Lucy Francis

Aug 7, 2024 | bhg.com.au | Tiff Bancroft |Lucy Francis

Forget about the bedroom or the kitchen, anyone who’s had to work from home knows that the home office is where the real magic happens!Our homes have long been the centre of family life, but these days they’re also increasingly the backdrop for work and play. Don’t worry if your place is too small for the ‘extras’ you often see in larger homes, like an office or entertainment room. One of the best ways to maximise your available space is a multipurpose room.

Jul 19, 2024 | bhg.com.au | Lucy Francis

Brought to you by LG. Channel 7’s Dream Home has been making waves in the world of reality TV. The premise is simple: six couples from around the country have donned their tool belts and work boots to build and renovate each other’s forever homes. It’s the great Australian dream brought to life on our screens. But, for those who don’t have a huge renovation budget or the means to get in front of a camera, how can the joys of a dream home become a reality?

Jul 12, 2024 | bhg.com.au | Lucy Francis

It feels like there's a new kitchen appliance popping up at every turn; and while some make great investments, others don't. But one appliance that stands the test of time? The pressure cooker. Believe it or not, pressure cookers have been around in some form for a long time. Yes, going even beyond your grandmother's very vintage device, this appliance has been making cooking an absolute breeze for many, many years.

Jun 16, 2024 | homestolove.com.au | Lucy Francis

Whether collected from an undiscovered regional town bakery or picked up in desperate haste from a service station, there is no denying Aussies’ love of pies. Meat pies, vegan pies; breakfast pies, dessert pies; the versatility of a shallow bucket of pastry topped with yet more pastry is near-boundless. And, even if pastry isn’t your thing, you can still get a slice just as nice with shepherd’s pie or another potato-topped rendition.

Jun 13, 2024 | homestolove.com.au | Lucy Francis

Cast your mind back, if you will, to the The Block auction night circa 2019. Crowds gathered at St Kilda’s Oslo Hotel, where two 20-somethings from Queensland would take out the winning title and a huge profit of $730,000 come the end of the night. Life looks a little different these days for ex-contestants, Tess and Luke. With five years between them and their time on everyone’s favourite reality renovation show, their days of popping champagne with Scotty Cam are behind them.