The Nesting Place: It Doesn't Have To Be Perfect To Be Beautiful by Myquillyn Smith

$42.99 AUD

Category: HOME DESIGN

Popular blogger and author of Cozy Minimalist Home Myquillyn Smith (The Nester) helps readers find beauty in imperfection and freedom to take risks to create the home-and life-they've always wanted. This beautiful four-color book is full of photos and creative, easy ideas for arranging, decorating, and cultivating a welcoming home.Myquillyn Smith is all about embracing reality-especially when it comes to decorating a home bursting with boys, pets, and all the unpredictable messes of life. In The Nesting Place, Myquillyn shares the secrets of decorating for real people-and it has nothing to do with creating a flawless look to wow your guests. It has everything to do with embracing the natural imperfection and chaos of daily living.Drawing on her years of experience creating beauty in her 13 different homes, Myquillyn will show you how to think differently about the true purpose of your home and simply and creatively tailor it to reflect you and your unique style-without breaking the bank or stressing over comparisons. Full of easy tips, simple steps, and practical advice, The Nesting Place will give you the courage to take risks with your home and transform it into a place that's inviting and warm for family and friends.There is beauty in the lived-in and loved-on and just-about-used-up, Myquillyn says, and welcoming that imperfection wholeheartedly just might be the most freeing thing you'll ever do. ...Show more

The Sustainable House Handbook: How to Plan and Build an Affordable, Energy- and Water-Efficient Home for the Future by Josh Byrne

$39.99 AUD

Category: HOME DESIGN

The Sustainable House Handbook is your comprehensive guide to building an affordable, eco-friendly and energy- plus water-efficient green home for the future. In this book, sustainability expert and Gardening Australia presenter Josh Byrne takes takes readers through the process of planning a 10-Star ra ted high-performance home according to the Australian Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS), and outlines how it is possible to build with conventional materials, in an accessible and cost-effective way.   Josh shows how to create a family home that is comfortable year-round, without the need for air conditioning or additional heating, how to integrate solar power to cover household needs, and how to reduce water usage by integrating rainwater tanks and greywater recycling systems. He also discusses how to cleverly incorporate organic food production in the garden while maintaining a highly attractive space that improves health and wellbeing.   Illustrated throughout with photos, plans, charts, diagrams and useful statistics and measurements, The Sustainable House Handbook is an accessible, easy-to-follow resource for anyone planning their dream house, or thinking about how to live more sustainably. ...Show more

Belle Beautiful Australian Homes Vol 3 by Belle

$59.99 AUD

Category: HOME DESIGN

A lavishly illustrated line-up of more than 40 inspiring residences from the best of the best in Australian architecture, interior design and decoration. This beautiful 348-page tome invites readers to experience a diverse collection of recent projects by the local luminaries defining Antipodean style today, from Meryl Hare, Thomas Hamel and Fiona Lynch to John Wardle, Briony Fitzgerald and William Smart.  Belle Beautiful Australian Homes- Volume 3 is a celebration of the country's remarkable creative talent, including our finest architectural photographers and writers. From Paddington to Orange and Toorak to Hamilton Island, and many places in between, the expressive and original addresses visited in this expansive new volume offer an abundance of artistic inspiration for the home.   ...Show more

The New Tiffany Table Settings by John Loring

$25.00 AUD

Category: SECONDHAND BOOKS

Mums Who Clean: Cheap and Easy Hacks and Tips for a Sparkling Home by Rachael Hallett; Karlie Suttie

$29.99 AUD

Category: HOME DESIGN

Most of us don't love cleaning, but it's something that has to be done. So why not share all our trusty tips and clever shortcuts with each other to get the job done quicker? Rachael and Karlie are the creators of Mums Who Clean, the busy Facebook group where hundreds of thousands of Aussie mums swap t heir secrets for keeping their homes fresh and sparkling and dealing with domestic dilemmas. Whether it's soap scum in the shower, stubborn oven mess or kids' slime disasters, these ladies have the solutions - and often they're things you'd never think of trying! Combining all this tried-and-tested advice in one handy guide, Mums Who Clean covers- - The community's top cleaning products and tools, and how to use them for the best results - Exactly how to clean your home, room by room - Budget-friendly cleaning and odour-eliminating recipes - Dealing with unexpected guests and an out-of-control house - Real-estate cleaning - Creating a cleaning schedule for your family Enjoy the most gleaming and organised house you've ever had with Mums Who Clean. ...Show more

Make Life Beautiful by Shea McGee; Syd McGee

$29.99 AUD

Category: HOME DESIGN

Confidence in your craft is built by learning from one experience at a time. Now you can sharpen your skills, focus on your goals, and achieve your dreams with the inspirational, behind-the-scenes story of Syd and Shea McGee, the stars of the new Netflix series Dream Home Makeover. For the one million- plus followers who turn to Syd and Shea McGee for advice on building a beautiful home and life, Make Life Beautiful is be a behind-the-scenes look into how the couple transformed Shea's small room of fabric samples and big dream of becoming a designer into one of the most successful and fastest-growing interior design businesses in the country. Both long-time and new fans will not only gain insight into how the McGees built such a successful company but also be inspired to apply design principles to their lives. Inspirational topics to help readers build an authentic life include Renovate your life Visualize the outcome Listen to your gut Elevate the everyday Want to live the best version of your life? Read this book to follow Syd and Shea's lead and learn how to Make Life Beautiful. This is an essential book for: Entrepreneurs Interior Designers Working Parents Couples Building Family and Career Self-Starters and Anyone Chasing Their Dreams Praise for Make Life Beautiful "Make Life Beautiful is a necessary reminder there is inherent beauty and warmth in all moments. Shea and Syd invite us into endearing conversations filled with wit, humor, creativity and an honesty shining light on the couples beautiful focal points." - Alyssa Rosenheck, interiors and architectural photographer, stylist, and author of the New Southern Style "In a world of picture perfect, Syd & Shea are a much needed breath of fresh air. It takes courage to admit that things aren't always perfect. I applaud them for authentically sharing their story with the world." - Mikel Welch, interior designer, lifestyle expert, and TV show host "Make Life Beautiful is raw, honest and motivating. A captivating read as Shea & Syd navigate us through the early days of their relationship, family and growing business. A form of a modern day romance success story. I enjoyed reading about their compelling journey that shaped their design empire we know as Studio McGee. Truly inspiring in every way." - Monika Hibbs, Founder and Creative Director of Monika Hibbs and author of Gather at Home "There's nothing more beautiful than taking a leap and devoting your life and your heart and your work to helping other people enjoy beauty in their own homes. We've all come to know and love and yearn for the Studio McGee look but hearing the humble "how's" behind the empire is even more moving and motivating. This isn't about just making your home beautiful--this is about making your LIFE beautiful. Shea and Syd are talented (obviously) but they're also dreamers and supporters and risk-takers and pioneers and somehow, still completely down-to-earth. My heart is warm and I'm now taking notes on more than just mixing patterns." - Julia Marcum, Co-Founder of Chris Loves Julia, Good Influnce_r and Proper Tee ...Show more

AYLEEN LEWIS' AUSTRALIAN HOME DECORATING IDEAS by AYLEEN LEWIS

$10.00 AUD

Category: SECONDHAND BOOKS

The Ultimate Book of Household Hints

$10.00 AUD

Category: SECONDHAND BOOKS

This book of household hints, arranged in alphabetical order, ranges from a recipe for sponge cakes "so light that they have to be tethered to the table leg", to removing unidentified stains from the carpet and keeping the neighbour's cat or dog out of your garden.

Interior Designers of Australia

$50.00 AUD

$75.00 (33% off)

Category: RARE AND COLLECTIBLE

BEYOND THE BASICS : ADVANCED KITCHEN DESIGN by ELLEN CHEEVER

$65.00 AUD

Category: RARE AND COLLECTIBLE

FURNITURE IN ENGLAND by F TURLAND

$10.00 AUD

Category: SECONDHAND BOOKS

Victorian Revival in Interior Design by Jim Kemp

$25.00 AUD

Category: SECONDHAND BOOKS