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Welcome to The House of Handy
Where everyday magic is made by hand.
From biscuits to balms, buttons to table beauty, I teach the lost arts that make home feel like yours.
No beige, no perfection pressure, just cheerful, doable skills, smart shortcuts, and upcycled goodness that saves money, saves clothes, and saves your sanity.
HI! I’M DEB
Hi I’m Deb, a midlife Kiwi in Australia, married to a Greek.
Mum to two humans and a small zoo. I hate waste and love turning “I wish I knew how” into “nailed it.” After 20 years in insurance and banking leadership (I know, plot twist), I traded quarterly reports for vintage skills and community workshops.
House of Handy is my love letter to the lost arts that make everyday life easier and cuter: sewing on a button that stays, rescuing lipstick-on-denim, baking tray-of-cheers biscuits, mixing simple balms, clashing patterns with confidence, and setting a table from the drawer you already own.
I live with MS, which means I design everything to be accessible: step-by-step photos, transcripts, captions, low-spoons alternatives, and a gentle pace. I prioritise use what you have over “buy another thing,” and progress over perfection.
You’ll get printable cheat sheets, friendly make-alongs, and a community that celebrates “done, not perfect.”
If you’re craving practical skills with a side of sparkle (and a cheerleader who’ll make you laugh while you learn) welcome home.
This is the House of Handy.
