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Michelle

Hi I'm Michelle, join me as I accidentally design my home and my life. I prefer being guided by instinct rather than formality and the expected. I draw on my eclectic life experiences to shape a philosophy rooted in creativity and joy. My passion is renovating properties to create vibrant, welcoming spaces that reflect both the past and the possibilities of the future. My AD blog is a journey of discovery through life and design, where intuition and curiosity lead the way.

Thoughtful writing on home, travel, gardens, creativity, and the beauty of everyday living.

Writing by Michelle

20 June 2026 · Inspiration

Peel and Stick Wallpaper vs Traditional: Which to Choose

A practical, no-nonsense comparison of peel-and-stick wallpaper and traditional paper that tells you—quickly—which to pick for renters, long-term homes, humid rooms, or frequent...

Inspiration

Showing Colour-Wash Gradiant in Blue tones, used in a modern styled room with blended lines

20 May 2026 · Australia

The Ombré Wall; Color-Wash Gradient and Tri-Tonal Stacking effect

For decades, Australian homes followed one unspoken rule: colour on the walls, white on everything else. But Tri-Tonal Stacking — also known as the Colour-Wash Gradient — is...

Australia How To

Home herb garden with culinary and medicinal herbs

19 February 2026 · Gardening

Transform Your Backyard – #2 The Spiritual & Healing Power of Stinging Nettle and Sage

Discover the spiritual and healing benefits of stinging nettle and sage, two powerful herbs that support resilience, clarity, and grounded wellbeing.

Gardening Inspiration

17 February 2026 · Australia

Transform Your Backyard – #1 Healing Herb Gardens: Wormwood and Rue

Transform your backyard by creating a healing herb garden. Herb gardens are perfect for a small to average backyard, bringing beauty, history, and wellness right to your doorstep.

Australia Gardening

2 February 2026 · France

Falling Down Rabbit Holes – My Spring Feral Patch:

As spring returns, so do sunshine, birdsong, art, design inspiration, and the messy optimism of fresh starts, spring cleaning, and escaping life’s endless rabbit holes.

France General

Future Pop Colours Beautiful, colourful lounge room in pop style

28 January 2026 · Australia

Future Pop Colours – Revitalise Your Home

Discover how Future Pop colours can revitalise your home with bright, playful shades inspired by nature, retro style, and the uplifting energy of the Gr-80s.

Australia General

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27 January 2026 · General

The Cost of Modern Living:

As living costs rise, many families are forced to sacrifice healthy habits and peace of mind, revealing the deeper toll modern pressures take on wellbeing and home life.

General