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Homemaker The Valley’s ultimate Christmas gift guide

Christmas is upon us, and with it comes the age-old dilemma: what to gift those who seem to have everything? Fear not, for we have curated a sophisticated selection of treasures to delight even the most discerning individuals on your list. The best part? Everything is available at yours truly, Homemaker The Valley. Let the Christmas gifting begin!

Christmas gift ideas for the homebody

Adairs Crossover Fur slippers $24.99, Adairs Pure Silk Eucalyptus Eye Mask $29.99, Adairs Pure Silk Pillowcases $89.99, Adairs Vintage Washed Check Robe $99.99, Harvey Norman Smeg 50’s Style Manual Coffee Machine $549, James Lane Peppermint Grove Large Soy Candle $44.95, Kitchen Warehouse Robert Gordon Strata Reactive Glazed Mug Set of 4 $49.95, Provincial Home Living The Art of Home by Shea McGee $54.99, Sheridan Outlet Bower Robe $159.99.

Those who worship at the altar of relaxation will adore indulgences designed to make their downtime truly divine. A sumptuous silk pillowcase from Adairs cradles their dreams, while their plush slippers keep toes toasty and happy. Envelop them in softness with a luxurious robe from Sheridan Outlet, and elevate bath time with luxe candles from James Lane.

 

Christmas gift ideas for the interior design lover

Adairs Archie Seafoam Marle Towel Range from $14.99, Casa Blanco Nobu Dining Chair $840, DecoRug Ceramic Pillar Candle Holder $17.47, Early Settler jade Canvas $79, Early Settler Sarra Flower Vase $69, Freedom Hampden Table Lamp $329, OZ Design Clara Oversized Collection Mirror $699, OZ Design Pettine Collection Trays Set of 2 $119.95.

For those with an eye for aesthetics, we present stunning pieces to elevate their space. Artwork from Early Settler will make a bold statement, while exquisite vases from DecoRug hold flowers or stand alone as works of art. Trending homewares like trays and lamps seamlessly blend function and style, ensuring their home remains a reflection of their impeccable taste.

 

Christmas gift ideas for the kids

Adairs Dusty Duckling Cuddle Toy $34.99, Adairs Leo Lion Cuddle Chair $79.99, Adairs Painted Rainbow Storage Basket $59.99, Baby Bunting 4Baby Swim All In One Zip Swimsuit $29.99, Baby Bunting Baby Gund Animated Flappy The Elephant Plush Toy $99.95, Baby Bunting Playground Shape Sorter $44.99, Harvey Norman Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera $108, Howards Storage World Cloud Weather Forecast Station $49.95.

The tiny humans on your list deserve gifts that spark imagination and delight. Plush toys from Baby Bunting and Adairs offer snuggly companionship, while room décor inspires sweet dreams. These thoughtful choices will make their eyes sparkle with joy come Christmas morning.

 

Christmas gifts under $100

Product captions: Adairs Fetch Aroma Wash Pet Shampoo $19.99, Cellarbrations Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial NV 750ml Bottle $79, Freedom Cassis Paddle Board $69.95, Freedom Glasshouse Fragrances Candle 380g $54.95, Kitchen Warehouse Barpro Cocktail Set $49.95, Provincial Home Living Basket Kubu $99.95, Provincial Home Living Oxford Cutlery Set $89.95.

Sometimes, it’s the thought that counts – not the price tag. Luxe candles from Freedom set the mood, create a gourmet gift basket with champagne from Cellarbrations and a paddle board from Freedom to promise wine and cheese nights, and fun pet accessories from Adairs to pamper their furry friends. These small luxuries are sure to bring big smiles.

 

Christmas gifts under $1,000

Adairs Maeve Woodrose Bench Seat $499.99, Adairs Stonewashed Cotton Earth Sheet Separates from $69.99, Casa Blanco Farrah Chair $820, DecoRug Karus Handmade Knotted Designer Rug $799.50, Domayne Pence Round Tray Set of 2 $169, Early Settler Muse Canvas Print $199, Freedom Porcini Floor Lamp $349, Harvey Norman Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker $278.

For those who deserve the best, we present the crème de la crème of gifting. Advanced kitchen appliances from Harvey Norman make cooking a breeze and luxury linens from Adairs ensure sumptuous slumber. If you’re feeling extravagant, consider gifting a bespoke piece of furniture or a custom-designed room makeover. You can even book them in for a FREE styling session with centre stylist, Eliza Grace here, to style their new gifted pieces.

In the midst of the holiday chaos, remember that gifting is an art form. It’s about understanding the nuances of the recipient’s tastes, desires, and passions. It’s about showing appreciation and thoughtfulness. And, most importantly, it’s about creating memories that will be treasured long after the wrapping paper is discarded.

There you have it – the ultimate guide to gifting for even the most hard-to-please individuals. Whether you’re shopping for a homebody, design aficionado, or tiny human, Homemaker The Valley has the perfect present to make this Christmas one to remember. Happy gifting!

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Deck the halls with our Christmas décor guide

Deck the halls! It’s that time of year again – when we swap out our normal home décor for festive bits that sprinkle holiday magic all around! Whether you’re a “minimalist but make it Christmas” kind of person or someone who won’t rest until there are at least two trees, the holiday season is all about bringing joy into your space. And lucky for you, Homemaker The Valley has plenty of options to help you sleigh (yes, sleigh) your holiday décor. 

 

How to master Christmas decor in 2024 

First things first, gather those ornaments and prepare to elevate your decorating game. This is your chance to create a festive wonderland that even Santa might want to chill in for a bit. So, if you’re ready to ditch the usual tinsel-and-tacky combo, let’s talk about how to turn your home into a stylish holiday haven. 

 

Adairs Festive Natural Reindeer Cushion $49.99, Provincial Home Living Yule House Placecard Holder $2.95, Early Settler Scalloped Christmas Tree $35, Howards Storage World Tovolo Ornamental Christmas Tree & Snowflake Ice Moulds Set of 2 $19.95, Sheridan Outlet Silverston Tea Towel Set $15, Freedom Furniture Ecoya Fresh Pine Candle 460g $54.95, Domayne Nutcracker White Gold Tall $129, Adairs Carolling Robins Set of 3 $49.99, Adairs Wavertree & London Gingerbread Soap Bar $9.99.  

 

Goodbye red & green 

We get it – traditional red and green has been holding down the Christmas décor scene forever, but why not mix things up this year? Think soft whites, shimmery metallics, and rich jewel tones to give your home a sophisticated, elegant vibe that still screams festive. It’s all about creating a space that sparkles without overwhelming. Head to Adairs for minimalist ornaments, like glass baubles in delicate designs and little touches of pine, perfect for adding an air of understated glamour. These choices are sure to upgrade your space without it looking like Santa’s workshop exploded in your living room. 

 

Cosy vibes only 

Now, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without adding some seriously cosy vibes. This is your cue to pull out the luxe fabrics. Velvet throw pillows? Check. Faux fur blankets? Double check. These soft textures invite you to snuggle up, and watch Christmas classics with the air conditioning blasting. And let’s not forget about lighting – drape warm white fairy lights for a glowing effect that instantly says “festive” without being too much. 

 

Keep it simple 

Let your style shine by creating focal points that glimmer without blinding anyone. A beautifully set dining table, for example, can become the heart of your holiday gatherings. Think simple yet elegant centrepieces from Domayne. Not only will your table look ready for a magazine cover, but it’ll also set the perfect tone for all those family feasts and friendly get-togethers. And while we’re talking festive, don’t forget about adding a little holiday scent to the mix from Freedom. Cinnamon, pine, or vanilla-scented candles can make your home smell as good as it looks.  

 

Shop Christmas Decor at Homemaker The Valley

The key to all of this? Balance. Whether you’re all about that minimalist chic or prefer a display worthy of a department store window, it’s all about creating a space that makes you feel the holiday joy. So, roll up your sleeves, head to Homemaker The Valley let your creativity loose, and get ready to transform your home into a Christmas retreat that’ll impress even the big guy in red. 

Shop the sales: Black Friday deals you need to know

Get ready to shop ’til you drop! Black Friday, the most anticipated shopping event of the year, is landing on Friday 29 November. Enjoy unbeatable deals on almost everything from luxury appliances to all those essential items. With the holiday season just around the corner, this is the perfect opportunity to tick off your gift list and treat yourself. 

 

To help you make the most of Black Friday, we’ve compiled some of the best deals in centre. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the incredible offers and discounts that will be up for grabs. Don’t miss out on the shopping spree of the year – mark your calendars and get ready to save big! 

 

Snooze  

From Monday 25 November to Sunday 1 December, Snooze is offering an unbeatable sale on mattresses and bedframes. Enjoy 50% off selected mattresses, plus take an extra 10% off already reduced prices. The same incredible deals apply to selected bedframes – 50% off, plus an additional 10% off already discounted prices. 

 

OZ Design  

OZ Design is hosting a massive Cyber Sale from Wednesday 6 November to Monday 25 November, offering 25% to 50% off everything. And the savings might not stop there – visit them in-store from Tuesday 26 November to Monday 2 December to see if the sale will continue. 

 

Howards Storage World  

Howards Storage World is joining the Black Friday sales, but we’re sworn to secrecy… for now! To uncover their incredible deals, you’ll need to visit their store in person. Trust us, it’ll be worth the trip.  

 

DecoRug  

Ready to refresh your floors? This Black Friday, head to DecoRug for 20% to 60% off on all rugs! From hall runners and round rugs to quirky shapes and classic rectangular styles, every rug is discounted! 

 

Beds N Dreams  

This November, enjoy up to 50% off RRP at Beds N Dreams. Score up to 30% off bed frames and furniture to elevate your bedroom style, plus up to 50% off on a range of top-quality mattresses for ultimate comfort. 

 

Early Settler  

Time for a home refresh? Head to Early Settler this Black Friday for 20% to 50% off everything in-store! From sofas and stylish homewares to beautiful rugs and more, you’ll find all you need to elevate your space. 

 

Eureka Furniture  

Eureka Furniture is bringing the savings this Black Friday with 50% to 80% off every piece, online and in-store! Whether you’re looking to refresh your living room or add a touch of style to the bedroom, now’s the time to make it happen. 

 

Nick Scali  

From Monday 4 November to Sunday 1 December, head into Nick Scali to take advantage of their exciting sale. Enjoy discounts of up to 30%, 40%, and even 50% off a wide selection of pieces and floor stock as they make room for new arrivals. 

 

Adairs  

Get ready to save big during Adairs’ Black Friday sale! Enjoy 25% off all full-priced items, plus Linen Lovers can score an extra 10% off. Adairs will also be offering 40% off on Christmas and beach essentials! This offer is available both in-store and online from Tuesday 19 November to Monday 2 December. 

 

Provincial Home Living  

From Friday 29 November to Monday 2 December, enjoy a 20% off storewide at Provincial Home Living. Discover their beautiful furniture, décor, and accessories to elevate every room in your home. 

 

There you have it – a sneak peek of some of the best Black Friday deals to anticipate! Keep in mind that these are just a fraction of the exciting offers to come. Be sure to head in centre on Friday 29 November. Happy shopping!  

 

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*Discounts and dates may vary. Offers are valid for a limited time only. Visit individual retailers in-store for full terms and conditions. 

How to create the perfect home office

2020 has resulted in many people working from home or creating a home office space they never had before. If you are struggling to feel motivated in your home office or feel like it is lacking in organisation and functionality, then we have the perfect blogpost for you. There are many aspects that go into creating the perfect home office such as storage, furniture, inspirational décor and a functional system. Today we are sharing all our top tips for creating the perfect home office that you enjoy settling into each day.

 

Storage Is Key

Storage is a key concern for most people throughout the entire house, but even more so in the home office. The home office is a space where clutter can build up very quickly through paperwork, stationery supplies, books and day to day items. It is essential to choose furniture items and storage solutions that amplify your space and allow everything to be neatly tucked away and organised. We recommend heading into Howard’s Storage World to see all the innovative storage solutions they have on offer. A filing cabinet or chest of drawers with drawer dividers is perfect for storing paperwork and office supplies. Drawer dividers are essential for a home office as they ensure small stationery items stay in place and avoid drawers becoming one big mess. You can also try stacking a few decorative A4 boxes on shelves or the top of the desk to store important files that cannot be scanned into the computer. Use wicker baskets to house unsightly items such as spare chargers, power adapters and hard drives. That way the space still looks styled and neat, whilst also being functional and organised.

Inspiring Décor

A key design aspect that is often overlooked in a home office is adding inspiring décor. The home office is often a space you spend prolonged periods of time in, so it is essential you have items in there that make you feel inspired and motivated. Try hanging artwork on the walls that reflect your personal style and the style of the home. We recommend going for bright, bold, abstract prints if you’d like to feel inspired and motivated or more muted, line drawing prints if you’d prefer a calm and tranquil space. Be sure to add inspiring coffee table books to shelves and bookcases that you can pick up every time you need a break or a jolt of inspiration. We love the inspiring range of interiors, home and lifestyle related books from Provincial Home Living. The home office should include personal touches to avoid it becoming too ‘business-like’ and sterile. We recommend adding framed photos of loved ones, decorative vases with fresh flowers and your favourite scented candle. Don’t forget to breathe life into the room by adding a few plants such as a fiddle leaf fig or a hanging,

 

Functional and Stylish Furniture

When choosing furniture for your home office it needs to tick two boxes – Functional and Stylish. There are plenty of ergonomic options available that mean you don’t have to skimp on style to have a functioning office set up. Check out Freedom’s range of gorgeous, coloured office chairs in a range of fabrics and ‘design-it-yourself’ desk options! It is always essential to opt for desks that have storage included such as drawers or cupboards to avoid any build-up of clutter on top of the desk. Choose a bookcase or shelving unit that has simple, clean lines and allows you to keep office essentials tucked away and organised. If you have an open bookshelf, we recommend adding a few storage baskets or boxes to avoid the shelves looking cluttered and overcrowded. Alternatively opting for a bookcase that has cupboards for storing items and open shelving to display inspiring décor provides you the best of both worlds!

A System

Having a clear system in your home office will ensure it stays neat, tidy and organised. The most important system to avoid paper build up is scanning all documents onto your computer or hard drive, only keeping essential items in hard copy. Another great system is ensuring you tidy up your desk and have a place for everything at the end of the day. The best way to start the day is having a clean and tidy desk, so make sure your stationery, laptop and books have a specific place to be stored at the end of each day. To maintain a functional and organised office we recommend doing a tidy up and sort out every few months to ensure no clutter, documents or unnecessary items build up.

All our stores at Homemaker The Valley offer stylish and functional furniture items in a range of different design styles and price points. We suggest popping into your favourite stores and having a browse at what could work in your home office space. Think about the above points we have made from décor to storage to furniture and you will have the perfect home office in no time at all!

 

 

Refresh and Organise Your Home This Spring!

Spring is the season of cleaning, refreshing and organising your home. As the weather gets cooler and the days get longer, we find ourselves opening up the windows, dusting off the cobwebs and removing the winter layers of our humble abodes. With the upcoming season of entertaining upon us, it is time to get our homes in order and renew them accordingly. Below are our top tips for refreshing and organising your home this Spring.

Step 1 – The Spring Clean

In order to make our homes feel fresh and inviting for the holiday season ahead, they need to be spic and span. Spring is the perfect time of year to undertake all the tasks you have been putting off throughout Winter. The weather is warmer, and the days are longer, which means you can spend a day on the weekend outside in the sunshine, cleaning your exterior windows, blasting your alfresco area and ensuring your garden or pot plants are looking amazing.

Spring is also the perfect time of year to tick off the cleaning tasks in your home that you have been avoiding. Write down a list of everything you would like to achieve, then set aside one weekend to tick everything off in one go – time batching! Cleaning tasks we suggest for Spring are to dust skirting boards and architraves, clean light switches and doorknobs, dust ceiling fans and lights, remove marks from walls, clean fly screens, wash windows, remove and shake out rugs, wipe down all furniture and dust artwork and frames. You can also dive into a deep clean of your bathroom, kitchen and laundry including disinfecting all surfaces, cleaning the oven, defrosting the freezer and so on. Your home will feel amazing after and the process will give you renewed energy to see your space with fresh eyes and be thankful for the wonderful home you have!

 

Step 2 – Organising

Now that your home is sparkling and is the cleanest it has been in years, it’s time to get organised! The Marie Kondo movement was huge this time last year, but have you maintained the organisational systems you put in place and still follow the ‘only keep what sparks joy’ mindset? If not, don’t fear, we have a few simple tasks that you can undertake to get your home organised and working efficiently in no time! This step includes the fun part of popping in store and picking up all the beautiful and effective storage solutions!

The main areas of the home we need to focus on when re-organising are the kitchen, wardrobes and storage areas. These are the main sections of the home that tend to build up over time without anyone noticing.  Start with the kitchen and remove everything from the cupboards and assess if you have used it in the last 6 months, is it functional and is it necessary? Try cutting down on any items that tend to turn into collections over time such as mugs, glasses and serving ware – unless it is ridiculously sentimental, brings you joy or belongs to a lovely matching set, it has got to go. Wardrobes are another area of the home that burst at the seams and we ignore for the most part as they’re behind closed doors. The wardrobe has very similar organising principles to the kitchen – remove everything, keep what is essential as specified above, then organise. Sorting by clothing type, then by colour is the most efficient way to categorise and save you time when getting dressed. Pick up some gorgeous matching hangers from Howard’s Storage World to ensure it is visually pleasing.

The last aspect of the organisation transformation is the storage areas of the home such as linen cupboards, under the bed, storage cabinets and garages. This process will take a bit of time to sort through, but if you dedicate a few hours each weekend, it will become more organised in no time at all.

Once you have sorted out all your essentials you can then look for storage solutions to make everything look beautiful and function well. We recommend baskets, labelled boxes or plastic containers in varying sizes. Pop into Howard’s Storage World to see an abundance of storage solutions that will make everything work more effectively in your home! Be sure to check out Freedom, Tk Maxx and Oz Design for some beautiful baskets and furniture storage ideas too.

Step 3 – Preparing For The Upcoming Season

Summer in Australia not only includes summer holidays and outdoor entertaining, but Christmas and family time all rolled into one. Our homes need to be functioning at 100% to ensure we have a stress-free holiday season and get to enjoy the time spent with family and friends.

 

When organising your home in a Spring refresh you will inevitably come across your Christmas decorations and Summer entertaining supplies. We recommend taking everything out and making sure all items or decorations are in good condition, still work properly and they still bring you happiness. You will find that once you have simplified your Christmas decoration pile, you will have more joy when putting them up as December rolls around. This may even open up the opportunity to buy some gorgeous new decorations that bring a refreshed feel to your home this Christmas! Adairs and Freedom have some absolutely gorgeous Christmas decorations to adorn your home with this season!

 

Step 4 – Decorating For Spring

The last, and what we believe to be most enjoyable step, is decorating your home for Spring! As we have said goodbye to Winter, it is time to pack away any heavy blankets, excessively fluffy cushions and the pile of throw rugs from the living room sofa. Try adding a few brighter soft furnishings into your space with some on-trend colours such as a coral, sage green or blush pink. We are loving the lemon cushion pictured below from Freedom! No Spring refresh is complete without adding a beautiful bunch of flowers to your coffee table or kitchen counter. Café 63 have fresh flowers on offer every day and their seasonal bouquets are perfect for Spring!

With new furniture and homewares ranges popping up every few days, it is hard not to get excited about revitalising your home this Spring! Pop into any of the stores at Homemaker The Valley this Spring to see some gorgeous new ranges that will brighten your home and have you looking forward to the holiday season ahead!