Monday, December 12, 2011 at 9:01PM 
This little gem of a room was found on realestate.com.au and made me smile so I thought I would share it. A sense of fun is often missing from people’s homes, but this homeowner was clearly feeling brave and in a happy mood when they decorated this room.
Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 2:34PM Most people have more ‘stuff’ than we need. While we kid ourselves that we really do need all this ‘stuff’ the reality is that we don’t. Instead, it actually gets in our way, creates work, and reduces the quality of our lives and the comfort of our homes. This is particularly the case with older fragile people.
I have recently been working with an elderly client with terminal cancer to help ensure his home is suitable for him and not a hazard. When you are so fragile and lacking in energy that you can’t lift your feet when you walk, things such as loose floor mats and rugs simply become trip hazards. The same goes for not having plenty of space around furniture … you are much more likely to bump into things and risk injuring yourself.
I don’t mean to sound morbid, but reducing excess ‘stuff’ is much easier when you are physically able to do it yourself, so please, do not let it get out of hand. If something isn’t useful, beautiful, or of real sentimental value it has no place in your home. Either sell it, give it away, recycle it, or, as a last resort, put it in the rubbish. You will be glad you did.
Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 4:43PM 
Just because you live in an apartment does not mean that you cannot have a garden. Well chosen (and cared for) potted plants provide emotional and environmental benefits for urban dwellers. They can beautify outlooks, provide privacy, shade, oxygen, and sometimes even provide food.
The conditions on many balconies are harsh, so make sure that you choose hardy plants, use generous pot sizes and ensure adequate watering throughout the year. Check that your balcony is designed to hold the weight of the pots, soil and plants and also that is has good drainage. If your plants look sad or die then get rid of them. Dead or dying pot plants are not a positive feature.
Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 11:40AM 
If you wish to use ‘’feature tiles’ in your bathroom, please be bold and use them with pride. A tiny row of small mosaic tiles above a vanity basin does not, in my mind at least, create a feature. This dramatic 1950s bathroom, that I discovered on www.realestate.com.au, shows what can be achieved by being brave and creative. It may be in questionable taste, but I think it is fabulous!
Monday, July 12, 2010 at 9:21PM 
If you haven’t used if for 12 months, and it doesn’t hold any specific sentimental value, get rid of it … in an eco-friendly way, of course. Try eBay or donating the unwanted items to charity. However, don’t inundate charities with junk. Responsible recycling is an option for many items. For e-waste, I recommend e-cycle recovery. They will charge you to dump your e-waste but they will dispose of it in the most environmentally responsible manner, and ensure that heavy metals and other contaminants that are embedded in circuit boards, hard drives and CRT TVs are properly handled. Do the right thing: declutter your space, but do it responsibly.