If you've been following us on Instagram for a little while, it's likely you're familiar with my home. We've been doing photo shoots and sharing pics from here since the moment we bought it five years ago. Back then it was an original 1920s California Bungalow in Melbourne — we definitely had our work cut out for us. Within weeks of taking ownership, we threw caution to the wind and embarked on a fast-paced five-month renovation using the original footprint of the home.

Little did we know, the whirlwind project would be embraced with so much interest from our amazing norsu community. This led us to capture the entire process on camera, in an 11-part episode series to prove that renovating doesn't have to be an overwhelming experience. Partnering with some of Australia's expert suppliers, we transformed our unliveable house into a calm and tranquil Scandi-inspired home.

Our goal was to show viewers how to apply some creative choices during the renovation process without breaking the bank — while sharing tips on how to confidently select finishes, incorporate colour, create cohesiveness, and of course have some fun along the way.

Our five-year plan was to always extend. Some call us crazy, and they'd be correct — but believe it or not, we're about to do it again, on a MUCH larger scale. It's time to build our dream home.

Our family needs have changed — Bel and Harvey are growing up and we are in desperate need of space, and more than one bathroom. I'm also interior-obsessed, and I definitely have the renovating bug again.

I am beyond excited to have engaged my absolute dream team to work on this project. We've signed up Herbert & Howes Architecture, working collaboratively with our very own norsuHOME interior design team; and even managed to convince my old mate Matt Woods out of retirement to assist with the build, together with Simon from The Carbonist. To assist with the outdoor space, the legendary team from Mint Design have joined the party with the landscape design.