Purple, lavender, violet, aubergine, amethyst, lilac, plum, whichever shade of purple you prefer, it makes a vibrant statement. Purple is a color that shows confidence, as it was once the color worn by Roman Emperors and continues to be the color most associated with royalty. The color purple is used to attract attention — here are some bold and beautiful pieces that will become the focus of any room simply for their hue.

You can't compete with artwork drawn specifically for dad by his kids, but we found some close seconds. Here are a few ways to give dad a visual shout out that rank a bit higher in our book than a World's Best Dad mug. 

Trend: Hand drawn texture
Example: "Charcoal' patterned carpet tiles from Milliken

Mr Charlie Marlow's bedroom wall offered a blank canvas, a bare section waiting to be transformed by an inventive and affordable $50 DIY project which would add a graphic and personalized touch to his room. Where once there was nothing, now there was...

Sure, you don't really need a fruit bowl. You could use a mixing bowl or keep all your fruit in the fridge. These lovely options, however, can help you pull your kitchen together while adding a dash of style. 

I could use a dose of good luck right about now — in the past week my laptop died, and then my printer died. And I think it rained seven days in a row? So it might be time to invest in several wishbones to keep on hand for future problems.

LevelCheck
• $90.00
• Truma

Do you own and use a gas BBQ grill? Here's a handy hi-tech tool to make sure there's enough fuel for the fire before the backyard party gets started. The Truma LevelCheck uses ultrasound to accurately determine how much liquid gas is still inside a propane canister. The device's LED turns green if there is enough fuel within, or red if it's time to refill or replace. The LevelCheck works with propane, butane, steel or aluminum LPG gas cylinders, also doubling up as a mini LED flashlight. Backyard grillers, aka Dad, would probably love one of these in his pocket.

I am slowly coming to terms with the fact that I am not one to have white bedding. With shedding pets and a clumsy hand with morning coffee, I'm hardly tidy enough to maintain crisp pale linens. As bleaching the bedding is not something I want to add to the regular to-do list (why must it be so difficult to put a duvet inside its cover??), I'm in the market for a darker-hued duvet cover. Here are 6 options on both sides of the $100 mark:

When the going gets tough, the tough get creative. Decorating a house on a budget can be hard work, especially if you're trying for a specific look. There are only so many fixtures in the lighting aisle, after all. But if you're the resourceful type, you'll come up with an idea like this one: using outdoor lighting options indoors.

Fishing In A Fish by Heng Swee Lim

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