The longevity of a doormat is affected by several factors. These include the presence or lack of an overhang, the severity of weather conditions, and how vigorous its use is. Extremes in temperature can especially damage certain materials, causing greater wear and tear that may necessitate more frequent replacement.
The doormats are an important part of keeping your home clean - it traps dirt and other debris before it has the chance to come inside. Frequent foot traffic, however, can cause wear and tear over time if the mat isn't replaced regularly.
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Here are our two NEW doormats for this year
We are shipping orders every day, and our current wait time is only 4 days Woohoo!!!
But as always we do suggest you choose Express post at the checkout.
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Indoor plants are great to complete a room, or take up space in a corner your just not sure to do with. Indoor plants such as Mother in Laws tongue, cyclamens or a maiden hair fern will introduce some colour & texture.
This can be your most costly exercise but the rewards are amazing! If your on a budget stick to venetians either PVC or the timber look. Wanting to splash out? Then Plantatian Shutters are a popular choice.
Overtime your light globes will dim. Consider changing your light globes to some LED or another energy efficient globe. Install a sunlight into a darken space or hallway for an instant effect.
There is nothing like a splash of colour to brighten up a wall. Check out your local art gallery to support an Australian artist. Or why not take a few pictures yourself and have them enlarged and framed.
A sense of smell can bring back beautiful memories. To freshen up the space within your home consider using oils like, Eucalyptus, lavender, DoTerra Purify or a citrus blend.
Easter is a time to celebrate and spend time with family, much like Christmas.
However, have you noticed that there are far fewer decorations and dressing up your home when it comes to Easter? We are surrounded by Christmas decorations for months beforehand, yet finding Easter decorations can be difficult.
Why not create the same excitement around Easter and decorate your home?
We have put together a few little ideas that you can implement at your front door to help make the excitement and joy that all kids want to see.
Easter Wreath
Stepping away from a traditional wreath at your front door and creating an Easter one will help make your entry fun and exciting.
Get the kids involved in helping to make a wreath using a variety of craft supplies.
Decorating the wreath with bright coloured fake eggs, which you can pick up in most two dollar stores will give a real Easter look to your wreath.
It will look like a ring of Easter eggs hanging from your front door – oh and don’t forget the glitter! The Easter bunny loves glitter 😉
Easter Door Mat
There are a couple of options that you can choose from when it comes to an Easter doormat.
You can organise to have a custom made doormat that fits in with your Easter theme, either which a picture of a Bunny on it or the words “Happy Easter”
Alternatively, you can try making your own mat with the kids using materials and wrapping it around an old doormat to make it more sturdy. You can cut out bunny shapes from different coloured materials and glue them on and write a fun message on it. The great thing about a material made doormat is that you can then wash it and put it away for the next Easter.
Garland
Another pretty and fun way to decorate your front of the house is with an Easter-themed garland.
There are a number of different places that you may be able to purchase an Easter-themed garland consisting of bunnies and eggs or you can get the kids together and make your own using pastel colours and cut-outs.
Hang the garland around the door or the eaves of the front of the home and create your own little Easter wonderland.
Signs and Statues
Another simple way to get your front door into the Easter spirit is with different signs or statues.
A bunny statue is a very clear way to show that you are excited for Easter to be here soon.
Or you could make or purchase an “Easter Bunny stop here” sign to have out the front.
Even a simple basket set up at the door with various coloured fake Easter eggs is a fun way to show that you are getting into the spirit.
Easter is a fun and exciting time and the kids are sure to be excited about waking up in the morning to find that the Easter bunny has visited.
Why not show them your excitement in the lead up as well and start decorating and creating a fun tradition with them.
Get them involved in the decorating process and let them choose a few things to display as well.
Pastel colours are most common when it comes to Easter and you are sure to be able to find various craft supplies in the right colours to create your outdoor theme.
Have fun and Happy Easter!
]]>Being a real estate agent can be a tough gig. A lot of the time you are working on a base salary and relying on commissions after the sale of houses have gone through. This can take months depending on where you are located and what the market is like at the time. However the feeling when a settlement goes through is one of pure happiness, not just because you get your commission but because you have helped a family buy a home, or helped them sell one that they were previously in.
]]>Being a real estate agent can be a tough gig. A lot of the time you are working on a base salary and relying on commissions after the sale of houses has gone through. This can take months depending on where you are located and what the market is like at the time. However, the feeling when a settlement goes through is one of pure happiness, not just because you get your commission but because you have helped a family buy a home, or helped them sell one that they were previously in.
The people you have helped to buy a house have begun to build a relationship with you. You have spoken to them a lot over the past few months and in a way, it will be sad to see them go. Many real estate agents will give a settlement gift to the purchaser of the house once the settlement goes through. A little gift to say thank you for choosing them at the real estate agent and wishing them all the best for the future. But what do you give as a settlement gift? How do you make a statement through a gift?
Personalised Gifts
Personalised gifts are a great way to show your clients how much they meant to you. A way to show your appreciation and give a little back to them. A few popular choices are a framed picture of the home with the dates the settlement went through and the date they moved in, an engraver key to the home with the dates on it (which can be used or framed) or an engraved sign to go on the front of the house. But, if you want to get that winning edge than why not try a personalised doormat to keep you on-trend!
Craft Beers
Champagne used to be the gift of choice for many celebrations, however, these days champagne is not overly popular and most of the time the bottle will sit unopened in a cupboard. If you want to give a gift that is a little bit different, interesting and likely to be used a hamper of different craft beers is the way to go. It gives your clients a chance to trial a few different drinks, drink something outside their comfort zone and it is a practical gift that will not just be pushed to the back of a cupboard and forgotten about.
Homeware Hamper
This is especially popular if your clients are moving into their first home together and have not lived away from home before. A hamper is full of different homewares such as candles, photo frames, vases. Anything that would be a nice decoration piece in the home. You have spent months with your clients so there would be a bit of understanding to what their style is and you can select pieces that are in line with that style.
Fruit bowl with fruit
Another practical yet very well received gift is a lovely large fruit bowl full of fresh fruit. Not only do they receive the fresh fruit to consume but they then have a fruit bowl ready for the new house and to be refilled for many years to come. There are so many different designs of fruit bowls now so you can take the time to choose one that stands out and is in line with the style of your clients.
The same could be done with a nice vase and a bunch of flowers.
Local Produce Hamper
This is one we love. Creating a hamper full of local produces a great way to not only show your appreciation but also to welcome them to the community. You are able to show them a piece of all the different businesses in the area and providing them with quality products whilst doing so. You can add in an assortment of different products, foods, crafts, homewares and much more.
A settlement gift is designed to show your clients that you appreciate that they chose you. That you are excited to have worked with them and are looking forward to seeing how their life pans out in their new home. Where possible, deliver the gift to them in person for that extra special touch.
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