Cosy heritage master bedroom
We have never been ‘floor boards in bedroom’ people. Josh and I always talk about how cosy it is to step into a lush carpeted bedroom and even though our beach house is, well, at the beach, the sandy feet isn’t stopping us from carpeting that renovation either. I am the worst at selecting anything that involves colour and thankfully, […]
Kitchen
The heart of the home When it comes to my kitchen design, it was a slow and thoughtful process because this was our big ticket room. Our ‘heart of the home’ where we spend the most of our time as a family and with our guests, our ‘wow’ moments were all holding off for the moment someone steps into the […]
Welcome to my home
I want to thank you so much for the overwhelming response I received after revealing my home renovation images. I truly didn’t expect it to explode the way it did and have so many of you inspired by this build/design. The endless direct messages I receive daily, with questions about the brands I chose, product selections, room designs and even […]
Christmas Table styling for adults table
So here she is, my beautiful Christmas table setting, which we will dine at on Christmas Eve. I mentioned in the previous post that I have always wanted to make an effort into my Christmas table and after my renovation is complete, I hope to have all the bits an pieces to make the most spectacular table. Here I have […]
Pottery Barn Kids Christmas Table Setting
I have always loved the idea of making an effort for my Christmas table styling and this year I decided it was time I started my table top collection. I created one table for the children and the other for adults and for my first time, I am pretty pleased with the outcome, but, seriously, with all the beautiful pieces […]
West Elm, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids and Williams-Sonoma gift guide
My absolute favourite group of brands, Williams-Sonoma, west elm, Pottery Barn and Potter Barn Kids have the most beautiful selection of last minute Christmas gifts for everyone (including those who have everything!). If you have followed me for a long time, you would know that my baby nursery is completely Pottery Barn Kids and we have a lot of their […]
About Jess
Jess Dempsey is the founder of Australian fashion, motherhood and lifestyle blog, What Would Karl Do? Her love of mixing high end and high street fashion is reflected in her style she has been sharing with her readers for over 8 years. Jess is also a wife and mother of three gorgeous boys and gives her readers an honest insight into her busy motherhood journey.
