How Do You Store Your Christmas Decorations?
0 Comments
/
Chyka shows you how to pack away your Christmas decorations so they are in tip top shape for next year!
Celebrating In Style
Chyka says spending precious time with family and friends is the highlight of my Christmas season, and I love nothing more than welcoming them all into my home. One thing I always make sure I have on hand is a delicious drink.....
Are You Travelling These Holidays?
Travel Tips from Chyka Keebaugh - When you travel a lot, you work out very fast what is worth lugging across the other side of the world and what is not!
5 Helpful Hints on How to Organise Your House More Efficiently
Jules Hopkins from Housetipster shares 5 Helpful Hints on How to Organise Your House More Efficiently
Good Storage Sells Houses
Looking to sell your home? Professional Organiser Anita Birges has styled 100's of houses for sale and says 'Good storage sells houses'. Here she show you you some easy ways to add value to your home.
Shelving Systems At Howards
Do you ever feel that you have no room to store anything?
Good shelving can increase and maximise your storage space and literally transform the way you live every day.
Howards the Wine Storage Specialists
Wine cellars come in many shapes and sizes as does the wine that resides within them. The way we store our wine really comes down to how much we need to store and how often we need to access the collection. Howard are specialists in wine storage.....
Makeovers That Don't Cost The Earth
Is your home looking tired? Are you feeling uninspired? The good news is you don’t need a total home renovation in order to change things up. There are plenty of easy and inexpensive things you can do to your home that will make it look bright and fresh again. And the good news is there are also plenty of budget ideas that are earth-friendly too.
Planning a New Storage System
Professional Organiser Britta Reinecke from the Urban Organiser says a good storage system that works well will save you time, money and a whole lot of stress....
Making Homes for Awkward Waste
These days, there are so many different categories of waste that it can be hard to find ways to manage them all. Rather than just giving up and putting it in the landfill bin (which for many items can be actually illegal!), creating homes for all of them can mean you’re doing your bit for the planet.
Do you give your shoes the love they deserve?
Real solutions for shoe storage depends on your space and needs. Susanne Thiebe a Professional Organiser, shares with us her tips for organsing your shoes.
5 SIMPLE TRICKS TO ORGANISE A MAN'S WARDROBE
In general, men’s wardrobes can be easier to organise than women’s.
Professional Organiser Linda Eagelton shares 5 simple tricks to organise a wardrobe for a male.
My Journey to becoming a Professional Organiser
Master KonMari Consultant Gemma Quinn shares her journey..........Even at a young age, being neat and tidy gave me a sense of relief and calmness. Perhaps that’s why tidying and organising always came naturally to me -- it was just part of my personality. I loved how objects would sit in a house and how people would interact with them.
5 Top Tips for Reducing Ironing Time
Professional Organiser Ulrike Cao shares a few simple tips she has picked up over the last few years of organising homes and wardrobes, which can significantly cut down on the volume and duration of the ironing task.
When it rains for a week
Professional Organiser Leanne Barker shares her step by step guide of what she did to implement her laundry routine and some hints and tricks she has learnt along the way.
Organise Your Nursery
Susanne Gray a first time mum to be, enlisted the help of Professional Organiser Anita Birges from mise en place to set up her nursery in time for the delivery of her baby.
How to Organise an Awkward Pantry Space
Although it is the dream of many to have a large, walk in style pantry, a large space is not essential to create a functioning and organised pantry. Even the smallest and most awkward of spaces can be practical and functional.
Time for a Seasonal Wardrobe Revamp
Is your wardrobe bursting at the seams - yet you still can’t find a thing to wear? Rather than wrestling with a lion every morning, try taming your wardrobe into a seasonal one and start off your day in a positive way.
My Favourite Howards Organising Product
Nicola Evans, Professional Organiser from 'Sort it Now' shares her Favourite Howards Organiser......Howards Storage World has so many great products to solve your organising challenges so it’s hard to choose just one favourite! However, the latest addition to my favourite products is the new Evovac Suction storage range as it provides flexible storage around the home and can be installed and reused again and again as your needs change.
War On Waste When Shopping
We can all make some changes in our lives that will also have an impact on our environmental footprint. Here are some great ideas that are simple, effective and eco-friendly.
Elfa Open Pantry
Marianne had a corner in her Kitchen that was being used as an open pantry. With kids and working, she felt that it was difficult to keep things tidy.
Shoes...You Love Them, We Store Them
We spend a lot of money on our shoes. Storing them correctly will not only keep them in tip top shape, you will be able to see what you have and will extend the life of them.
LOVE your shoes, and give them the home they deserve.
Pantry Overhaul
This pantry had a mix of drawers and shelves and with the addition of a few key organisers and a little organising know how, they were sorted in no time!
10 Telltale Signs it's Time to Reorganise Your Home
Article by Georgia Madden featured on houzz - With the world currently in the grip of Marie Kondo organising mania, you might be wondering if your home could benefit from a little decluttering magic......
Get back to school ready
Keep lunches bacteria free with an insulated lunch bag and avoid the soggy school bags with a leak proof Dink bottle. Here is the best of Howards Lunch Bags/boxes and Drink Bottles!
Entertaining Made Easy
We all want to make things a little easier and enjoy stress free entertaining so we can enjoy the occasion and spend time with those we love.
Give The Gift Of Organising
We are so generous at Christmas with gift giving. Time is so precious to all of us, maybe it's time to think outside the box and give the gift of organisation this Christmas.
Storing And Caring For Your Jewellery
The one storage dilemma that can get even the best organising buff in knots has to be Jewellery! With so many beautiful options, which storage is best for your space? And what types of items do you need to store?
But it's not just how they are stored, is it? You also want to make sure you're taking the best care of those precious jewels.
Recycling Stations Around The Home
The good news is your home does not have to look like a tip! There are plenty of practical and stylish options to organise your recyclables around the home, that will not break your budget. To store your recyclables successfully, you need to consider space, looks, convenience and of course, what to recycle.
Planning Christmas - An Organisers Guide
Thinking about what type of Christmas you want to have now, and planning to make that happen, is a good start to dealing with the overwhelm.
School Canteen Makeover
The school canteen is often a very important part of the school community, going far beyond simply serving good food efficiently. Its a vibrant place where students, teachers, volunteers and canteen staff all come together.
The Swag Fresh Produce Bag
Do you wish your fruit and vegetables would last longer, instead of continuously throwing them out?
This ingeniously designed Swag Produce Storage Bag will keep your fruit and veggies fresher and nutrient rich for longer.
Howards Laundry Rescue
This Laundry Rescue with professional Organiser Anita Birges, has completely changed the way this family uses this space. What's more, the laundry is not only functional, it looks great too!
Top 5 Tips for Wardrobe Heaven
Your wardrobe is the first thing you see everyday, and sets the tone for the rest of the day. If you are running late because you cant find what you want to wear, then chances are, you are stressed and overwhelmed - even before you have stepped out the door!
Step By Step Garage Organisation
In all its multipurpose glory, the garage is a space that is often under utilised, but it is full of potential. In these nine easy steps, you can tackle this project in one go, or focus on one step at a time.
Make Your Spring an Organised One
It’s Spring! Sun and warmth are replacing cold and gloom, and we’re gradually emerging from hibernation.......
The Do's and Don'ts of Archiving
Goodbye Winter…Hello Spring!
Effective archiving will help you to eliminate clutter, provide valuable space in your cupboard and ensure your items remain fresh until they are needed again. Archive your clothes the right way with this handy guide.
Empowering Kids To Be Organised
As parents we want the best for our kids and for them to grow to be the best versions of themselves. A good education is also important but this is not just limited to the classroom. There are so many learning opportunities within the family home that get overlooked......
Evovac Suction Fusion Technology
Meet Evovac. Evovac employs a new vacuum fusion technology to offer unparalleled suction.
Perfect for DIYers, renters and the style conscious....
Howards Storage WorldTax Time 'Start the Financial Year Right'
TOP 5 ORGANISING TIPS TO MAKE TAXES LESS TAXING!
By Nicola Evans, Professional Organiser and Member of IOPO
With the end of the financial year just ending, the task of doing your tax return might feel daunting - especially if you have paperwork and receipts scattered everywhere! Instead of letting stress take over, why not seize the opportunity to get your tax paperwork organised by putting a system in place that you can follow throughout the new financial year?
By breaking the job down into manageable tasks, with some of these easy to follow tips, doing your next tax return will be far less stressful. Who knows, if that isn’t incentive enough, you might even discover you are eligible for a tax refund or at least a reduced tax bill!
Top Tips For Better Ironing
Time. It’s a precious commodity. With busy work schedules, ever present family demands, domestic chores and the occasional social activity; finding time, saving time and using our time wisely have all become common catchphrases. So what if we could give some of it back? It’s all in the laundry and in particular, the way you iron…
Different Types of Clutter
Clutter can be defined as belongings that you own that aren’t needed, used or loved, and get in your way as you try to live around them. They are things that overwhelm you, annoy you and cramp up your home.
Clutter can come from many sources and take many forms.
How to Utilise Awkward Spaces
Professional Organiser, Amy Kennedy from The Organising Bee explores clever ways to turn awkward spaces into functional and practical storage spaces
Your Laundry Sorted
The laundry can very quickly become a catch all space, where we hide away those items we cleared from our kitchen benchtops when guests arrive or those bits & pieces that you simply don’t know where else to store.
So how do you go about creating a space that is not only functional but an organised space that’s not overloaded with unnecessary content?
How To Organise Your Wardrobe
Howards Expert Organiser Cathy Player teamed up with Houzz to answer common questions about wardrobe organisation. Here are her top tips to sort your wardrobe and save you time every day!
Premium Bins
When it comes to making rubbish look good, it’s all in the bin. Here at Howards we have a bin for all occasions. Whether you’re after a slimline, wall mount, in-cupboard, family sized or recycling bin we can solve your rubbish needs. The thing is, our solutions not only look great, they’re engineered for longevity. Here we put the spotlight on a few collections from our range….
Small Projects around the home that make a big difference
If you’re thinking you don’t have the time to organise your home, think again. Professional Organiser Robyn Amott shows us how small changes around the home can make a big difference.
A New Year, A New Way
Simple fixes around the home, can make a big difference to how we feel in our home. If you have a space that isn't working for you, a complete overhaul is not always needed, a simple fix can be the answer.
Top 3 Things You Can Do To Kick Off An Organised New Year
The New Year often brings thoughts of starting fresh and resolutions. How do we stick with and maintain these thoughts throughout the year?
Storing your Christmas Decorations
Here are some great Christmas decorations storage solutions from Professional Organiser Anita Birges, that will have your precious items stored beautifully until next year!
Stress Free Travel
Whatever your holiday style, whether it be relaxing by a resort pool or outdoor adventuring, getting there should be as enjoyable as the destination. Here are a few top tips to ensure your next holiday will be super easy, stress free and fun. Safe travels!
How to Stress Less this Holiday Season
There's no need to feel overwhelmed each year when Christmas rolls around. A little pre-planning and a Countdown Checklist will take the stress out of Christmas and allow you to enjoy the day!
Christmas Checklist
Like to make Christmas a little less stressful? Here are 10 things that will help you have the best Christmas yet.
Organise your Saucepans
Storage for your pots and pans is usually the number 1 problem in the kitchen, here we help you solve this perennial problem.
Joseph Joseph - design innovation
With innovative design and function at its core, Joseph Joseph products for the kitchen or bathroom is a smart choice. Not only will it stand the test of time, they are easy to use, space efficient and look good!
How to Achieve an Organised and Efficient Kitchen
The kitchen is without doubt one of the busiest and most hard-working spaces in our homes - so it makes sense to have it working for us in the most functional way possible to become not only an efficient space, but also a pleasurable one to spend time in too.
Beautiful Academy Range
See what all the fuss is about! Featuring the latest in home design trends, this Academy Eliot Range perfectly combines the rustic appearance of Mango Wood with the sophisticated grace of Marble to create the perfect addition to your Kitchen.
Good News! Howards has a New Owner
Howards Storage World is pleased to announce that it is officially out of Voluntary Administration with Deloitte securing a sale of the business and its importing company to dual companies My Home Storage Pty Ltd and Store Trade Pty Ltd. This applies to the Company store operations and main importing company. Franchised stores were never affected by the administration process.
Create a Child Friendly Pantry with Elfa
How child friendly is your pantry? In this pantry, we created a “self serve” zone to empower kids to pick and pack their own lunches and serve themselves breakfast.
10 Quick Ideas to get your Kids Ready for School
It's that time of year again, organising school uniforms, ticking off the stationary checklist, and ensuring that the kids are ready for the first day back to school. Having a leakproof drink bottle and a lunch container that will keep your kids food safe to eat is also a must on the to do list!
Innovation from Thermos
Thermos. It’s a household name and has been for years. A trailblazer with innovation within the food and beverage container arena.
Kilner Jars Preserving and Recipes
Kilner Jars are perfect for preserving or is a fabulous vessel to layer up a dessert, breakfast or salad!
Perfect Entertainers with 4 Ingredients Recipes
Christmas is such a busy time of year. When it come down to it, we all want to make things a little easier, enjoy stress free entertaining, and spend quality time with those we love.
Microplane Spiral Vegetable Cutter Explained
Looking for a healthy low fat alternative to Pasta? The Microplane Spiral Vegetable Cutter is a fabulous addition to any kitchen!
Naughty or Nice? Which List Are You On?
Naughty or Nice? Which list are you on?
Naughty or Nice Kit and A Christmas Wish List
Christmas is a time for a bit offun! Here is a Naughty or Nice Barometer you can use for the whole family. Also a downloadable Wishlist to give out to each person in your family for a sneak peak into their Gift wishes this Christmas.
3 Tips to Creating the Perfect Christmas Roast
To serve up the perfect Turkey, you'll find it easier if you have a Baster, Pop-up timer and a quality carving board. We share with you why. Includes a bonus Turkey stuffing recipe.
How To Give At Christmas - In More Ways Than One.
Ways to support others in the lead up to Christmas ......Checking on neighbors, cooking a meal for someone who is less mobile, help makeover a friends cupboard if they are going through hardship. Give a little thought to how you can help others.
Less Work. More Cheer. Strategies To Get Your Space Guest Ready.
Less Work, More Cheer - Strategies to get you through the silly season - Use the word guests in the title. Easing your way into the silly season. Stay Calm and Get Ready for Christmas - make a checklist and make it happen!
Prep Your Space For Santa’s Stash
It’s time to sift out those toys the kid’s no longer use, clear out items that have missing or broken pieces and create space to hide Santa’s stash... Also finding the ultimate hiding spots is half the fun. A good job to tackle pre-December!
Top 5 Space Creators For Small Homes
How to make the most out of the space you have. Using the backs of doors and space pockets in cupboards and wardrobes to maximise storage.
Quick Mini Makeovers
Mini Makeovers for your fridge, drawer, bathroom vanity, office and toys
Spring Clean Your Daily Routines – Top Tips
Top Tips from the Howards Team to Make Your Week Easier.
Smooth Move Part 2
Like to know the top organising picks when people move into a new home? We share the top picks.
Smooth Move Part 1
Top ways to prepare your house for sale. Featuring products to help contain your clutter.
Why Clutter is Bad
How home clutter impacts our physical and mental health. Howards suggest an easy method to break down big tasks of decluttering any room in the house.
Top 3 Fixes in the Office for EOFY
The end of financial year is nigh.
It’s a time to hit the ‘reset’ button on your office, overhaul your systems and get totally organised for the financial year ahead. Lets face it, if you’re organised, you’re less likely to feel frazzled and out of control, and you can reduce that feeling of being overwhelmed. An organised office, where ultimately money comes in and goes out; will relieve the stress of finding your financial papers when tax time comes!
So where to start? We’ve carved our ‘organised office’ into three easy categories…
Top Laundry Time Saving Strategies
Love it or hate it, there’s no escaping the laundry. Whether you pop one load on a day or you dedicate a few consecutive hours to cleaning clothes and linen each week, it’s a job that simply can’t be avoided. We can, however, suggest a number of time saving strategies that will minimise the hours spent pre-sorting, removing stains, ironing and distributing cleaned items. Let’s take a closer look.
Shoes Glorious Shoes
From the modest to the mid size collection and beyond, there is a shoe storage solution for you. Here we show you storage - perfect for heels, best for flats, quality basics and great ways to hide them away! Plus the ultimate solution every girl dreams of!
Dream Wardrobe
Anything you can dream, we can create. There are no limits to creating a wardrobe space to reflect who you are. Come in-store for a FREE personalised wardrobe design session and create YOUR dream wardrobe.
Howards Hanger Secrets
Hangers are the quiet achievers of the wardrobe, an essential workhorse, when used correctly will love your clothes! There are specialty hangers designed to hold items renowned to create clutter. Howards are a hanger specialist. See some of the 'out of the box' hanger solutions that will amaze and delight!
Accessories - How to get the best from your collection
Accessories can make or break an outfit! Having your jewels, belts scarves and hats easily accessible can revolutionise the way you dress. Here are some top tips to organise your accessories and help you step out in style…
Lorna Jane Loves Decor
We’ve found a big fan of the Décor Range in Lorna Jane Clarkson, founder of the iconic active wear brand Lorna Jane.
Wireware - The Quiet Achievers
In a pantry, on a shelf, in a cupboard or in a drawer, a little bit of structure goes a long way! Howards are specialists when it comes to organising these spaces. Sometimes all it takes is the addition of a rack or specialty organiser to utilise height, add a shelf or create order in a space.
What's New in Bins at Howards
When it comes to making rubbish look good, it’s all in the bin. Wesco Bins, NEW to Howards shows German engineering at its very best. Not only functional and durable these bins have been designed with looks in mind! The New Howards Range of Bins have some great features and includes slim designs to suit narrow spaces.
Glass Food Storage - 5 Reasons to Love it
Glass is the hot new trend in food storage. Glass is freezer, microwave and fridge friendly, and does not stain or retain colours or smells. This means that food can go from freezer/fridge/pantry straight into the microwave for reheating. Whether using Kilner or Le Parfait Jars for preserving or as a display, or Décor Realseal or Snapware for leftovers, glass is the smart choice.
Top 6 Pantry Essentials
There is always a few essential items in the pantry that will revolutionise and organise your world. Here are Howards Top 5 Pantry essentials to make your everyday easier.
Budget Pantry Makeover
It doesn’t cost a lot to go from a disorganised pantry to one that is ordered. With the inclusion of a few clever organisers to help group items and maximise your cupboard space, you will not only have more room, but will save money as you will not be doubling up on items hidden away.
Part 2: Student Budget Wardrobe Makeover - 5 Essentials
When space and money is an issue, thinking outside the box without spending up big can really make a difference. Here are 5 essentials for a Wardrobe Makeover on a budget.
Part 1 : Student Kitchenette Makeover 5 Mini Solutions
No room and no budget? Do you know a student who could do with a little help? Make a difference in someones world with some clever organisers and a few small changes. Uni student Karla and her partner Will are happy to have a kitchen that is much more user friendly.
Bento Box Lunch Ideas
Suitable for both adults and children alike, the multifunctional Fuel Bento Lunch Box has room for four courses. With one large compartment and three smaller areas this clever box offers flexibility to build your own lunch. The compartmentalised interior containers are great for separating your sandwich from your salad and pasta, particularly for children. Here are some lunch box recipes and ideas to make the perfect lunch and save money.
5 Top Ideas for Making your Kitchen School Ready
With a little organisation your kitchen can be the hub for the brekkie rush, prepping for school lunches and the hungry munchkins for afternoon tea. It all starts with a good breakfast! Allowing your kids to be self sufficient from an early age will set them up for good habits going to school in the future. Stocking breakfast and lunch items in easy to access containers will allow them to pick and pack their morning tea and lunches.
Why hydration is so important
Staying hydrated is important in more ways than one. We’ve got tips to help you keep the fluids up and a collection of our Top 10 of hydration bottles that will keep you on the straight and narrow!
10 Ways to stop Your Kids Lunches Coming Home
We all worry that our kids are getting proper nutrition and ensuring they’re prepared for a good learning day. Are your kids lunches coming home squashed an uneaten? It’s hard to maintain a healthy lunchbox with variety and appeal. Here are some great ideas that will create playground envy and be a winner with your child. TOP TIP: Freeze your kids lunches and save time in the morning.
H.O.M.E Book- Meet the Author Adele Blair
How To Organise My Everything Author and Concierge Collective Managing Director Adele Blair talks to us about her journey to create a practical guide to storing your home belongings. Adele’s lifelong passion for planning, sorting and streamlining was her inspiration for creating this book.
Festive Drink Recipes
The right tools make all the difference for your festive drinks! We show you what you need plus a few favourite recipes we've found to test your new tools out!
Festive Cocktail Recipes
Cocktail recipes we've found to help you get Christmas ready. Time to try out your new bar tools!
Planning the Perfect Picnic
Like to know how to make your picnic perfect? Here are some tips and recipes to make it oh so lovely!
Prepare your Christmas Meal Plan
A stress free Christmas lunch or dinner comes with good planning. Prepare your meal plan in advance and enjoy the day, the food and the company!
Guide for Storing Christmas Leftovers
Ever wondered how long you can keep cut ham? Or how long you can store your Christmas cake? Learn the tricks to extend their life.
Avoid The Christmas Blowout
Set a budget and get organised this festive season. Create a special day without the budget blowout.
Favourite Christmas Recipes
Recipes to inspire your Christmas feast. Pavlova, Ham Glaze, Baked Pumpkin Fruit Cake, Christmas Tuffles, No Cook Fruit Cake Pudding Balls, Stained Glass Biscuits, Baked Ricotta, Lychees with Macadamia Nuts and Cream Cheese. Howards have the perfect products to store and display your baking triumphs!
Organised People and How They Use Phone Lists
There are many apps available to help organise, manage and track your gifts. Here are a few recommendations from a couple of very organised Howards people!
5 Pre Christmas Jobs To Make Your Life Easier
Save time during the silly season by getting these 5 simple jobs out of the way. Simply organised!
Product Review: Trolley Bags
Have you heard of Trolley Bags? Well they are the latest thing in making your shopping trip easier and faster! We review this product and show you how it works.
Drawers Masterclass
We all know that dividers are essential to creating order in our cutlery drawers, so using this principle and adding organisers to all your drawers makes perfect sense! From modular solutions for deep drawers to organisers for spices, we have a solution to create order in any drawer. Don't have a drawer where you need it? We also show you how to turn a shelf into a drawer with some clever pull-out organisers!
Spring Cleaning Know How
It’s time to shake off winter and start prepping for the warmer months ahead. We all tackle the traditional "Spring clean" in our own way but here are a few tips that’ll make it even easier!
5 Reasons Why Premium Elegance Hangers Are Better
Here is an interesting thought… How much money do you have tied up in your clothes? Read on for the top 5 reasons why it pays to invest in premium elegance hangers.
Oxo Greensaver Fridge Range
New Greensaver fridge storers by OXO will revolutionise the way you store your produce to keep it fresh for longer; saving on wastage, time and money.
Pre Christmas Pantry Preparation
It’s seems a little scary but Christmas decorations will soon be gracing the stores in the lead up to Christmas. It’s time to spring-clean the pantry and get Christmas ready; so get rid of unwanted items and pave the way for a system that will see you through the festive season and beyond!
Wardrobe Design Checklist
Whether you’re redesigning an existing wardrobe or creating a new flexible solution, in order to maximise the functionality of your space, a wardrobe design takes careful consideration. This checklist from Wardrobe Designer will help you achieve the perfect solution.
Winter Warmer Soup Recipes
It’s cold outside and the best way to warm up is with a bowl of hot and healthy soup. Here are some soup recipes ideal for your thermos that will warm the cockles of your heart.
Technology Clutter Tackled
Offering solutions for everything to do with cords, as well as ideas for storing, charging and travelling with your devices, our new cord control range will streamline tech chaos. View the video HERE.
Decluttering ideas for the bathroom
We use the bathroom every day and by eliminating unnecessary clutter and adding efficient organisers, you’ll add to the visual appeal of your space and create an efficient bathroom that’s a pleasure to use. It might even save you time!
Carol's Downsizing Journey - Preparing to Move
Carol shares with us how she prepared for her downsizing journey moving into a 2 bedroom apartment from a 4 bedroom townhouse.
Speedy Airing Secrets
Short on time? Make drying clothes faster and easier with these practical tips about how to hang out your clothes and choosing the best airer for the job.
Caring for your cosmetics – and keeping them organised!
Follow the organised makeup checklist – and put your best face forward every day.
Time Saving Breakfast Station
The trick to saving time is to simplify the number of steps it takes to get things done. Breakfast, particularly with a family, is an ideal activity to employ time saving tactics and this Easy-Build solution is a beauty. View the full article HERE
Divide and Conquer - The Art of Sorting Laundry
We take a closer look at sorting your laundry and offer some practical hints and tips about conquering this part of the laundry process.
The Mobile Nursery
Baby on the way? Simply and easily convert your spare room into a nursery with a mix n’ match solution that won’t cost a fortune. View the full article HERE
Innovative Storage from simplehuman
Backed by rigorous research and development, simplehuman continue to design products that make everyday life super efficient. View the full article HERE
Creative storage for Kitchen Walls
Turn your wall into a highly functional storage masterpiece. Inspired by Julia Child’s classic blue pegboard system, we show you how to create your very own work of art. View the full article HERE
Conquer Hard to Store Items
Odd shaped appliances can disrupt even the most organised kitchen. When storing bulky items, work smarter, not harder. View the full article HERE
Introducing the New Elegance Range
View our NEW Elegance Range.
Take your Lunch to work and Save
Take your lunch to work and save!
Caring for a Corporate Wardrobe
New Elegance Range for your corporate wardrobe. Chris Carroll from The Life Creative shows you why.
Interview with Helen Butler
Interview with Helen Butler
Back to School Product Review
Back To School Product Review
Kids Afternoon Routine Checklist
Kids Afternoon Routine Checklist
Salmon Gravadlax Recipe
Recipe: Salmon Gravadlax
Roasted Slinky Rosemary Potatoes with Sea Salt
Recipe: Slinky Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Recipe: No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
Recipe: No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
Recipe: Butter Cream Icing
Recipe: Butter Cream Icing
Recipe: Preserved Lemons
Recipe: Preserved Lemons
Ten Drink Dispenser Recipes
Five alcoholic and five non-alcoholic drinks recipes to brighten your Christmas table!
View the Christmas Catalogue HERE.
Pre-Christmas Day Jobs
Save time during the silly season by getting these 5 simple jobs out of the way.
Going Away "Home and Packing" Checklists
Here's 2 quick checklists to ensure you don’t end up at your holiday destination without the kids! One for the home and one for your packing. It's a top way to reduce stress before going away.
Time Planner and Job Allocator
In the 8 weeks leading up to Christmas Day, use this Time Planner and Job Allocator to make sure when the big day comes it's relaxed and fun!
Create your Own Traditions
Christmas is a personal event. It’s the time when many of us set up our own traditions that are upheld year after year. Here are five Christmas tradition ideas…
Perfect Picnic Pointers
Perfect Picnic Pointers
How to Make Christmas Memorable...
Making Christmas memorable goes beyond the perfect gift. It’s the people you share your time with and the memories that you make together. Let’s create an unforgettable Christmas…View the Christmas Catalogue HERE.
How to pack your Christmas decorations
How To Pack Your Christmas Decorations so they last the distance.
The Great Aussie Street Party
Christmas street parties are on the rise in Australia and its little wonder….they’re so much fun! Getting to know your neighbour is a simple way to expand your community making it happier and safer for all. We caught up with Howards customer Felicity, who lives on a street that is famous for it’s Christmas lights. View the Christmas Catalogue HERE.
Take control of your Fridge we will show you how
A few simple strategies will keep your fridge organised and extend the life of your food, saving you time and money. View the full article HERE.
Simple ideas to overhaul your plastics cupboard
Kick off your spring projects with a simple solution that will have a big impact: head to the kitchen, it’s time to organise your plastics cupboard. As seen in the September 2014 Howards Catalogue. View the full article HERE
How to Organise your Utility Cupboard
A practical guide to the do’s and don’ts when organising your utility cupboard. As seen in the September 2014 Howards Catalogue. View the full article HERE.
Hanger Space Guide
Howards is a hanger specialist, check out the Free E-Book Hanger Guide
We talk Accessories with Natalie Edel, Personal Stylist
We talk with Natalie Edel, Personal Stylist from The Stylist Co about ‘caring for your accessories’
Sonia’s Laundry Makeover
Anyone with a large family knows that the smooth running of a laundry is fundamental to a busy household. With three young boys and a husband, no one knows this more so than Sonia.
Let it be said, that pre-makeover Sonia was very organised but her laundry presented ‘limited space’ and ‘next to no storage’ challenges. See how we helped convert her laundry, into an amazing space that Sonia is incredibly proud of.
Interestingly, when we stopped and really broke down the issues, the solution didn’t just focus on her laundry. A supreme solution was created by adding a family distribution station in the utility room next door where the ironing was being done….
Laundry Workflow
If you’ve ever folded your clean washing on your dining table or rummaged through baskets of clean clothes you were “yet to put away”, well this one’s for you. With a little planning, your laundry can be everything you need it to be.
It makes sense really; improve the overall effectiveness of your laundry with a well-organised workflow and you’ll save time each and every day.
This solution shown enables you to pre-sort, wash, dry/drip dry, fold and distribute your washing. elfa is so flexible it can be modified to suit your needs and changing requirements.
Love Your Laundry – We Show You How!
Shannon Lush, author of the international bestselling book 'Spotless' and all round cleaning guru explains how to love your laundry the eco friendly way. Shannon shares tips on washing, stain removal, drying and how to cut down your time in the laundry.
Back to School Checklist
With the new school year imminent, it’s time to get 'Back to School’ ready with these Top Tips.
elfa Basics - Organise Your Office on a Budget
See how we used 2 elfa basics drawer sets, an old recycled door and a few elfa shelves to create this super economical and functional office space.
Organising Your Makeup
Courtney shares with us how she organised her makeup, with a little help from Audrey and Howards.
store locations
feedback
catalogue
videos