| Blogger’s Houzz at a Glance Where: Melbourne, Australia Who lives here: Rani Engineer with her husband, Shiraz, and their 6-month-old daughter, Elisha. Size: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms What do we need to... |
| How long have you lived in this house and how did you and your house meet? We’ve lived in this house since 2011 (when I began my blog) and it happened quite by chance. My husband and I were looking to... |
| Describe your home in five words Inviting, eclectic, lived-in, collected, creative. Antique mirror: Mailing Road Antique Market; Provincial harp vase: Maison Living |
| How would you describe your decorating style? My style is constantly evolving and currently I’m focused on exploring designs involving urban living meets provincial country. I love decorating on a budget... |
| What are your favourite rooms in the house and why? Every room in our home has been a labour of love and tells a story, however, our dining room and Elisha’s nursery would have to be my two favourite rooms.... |
| Can you share your biggest decorating fail with us? When we bought our home, we were super excited and there was a lot of impulse buying! In hindsight that was probably a decorating fail. And truth be... |
| What do you love to do on Sunday afternoons?I love spending time with my daughter and husband, entertaining friends at our home. If there is nothing planned then on a quiet Sunday afternoon I like to rearrange... |
| What’s your signature dish? Oh so many … but roast duck with a balsamic wine glaze is a crowd pleaser. Where do you love to write and what could you not write without? I usually write at my kitchen... |
| You will not see [blank] in any house of mine. Too many blank walls. Almost every wall has something special and meaningful on it in our home. Be it artwork and prints, shelves holding sentimental objects,... |
| The next big decorating trend is….? An eclectic and sentimental mix of vintage and modern furniture and fixtures with a bohemian twist and an eco-friendly bent. Vintage chest of drawers: op-shop find... |
