Gilly's Blog
Product Spotlight – Repairs with Scratch Cover and Beeswax Filler Sticks
Surface Scratches Our Scratch Cover for Furniture and Floors has long been part of the Gilly’s range of furniture care products. In many instances, furniture or floors don’t need to be fully restored – they just need a little spruce up. Regular use for all floors and furniture, no matter how carefully we protect them, can result in scuffs and scratches that are unsightly. Provided the damage is on the surface of the timber (damage to the waxed/oiled/lacquered finish), our Scratch Cover is a wonderful way to blend and cover the blemishes. Using a lint-free cloth (our bamboo polishing...
Stockist Spotlight - Antique Bed Specialists
Launched in 1980 by duo Roslyn and Bruce Edwards, this amazing store is packed to the rafters with beautifully restored (and over 400 unrestored) beds along with an excellent range of antique furniture. Master craftsman Bruce painstakingly restores every aspect of each bed, rejuvenating them to their former glory. Roslyn and Bruce have over 37 years’ experience and 3,500 restorations under their 'business belt'. From cast iron and brass through to Federation timber and antique timber beds, Antique Bed Specialists are truly that. Roslyn Nor, half of the team, has a vast knowledge of antiques in general. With 38 years’ experience...
Renovate with Gilly's - An Interview with Jimmy and Tam from The Block
Tell us a little bit about yourselves? We are team QLD from The Block 2020 and were lucky enough to come away with the win. Jimmy is a plumber and we are currently in the middle of starting up our own plumping business on the Sunshine Coast. Tam has also started a styling business (Captain & Queen) and has a few awesome projects on the go. We have another tv show which has just gone to air Renovate or Rebuild which we are super excited about. Frankie our 5 year old daughter is our world and we love to...
5 Sustainable Brands We Are Loving!
As you can see at Gilly's, our environmental impact means a lot to us. In the last few years, we've positively honed in on what that means as a business. For example, our product recipes are based on natural ingredients, and we moved to recyclable bottles and packaging. BUT it's not just about the product; it's about making the change behind the scenes and choosing which business we want to work with and support. Socially responsible companies should adopt policies that promote the well-being of society and the environment while lessening negative impacts on them. Many companies these days are doing what's...