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Six Easy Scarf Storage Ideas

May 16, 2017 / Interiors / 4 Comments

I own around 30 scarves and every year I add at least 2 scarves to my collection. Scarves are one of my favourite items to purchase when it comes to winter. But having all these scarves means I’ve had to find ways to store them all. Scarf storage is a necessity. I purchased a scarf hanger from IKEA a couple of years ago and this is how I generally hang my scarves. It’s the best $7.99 I’ve spent. It keeps my scarves organised and I can take a glance at what I own and choose the one I want to wear on any given day.

Scarf storage is important because you want to protect your scarves and if they’re not in view, you won’t readily wear them. If you don’t have an IKEA near you, or you’d like to display your scarves a little differently, here are some DIY ways I found online.

DIY Clothes Pin Scarf Holder

I love this DIY scarf storage idea from Sally Ann. She shows you how easy it is to create her peg scarf holder. A great way to store scarves if you only own a few.

Wooden Display Ladder

Joanna Gaines knows a thing or two about style and organization when it comes to home interiors. She shares how to make this DIY Display ladder for throws, but it can be used for hanging scarves as well.

PVC Pipe Drawer Organiser

Cut some 100mm diameter pieces of PVC pipe and use these to create sections in your drawer to organize your scarf collection. This idea is from Better Homes and Gardens.

Trouser Hanger

If you don’t have too many scarves to hang or display, simply use trouser hangers to drape your scarves. The hanger can then hang in your wardrobe or off a door hook. This idea is from I Heart Organizing.

Shower Ring Hanger

This is a clever way to hang a number of scarves on the one coat hanger. Use shower curtain rings on a hanger and drape your scarves through each ring. Sarah shows you how easy this can be done on her blog.

The way you store your scarves will depend on the room you have and if you like to have your scarves displayed or put away from view.

I hang my scarves behind a door, so when people look into our room, they can’t see them, but when I’m in my room getting ready, I can see them and easily grab one when I head out the door.

I knot my scarves through the loops to make them look neat, but usually, I thread them through and let them hang down. I’m not very efficient at re-knotting them on the hanger after I’ve worn them. If this type of disorganization does your head in, it may pay to hang your scarves in your wardrobe or create a section in your drawer using PVC pipe so each scarf has their own designated spot.

Here are some great organisers to consider if you’re looking for ways to hang or display your scarves.

1. Ernesto Wall Hanger $189.95

2. Wall Mounted Hanger $129.95

3. Ikea Trouser Hanger $4.99

4. Expandable Ladder $119.00

5. Etsy Handmade Wooden Ladder $45.00

6. 130 Piece Velvet Hanger set with scarf clips $149.00

7. 10 Shelf Shoe Hanging Organiser $69.95

8. Ikea Scarf Hanger $7.99

If you don’t own many scarves, a simple trouser hanger may be all you need.

But if you’re like me and know you are going to buy more scarves, you need to consider whether your storage product can expand with your scarf buying addiction. I’ve got a few spare spaces on my scarf rack and a few trouser hangers to help if I run out of space.

How do you store your scarves? Do you own a lot of scarves like me?

Disclosure: There are affiliate links on this post, should you choose to purchase an item, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Wanting to add to your scarf collection? Why not check out this post on How to wear a Pom Pom Scarf.

Modern Essentials for a Family Friendly Living Room

May 10, 2017 / Interiors / 0 comment

This post has been written in collaboration with Temple and Webster

Our living room is the hub of our house. It’s the room that gets the most traffic as it’s where we congregate to watch TV, play, do craft on the coffee table and generally hang out together. A family friendly living room is easy to achieve with a few simple décor and furniture pieces that allow the family to sit and relax, while enjoying each other’s company.

Chairs

In our family room, we have two sofas. One 2.5 seater sofa and another 3 seater sofa. We also added two occasional chairs so that guests could have somewhere to sit.

Temple and Webster Charcoal Atlas Fabric Chairs $269

The 2.5 seater couch is the most popular with my girls as it allows them to lie down, facing the TV. We often have fights over who gets to sit on that sofa. To allow everyone a turn on that sofa, I have plenty of cushions, which are used for sitting on the floor with. These are great for when we sit around the coffee table too.

floor cushion for family friendly living room

Temple and Webster Black Gypsy Floor Cushion $169

Coffee Table

Our coffee table is looking a bit worse for wear, but we have had it for over 12 years. It’s been great for craft, playing board games and a flat surface to put a platter of food for the kids to grab from. Our coffee table has a shelf underneath which is great for storage, which is essential for a family friendly living room.

Temple and Webster Dodicci Pullman 2 Drawer Coffee Table $599

Throws

I have enough blankets and throws for every person in the house. The way I keep them stored is rolled in a basket. We all love snuggling under a blanket in winter, and even in summer when we’ve got the air con on and want to have a nap.

Cushions

Cushions are an essential for me for a family friendly living room, but some families opt to not have cushions as they often end up on the floor OR are used for pillow fights. I have two large, European size cushions for each sofa for back support on the couches. Other cushions are stacked in the corner of our living room, ready for retrieval to sit or create a cushion bed on the floor.

TV Cabinet

Our TV is hung on the wall, which we did for safety reasons. Originally, our TV sat on our TV unit, but my second daughter was notorious for climbing it and I had fears of the TV falling on top of her. We got a bracket on the wall to suit our TV and our electrician was able to hide our cables behind the wall. The TV cabinet is still useful for housing the DVD player, Apple TV and all the DVD’s we own. .

Temple and Webster Madison TV Stand $289

Floor Lamp

To save electricity, we use an energy efficient lamp, which gives enough light for when the kids watch a little TV while I prepare dinner at night. Teaching kids how to be energy efficient is important because it can have a direct correlation with your power bill. Our lamp is easy for the kids to turn off and on and they know to turn the lamp on, rather than all the lights in our living room space.

Temple and Webster Kareen Antique Large Floor Lamp $169

Rug

We have hardwood floors, so a rug is essential for our family friendly living room. It makes for a nice surface to kneel or sit on when around the coffee table. It also helps zone the space in our open plan home.

Photo by Klopf Architecture – Look for midcentury family room design inspiration

Our house is open plan living and it works well for our family. It allows everyone to be part of whatever action is happening in the living room. There is enough space for each family member to find a place to relax and it means the key zones in our home are within reach.

What modern essentials do you have in your family friendly living room? Do your kids like to bring toys in the living room? How do you store them?

Disclosure: I was gifted a voucher for the purpose of this post. You can read my disclosure policy here.

Easter Decorating in my Home

April 13, 2017 / Interiors / 0 comment

I’ve been a bit late getting my Easter decorating up around the house. I think it’s because of the school holidays. Does anyone else feel a bit weird having Easter at the end of the school holidays rather than the beginning?

With Cyclone Debbie rolling through and having school closed for two days before the end of term, the kids missed out on their Easter Hat Parade.

As a result it just doesn’t feel like Easter. Although once I’m at church tomorrow, it will.

My Easter decorating is very simple. I bought decorations last year and they have done us well for this year.

Many of the decorations were purchased from Woolworths, Target, Dusk and Kmart. I keep the egg decorations and candles in a box and the egg holders in the pantry.

On Wednesday, I got Esther to work by placing a dead tree branch in a vase which she decorated.

I added mini chocolate Easter eggs to the tea light holder. They didn’t stay for long because once Phoebe found them, well she couldn’t stop at one. Thankfully she shared with her sisters. I might have helped the eggs disappear too. Just one or two. 

The girls and I made these bunny vases as a craft activity when we had a friend come over for the day. I used old pink chalk paint and spare jars. I glued twine around the tops of the jars and added a bunny face to each jar. When grouped together, they look gorgeous. The girls have one vase each in their room and Phoebe’s is sitting on the corner of the kitchen bench. These will definitely be put away for next year.

Easter decorating doesn’t have to be too technical. A simple bunny figurine, a bowl of Easter eggs and a vase of flowers can add the right touch to a coffee table or dining table.

Many Easter decorations are on sale right now, so if you love the idea of Easter decorating, why not make use of the sales. Here are some pieces I found online.

Aluminum Sitting Rabbit $59.95
Rabbit Cushion $39.95
Charlotte Bunny Tea light holder $7.00
Connie and Coco Bunny Cup Tea light Holder $4.00
Glitter Egg Candles, 6pk $6.00
Feather Poly Egg Décor $12.95

Do you do any Easter decorating in your home?

Disclosure: There are affiliate links on this post, should you choose to purchase an item, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Interior Trend Alert: Chunky Knit Homewares 2017

March 1, 2017 / Interiors / 0 comment

This morning when I headed out for my early morning walk and jog, I noticed the change in the weather. It was cool and there was a slight breeze. The cooler weather had me wanting to walk back inside my home to snuggle up to a chunky knit throw. Chunky knit homewares are an interior trend for 2017. We’ve seen the trend in previous winter seasons, but this year, it is reappearing.

March tends to be the month where cooler nights and mornings become more frequent than the sauna like heat we’ve experienced during summer. It’s this change in weather which prompts me to change over my summer throws and cushions to the winter ones.

Interiors for 2017 are all about texture, and increasing it through the use of homewares and textiles.

Many homeware and textile stores have a variety of chunky knits in both throws and cushions, to add texture to your home.

A throw can be easily draped over a sofa or the end of a bed to create an inviting and warm look. A knitted cushion can be added to a sofa to mix with existing cushions to transform the space from a summer to winter.

If you’re wanting to add some chunky knits to your home, here are some I’ve found online.

1. Chunky Tassel Throw from Morgan and Finch $69.95

2. Typo Mt Donkey Cushion $59.95

3. Salisbury Chunky Throw $129.95

4. Typo Mt Circus Knit Cushion $49.95

5. Gallery Savoy House Throw $129

6. Splice Navy Cushion $59.95

Tips for adding chunky knit homewares to your home

1. Choose either a chunky knit throw or cushion. If you want or have both, don’t layer them together. Put the cushion on a different chair and the throw on the sofa.

2. Neutrals tend to look best in chunky knits so think grey, white, beige – even navy.

Photo by The Den Interiors – Discover Scandinavian family room design ideas

3. Add a chunky knit throw to the end of your bed to add warmth to your room.

Photo by Tailored Space Interiors – Interior Design – Discover contemporary bedroom design inspiration

4. Don’t layer your chunky knit homewares with other overly textural pieces. Contrast or match with colour instead.

Photo by Wida Design – Look for Scandinavian living room design inspiration

What do you think of chunky knit homewares? Are they something you’d add to your home for winter?

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Christmas Styling – Add Natural and Neutral Decor Accents

December 1, 2016 / Interiors / 0 comment

Whether you follow tradition or like to get in early on your Christmas decorating, now is the time to add some Christmas styling to your home.

Most typically, everyone starts with their tree. Well that’s what I do. From their I add little vignettes or Christmas décor pieces around my home so the Christmas cheer is spread out from the living room.

Some places you might add a bit of Christmas styling is a buffet, the coffee table, top of the TV cabinet or on the dining table.

The styling could be as simple as a Christmas centerpiece or a garland draped over a painting.

Worst light, but this gives you an idea of how you can drape your garland

If you want to add some greenery, without going fake, why not put some sprigs of Rosemary in a vase or purchase (or make) a succulent wreath or centerpiece?

Sprigs of Rosemary in a vignette in our bathroom

Photo by Rikki Snyder

Summerlees - A living piece of Australian History

Photo by Luci.D Interiors

I’ve often admired the stunning succulent arrangements by Fleurieu Gifts. Their pieces would make a stunning statement for Christmas Day. They could also make a beautiful gift for the hard to buy for.

This year, I’ve mixed my decorating and I’ve gone against the advice of DIY Decorator (who offers GREAT advice on interior styling). Her 12 Days of Christmas free ecourse gave tips on how to choose your theme and gave a list of what areas in the home to consider decorating. (it’s a must do if you feel overwhelmed at Christmas)

Unfortunately, I can’t stick to one theme. I like to have the best of all of them. So my Christmas styling is somewhat…eclectic.

If you’re a bit like me, or you have no idea what pieces could work in your home, I suggest starting with a neutral colour scheme and adding natural accents.

I’ve found some really awesome neutral Christmas styling pieces that may work in your home. The succulent wreath and various pieces would fit into any theme you’ve chosen.

1. Joy Love Peace Christmas Tree Wall Decal $34.95

2. Natural Linen Christmas Tree Cushion $35

3. Evelyn Round Jute Placemats $29.95

4. Fleurieu Gifts Timber Succulent Decorations $19.00

5. Fleurieu Gifts Succulent Christmas Nest $49.95

6. Fleurieu Gifts Succulent Wreath $46.95

7. Glasshouse Night Before Christmas Candle $44.95

8. Christmas Spot Table Runner $38.46

9. Christmas Pom Pom Garland $40.00

10. Fleurieu Gifts Succulent Centrepiece $49.95

Enjoy the process of decorating your home for Christmas. It only comes around once a year and it’s an excuse to change things up in your home. They do say change is as good as a holiday. Adding that garland or putting up a wreath may help you switch into that holiday feeling.

What’s your Christmas decorating style? Do you use the same Christmas decorations each year? Or do you like to have a different theme?

Disclaimer: There are affiliate links on this post. Should you choose to purchase an item, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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