Home & Garden

Home & Garden

Discover inspiration for creating beautiful, comfortable spaces both inside and out. Our Home & Garden stories explore local homes, gardening tips, design ideas, sustainable living, and ideas for living our best lives on the Sunshine Coast — from coastal backyards to cosy interiors.

Dog’s Best Friend – June Snaps

Life’s just better with a dog. Meet some of Caloundra’s happiest hounds as they explore local parks, hit the beach, enjoy a puppacino and remind us why they’re our best…

Every Animal Deserves a Second Chance

New Home, New Life is the promise made to every homeless cat and dog that comes into the care of 4 Paws Animal Rescue. Neeko the Pomeranian may be 10…

Notes from the Native Nursery

Have you ever considered volunteering? I’ve taken on many volunteer roles over the years, and each one has contributed to my life in wonderful ways. Seed collecting gave me new…

Blushing Ivy Home Fragrances

This Mother’s Day, consider spoiling Mum with ripe strawberries and sparkling champagne, lychee and peony petals, or salted caramel and creamy vanilla. Not gourmet treats, but beautifully handcrafted, locally made…

Eucalypts Support Life

Eucalypts – gum trees, whatever you like to call them – are icons of the Australian landscape. They define our horizons, scent the air after rain and shape the character…

Are Fungus Gnats Driving you Mad?

If tiny black flies are hovering around your indoor plants, you are not alone. Fungus gnats are a major issue across South East Queensland right now, especially after our humid…

Christmas Magic at House of Flowers

As the festive season draws near, local florist Leonie Golden from House of Flowers, Golden Beach, shares a glimpse behind the counter during the busiest and most beautiful time of year.

Dogs of Caloundra and Their Besties

Dog’s Best Friend is our tribute to Caloundra’s much-loved dogs and their humans. Check out those featured in our November–December 2025 edition.

The Sunflower Challenge

The Mogg Sunflower Challenge has bloomed into one of Caloundra’s happiest local traditions with people of all age groups getting out in the garden to grow.

Caloundra Dogs and Their Humans

At The Chronicle, Dog’s Best Friend is our heartfelt tribute to the adored dogs of Caloundra, and their humans. Keep an eye out around town—especially at popular dog parks and dog-friendly cafes—for our junior photographer capturing candid moments of local dogs with their best buddies.

Dogs and Their Humans

Keep an eye out around town—especially at popular dog parks and dog-friendly cafes—for our junior photographers capturing candid moments of local dogs with their best buddies.

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