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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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Comparing Drawer vs. Flip-top Storage for Breakfast Nook Benches

Discover the best storage options for breakfast nook benches in small kitchens. Compare drawer and flip-top storage, learn pros and cons, and choose the perfect solution to maximize your space. Whether for easy-access, hidden storage, or child-safe options, find out which storage style fits your needs and budget.”

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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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Electric vs Gas Fireplaces
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Why We Chose Electric Over Gas For Our DIY Fireplace

Discover the pros and cons of electric vs gas fireplaces for DIY home renovations. Learn about cost, heating efficiency, installation, and which option is best for your project.

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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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Composite Wood Fencing vs. Traditional Wood: What’s the Best Choice for You?
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Composite Wood Fencing vs. Traditional Wood: What’s the Best Choice for You?

Discover the true differences between composite wood fencing vs. traditional wood. Compare costs, durability, and maintenance requirements to make the best choice for your home. Expert insights on materials, installation, and long-term value.

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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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A thrifty Aussie mum with the audacity to DIY anything. Old house, new projects, & life back home after a decade abroad šŸ› ļø
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I knew live edge would shelves would be perfectttt I knew live edge would shelves would be perfectttt for the treehouse vision in our 4-year-old’s room but I had a little look online and they were about $300 each which I definitely could not justify. So I went to my trusty old Facebook Marketplace and found there was a warehouse across town selling slab offcuts and I got enough for four shelves for $100! 
Which means I basically ✨made✨ $1100. 

#liveedgeshelves #liveedge #diyprojects #kidsinterior #kidsroom
To be fair I don’t think anyone has ever or will e To be fair I don’t think anyone has ever or will ever describe me as chic in this lifetime but still šŸ’… what are you adding to this list?
I will die on the hill that paint is the absolute I will die on the hill that paint is the absolute best way to transform a room (especially if you’re newer to projects and don’t have a full renovation budget), so take this as your sign to choose a colour and go for it! #ad

The colour I used in here (Benjamin Moore Smoke) isn’t too saturated or dark or baby blue, and it was the perfect anchor for this whole room vision. Leaving everything white wouldn’t have had these cosy vibes at all!

After all the amazing responses to our kitchen-turned-kids room reveal last week, @benjaminmooreaustralia is giving you all a special discount to start your own project! Use code Emma10 for 10% off + free freight on all AU website orders between Aug 3-17.

Comment PAINT and I’ll send you the link to their website directly to check out all their (3,500+!) colours. 

#benjaminmooresmoke #benjaminmoore #bluebedroom
Designing this kitchen-turned-kids room came at a Designing this kitchen-turned-kids room came at a time when 90s classics (The Sandlot, Parent Trap, Matilda, etc) are going platinum in our household so I was going for a mashup of our 4-year-old’s favourite things. 
He at one point said he wanted ā€˜rainbow’ so I tried to fit as many colours as possible and I’m also to be honest a bit emotional that his little Dino traveled stuffed in a suitcase on a cargo ship halfway across the world to get back to his spot in the middle of the bed 😭
Anyway I’m so proud of this room and also jealous my kids are cooler than me.
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