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Product Spotlight - Gilly's Cream Polish

June 30, 2021

Our lovely, rich beeswax polish was developed by Gilly Stephenson, using a very old handwritten recipe, passed on to her by a friend. When she arrived in Australia (from England) with her treasured antique furniture, Gilly was unable to find a suitable polish to use, which was more vulnerable in...

Product Spotlight - Gilly's Nourishing Citrus-Based Oils

June 16, 2021

All of Gilly's Oils are sustainable, made from natural raw materials, locally sourced where possible. We also use 100% recycled PET bottles (from Ant Packaging), made from the plastic contents of sourced from residential yellow recycling bins in NSW. Gilly's oils are all food safe, which means th...

Renovate w/ Gilly's - An Interview with Daniel and Jade from The Block

May 12, 2021

We've been so excited to share this interview with you, and are so happy to have had the chance to chat to Daniel and Jade from The Block. These hard-working farmers from 250 kilometres north of Adelaide made four attempts to get on The Block and when they did, they conquered. What an incredible...

Renovate w/ Gilly's - An Interview with Henry Hangan, the master of Tiny Homes

April 28, 2021

In a world that's ever evolving and more people working from home, it's no wonder Tiny Homes are becoming massive in Australia. In today's climate, people are able to work from home or on the road. Hangan specialise's in custom built Tiny Homes, making every design unique and one of a kind. No...

The Wonders of Hemp Oil

April 22, 2021

For the purposes of this blog, we will be talking about hemp oil in the context of timber finishing. It is well known for its health benefits as a source of beneficial fats and as a skin moisturiser (you can certainly use our product in these ways as it is completely food safe) but perhaps, less ...

Renovate with Gilly's - An interview with Kim from Our Home Of Bliss

November 18, 2020

This month we had a chat with Kim from Our Home of Bliss. Kim has amassed a following of 10K on instagram through her likeable and relatable posts about renovating, DIY and the ins and outs of being a Mum. The mother of three juggles her home life whiles delving into the world of interior desig...

Renovating with Gilly's - An interview with CCSS (@ccss_tm)

October 21, 2020

This month we had a chat to CCSS in Melbourne. An online shop started by Clare & Sonam, it began as a project to decorate their warehouse apartment in Collingwood. The pair soon discovered their knack for sourcing one-of-a-kind treasures. CCSS is the result of the duo’s tireless endeavours t...

Finishing Children's Toys and Furniture

September 30, 2020

How to seal new, raw timber children's play equipment.

Renovating with Gilly's - an interview with Kimmy & Rhi from House Rules(@kimmyrhiau)

September 16, 2020

Welcome to Renovate with Gilly’s, a new segment where we interview fellow renovators to pick their brains and maybe learn some tricks of the trade along the way. This month we were incredibly lucky to score some time with House Rules, winners Kimmy and Rhi. The Tasmanian twins were crowned 2020...

How To Soften Up Hardened Furniture Wax

September 01, 2020

It is common after an extended period of time, for waxes to harden up - making it difficult to apply. This is easily fixable and we provide some simple steps to fix!

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