Plants around the home not only look good, but if you choose the right one, they can also purify the air! Ferns are a favourite of mine, with green feathery leaves, they can leave a resort- like feel around your home and rid the air of harmful toxins like toulene and tylene, deposited in the air from elements such as paint andContinue Reading

source unknown I love walking into a home and feeling the family story. It hangs off the walls, lies on the floor and is thrown over the couch. It’s a personal odyssey, it’s not staged, it hasn’t been copied from a department store, it doesn’t match but it just works! There is a strong sense of selfContinue Reading

I am loving PASTEL!!!!! It adds a soft touch to anyroom and there’s just so much inspiration to draw from. A little DIY can mean using what you’ve got, jazzing up a chair or giving a table a complete new look. ‘Dipping’ in pastel transforms any piece, you just need to look past the dirtContinue Reading

Oh I love vintage! I have been collecting for many years. It developed more out of survival when I was at uni shopping at Savers, op shops and garage sales, then it continued and developed into a love and appreciation for anything thats had a previous life. My husband calls it hoarding ! I have found aContinue Reading

Yes we can!!!! To cover a wall, add colour, texture and a point of difference, you can really add just about anything. Think old books, vintage movie posters, scrap book paper, old newspapers, wrapping paper, record sleeves………  You’re only limited by your imagination so dont let this hold you back anymore. Take a look through some of these images to keepContinue Reading

Crochet was originally used as a skill for famine relief in the 19th century, a form of money making for the impoverished Irish. Now it pops up everywhere in many forms, and has become very granny chic, and I just love granny stuff! You can buy or make your own pieces to adorn your home usingContinue Reading

“What is this obsession people have with books? They put them in their houses like they’re trophies. What do you need it for after you read it?” Jerry Seinfeld. I do love a good Jerry quote! He probably wasn’t talking about those hard covered, decorating, food, home, eco kind of reference books! So if youContinue Reading

With clothing donations down and more Aussies turning to op shops for clothing, the action group, Do Something partnered up with Aldi and National Op shop week was born! The aim is to encourage everyone to donate to an op shop and help to replenish stock. It’s a great time of year to jump on the springContinue Reading

Rainforest Alliance have come up with this quirky, funny and light hearted take on how you, the consumer,  can support products which follow rigorous sustainability standards, ensuring sustainable livelihoods and conserving biodiversity. It’s so simple-just follow the frog- and you can shop the frog to find a list of products available to you in your country. ButContinue Reading

source Yep, it’s Friday- Junk Gypsy Friday!! This is your chance to share any projects you have been working on or have been inspired by. Anything upcycled, recycled, repurposed, vintage, diy…… and it happens EVERY Friday on instagram #junkgypsyfriday or you can join in via facebook, twitter and our Junk Gypsy group right here on theContinue Reading