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Shaynna Blaze on the 5 ways to incorporate the trends of Milan Design Week into your home

By Shaynna Blaze Recently I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit Milan Design Week 2015 and I had the most incredible time! There are so many events you can attend; you’d need a team of five scouts to even come close to covering the whole week. So while I didn’t get to […]

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The Reno Rumble grand final!

Just months after taking home $665,000 on The Block, fan favourites and self-confessed ‘dark horses’, Ayden and Jess, have walked away as the winners of Reno Rumble. Wining $50,000 for themselves, $50,000 for their chosen charity, Two Little Boys to Avene, and a car; the couple took out the win after going head to head against House […]

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The new winter 2015 trend: Hamptons Hardware

There’s something about Beacon Lighting‘s winter 2015 trend, Hamptons Hardware, that I just love. Combining the coastal, textural and soft hues of the Hamptons, with the masculine and monochromatic palette of Hardware, the new season look is perfect for creating a cozy winter retreat. Create the look at home with dark colours and lustrous finishes like […]

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Reno Rumble’s sudden death semi-final

After five long weeks of renovating, it’s finally down to two! With Sunday’s semi-final reveal seeing the Redbacks (Kyal and Kara and Josh and Jenna) sent packing. It was a tight race, with the Blue Tongues (Ayden and Jess and Carly and Leighton) winning by just half a point! So what did judges Darren Palmer and Romy […]

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Reno Rumble’s third round of house reveals and elimination

With the Blue Tongues struggling with budget issues and the Redbacks dealing with the infamous Reno Rumble bathroom curse, it was always going to be a tight race. And it was, with just six points dividing the teams! In the end the Blue Tongues were the losing team, and Michelle and Steve were sent home. So […]

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Designers Furniture Homewares

Our top picks from the real living for Freedom collection

Sponsored by Freedom Ever since Jen and I attended the launch of the real living for Freedom collection, I’ve been obsessing over their ability to embrace the mismatched, the cool and the quirky. I’m quite the fan! Especially for the fact that their homewares let you create beautiful interiors, no matter your style. Perfect for creating that cosy and warm winter […]

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Gorgeous vintage styled lighting used by Sibella Court, Jamie Oliver and The Grounds

Sponsored by Barn Light Australia Lighting has to be one of my all-time favourite things. The fact that I live in an apartment with the most horrendous downlights I’ve ever seen actually causes me distress (first world problems, I know!). But what this does mean, is when I find good lights, I take note! Enter Barn Light […]

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House Tours The Block

The Block master reveals, ‘winegate’ and a disqualification!

Well well well, what a night of room reveals it was! Some great rooms and all very different, which impressed the judges. As Neale said: “All four have a very distinct personality and stand out for different reasons. It’s the most memorable master bedroom week I’ve experienced on The Block.” That wasn’t all though; the […]

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Designers Furniture

IKEA’s new design it yourself lighting range

I’m loving this new wave of lighting and furniture that allows you to be the designer. And one such product is IKEA Australia’s new NYMÖ COPPER range, which sees you make your own personalised pendant, table or floor lamp. By combining a NYMÖ COPPER lampshade with your choice of cord set or base, you can make […]

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Homewares

Go crazy for copper at Freedom this season!

Yesterday, gold pieces were among the favourites I shared from Freedom’s latest homewares range. today, I’m all about copper. I’m still welcoming pops of this warm metallic into my home and I think we’ll be seeing them trending for a long time yet. You may not have thought about adding copper to your bathroom, an […]

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Triple room reveal on last night’s Block

I really couldn’t get TOO excited about last night’s room reveals because they were so utilitarian. I’ve never renovated and although I love wine, I currently can’t drink it because I’m pregnant, so maybe that’s why! Or the fact that a wine cellar is something so South Yarra is it outside most people’s reality, but […]

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Bedrooms The Block

The Block Triple Threat controversial second bedroom judging!

Hoorah for all three judges ‘proper’ this week: Neale, Shaynna and Darren! And definitely the most entertaining judging of the series so far. Loved it! Didn’t those Jimmy Possum challenge beds (I wasn’t a fan!) cause trouble?! There was also much talk about just how much inspiration Tim and Anastasia had taken from Darren’s mentoring […]

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Stylish lighting tips from The Block’s Josh and Jenna

Two time The Block contestants and now brand ambassadors for Beacon Lighting, Josh and Jenna are still bringing their dynamic style to Australia via their exclusive Josh & Jenna Range. Encompassing pendants, ceiling fans, lamps, track lights and LED products, their experience in design, decoration and renovation have made them the perfect couple to share some tips on how to […]

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The high drama Block Glasshouse terrace reveals

OMG, I  don’t know about you but I got seriously high blood pressure watching last night’s terrace reveals. Agh! So much work to do, Keith handing out extra work and stopping plans in their tracks at every turn and serious amounts of tantrums, tears and rain. Nightmare! Apart from Max and Karstan of course, who […]

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The Block Glasshouse en suite room reveals

Well, it was a night of mixed reviews and plenty of drama and whingeing, was it not?! But I’m very glad the boys took out the top prize and I think they deserved it. I can’t help but like these two; they’re so much fun and they seem to be genuinely nice guys. But I […]

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The Block Glasshouse living and dining rooms

After last week’s kitchen reveals, fantastic as they were, I was ready for some soft furnishings this week, so living/dining reveals were just the thing! In my mind, the winners were Max and Karstan and Darren and Dee, but the judges didn’t agree, with Michael and Carlene taking out the top spot. It was a […]

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The Block Glasshouse kitchen reveals

Wow, what a seriously impressive week! Let there be no doubt that this series’ couples are a talented bunch with some great design ideas and this was evident by the many “wow” comments from the judges last night. I always love kitchen week. We all know kitchens sell houses and personally, the kitchen and living […]

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The Block Glasshouse: Staircase, laundry & powder room reveals

Well, it’s week five and I finally got to watch The Block room reveals for myself, since returning from our six-month trip last Monday. Gosh, I’ve missed my Block fix and I wasn’t disappointed. Michael and Carlene’s efforts, which won, definitely impressed me most. Let’s take a look at all the couples’ rooms and where […]