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An Aussie just trying to keep her sh*t together while renovating and raising American babies. Relatable DIY, daily Life with a side of sarcasm.
Scottish Highlands Road Trip with Kids
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Scottish Highlands Road Trip with Kids

We just spent nine days exploring, hiking, eating fish &…

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How to Display Yard Sale Items (Without a Lot of Tables)
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How to Display Yard Sale Items (Without a Lot of Tables)

No tables for your yard sale? No problem! Discover creative display ideas using ladders, bins, crates, and more to showcase your items.

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How to Have a Successful Yard Sale
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How to Have a Successful Yard Sale

The thrill of stumbling across a yard sale and finding…

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A DIY dollhouse renovation featuring a step-by-step makeover of a Melissa & Doug dollhouse, including a cozy kitchen, living room, and stone fireplace with custom furniture and wallpaper.
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DIY Dollhouse Renovation: Melissa & Doug Wooden Multi-Level dollhouse Makeover

Transform a Melissa & Doug dollhouse with a DIY dollhouse renovation makeover! Learn how to make a faux stone exterior, fireplace, custom furniture more.

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How the Ninja Creami Has Changed My Life

A personal review of the Ninja Creami: How this game-changing kitchen appliance makes delicious, high-protein ice cream in minutes with easy recipes and minimal guilt.

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How to Choose the Perfect White Paint Color
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How to Choose the Perfect White Paint Color

Confused about choosing white paint? Learn why white paint colors look different in every room, understand warm vs. cool undertones, and discover how lighting and LRV affect your final result. Get expert tips for picking the perfect white paint for your space.

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Reuse Brown Paper Packaging
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3 Creative Ways to Reuse Brown Paper Packaging for DIY Projects

Get creative and reduce waste by reusing brown paper packaging for DIY projects like custom gift wrap, snack platters, and popcorn bags. These simple and eco-friendly ideas are perfect for adding a rustic, personal touch to your home.

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How We Find the Best Flight Deals
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How We Find the Best Flight Deals

Discover how to utilize Google Flights like a pro to find the best flight deals for your next vacation. Learn tips and strategies for being flexible with dates, locations, and layovers to unlock incredible savings on international travel. From tracking price fluctuations to signing up for deal newsletters, this guide covers everything you need to know to DIY your dream getaways.

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Pre-Mixed vs. Powdered Thinset: Which Tile Adhesive is Better
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Pre-Mixed vs. Powdered Thinset: Which Tile Adhesive is Better

Planning a tiling project? Learn whether pre-mixed or powdered thinset is best for your DIY needs. This guide compares performance, cost, and suitability for various tiling tasks, from backsplashes to large-format tiles. Discover mixing tips, working time differences, and which adhesive is right for your project.

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black kitchen cabinets
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Black Kitchen Cabinets Pros and Cons

Considering black kitchen cabinets? Discover the pros and cons we’ve experienced after 2 years. Learn about maintenance, cleaning, room ambiance, and why black might be the new neutral for your kitchen renovation.

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A thrifty Aussie mum with the audacity to DIY anything. Old house, new projects, & life back home after a decade abroad 🛠️
✉️: emma@shoemakesnew.com

I scoured probably every corner of the internet re I scoured probably every corner of the internet researching for our kitchen renovation and studies done by me have confirmed this is the perfect combination of things 🥲 
Comment KITCHEN for a DM if you want the exact product links and here are all the brands we used: 

Cabinets @kaboodlekitchen 
Counters @stoneambassadoraus 
Handles @luxhandles_aus 
Faucet @templeandwebster 
Lights @fatshackvintage 
Curtain fabric @etsy 

#kitchereno #kitchenremodel #aussiereno #queenslanderrenovation
I was very sick of cutting chicken or making meatb I was very sick of cutting chicken or making meatballs and feeling gross so while I still do those things and still do feel gross, this little air dry clay flower hook actually helps 😅
It’s a bit wonky and I feel like I went on way too thick with the resin but let’s go with it’s whimsical. It also gave me an excuse to buy a UV light so now I’m unstoppable.

#airdryclay #kitchendecor #whimsicaldecor
So the bedroom-turned-kitchen is obviously that gi So the bedroom-turned-kitchen is obviously that girl in this house lately but everyone wanted to know what the kitchen-turned-bedroom looked like so here we go! 
It’s not very exciting in its current state because, ya know, we’ve been busy renovating an entire other room but the plans are so good it’s like I can already see it. What do you think? Which design direction should we go in? 

#kidsroomdesign #kidsinterior #kitchenremodeling
Because I’m a regular human I went into our kitc Because I’m a regular human I went into our kitchen renovation trying to keep the costs down, but I’ve also done this four times now so I also know that there are some little upgrades that are totally worth it 🤌🏻

For me a hidden trash feels so fancy (and keeps the dog from trying to get into it) and the pop-up outlet is so practical in that corner. 

The cabinet-front dishwasher is the height of opulence in this house though, all vibes, no function, and no regrets. 
What’s the best kitchen upgrade you’ve made?? 

#renovationjourney #diyprojects #diykitchen #kitcheninspiration
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