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Style on a Shoestring: Quick Home Updates That Feel Fresh & Modern
You don’t need a big budget—or a big renovation—to make your home feel stylish and current. With today’s focus on minimalism, sustainability, and clever reuse, there are plenty of ways...
The black gold for gardeners - Compost!
Compost is basically black gold for gardeners—and it’s free. It feeds the soil, boosts structure, holds water, and keeps worms happy. Add it to sand and it binds. Add it...
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Budget-Friendly Christmas Table Styling Ideas
In this Sunrise segment we share our favourite budget-friendly Christmas table décor ideas — proving you don’t need to spend a fortune to create something beautiful, warm, and festive. ✨...
Build a Wildlife Pond in a Pot | Charlie’s Step-By-Step Tips
It starts off looking terrible — muddy water, messy plants, and one very enthusiastic Charlie. 😅 But give it a moment… and this wildlife pond in a pot turns into something...
Three DIY Festive Wreath Ideas for Under $20
If you’re looking for an affordable way to add some festive cheer to your home, a DIY wreath is the perfect place to start! With a few simple materials -...
Real Stone vs Porcelain: What We Chose & Why
Real stone or new-generation porcelain? It’s one of the biggest decisions in any renovation — and Charlie & Juliet are breaking it down beautifully. In this video, they compare the...
No Access, No Problem! Charlie’s Garden Challenge
No machines, no shortcuts — just muscle, mulch, and a lot of determination. 💪 In this video, Charlie tackles a tricky garden bed on the side of the house where...
We Went Slab Shopping! | Picking the Stone for Our Renovation
It’s decision time! 😅 Charlie & Juliet head out to The Stone Pavilion to pick the perfect slabs for their renovation — and it’s not as easy as it looks....
We Saved Thousands with This Brick Lime Wash Hack!
Let’s be honest — our house wasn’t exactly pretty to begin with 😅 . Those old bricks were rough, multi coloured, and seriously in need of a glow-up. In this...
Our Dream Bedroom Reveal
It happened again… Charlie admitted Juliet was right 😏 In this video, we reveal our bedroom colour scheme and talk about how it’s become a true sanctuary — soft, calm,...
A Room Full of Books, Art… and Charlie’s Ego 😂
Welcome to our new sitting room — complete with custom-built cabinetry, plenty of books, stunning artwork, and just enough space for Charlie’s ego 😉 In this video, they share how...
Our New Floors Are Finally Done — and We’re in Love! ✨
That new floor feel — there’s nothing like it 😍. Every single board was laid by hand (and with plenty of patience). In this video, Charlie & Juliet walk you...
It Wasn’t Easy to Lay… But Wow, Was It Worth It! 😂
Sometimes the most beautiful finishes are the hardest to lay! 😅 In this video, Charlie & Juliet Albone reveal their gorgeous new flooring — and talk through the highs, lows,...
Charlie Gets Busted! 😂 The Hidden Splashback Power Point Hack
Charlie’s been caught out — again! 😅 He’s claiming the hidden splashback power point was his idea… but we all know who the real genius is (hint: her name’s Juliet...
Who Would Buy a House That Looks Like This!!!
Step inside before the magic happened! 🏡✨ Take a walk through Charlie and Juliet’s home before it became the modern Mediterranean beachside beauty you see today. From colourful bricks and...
The Perfect Entryway Space
Here are our tips and tricks to getting the perfect entryway space that makes your guests say "Wow" and puts a smile on your face every time you walk through...
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Healthy Home Reset: 5 Simple Changes That Make a Big Difference
“Wellness at home” is one of those phrases we’re hearing everywhere right now — and for good reason. Our homes should support our health, not quietly work against it. The...
Paving or Decking — What’s Underfoot Matters
As a landscape designer I often have to help clients choose the flooring for their project, what suits one site and person certainly doesn't suit every site or family. Choosing...
The Laundry Edit: 5 Ways to Create an Organised, Sustainable Space
The laundry might not be the most glamorous room in the house — but when it works well, it quietly makes everything else run more smoothly. An organised laundry isn’t...
The Perfect Pot Plant Gift
A pot plant is one of those gifts that says, I really thought about you. Not grabbed on the way in, not last-minute — but chosen with care. And that’s where...
5 Ways to Create a Beautiful, Functional Home Office
A good home office should make you feel focused, calm and mildly impressive — even if the rest of the house is chaos. Whether you’re working from home full-time or...
How To Care For Your Garden During Hot Weather
As most of Australia swelters through unbearable heat our gardens are suffering too and the best thing you can do is to work with it, not against it. First up:...
Cloud Dancer: Why Soft White Is Having Its Moment
If you’ve always loved white interiors, this might feel like a quiet vindication. Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer, is a soft, warm white that feels gentle, calming and...
Charlie's guide to watering, weeding & compost
There are three gardening resolutions you can make that are easy to stick to and will completely transform the look of your garden. Watering Start with watering – everybody’s favourite...
Top 5 Interior Design Trends For 2026
I’ve never been a big trend-chaser — if something still looks good ten years later, that’s far more interesting to me than what’s trending this Tuesday I prefer to lean...
How To Keep Your Garden Thriving While You're Away
Garden stress is real and a worry many of us are facing as the school holidays trundle on and we pack up our bags and head away on holiday. Here...
Lighting Your Garden, Create An Evening Destination
Garden lighting is one of those things people often skip, thinking it’s a luxury rather than a necessity. But trust me — every garden needs some kind of lighting. Lighting...
5 Tips for Stress-Free, Stunning Holiday Grazing Platters
Creating a beautiful grazing platter is one of the easiest ways to entertain through an Australian summer — relaxed, generous, and effortlessly festive. I’m not a chef (just someone who loves...
The Most Charming Climbers That Are Easy To Grow
Growing vertically really does make the most of any space especially a small one but it also helps to draw the eye upward or in some cases over an arbour. ...
Our Top Items To Buy During Black Friday Sales That Will Last
🛍️ Juliet’s Black Friday Edit — What I’m Shopping For This Year Black Friday is here again, and this year I’m focusing on pieces that genuinely improve life at home...
How To Be Lord Of The Lawn This Summer
Is your lawn looking tired, dry and a bit unloved? Are you dreaming of a lush, bowling green? During the growing seasons (Spring & Summer), you can carry out a...
How to Glow Up Your Doorway & Entrance This Festive Season
They say first impressions count — and that starts right at your front door. Whether you’ve got guests arriving for Christmas lunch or neighbours popping in for a glass of...
How To Grow Roses For Every Situation
Roses are one of the most romantic flowers and growing roses is actually very easy. You can have just one or a garden full of them, and they are sure...
The 5 Simple Makeover Hacks That Will Instantly Add Value to Your Home
5 Ways to Give Your Home A Glow Up Fast Feeling like your home could use a glow-up, but your wallet’s saying “absolutely not”? Good news — you don’t need...
Top 5 Flowers, Fruit or Veg To Plant In Time For Christmas
Now is the perfect time to be planting, the weather is warming up and it’s a delight to be out in the garden. It may seem crazy to be planning...
From Carpet to Timber: Finding the Floor That Fits Your Life
Flooring is one of the biggest style statements in any room—it sets the tone, covers the most space, and ties everything together. Whether you pick it first to anchor your...
Healthy & Happy: Simple Steps to a Toxin-Free Home
The environment is a hot topic—and for good reason. But did you know that the air inside your home can sometimes be more polluted than the air outside? From furniture...
How to get your office looking as pretty as a Pinterest picture
The home office often gets overlooked—it’s easy for it to become a storage room with a desk buried under clutter. But with remote work now more common than ever, your...
The Secrets to Choosing Kitchen Cabinet Doors You’ll Love
With so many styles to choose from, picking the perfect kitchen cabinet door can feel overwhelming. The truth is, there’s no single “right” choice—it all depends on the look and feel...
Style on a Shoestring: Quick Home Updates That Feel Fresh & Modern
You don’t need a big budget—or a big renovation—to make your home feel stylish and current. With today’s focus on minimalism, sustainability, and clever reuse, there are plenty of ways...
The Three Biggest Questions Charlie Gets Asked
1. How do you look after citrus?Everyone wants lemons and limes. Start with rich, well-draining soil. In sand, add compost and manure; in clay, add gypsum or compost. Water well...
Perfect Pruning - Don't Be A Fool Grab The Right Tool!
Pruning shapes plants, keeps them vigorous, and stops diseases from spreading. But it’s not one-size-fits-all—the right tool and technique matter. For hedges and topiary: Sharp shears are the way. For small-leaf...
How to Keep Trees Healthy
Losing a tree leaves a hole in the garden that money—and patience—struggle to fill. Keep them healthy and you’ll save yourself heartbreak (and a fortune). Young trees need love. Nurseries water...
Herbaceous Perennial Care
I’ve got a soft spot for herbaceous perennials. They pop up fresh in spring, strut their stuff all summer, then politely disappear underground in winter. The “herbaceous” bit means they...
Gardening in Small Spaces
A tiny garden doesn’t mean a tiny imagination. In fact, small-space gardens can feel more intimate, dramatic, and—bonus—less work. The trick? Don’t tiptoe around plants. Pack them in and blur...
The black gold for gardeners - Compost!
Compost is basically black gold for gardeners—and it’s free. It feeds the soil, boosts structure, holds water, and keeps worms happy. Add it to sand and it binds. Add it...
The Best Time to Water Your Garden
Even cacti need a drink now and then. Get watering right and your whole garden perks up. Get it wrong and you’re just wasting water and annoying your plants. Timing...
5 Gardening Tips for Beginners
When I first started gardening, I killed more plants than I kept alive. I mowed over bulbs, sprayed weed killer on the wrong things, and buried a few poor ornamentals...
