.

36. Add plants to your living room.

37. Make a coffee table using a stool.

Photo by Gregory Davies Photography

38. Rearrange the styling on your buffet.

39. Swap around the styling on your TV unit.

40. Light a new candle or use a diffuser – it will add a new scent to your home which will change the way you look at your home.

How do you change the interior of your home without spending a lot? What interior tips can you share?

8 Stylish Picnic Rugs for Outdoor Dining

November 24, 2020 / Interiors / 0 comment

A stylish picnic rug is a must have accessory for outdoor dining.

Laying out a picnic rug and enjoying the great outdoors has become a sought after activity after much of the year was in lockdown.

Not only is it an affordable set up, the kids love it and with social distancing in place, a picnic rug defines the space.

Now I don’t own a picnic basket… although I do have a Tupperware Esky I use once a year when I have to bring a plate to share. I tend to be the type to pack the picnic rug in the car and buy food at our destination. Whether it be fish and chips or some other food delight that can be easily transported to our location.

Our picnic blanket fell apart earlier this year due to age and general wear and tear. We had it for 14 years, so it did good innings.

I asked mum to get a replacement for me for my Birthday. The tartan/plaid picnic mat is probably one of the most popular picnic blankets and every family has one in the garage or storage room I’m sure. It’s the perfect picnic rug with it’s black waterproof backing.

But there is something delightful about a stylish picnic rug which sets a relaxed scene the moment they are placed on the ground.

They can be used at home, under the alfresco area or rolled up and taken to the park or on a local holiday for a relaxed lunch.

A picnic is a budget friendly way to enjoy dining out. If you do buy your food at your destination, you will be supporting local business too.

If you want to create a modern vibe with your picnic to set the ‘atmosphere’, these blankets are sure to do that.

8 Stylish Picnic Rugs for Outdoor Dining

1. Spell Picnic Rug in Pastel Forest

2. The Self Styler Leopard Floral Picnic Mat

3. Wandering Folk Emerald Forest Picnic Rug

4. Gorman Toucan Picnic Rug

5. Tier Outdoor Adventure Mat $59.95

6. Kollab Spring Garden Picnic Mat

7. Flags Picnic Rug

8. Gorman Chisel Picnic Rug

Do you own a stylish picnic rug? Do you enjoy picnics and outdoor dining by the beach or park?

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How to Style Your Home With Personal Memories

August 25, 2020 / Interiors / 0 comment

This post has been written in collaboration with MyPicture.com.au

There are many tips to style a house into a home. One of the easiest is to style your home with personal memories.

This doesn’t mean displaying photos in every nook and cranny. (Although, if you love this look, go for it.)

There are clever ways to integrate candid travel memories and personal portraits to create a home which feels authentically you.

If anything, this year has been a reminder to focus on what is important and cherish times when life was less stressful.

I’ve never looked at a photo album and not felt grateful for the memories created. So why don’t we have them on display?

If you’re after some modern ways to style your home with personal memories, take some inspiration from MyPicture.com.au.

Turn that landscape image into a work of art

My husband will always take a ‘winning’ landscape shot of a lake, mountain, tree or whatever environment we find ourselves enjoying.

Why not turn this picture into a work of art and print it on a canvas? Not only will you admire it in your home and remember a place you visited, the canvas will be personal to you.

Design an asymmetrical gallery wall

Gallery walls have been around for a while and they are a marvelous way to display a number of different memories on the one wall.

There are so many different ways to create a gallery wall. Most tend to be a balanced, symmetrical look. Change it up and create an asymmetrical gallery wall.

Create canvas prints in different sizes and orientations and display your gallery wall at the entrance or behind a console cabinet.

Create a story wall

Like the gallery wall, a story wall will share a moment in time to be cherished.

It could be about romance or a series of photos capturing the steps to finish a trek. You can feel the love and triumph in a story wall. It’s a beautiful way to personalise a wall in your home.

Display your own portrait

This may not be for everybody, but why not turn a head shot into your own personalised, portrait? Change the background to a bright colour for a bold look.

Alternatively, if you’re not keen to have your mug on display, get a photo taken with your back to the camera. This image is effective and can be replicated facing the beach with a surfboard in hand or looking down from a mountain view.

Have you tried any of these to style your home with personal memories?

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