The 2020 Black Summer bushfires were catastrophic and engulfed parts of the Australian southeast coast on an unprecedented scale. They caused extensive damage to properties, which led many survivors to seek help from their insurance companies with rebuilding. Insurance expert, Professor Michael Sherris from the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies at UNSW Business School, shares the top insurance loopholes and challenges to avoid this bushfire season. “Bushfires are becoming more prevalent. With increased temperatures, this is something that is going to be more significant over coming years. We know that it is going to be hotter, drier, and bushfires will unfortunately become more…
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Season’s greetings! Now that it’s November it’s full steam ahead on the holiday decorating. I’ve created new art prints for the 2023 season and they are all available in my online shop. Included in the holiday art collection are the seven new original designs as well as six vintage prints that I carefully retouched and resized for your convenience. All are inexpensive downloads that allow you to print and frame in the same day. Yay! The process is simple and explained in every listing, so if you spy one you love, visit the shop and consider which one you’d like…
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With access to nature on our doorsteps, it’s no surprise that Aussies love spending time outdoors! An increasing demand for more versatile options for outdoor living areas has turned the humble backyard into an al fresco lifestyle dream. Homeowners investing in this multi-functional space are finding it offers a variety of benefits that will provide a long-term contribution to their property investment and, more importantly, their lifestyle. Australia’s leading timber experts, Big River Group, provide some helpful tips on choosing a deck and adding value to your property by making the most of your outdoor space. As an Amazon Associate,…
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Do you all recall the Halloween village I made back in September? Well…. surprise, I’ve reinvented it as a Christmas village. I hinted at the end of that post that this would be a great idea and sure enough, it was! This DIY Christmas village is easy to make and adds seasonal touch to any mantel or shelf. It’s made with wood houses, bristle brush trees, and a few additional supplies listed below. You can use any color trees you find to coordinate with your home’s seasonal color palette. I chose cheerful pink, turquoise, and green trees for my little…
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Several months ago I started making state shaped ornaments with raw clay at my ceramics studio for a local market where I’m selling art prints and ceramics in early December. Those ceramic ornaments were fired in a kiln, however I thought to myself perhaps I could recreate them with air dry clay for those who don’t have kiln access and the experiment was successful so good news, you can also make these with air dry clay! These are simple to make but they do take a little patience. Air dry clay takes a few days to fully dry so if…
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Help Your Loved One Start Their Decluttering Journey Decluttering a home can seem like an impossible task – especially if you’re not sure how to declutter. Do you know someone who is struggling to tackle decluttering on their own? Do you want to help them learn how to let go of items? Are you ready to help them find minimalist decluttering tips and tricks? If so – you’re in the right place! Too Much Stuff, Not Enough Space? Try Decluttering Tips And Minimalist Checklists Hi, my name is Rita Wilkins. As your Downsizing Designer, I’m eager to help you find…