Real Life Renovator - Building a dream extension with a very tight timeline 🤰🏼Working with Builders and Tips to create an incredible outdoor oasis with @Hawneyhousereno

Today we sit down with Nicole Rosenberg from Liberty Interiors. We chat all things styling including:Starting your own business organically Top tips to revamp a space even on a budgetMust have nursery items What it was like styling homes for other influencers like Lana Wilkinson, Erin Holland and Nadia BartelNicole also gives us a great list of suppliers with a few we haven’t heard before that are all linked below. West Elm Globe WestFreedom Ikea Oz Design Furniture The Poster Club Urban RoadSociety Six Olive and Oriel Jumbled Folding Pants with Marie Kondo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsm8Ak2fqEc Pottery Barn Sloane Cot - https://www.potterybarnkids.com.au/sloan-acrylic-crib You can find Nicole @liberty.interiors or visit her website, Liberty InteriorsTo continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/ Or follow us on the gram @renovating_australia - https://www.instagram.com/renovating_australia/?hl=enSupport the show

Welcome Back to Renovating Australia today’s episode is with one of our favourite houses from the gram ...  if you are considering knocking down and rebuilding and perhaps you’re not sure of the pros/cons and when it would be time to make that decision this episode is for you!  We’re joined by the incredible Brooke Simmonds from Burleigh Bungalow.   Brooke’s house in Burleigh is regularly featured in the Reno community including being named as one of the top 10 insta houses on the Gold Coast.  We chat Knock Down vs Reno Choosing a Builder Must have design features when building from scratch Managing your budget when building a family home … and so much more  You can find Brooke @burleighbungalowTo continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/Or follow us on the gram @renovating_australia.Support the show

Welcome Back to Renovating Australia today’s episode is another pre-record and it is with our faves from Zephyr and Stone Now the content of this episode is incredible but I do want to preface that we lost all of our connectivity with zoom right at the start of this one so if you hear us talk over each other it’s because we were running pretty blind! Regardless there is so much gold in here - we talk about Where Zephyr and Stone started How they self-taught all of the knowledge they have today Game changing tips for your kitchen layout The number one splurge you must all have for your home And so much more To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/Or follow us on the gram @renovating_australia.You can find  Ania and Kasia at @Zephyr_and_stone and all of their resources are here at https://www.zephyrandstone.com.au/Support the show

Welcome back to the Renovating Australia podcast Today is a super special episode because … if you haven’t seen on instagram the newest member of Renovating Australia has finally arrived.   Caitie and Charlie have had their baby boy BillySo we’ve prepared for this over the last few months, we didn’t want to leave you without episodes and Caitie definitely deserves some time off with her little guy so we’ve pre-recorded the next few conversations and they are SO good. Today - we speak with some amazing renovators who bring something pretty unique to the table. We’re chatting with Jamie and Dave from Bay Beach House who have had their house featured on the front cover of Home Beautiful. In the episode we chat: All things gardening How the home beautiful feature came about What elements of their Reno changed as they pivoted to set up to host air bnb guests and weddingsAdvice for building incredible lawns and hedges To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/Or follow us on the gram @renovating_australia.You can find Jamie & Dave at @baybeachouseSupport the show

Today Caitie and I have a brilliant episode for you if you’ve ever wondered what an architect does and how they can help you. Tim Stewart owns Tim Stewart Architects and is one of Brisbane’s most renowned firms - they have worked on everything from huge commercial projects to high end luxury homes and everything in between. Tim shares tips with us on:How to make the most of your environment, including fully utilising every inch of your blockThings that will make your home feel like a piece of art - without compromising on functionalityAND we break down what an architect actually does and when using one might be the right decision for you If you haven’t stalked Tim’s website or instagram make sure you do that right now … unless you’re currently driving - then please wait until you’re home! Tim’s work is some of our favourite in Brisbane and we absolutely can’t wait to take you behind the scenesTo continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/Or follow us on the gram @renovating_australia.You can find Tim @timstewartarchitects or www.timstewartarchitects.com.auSupport the show

Today on the podcast we are joined by Jordan Navybox - Jordan is the Managing Director of Cohen Handler QLD - he was recognised as the the highest-grossing buyer’s agent in QLD for both 2018 and 2019 and with a background in both Architecture and Property Economics Jordan brings a unique perspective to the podcast and shares with us exactly what a buyers agent is and why they can help you. We chat through:Insider Property Acquisition Tips  Negotiation 101 How to secure your dream property How a buyers agent can save you money and time … and when not to use one as well! I personally feel I’m pretty good at this old negotiation game but learnt so much from our time with Jordan. You can find Jordan and his time at @cohenhandlerqld  & @navyboxj or over on www.cohenhandler.com.auTo continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/Support the show

Today on the podcast we speak to Emily and Dave from Hawney House Reno You’ll laugh at the start as I  (Alycia) try to figure out how to pronounce Hawney House and we decided to keep that in as it really set the tone for the fun and vibrant Real Life Reno chat that this is. Aside from creating a truly Pinterest worthy home You may Know Emily and Dave from their cute Swimwear brand @pinaandpalma or Em’s beautiful leather brand @elzapato_  - these incredible entrepreneurs talk us through running businesses, navigating covid and getting everything done with a baby on the way and very tight timelines! Em & Dave are generous enough to share some top secret tips about their international suppliers along with advice for creating that perfect outdoor area.We also chat through what it’s like doing a renovation with a builder especially if you like to be across all the details. You can find the reno at @hawneyhousereno To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/Or Follow us on the Gram @renovating_australiaSupport the show

A life update from Caitie & Alycia along with a deep dive behind the cameras with Sarah and George from The Block 2020!! We chat everything from auditioning, their tape right through to what didn't make it on cameras and what it felt like on auction day.Sarah & George give their tips for those applying to be future blockheads and we go into what they feel made them stand out from the crowd.  We also chat about what life was like before the block, the reno projects they undertook and their learnings along with what life looks now and what's in store for the rest of 2021! You can find Sarah & George at the upcoming Sydney Home Show  and follow them on the gram @sarahandgeorgeblockTo continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/Or Follow us on the Gram @renovating_australiaSupport the show

We speak to one of our all time favourite interior designers, Kelle Howard which when we were doing our research for this podcast found that she doesn’t just follow trends … she can quite literally be tied back to creating trends in the first place … just go and check out her house if you haven’t seen it yet. Kelle shares so much with us … We talk about designing her dream family home,Building her career from the ground up, her must have pieces for any space and a sneak peek into her favourite suppliers and stores. Kelle also shares her top tips for anyone who wants to create a beautiful space but might not have the budget for an interior designer, how to create a successful business using your property as a shoot location, along with crucial advice to get the most out of a designer that you engage.   We love this episode Kelle is so much fun and has such a beautiful energy and just for all of our RA listeners at the end of this episode Kelle announces for the very first time just what she is working on behind the scenes and believe me when I say this is going to change the world!   Get comfy guys .. you are not going to want to miss a minute of this one! Stores Kelle Talks about on the pod:Mark-KettHello TraderSt Barts Coco RepublicYou can find Kelle at @kellehoward.coTo continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/Or Follow us on the Gram @renovating_australiaSupport the show

On today’s podcast we are back chatting to real life renovators - but Izzy and Jess from the house that jess built are so much more than that.   Based in Melbourne an ex-professional painter and paediatric nurse take on some of the most complex DIY projects and share exactly how they do it with their followers on their page.   We chat about starting the account, Jess’ infamous fridge organisation tips, upcoming projects on the horizon and Izzy shares all of her tips for painting 101 including her secret weapons for the best finish which also don’t break the bank. This episode was so much fun to record and we hope you guys love it as much as we did.   Izzy DID do her Haul after the ep and you can find it here and hit Jess up to hear more about the progress of that other project we mention ;) To follow along check out @thehousethatjessbuilt To continue the conversation join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/525357734685879/Or Follow us on the Gram @renovating_australiaSupport the show