Our toy rotation system
Ahhh, toys. How do you stop them from taking over your entire home and turning it into a cross between Toyworld and a natural disaster recovery zone? I wouldn’t have a clue, but if you have any idea, please let me know. ‘Kay, thanks. KIDDING… kind of. The truth is that in a house of… Read more
My favourite baby gear
My youngest just turned two. TWO!! I officially have no babies left in my house. He’s a toddler now, and I am NOT happy about the way he insists on continuing to grow up. I think it’s very inconsiderate of him, really. This is why we carried through with our… let’s say… long-term-no-more-babies solution (which… Read more
Décor trend: Buffalo Check
The buffalo check trend has been around for a while in the decorating world, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Also known as buffalo plaid, this classic pattern has always been a staple of farmhouse-style design. I’m not particularly into farmhouse style myself (just personal taste) – I prefer my decorating to have a… Read more
My son’s autism diagnosis
This year my son Aran was diagnosed with autism at the age of seven. We were surprised, too. This is not something we ever would have predicted. It’s been one of the biggest challenges I’ve ever faced… and to watch our son struggle in so many ways has been even harder. And yet, our son… Read more
Easter egg cake hack
I am no baker, so I do love me a good easy cake hack. If you’re not familiar with the term, a cake hack is when you buy a cake readymade and then decorate it yourself – typically, as simply as possible! I was inspired by the pretty colours of the Cadbury mini Easter eggs,… Read more
Tattooed floral Easter eggs
I’ve always been of the opinion that the best DIYs are the simple ones. That’s why I love the idea of decorating Easter eggs using temporary tattoos. Yep, that’s right – that’s all it takes to transform a humble egg into a miniature work of art. I found these pretty little floral and butterfly tatts… Read more
Rose gold office supplies
I’m popping in with a quick little happy post today. I don’t know about you, but I need a bit of a pick-me-up. I’ve had what I suspect is the flu, which meant I couldn’t even get out of bed for the majority of last week (I was just too weak and got very dizzy… Read more
Lunchbox love notes {FREE printable!}
This post has been created in partnership with Penny Scallan Design, makers of the cutest lunchboxes and school bags that you will ever see. All opinions expressed are my own. I love making cute free printables for my readers, and these lunchbox love notes have got to be my favourite that I’ve created yet. Sometimes… Read more
How to Make Powdered Sugar Shamrock Cupcakes
Hi friends! Elise here from Polka Dotted Blue Jay with another easy holiday treat – Shamrock Cupcakes for St. Patrick’s Day! One of my favorite ways to dress up a cupcake is to use powdered sugar on top instead of frosting. It gives a cupcake a whole new look and with this easy to create… Read more
Your FREE printable lunchbox planner
Lunchboxes. The struggle is real. No matter how many times I swear I’m going to get more organised, I seem to default so easily to the standard sandwich, piece of fruit and packet snack. We’ve talked about this before, and I know many of you are much better at this than me. If you bake… Read more
25 Gorgeous bathrooms with patterned tile
If you saw the recent reveal of my parents’ bathroom that I decorated for them, you may have noticed that I’m on a bit of a patterned tile kick. Patterned tiles for the floor of a bathroom have been trending for a while now, and it’s not hard to see why. I mean, they… Read more
Sticky date cheesecake with hot fudge sauce
I love sticky date pudding, and I love cheesecake. So what could be better than a combination of the two? Trust me – it’s a match made in heaven. I first tried this sticky date cheesecake when a friend of mine brought it along to an event. It was love at first taste. Creamy, silky… Read more
Modern Hamptons bathroom reveal
I’m so excited to finally show you the full reveal of my parents’ Modern Hamptons-style ensuite bathroom! If you’ve been following the journey on the blog, you would probably remember the in-progress construction snaps of this ensuite that I shared last year. A lot has changed since then – so come on in and let me show… Read more
Valentine’s Day White Chocolate Bark
I have such a treat for you today, my lovelies. My sweet friend Elise from Polka Dotted Blue Jay has been a long time reader at A house full of sunshine, and this year you’ll be seeing more of her around here as she will be contributing some of her utterly adorable recipes and DIYs on a… Read more
The lunchbox prep that will makeover your mornings
The kids are back at school and I’m welcoming the return of some routine to our lives. It’s so much more peaceful at home with one instead of all four. But gosh, those school mornings can be a killer, can’t they?! Without some sort of a system, it’s always a scramble. Three lunchboxes to pack,… Read more
Setting up a homework station
It’s back to school season in Australia – how did those holidays go so fast??! So I’ve been thinking about what I can share to help you get on top of school organisation. Once school starts, it seems to hit like a whirlwind, doesn’t it? Early mornings, making lunches, homework, school paperwork, extracurricular activities that… Read more
FREE 2018 Vision Board printables!
Have you ever made a vision board? It’s a great way to keep inspiration right in front of your eyes in a really visual form. I’ve updated these popular vision board printables for 2018, so make sure you grab your copy to print out and use this year! So how do you make a vision board? You… Read more
Christmas gift wall hanging
This Christmas gift wall hanging looks so festive and is super easy to make! I love handmade Christmas decor – especially if it’s quick, cheap, and looks fantastic. This one ticks all the boxes. Hang it above a mantel if you’re lucky enough to have a fireplace… otherwise you could get real fancy like me and… Read more
Simple DIY Christmas wall hanging… from a tea towel!
In my opinion, the very best DIY’s are the easy ones. I was looking for a simple and inexpensive way to make a Christmas wall hanging, when I came across a gorgeous tea towel in Adairs. It was so pretty, it almost looked like a work of art. That got me thinking. Why shouldn’t a… Read more
DIY miniature Christmas wreaths
Today I have a sweet little Christmas craft to share with you. I made these little DIY miniature Christmas wreaths last year, and they looked so inviting on our Christmas table. If you wanted to, you could personalise some tags with your guests’ names to make an extra-welcoming place setting. I chose to make my… Read more
Christmas home tour in Indigo and Gold
Welcome, friends! It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas…! Today I’m participating in a Christmas home tour hop – and YOU have the chance to win $300 PayPal cash for your Christmas shopping! Don’t forget to read to the end to get your entry in! Meanwhile, come on in to my place and I’ll… Read more
FREE printable 2018 calendar!
This post contains affiliate links. You can see my disclosure policy here. Can you believe it’s nearly the end of 2017??! I know we say this every year, but… seriously. I have a fun freebie for you today for those who like to plan ahead and get a jump on the new year. It’s a… Read more
Best toys for toddlers
After watching four kids go through the toddler stage, it’s been so interesting to see patterns emerge when it comes to the toys they play with. What I’ve noticed is that some toys get used over and over by each successive child. (That makes them keepers in my book.) Others get used once or twice… Read more
Korean beef tacos with pickled onion
This was one of those weeknight dinners that was almost too good to be true. The adults loved it. The kids loved it. (Minus the pickled onions – the boys tried them, but only had a little bit.) Everyone had seconds and thirds. The kids couldn’t get enough of it. It was pretty and colourful… Read more
{THE BUILD!} Bathroom mood board and progress pics
My parents’ beach house is SO close to being finished… and it just gets more and more beautiful every day. I’m so pleased with how everything is coming together! If you missed any previous posts about this house and want to catch up, you can find out the full story of my parents’ new home (and… Read more
The big news revealed… and our dream begins!
You guys! I’m so thrilled to finally be able to share our big news with you. And when I say big… I mean BIG. Many of you tuned in for the live reveals on social media yesterday, so you are already in the loop. (Heaps more deets and pics to come in this post though!!)… Read more
{THE BUILD!} Modern Coastal kitchen mood board (and progress pics!)
I recently spilled the beans about my parents’ new house build. If you missed it, the lowdown is that a few months ago my parents moved back from the other end of the country, and now they’re building a beautiful home right across the road from the beach (and 5 minutes away from us –… Read more
Popcorn chicken
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Ahh, popcorn chicken. It’s a classic for good reason. The kids love it. The grownups love it. It’s quick to make and when you do, you will be showered with more praise and adoration than if you’d slaved for five hours over a Michelin-star inspired degustation menu. It’s unfair to… Read more
Announcing… a new house build!
We have some exciting things going on around here. There’s actually two completely separate pieces of news I am dying to chat to you about (the second one is jaw-on-the-floor amazing… but you’ll have to wait for that one juuuuust a bit longer.) Today I’m going to share the first exciting thing. It’s something I’m… Read more
School bag storage station
The shot below was taken early in the year, before our school bag storage station existed. You may remember this post where I first shared this delightful little vignette of style. We have a short flight of steps leading down from our garage, and at the bottom is a small area that quickly became the Official… Read more
Middle Eastern eggs with crumbled haloumi
Let’s just talk for a minute about how much I love a really good breakfast. I mean, it’s kind of a hypothetical love, in the same sort of way that I “love” shopping for clothes without children throwing tantrums and hiding under the clothes racks…. or how I “love” sleeping in on Saturday mornings. In… Read more
Father’s Day Google Card
We’re coming up to Father’s Day in Australia, and as I was browsing the web for inspiration, I came across the cutest idea for this hand-drawn Father’s Day card. Of course, it got me thinking… what’s even easier than drawing your own card? Printing it out, of course! So I made my own Father’s Day Google Card……. Read more
Rainbow birthday party
Well, after a week of technical difficulties, I’ve finally managed to upload all four hundred and fifty photos to a blog post in order to share the prettiness of Allegra’s rainbow birthday party. Okay, there’s not quite that many pics. But close. This was SO much fun to put together, you guys. Rainbow party invitations… Read more
How to make a rainbow birthday cake
It was my daughter’s birthday and I needed to know how to make a rainbow birthday cake. Her favourite (read: ONLY) song to request at bedtime is “I can sing a rainbow”, so therefore I have sung it approximately 12 thousand times in the last two years. How could we NOT have a rainbow party?… Read more
Pesto pasta with blistered cherry tomatoes
Some nights you really don’t feel like cooking, but you still want to eat fresh healthy food. That’s where a recipe like this cheat’s pesto pasta comes in handy. It only takes 15 minutes to throw together – quicker than picking up takeaway! And oh my, it is GOOD. The angel hair pasta is so delicately textured,… Read more
Allegra’s big girl bedroom… the mood board
Since we moved into our beach house… hmmm, more than a couple of years ago now… my daughter’s room has remained very much unfinished. To start with, it looked like this: So inspiring, right? Brown carpets, white walls, plain white roller blinds, and the hand-me-down blue and red bedding from her big brothers. Oh boy. (Literally.) Oh,… Read more
Moroccan Lamb Filo Parcels
In my last post, I shared how I’ve managed to ditch the menu planning and grocery shopping and still put amazing food on the table for my family. Our favourite meal so far using this new system has been these Moroccan Lamb filo parcels. If you missed it, here was my son’s reaction: “Mummy! This tastes… Read more
How I ditched the meal planning and grocery shopping… for good!
Yep. I have. And it feels SO good. Wanna know my secret? For the past few weeks, I’ve been using HelloFresh. Not sure what that is? Basically, it’s the next best thing to having a personal chef. Someone else does the meal planning using seasonal ingredients, and you get a box of fresh food delivered to your door,… Read more
FREE printable affirmation cards for mothers
With Mother’s Day coming up, I’ve been thinking a lot about all the mamas who read this blog. Motherhood is one heck of a tough gig, there is no doubt. There’s often not a whole lot of encouragement along the way. And sometimes that’s all you need, right? A word of hope. Someone to let you know you’re… Read more
21 gorgeous pendant lights over an island bench
This post was supported by Urban Lighting. I have a serious decor crush on pendant lights over an island bench. Is it just me? Tell me you feel the same. They add so much to a room. If I was less of a barefoot kinda gal and actually paid money for things like really nice shoes, I… Read more
7 tips to create calm when your home feels like chaos
Hi, I’m Karen. I like boxes lined up in neat rows, tidy drawers and label makers. I like peace, calm, and order. I like to be organised and feel in control of my life. Then I had four kids. #LOL Yes, go ahead and laugh. Because I know you can just imagine what my life is like… Read more
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