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25.01.2022 I’d rather buy once and buy well these day, what about you? Gone are the days of buying every pretty thing I find, now I choose carefully, pay for quality and only bring things into my home that I truly love. This lamp is one of those pieces. The base was my Mums and I lovingly polished the brass back to a beautiful shiny patina. The shade was made by the gorgeous girls at @sachsandcornish It was so fun choosing a fabric from their incredible range. It’s a really affordable way to get a stunning textile into your home that makes a big impact. Yes, it’s an investment, but It’s so worth it! #treatyourself
24.01.2022 I just need to remove the last of the Halloween ’s then I’m starting Christmas, I can’t wait any longer! Who’s with me?
22.01.2022 Happy Easter! I hope this Easter brings your families together with love and laughter. I also want to take this opportunity to thank every single one of you - for sharing your ideas, for sharing your knowledge and for sharing your lives with me. Your advice, encouragement and support means the world to me. I love this little community! #happyeaster2021 #hoppyeaster #easterdecor #easterdecoration #easterbunny #eastergifts #ilovebunnies #bunniesofinstagram #grandmillenialhome #countrycottage #cottagestyle #freshflowersmakemehappy #eastersunday #olivegreen #stilllifepainting #flashesofdelight #mytradhome #realhomes #modernfarmhouse #farmhousedecor #farmhousestyle @ Easter Sunday
22.01.2022 Firstly, so much love for this @edgewallart wallpaper, I just walk into the office to stare at it, maybe I should stay a little longer and get some work done! #paperworksucks Secondly, I love it when you guys love things as much as I do, and y’all love my mirror. The lovely people at @chateaudeglass have offered my Insta pals 15% off my mirror in any colour with the code HAYLEY15 #yourewelcome Lastly, if you’re still here, spot #skipperlittle
22.01.2022 Spring has sprung but I’m holding out hope for one more cold snap before the heat and humidity of summer is here. I’m not ready to finish fireplace season! What’s your favourite season?
20.01.2022 We all know how I love things in pairs - lamps, cushions, armchairs, and now I have the matching dryer to my washing machine! I know you will understand my excitement, this is adulting at its finest ... matching appliances! I’ve been using my #electrolux 8kg heat pump dryer from @betta.com.au all winter and it’s been an absolute life saver. The kids go to school with matching socks and dry sweaters, I am a supermum! Do you feel like a #supermum when your laundry is organised? For more details and pics, pop over to the blog #mumlittleloves #bettahomeliving #betta
18.01.2022 I’m sure indoor gardens with black rocks, black elephant statues, grass tree plants and green lighting were very fashionable once upon a time ... maybe some people still like it, each to their own, it’s just not for me. It’s the first thing you used to see when you walk through the front doors. Our front doors are truly beautiful and one of my favourite things about this house, the black rock garden was detracting from the gorgeous french doors and giving the wrong first impression for our home. [ 727 more words ] http://mumlittleloves.com.au/entry-makeover-part-one/
18.01.2022 We’ve lived here for just over a year and now it really feels like home with our custom door wreaths, they say #Welcome and #theLittlefamily and they are handcrafted here in Australia by the most beautiful little business @sweetolivecreationsau Share your favourite little or local business here, let’s spread some love and discover some new makers, creators and shops! #wreath #wreathsofinstagram #handmadewithlove #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #australianmade #myhome #frontdoor #frenchdoors #frontporch #porchdecor #buffaloplaid #blueandwhitedecor #blueandwhiteforever #blueandwhite #realhomesofinstagram #australianhomes @ Gold Coast, Queensland
17.01.2022 A stylists life during Covid ... this HUGE bookcase was delivered to my home on Tuesday, I styled and photographed it on Wednesday and it was packed up and picked up by Thursday. It was so much fun playing with this beautiful cabinet and all the gorgeous decor goodies from @earlysettlerfurniture Did you see the styling video? It’s on my story now and I’ll save it to my highlights under ‘styling’
16.01.2022 Things don’t always go to plan, the wind tried to blow away my table setting today, I shared some #behindthescenes and y’all flooded my inbox with questions, so I thought I’d share my non-perfect #reallife pictures and answer your questions anyway - Okay, the table is teak, I’m not going to oil it, it will weather to a smooth grey appearance, yes, you can oil it if you would like to maintain the warm timber finish. The chairs are all weather wicker, yes they are really comfy ...and yes, they come with the seat cushion. They are both @earlysettlerfurniture Hit me up with any more questions, also, what are the best flameless candles, outdoor entertaining is not the same without them, what’s your outdoor soirée must have? #outdoortable #outdoorliving #outdoorfurniture #outdoorentertaining #alfrescodining #alfrescoliving #diningalfresco #ginghamlove #olivetree #terracottapots #terracotta #teaktable #allweatherwicker #wickerchair #coastalfarmhouse #coastalhome #australianhomes
15.01.2022 Can we please take a second to marvel at the fact that I got all 3 fur babies to sit and stay at the same time! I think they might be admiring our @potterybarnaus rug, isn’t she a beauty! Her name is Eva and we are in love. She is warm, velvety soft and oh so gorgeous. We are ready for winter, I can’t wait to light the fire. Are you ready for the cold weather? I love it!
14.01.2022 Who remembers Troy? He came to live with us last year and he has been the most hard working and reliable member of our household. He works without complaining 24/7, he is quiet and he looks good. Troy is our washing machine. We love Troy so much that this year we enthusiastically welcomed his twin brother to come and live with us too. [ 549 more words ] http://mumlittleloves.com.au/troy-has-a-brother/
12.01.2022 Today I had paperwork and housework on my to-do list, instead I went to breakkie with my Mumma, then foraged olive branches and fresh limes from her garden. I came home, lit the fire ... then raced around like a looney person getting all the crap done I should have done this morning. So worth it though! Do you like playing hooky too?
12.01.2022 I’m pretty sure Holly and Skipper think the day bed is here just for them, I’m okay with that, I love seeing their little faces waiting for me when I get home Lots more pics and all the details of my entry makeover are on the blog now #mumlittleloves
11.01.2022 Came home to this today. When the packaging matches your front entry ... it’s the little things that make me happy I also managed to find the perfect weighted blanket and bed topper, both from @ecosa_sleep I know a few of you were waiting to see which weighted blanket I chose. This one is beautiful bamboo, front and back, and has glass micro beads in hexagonal pockets. It’s also a standard size which is big enough to cover your entire body, but also small enough to be machine washable. I learnt that anything bigger than this would have issues with weight distribution and will be too big and heavy to wash. I’ll keep y’all updated
10.01.2022 Is this our new norm? I’m on my way out the door and smiling under my fancy face mask because Holly is ready to be picked up from the vet, she might not have many teeth left but I’m sure she’s going to feel so much better. I feel better too ... nothing better than a fresh haircut and new frock to lift your spirits! Dress and mask @zjoosh
10.01.2022 I constantly get asked for tips on styling and photography. I’m not a professional photographer, but I did do photography as a subject at school over 25 years ago, does that count? Anyhoo ... One of the things I had to overcome when I started styling was photographing things in unlikely places. Remember the gorgeous outdoor setting I showed you a few days ago, here it is again ... on my front driveway, not very practical, but it’s a lush green backdrop that works beautifully for outdoor furniture. It’s all about showcasing the product wherever it looks best. Pop your styling or photography questions below and I’ll try to cover everything over the next few weeks
08.01.2022 We only changed a couple of things in the #diningroom, but the transformation is amazing! All the #beforeandafter pictures are on the blog now, pop over and have a look, I’d love to know what you think
08.01.2022 These two ... cutest couple ever! Bella was lucky enough to accompany Alex to his formal last night, lucky because it actually went ahead during these crazy Covid times! I know there are so many seniors that will miss their formal and other milestone celebrations this year, it’s a time that they can’t postpone or get back and my heart breaks for them. We are lucky here in QLD (for now) that most of their events and ceremonies have, or are going ahead, but in a reduced capacity with social distancing, etc... I’m grateful for what we are allowed, but I’m sad that they have and will miss so much. What have you and your kids had to postpone or cancel? Vent away! @ Trinity Lutheran College - Ashmore Campus
07.01.2022 Duffy is nearly the same age as Orly, we thought we were going to lose him for a while after washing him to within an inch of his life, thank goodness for our #electrolux washer and dryer that are gentle on clothes (and toys) he’s still alive to snuggle another bedtime I got my #matchingset from @betta.com.au in beautiful #blueandwhite ... Of course!
07.01.2022 Remember when I threw out all my cotton sheets and only kept pure linen? Then I discovered 100% organic bamboo, it’s soft and silky smooth, it looks ultra luxurious and it comes in so many beautiful colours like this olive green that stole my heart, now I’m obsessed with bamboo. Holly thinks it’s pretty snugly too . Mine are from @ecosa_sleep #ecosasleep #sleepwithecosa #ecosapartner
07.01.2022 Christmas is creeping into our house ... I made these sweet stockings from fabric remnants today while I filled the house with scents of the season. I’m burning @partyliteaus Evergreen Fir today and it smells like a freshly cut christmas tree! I can’t wait to finish decorating my mantle with layers of foliage and twinkly lights. It’s so fun having a fireplace to decorate this year, if you don’t have one use a console or cupboard like @styling.our.home has. It looks just as ...beautiful, pop over and have a look! . . . . . #partyliteaus #christmascandles #holidaycandles #christmasstockings #fireplacedecor #christmasiscoming #bringiton #vintagechristmas #grandmillennial #grandmillenialhome #grandmillenialstyle #diyproject #countrychristmas #cottagechristmas #cottagestyle #loveofcountryhouses #williammorris #sanderson #olivegreen #brickfireplace See more
07.01.2022 I haven’t painted anything for a few weeks and I’m getting restless, I love painting, I find it therapeutic ... I wish I loved cooking, that would probably be much more useful. Oh well, my family get to have pretty walls instead of yummy meals. You can’t have everything What do you love doing, and what do you wish you loved doing? @ Gold Coast, Queensland
06.01.2022 HELP! I’m not even joking when I tell you it took me over an hour to get this fire going today ... Paper on the bottom Kindling on the paper Small logs with room for air circulation NOPE ... Is there a secret? Please share with me, and I’ll share what I know with you. We learnt a couple of things during fire season last year - foraged sticks are better than store bought skewers for toasting marshmallows and having a sheepskin rug in front of a fire is just plain silly, black soot is messy! This year, we have a gorgeous new (not white!) rug and we’ll be twig hunting on the weekend. Now I just need to work out how to light the fire in under 15 minutes .... PLEASE HELP! #countrylife #cottagecore #cottagecoreaesthetic #grandmillennial #countrystyle #fireplacedesign #fireplacedecor #fireplacemakeover #countrylivingmodernrustic #farmhouse #farmhousedecor #farmhousestyle #olivegreen #duluxoliveleaf #toastingmarshmallows #spoodlesofinstagram @ Gold Coast, Queensland
04.01.2022 A few of my most loyal #blueandwhiteforever followers were a little worried when I started bringing olive green and terracotta into my new home, don’t worry ... blue always sneaks back into my home ... always has, always will My front entry is all about #blueandwhitedecor and I can’t wait to show you more ... nearly there, stay tuned #blueandwhitehome
02.01.2022 What would I do without you guys! I had so many messages from y’all with great insight, ideas and inspiration for my @comfortworks sofa covers. I’ve decided to go with the Natural Pure Linen because as you all reminded me, I like to change things up often and the natural linen will go with everything. Now you’ll just have to wait and see what style I went with. It was such a hard decision! Swipe to see them all. What would you choose? #customsofacovers #ikeastocksund #sofacovers #comfortworks #classicstyle #mytradhome #traditionalhome #purelinen #slipcovers #flatlay #homebeautiful #homedecor #furnituremakeover #diyproject #countrycottage #sofas #grandmillennial #modernfarmhouse #timelessstyle #timelessdesign
02.01.2022 I dragged myself out of bed extra early to snap this pic of our @comfortworks sofa covers for y’all. They have totally transformed our sofas and we are in LOVE. We’re embracing relaxed living with crumpled linen, unstructured style and warm colours. What do you think? I know y’all going to have questions about these, ask away and I’ll put a post together with all the details and lots of photos . . .... . . #comfortworks #giftedcollaboration #linensofa #sofacover #ikeasofa #stocksund #grandmillenialhome #grandmillenialdecor #cottagecoreaesthetic #cottagestyle #countrystyle #countryhome #australianhomes #homebeautiful #simplyfarmcharm #farmhousechic #neutralhome #simplethings @ Gold Coast, Queensland See more
