Hello, It’s been awhile hasn’t it! I have been sharing less posts on my Fairy Wren Cottage instagram account and writing fewer blog posts related to Fairy Wren Cottage but I am diligently keeping in touch via my monthly newsletter called Fairy Wren Cottage Postcards. Everyone is welcome, this is a safe inclusive space where […]

S H E L V I N G Including Bookshelves. Wall Units. Home Libraries. Kitchen Shelving. *For the purpose of this post and to keep things simple, I’ll refer to any type of bookshelf with or without doors, wall units, home libraries, and kitchen shelving with or without doors as shelving. I make a range […]

Photo: Red Ironbark benchtop. Tasmanian Oak cabinetry. Kitchen Island made by me. Client design. I specialise in making a range of timber benchtops eg. Tasmanian Oak, Celerytop, Wattle,  Myrtle, Red Ironbark, Huon Pine.  But I am happy to only make the cabinetry if you would prefer a benchtop that is not timber. My timber benchtops […]

Bathrooms by Michael Van Heel. Sharing some examples of my work and some tips to consider when purchasing, hiring tradies and safety. Photo 1: This cabinet and bench top have been in daily use for the last six years, no water damage, no buckling or timber splitting. Photo 2: Plastering, tiling, dado panelling, salvaged window […]

A Moment In The Day Series. 10th July 2024. The 6th day of my new series: Our ducks in the Quince Orchard. Midwinter and I’m craving the everyday beauty that isn’t in your face like Springtime blossom, the abundance in the garden during Summer, or the golden light in Autumn. Like I mentioned in my […]

A Moment In The Day Series. 7th July 2024. The 5th day of my new series: With Liliana on Uni break we spent some lovely crafting time together. Late afternoon when the cold is settling in, cups of tea in front of the woodfire. Very cosy. This is the shawl Lil finished for me that […]

A Moment In The Day Series. 7th July 2024. The 4th day of my new series: Ornamental Apricot blossom. We planted this darling tree when it was tiny, now it is about 6 x 6 metres. The tree that keeps on giving with lots of lovely shade in the warmer months and in the colder […]

Tips for Ordering hardware, fittings, fixtures, furniture and appliances. I know it can feel very overwhelming with so many choices and who to order from, you aren’t alone, a lot of clients put off shopping for things that the project schedule relies on. Whatever you decide, try to order everything asap and ask for a […]

A Moment In The Day Series. 7th July 2024. The 3rd day of my new series: Liliana and I sat in front of the woodfire this afternoon, the fog settling in early and listened to this wonderful podcast episode. Growing Pansies for Cut Flower Production with Brenna Estrada @threebrothersblooms on @theflowerpodcast with Scott Shepherd. Brenna […]