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Mother's Day Gift Ideas
It's that time of year again. Breakfast in bed, hand-made cards and clumsily-wrapped presents. Mother's Day is rapidly approaching this Sunday and if you are like some of us, you may be a little behind on your gift shopping. If you are still looking for a perfect gift for your mum, check out our top gift ideas for some inspiration! Feet Up Encourage your mum to put her feet up and relax with Mocka's ottomans, pouffes and footstools. With a selection of styles, colours and patterns to choose from, there is sure to be something to suit every taste. Think cosy, winter nights with our Crochet Pouffe or modern chic with the Mod Ottoman. If patterns and colours are more her style, try our Gloria Footstool, Gloria Ottoman or Cow Pouffe. Best paired with fluffy slippers and a cup of tea! Colour is love Give the gift of colour this Mother's Day with our Mamma Necklaces, Felt Range and Hang it All. The Mamma Necklaces are available in a range of colours and styles - one to suit every colourful Mamma! Or add a splash of colour to your favourite lady's décor with our Felt Coasters or Hang It All. Perfectly pairing art with function, these pieces are sure to be a hit! Styling Mum For the Mum who loves design and styling, you cannot go wrong with a Jimmy Stand, Maya Corner Shelf or Jesse Living Table. Elegant, stylish and modern, these storage units are sure to have your Mum styling her Sunday away. When in doubt Gift it! In the form of a Gift Voucher, that is. Low on time and can't wait for postage? Know you Mum has had her eye on something special? Either way, Mocka Gift Vouchers are a simple and easy way to ensure your Mum gets exactly what she wants...when she wants it.
Side Table Style Tips
From coffee tables to bookcases, dressers and shelves, our homes are full of surfaces in need of styling. As if we didn't need another surface to style, side tables are all the buzz. They are often also the most overlooked piece of furniture in a home. Whether it is for the bedroom, living room or home office, here are four simple and inspiring tips to style this essential piece of furniture. Let there be light To add ambient, honeyed light, delicious scents and glinting trinkets and bowls, lighting on a side table is a must. Try a shapely statement lamp, clusters of scented candles or a mixture of both to instil design flair and functionality to any side table. All the Shapes and Sizes Create balance and interest by mixing and layering objects in varying heights, shapes and sizes. Groupings of three work best and stacked books or magazines are ideal for adding height. Place a bowl on top of a stack of magazines, a small item in front of a larger one or a lamp partly covering an artwork. This will provide contrast and character to what can otherwise be a bland furniture piece. Green & Good And we don't just mean the colour. Fresh flowers and houseplants are perfect accents for a side table. With this single element you can add colour, texture and scent. Flowers can also be changed regularly for variety. If you don't have a green thumb, an interesting succulent is a good choice. These organic elements are sure to refresh even the most tired side table. Make it personal Design should start from yourself and the things you love. So don't forget to incorporate objects that mean something to you. Be it a favourite book, a family heirloom or family photographs, these elements will ensure your personality gets to shine through in your design. Shop Side Tables Now
Styling Smaller Spaces
When it comes to apartments and homes, small gets a bad wrap. But this shouldn't put you off opting for a smaller home or room. A small space is really just a few considered steps away from cosy and warm and this is something that can be achieved with smart design. We have put together some hot tips on styling a smaller space to achieve practical rooms that look and feel bigger and brighter. Edit A little restraint in your palate will go a long way in making a smaller space feel and look bigger. Too many materials, colours and furniture pieces will quickly clutter a small room. Instead, opt for a neutral palate with a couple of key materials and colours. White is the ultimate brightener and paired with a blonde wood or grey material, will keep a room light and airy. If you feel like this is going to cramp your style, don't forget a neutral palate will make signature, colour pieces really pop! Float In close-quarters, free space can be a luxury. This is why getting creative and freeing up some floor-space is a must. Instead of investing in bookcases and larger storage units, opt to use the vertical space on a wall and float them. Wall-mounted boxes and floating shelves are great options. They not only provide additional storage for décor pieces, they also create a feature on your wall. Capitalise In a small space storage can be an issue, so you really need to make use of every square inch. Try some under bed storage boxes to capitalise on the wasted space under your bed or invest in some corner shelves to fill those nooks and crannies. If you have space under your stairs, they make a great study nook. Find a slimline desk that fits the space and use a stool that can be easily tucked under the desk when not in use. Wheels A small-space game changer is portable furniture. Get a coffee table, storage crate or side table that has wheels (or is just plain easy to move) and you have a space that is easy to conform to whatever you need it to be. Extra legroom? No problem, just roll your coffee table out of the way. Need to set your drinks down? Scoot it on back. It's a win-win.
10 Creative Uses for A Cube Storage Shelf
Cube Storage Shelves are supremely versatile and make a great addition to any home. To help you get even more out of your cube storage, check out our ten creative ways you can use one in your home. 1. Wardrobe Storage Use a cube storage shelf in a walk-in-wardrobe for additional storage of clothes, shoes and accessories, while still leaving hanging space for clothes above. 2. Laundry Storage Add a storage cube to your laundry space under a workbench for easy storage of laundry detergents and accessories. Add some fabric baskets to the cube as well for sorting colours and whites. 3. Doll House If your really feeling creative and up for a bit of DIY, then transform a cube storage unit into a dollhouse. Paint or use contact/scrapbooking sheets to cover the 'walls' of the cubes in different colours and patterns. Then sort second hand doll furniture online to create multiple rooms. 4. Baseboard Storage Consider using a cube storage unit at the base of a bed for a chic baseboard idea that also has a heap of storage. Especially fantastic for kids bedrooms! 5. Mudroom Wanting to tidy up a mudroom or entry way? Then place some cube storage to help store away shoes, bags, hats and other paraphernalia that normally gets dumped by the entry door. 6. Couch Sideboard Placing a storage cube at the edge of a couch is a great way to add some sleek storage to a lounge room. Perfect for resting drinks and popcorn on during a movie night and for keeping remotes or cords stored away. Style a lamp and décor pieces on top to tie in with the rest of the room. 7. Verandah Storage Keep balls and toys or garden tools tidy and on hand by adding a storage cube to a closed verandah or outdoor space. If it's entertaining you have more in mind, then store extra glasses, plates and coasters conveniently. 8. Craft room storage Whether scrapbooking, painting, sewing, macramé or whichever craft of your choice, a storage cube will help keep utensils and materials organised and tidy. 9. Bedside table Cubes are a great (and often more affordable) option for a bedside table. With plenty of space for a lamp, décor accessories and your current read. 10. Cat Hotel This one is for all the cat lovers in the world. Cube Storage Units make for a super cool cat hotel. Add some soft, cushions in the open cubes and you have cosy little nooks any cat will love to curl up in. Any closed compartments can also help store treats, toys and other accessories out of sight.
A Guide to Nursing Chairs in Australia
A nursing chair is designed to provide a comfortable place to breastfeed your child. Ideally, a breastfeeding chair will help support your back and aid in soothing your baby. What to Look for in a Nursing Chair Comfort As you will be spending hours each night and day in the chair, a nursing chair needs to be comfortable. Be sure to check for cushioning and whether the shape helps to support your back. The nirvana of all nursing chairs is one that is both stylish and comfortable. Ease of Use Many nursing chairs on the market look gloriously cushy and deep. The perfect chair to sink right into and never get up from. However, this might just be the issue - you can't get out of it (especially with a sleeping baby in arms)! So while it may seem simple, make sure you can easily stand up out of a potential nursing chair before deciding it's 'the one'. Practically is important. Supportive armrests are also worth mentioning to help with holding your baby while breastfeeding if, you know, you actually like feeling in your arms. Versatility Nursing Chairs can be an expensive endeavour for an activity that, in the grand scheme of things, is a short-term activity. So opt for a nursing chair that has a simple design and staying power. So once you are no longer breastfeeding, the chair can be repurposed in another room of your home or even populate your child's room from newborn through to young adult. Rocker or Not? When it comes to nursing chairs, the other big question any expectant parent needs to answer is whether you want a rocking nursing chair or not. Keep reading to discover some of the pros and cons of a Rocking Nursing Chair. The Pros and Cons of a Rocking Nursing Chair Pros Gently rocking motion helps soothe babies Easily repurposed in another room Helps establish a routine for young ones Not as many parts for little ones fingers to catch compared to a glider nursing chair Often comes with armrests to support arms while breastfeeding Helps minimise disturbing partners while breastfeeding throughout the night Generally more affordable than other nursing chairs on the market. Cons Does not have a swivel function or footrest Often seen as a luxury item Will take up some floor space in a nursery Padded, upholstered rocking chairs can be harder to clean any mess.
A Guide to Home Staging Furniture in Australia
When it comes to selling a home, first impressions count. The more desirable your property looks, the greater chance of increasing your sale price and selling it sooner. Which is why it's seriously worth considering (and recommended) to stage your home to appeal to potential buyers. What is Home Staging and Why is it a Good Idea? Home staging is the process of highlighting the positive aspects of a property and minimising the negatives as much as possible. This is achieved by strategically placing furniture and decor within the house to showcase the aspirational lifestyle of living there and paves the way for potential buyers to fall in love with your home. A staged home sells quicker and for a higher price than a vacant home, so is well worth the investment. How to Stage Your Home To stage your home for sale or as holiday accommodation you can hire a professional home stager or do it yourself. Either way, you'll need to freshen up your property and use home staging furniture. Let's take a look at some practical tips on staging key areas of a house. Staging the Entryway This is the first room a buyer will see so it is imperative to create the lasting impression you want to make. Decluttering should be your main priority. Are you tripping over shoes or seeing a tangle of keys and dog leashes hanging on the wall? Simplify and reduce. Purchasing a chic hall table with drawers will also enable you to stash clutter out of sight. Just remember to style the surface minimally with faux plants or a lamp for inviting appeal. Pro Tip: Consider giving your front door, pathway and front yard a freshen up to ensure a buyer's good impression starts the moment they get out of the car. Staging the Living Room The living room is one of the most used rooms in a home, so staging it correctly will go a long away to convincing buyers this is their dream home. Highlight focal points you want to show off like a stunning view or a fireplace. This could simply mean rearranging your furniture. Symmetrical arrangements usually work well in a living space. Also don't assume pushing furniture against walls will make a room look bigger, the opposite is actually true. Pull your furniture off the walls to create space and clear pathways. Group sofas, armchairs and lamps in pairs to create a conversation area that invites buyers in. Pro Tip: A large floor rug will help tie a lounge room together and assist in creating defined areas in an open-plan living design. Staging the Bedrooms There's nothing more inviting than clean, crisp never-been-slept-in bedding, so investing in fresh new bed linen is always a good idea. To make the bed look even more inviting, make sure you have a few euro pillows, normal pillows, extra cushions and at least one throw to give it that sink-in-comfort appeal. Also adding a new pair of bedside tables to either side of a master bed will help create balance to the room. Pro Tip: Overstuffed closets make buyers think your home doesn't have enough storage so clear out unwanted/unused items. The less hanging in your closest, the better. Conclusion Buying Your Own Home Staging Furniture is Worth Considering When putting your house on the market, it pays to stage it correctly. This not only helps a home sell quicker but can also increase the selling price. So whether your home is currently vacant or occupied, whether you do it yourself or hire a professional home stager, buying your own home staging furniture is worth considering. The small investment in the short-term can mean a higher return on investment once the house is sold.
