WINNING THE ASTRA AWARD

Winning something this big has taken a bit of time to come down from. Having the most Popular show on Foxtel beating the highly commercial Project Runway and Australia's next Top Model is something to be proud of. So forgive me if my posts have been few and far between. With a show, company or event there are so many people that put a huge amount of effort in to getting someting like this up and running so I want to thank everyone behind the scenes at The Lifestyle Channel, Beyond Productions and my amazing team at Blankcanvas Interiors. We are deliriously exhausted. (In a good way)

DOUBLE ASTRA AWARDS FOR "SELLING HOUSES AUSTRALIA"

BREAKING NEWS - SELLING HOUSES AUSTRALIA

Selling Houses Australia took out 2 awards at the ASTRA AWARDS in Sydney last night.... Favourite Program and Most Outstanding Lifestyle Program!

Thank you so much to everyone who voted for us, and congratulations to the entire Team involved with Selling Houses Australia!

TIP OF THE DAY

Art is expression.
Art is beauty.
Art is in the eye of the beholder.
Art is controversial.
Art is personal.
Art is to be judged.
Art is loved by many.
Art is hated by many.
Art is.....

BRIGHTEN ANY DAY

Sewing can be a joy or a drudgery but with these creative air brushed pieces who knows what inspiration will be produced!

EXTREME BODY ART

WARNING - some of these links hold extreme pictures so only click at your own risk (and stomach).

Our body for centuries have been used as a forum for expression for religious and cultural rituals and beliefs. Large neck rings, tattoos and tribal piercing to name a few. As the fast and overpopulated world leaves us with less opportunities of being heard and being lost among the crowd, expression as a fashion and art statement is being hailed within certain groups and circles. But is it a pure fad that will later leave the wearer scarred with regret?

extreme tattoos

extreme corset piercing

DNA ON YOUR WALLS

Proud of your genes?? Well hang your life on the wall with DNA and finger print art from DNA11. Its a more sublte way than doing a nude photo shoot

TIP OF THE DAY

Our gardens are part of our interior and our gardens are part of our interior. Vast windows in your home mean window frames the garden like a unique piece of art

Melbourne International Flower Show

Melbourne Flower and Garden Show has put on an amazing show once again. The outdoor stands did have to withstand 3 seasons in one day (the sun didnt really shine that much) but it didnt dampen the spirits of those who visited. With 2009 winners still to be announced here are some past winners that still hold their own.

Award for excellence - Sei-Sei-Tei shows its not all about flowers and high maintenance. With Melbourne's stringent water restrictions this holds a lot of inspiration

SMALL GARDEN AWARD WINNER

Quirky and cute wins the prize - functional and adaptable to your home? Not really. But if a garden puts a smile on your face, hasn't it done it's job?

MORE HIGHLIGHTS

Evethough the winners havent been announced have a look at some of 2009's entrants.It is not only about the gardens but the sculpture, the fashion, the flowers, entertainment. If you missed it, there is always next year!

TIP OF THE DAY

Be bold and brave and think outside the square when you approach a project. You can always edit and tone down later but if you edit first you never know what you could really achieve!

POP ART

Before you get rid of those useless cassette tapes, get creative

USES FOR JIM MORRISON

Andy Warhol immortilized artists and pop art with his series of bold prints. Jim Morrison was one of is famous subjects. Here are some 'other uses' for the Jim Morrison image!

cassette art

Ink art on card

Shower Recess

SO MUCH FUSS FOR A NAPKIN

TIP OF THE DAY

When selling your house be aware of taking on others mistakes. Home renovations are top of the list to putting your stamp on a home but be aware of taking on some-one elses unfinished DIY project without proper reports from unbiased professionals.

BUY MY HOUSE... BUT I HAVE NO BATHROOMS

Trying to sell your house with no finished bathrooms, bedrooms and no floor coverings and expecting some-one to see your vision is a bit of a stretch. See how we got this house ready, tonight on Selling Houses Australia, for sale and actually finish a bathroom!

ALMOST.... READY TO MOVE IN!

This property in Jamica is ready for you to put your own stamp on it. It looks way beyond a DIY project and you could almost bulldoze it to start again. If purchasing a house this incomplete it seems the owners have run out of money so check if any caveats or loans are against the property.

SHARPENER ANYONE?

First impressions count when getting your house ready for sale and this definately does! The kids would love it but you hope some one doesn't walk by with an itch to doodle. Then there are pencils in front of this building development in Bayswater Road, England - it looks like we all have fond memories of days gone by when colouring in the lines was all we had to stress about