BOSTIK FREE back-to-school printables
Get the school year off to a great start with the help of these Bostik FREE back-to-school printables! Inspired by watercolour that is still a big trend for 2016, we are sure that staying on top of birthdays, chores and important dates will be a pleasant experience! #1 My year planner This year planner will […]
Watercolour Christmas Wreath DIY
I believe that Christmas isn’t complete without the wreath on the front door or in our case, above the fireplace. This Christmas wreath DIY is a super easy one that simply looks and smells lovely and uses my favourite foliage: penny gum. As a child, my best friend and I used to make floral wreaths with daisies. These fond […]
Watercolour Christmas – nail polish mug DIY
I’ve seen a few examples of this nail polish mug DIY technique on the internet and was so intrigued that I’ve decided to try it for myself. The results were simply stunning! Who would have thought that nail polish can achieve this lovely watercolour look? And it’s pretty simple to do as well! You will need: Ceramic […]
Watercolour Christmas – painted napkins DIY
To fit the painted tablecloth done earlier this week, it was just fitting to show you a few a painted napkins DIY that will fit the theme beautifully and complete your table linen for Christmas. You will need: Fabric paint – blue, turquoise and yellow Eight fabric squares cut to 40 x 40 cm and edges off […]
Watercolour Christmas – painted tablecloth DIY
This year we have made our Christmas shoot a big production: we created a watercolour table setting that we think fits the South African weather and way we celebrate the season best. We will be sharing seven DIY projects all showcased in this lovely setting and of course some clever styling ideas and quick tricks over […]
Watercolour murals
There has been a big boom in wall finishes the past few years: we have seen very creative focal walls done in different mediums from specialized paint and cement finishes to beautiful wallpapers. I think it’s safe to say that if you don’t have one in your home you are probably immune to inspiration! But […]
Watercolour tablescapes
We are confident that our watercolour theme for this festive season fits the South African climate best: it’s light and summery and will be perfect for a beach or poolside Christmas. As I’m researching ideas for the Homeology Christmas table we will reveal as our grand finale for the year, I thought I should share […]
Watercolour ceramics
I love collecting ceramics – probably due to my love of entertaining and food. It’s a relatively inexpensive hobby and makes all the difference at a table setting. These wondrous watercolour ceramics simply stole my heart and I’m sure I’ll be acquiring a set of them before setting my Christmas table this year. And lucky […]
8 tips for decorating small rooms
It can be a daunting task to decorate a small space while remaining airy with all the functions you still want it to fulfil. We have found these eight tips for decorating small rooms to be very handy and in most cases, bullet proof! #1 Height and width Use gloss or metallic stripes either horizontally […]
Home Decor with Distressed Wood
Earn some serious personality points for your home by adding texture to your home decor with distressed wood. It can be as easy as sanding down a door or furniture piece or by displaying a vintage collection of chopping boards. Exposed furniture The most common mistake a lot of us make is to use too […]