Editor’s picks: refresh your home

A renovation means tradies traipsing through your house, and construction dust? It gets everywhere. I love that Ruggable offers a premium look and feel, that is entirely machine washable!

I’m not going to lie, this robo vac isn’t the cheapest, but comparing it to my old budget buy, it’s worth its weight in gold. Ecovacs kindly lent me this one to test out.

My honest opinion? It’s the perfect situation of: how can I ever go back? With a dog and a cat, a 100-year-old draughty apartment, and leftover construction dust that seems to never leave, the DEEBOT X8 Pro Omni is my new best friend. (Even better, it cleans itself!)

Get inspired by our delicious one-pan dishes and then make even more with this handy book from culinary icon, Jamie Oliver.

Have you ever considered renovating the way you sleep? This top-tier, award-winning techy mattress adjusts each side’s temperature, elevation, even sound based on your biometrics, sleep status and your environment.

Eight Sleep claim that up to 44% of users fall asleep quicker, up to 45% snore less, and up to 34% experience a deeper sleep. That’s an investment we can get behind.

An easy way to refresh your bedroom is by changing up your sheet set. This luxurious sateen weave is so smooth, and 100% bamboo which is free from harmful chemicals and plastics.

Renovations have ups and downs. For the downs? Save a nice bottle of wine in the fridge to enjoy over dinner, and celebrate the fact that tomorrow’s another day!

This particular drop was voted Best of the Region in the James Halliday Australian Chardonnay Challenge. With lovely vibrant fruit notes, acidity and subtle minerality, we think it’s up for the renovation-pick-me-up challenge, too.

You may need to clear out the smell of construction works, or perhaps you’re simply after a refreshed vibe for your space. Either way, I always tend to lean to oil burners rather than candles, as I feel the scent is purer and more customisable. A sweet cinnamon essential oil is usually my go-to, or a pure neroli.

Martina Calvi is on a mission to make scrapbooking cool again, and her 450k+ followers across social media are quick to agree. Whether you’re buying this as a present for a younger family member, or keen to get collaging yourself, these 15 projects will inspire you to look at your memories in a new light.

Being creative is about trying new things, and often about appreciating the world’s beauty. Ditch the cookie-cutter veg from the supermarket, and grow your own unique heirloom varieties.

A good night’s sleep goes beyond a comfy mattress and pillows you love. When your bedroom is a visual haven, it’s able to bring you not just peace, but inspiration.

Spruce up your indoors with a little DIY project. From painting a side table, to a wooden chair, even a door frame – or door! With 19 colours to choose from, there’s not much this handy chalk paint can’t tackle.

Brighten up your breakfast with this linen technicolour tulip tablecloth from Gorman. The vibrant colours, shapes and floral motifs will have you dreaming artistic designs before finishing your tea.

In order to create a masterpiece, you need the right tools! Nothing lights me up – and instills fear into my savings account – more than a walk through the art store. This watercolour brush set is perfect to get your ideas down on paper. Turn to page 46 for tips on perfecting your floral paintings.

For those who like to express their talents in a tactile form, turn to the meditative nature of clay. Crockd clay studios were kind enough to host our recent Better Conversations episode with none other than Ronni Kahn.

If you’re anything like me, you’re constantly snapping pics. From flowers I see on my way to work, to the latest recipe from the BHG test kitchen, to a funny pose my pets are doing. I love this mini printer, which I can connect straight to my phone to print out hard copy polaroids!

Don’t forget flowers for Mother’s Day! A tradition that’s never unwelcome, flowers are a safe and joyful gift. Grab a bunch from your local florist, or retailers such as Interflora, Roses Only deliver Australia-wide.

For a flower that will last forever, this casserole dish from Le Creuset’s limited edition Berry collection is absolutely stunning. The best way to serve up this sort of present? With a whole dedicated lunch prepared specially for her!

While buying flowers for Mum, Grandma, or a similar maternal role model in your life, is a given, but why not level up your game and gift a gorgeous vase for them to go in? This ceramic vase is simple enough to hero your blooms, but elegant enough to also shine on its own.

This cute gift is a heartwarming keepsake for your favourite leading lady. Customise your story by defining the appearance of the two characters to look like you and your mum.

What better way to spend time with Mum on Mother’s Day, than to sit down and share a cuppa in this bright and bold tea set?

I make a mean pie. It’s got slow cooked brisket in it, mushrooms, and a touch of sweetness with Pedro Ximinez (sweet sherry). While my repertoire is currently at one recipe, if I had a dish as beautiful as this, I would be inclined to build that with many new experiments. Peach, cherry, apple… But of course, I would share all of them with my mum.

While your mum may have some pretty nifty tricks when it comes to hair styling under her belt, there’s also a high possibility her old heated curler set from the 80s is either still in use, or gathering dust in the cupboard. Treat her to a multi-styler tool – a curler, brush, blow-dryer and diffuser all in one.

Make the Mother’s Day bouquet last forever with this nifty flower press. Simply pick your favourite petals and immortalise them in dried form!

Your very own safari in Canberra! If Mum loves animals, take her to stay overnight at this luxury experience. Rooms include a Giraffe Treehouse or Reef Room.