Blogs by Emilieoconnorhomestore

 Coral reefs cover about 1% of the ocean however; over 25% of all marine creatures depend on the reef at one stage in during their life cycle. 

Here we take a little look into what makes a home, Emilie's textiles design inspo and the exciting launch of the latest textiles collection printed here in Melbourne and made with natural, ethically produced, eco-friendly fabrics.

Napkins are an essential for avoiding an embarrassing mess!

This cucumber-watermelon salad, the perfect antidote for a hot day! It is refreshing and slightly spicy, so good! A combination of Mexican and Asian style flavours. 3 cups of cucumbers, cut into ½ inch cubes 4 cups of watermelon, cut in 1 inch cubes  3 ½ Tablespoons of fresh lime juice  2 Tablespoons of hoisin sauce 2 teaspoons of seeded and finely diced jalapeños  1/3 cup of chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 cup pistachios roughly chopped ( optional) pinch of slat and pepper to taste Method: Prepare cucumbers and watermelon on bamboo chopping board and add to large bamboo salad bowl....