One of my friends had an impressive Christmas tree - it was created with a combination of good factors. The living room had a high ceiling, so the tree was super-sized. His brother had worked in the Christmas section of Myer, so the family was able to collect a fantastic range of decorations on sale and with a staff discount. If you’re a mere mortal and don’t want to … [Read more...] about The Fool-Proof Guide to Decorating and Fluffing Your Christmas Tree
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5 Best Storage Containers for Decluttering and Renovating in Australia
On my last holiday, I decided to paint the spare room walls with a couple of fresh coats of white interior paint. Before I prepared the area, I needed to reorganise and place some items in storage. Here are my tips on the best affordable storage containers for decluttering and renovating in the current Australian market: These black plastic containers from Target are okay … [Read more...] about 5 Best Storage Containers for Decluttering and Renovating in Australia
How to Set Up a Sweet Home Office
Here are some tips from the Brisbanista team about creating a perfect home office on a budget: We like this bestselling chair from JasonL Office Furniture: This stand-up height adjustable desk is on our wish list for after tax time: You might like to find some inspiration at the Desk Blog Instagram account. How do you make our desk at home neat and … [Read more...] about How to Set Up a Sweet Home Office
Brisbane Arcade
The Brisbane Arcade is Brisbane’s oldest and grandest shopping arcade and the headquarters of Queensland’s couture fashion since it opened in 1924. The Brisbane Arcade includes these shops: BethWyn Couture Fabrics – specialists in the finest European fabricsDarb Couture: arguably Australia’s maestro of bridal coutureKeri Craig Emporium: European fashion labels … [Read more...] about Brisbane Arcade
Weber’s Ultimate Barbeque by Jamie Purviance – Book Review
Weber’s Ultimate Barbeque by Jamie Purviance is packed with 750 step-by-step photos and clear instructions. The first part covers the 4 t’s of barbequing: temperature, time, technique and tools. The book is divided into the following chapters: starters, beef and lamb, pork, poultry, seafood, vegetables and sides, and desserts. The last part covers rubs and pastes, marinades … [Read more...] about Weber’s Ultimate Barbeque by Jamie Purviance – Book Review