About

Welcome to my site.

If you love interiors, home building journeys, beautiful homewares, DIY, shopping & of course, fabulous Stilettos, you have come to the right place.

I’m Em Pearman, the face behind Stilettos & Bricks. I’m a “thirty something” year old, full time product stylist, content creator & social media influencer, with an unhealthy addiction to caffeine, designer handbags & shoes!

I live for interiors & can literally spend hours touring display homes, strolling through furniture & homewares stores, discovering new products & keeping up with the latest design trends.

I am also a self confessed beauty lover, with a shamelessly embarrassing collection of makeup & skincare……..let’s just say, I have no intention of growing old gracefully.

I was born in Tasmania & as my Dad was in the RAAF, we moved alot during my early childhood, finally settled in Perth, Western Australia, where I still reside today.

I live with my amazing hubby Adam, our gorgeous 11 year old daughter Ava & our two very spoilt cats, Walter & Wong.

We are currently embarking on designing & building our dream home on the beach, so stick around, read my blog & subscribe to be inspired by the lastest trends, products & handy tips, as well as enjoy a few laughs along the way.

A few fun facts about me……

• I’m a hairdresser by trade, a beauty therapist & makeup artist

• After being a stay at home mum for several years, I decided on a career change & completed several online interior & home stages courses, as well as volunteering with a home staging business to gain extra experience.

• In my spare time I love to spend time with my family & friends, go shopping, read interior / fashion magazines & watch makeup tutorials on YouTube.

• My ideal way to relax is to have a day of pampering at a spa or salon.

• We love to travel & experience different cultures, food & meet new people.

I look forward to sharing my loves, favorite products, latest finds, tips, tricks & insights into my fun Stilettos & Bricks life.

Be sure to clink the links below to follow my Social channels & don’t forget to subscribe to my email alerts, I promise I won’t bombard or bore you.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Love Em xxx

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Yes, I'm an organised people........only because I

Yes, I'm an organised people........only because I'm too lazy to look for things 😂 #lifehack
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#organisedhome #organizedkitchen #pantry #pantrygoals

My current winter skincare daily moisturiser love

My current winter skincare daily moisturiser love is @youthtothepeople Superfood Air Whip Moisture Cream, with Kale & Spinach Hyaluronic Acid #soundssuperhealthy
This lightweight moisturiser is ideal for those of us with combination or oily skin & is perfect as a base before applying makeup 🙌
What products have you tried from the @youthtothepeople range?
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#kindlygifted #giftedforreview #youthtothepeople

Dead or alive, who are 3 Icons / Celebrities you w

Dead or alive, who are 3 Icons / Celebrities you would invite to a dinner party?
Mine are -
1. Queen Elizabeth II
2. Marilyn Munroe
3. Karl Lagerfeld
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#fashion #icons #fashiongram

Those warm winter layers ♥️........... Wong &

Those warm winter layers ♥️...........
Wong & Walter are absolutely loving it & refuse to leave sleep anywhere else!
Walter is such a doona hog, so much so that both Ad's & I have woke up this morning on the edge of bed with Walter sprawled out parallel across the centre in between us 🤦‍♀️ #itsacatslife
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#bedroominspo #bedroomgoals #bedroom

Home Sweet Home........♥️ Thankyou so much for

Home Sweet Home........♥️
Thankyou so much for your love on my last post, I'm thrilled to finally be home with my beautiful family after spending 7 days in hospital.
My MRI results showed no blockages, blood clots or permanent damage 🙏 & I follow up testing with my neurologist in 2 weeks time.
Ad's is taking great care of me & I'm feeling so much better, fingers crossed I'll be back to my "normal" self in no time 🙌 xxx
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#flowers #roses #flowerarrangement #homesweethome #interiorandhome #update #organisedhome #whiteroses #getwellsoon #healthupdate #hygge #hospital #florals

Sometimes life throws you a curve ball.... If you'

Sometimes life throws you a curve ball....
If you've been following me for awhile you may remember back in April 2020 that I was rushed to hospital suffering from a blood clot in the brain.
I was put on medication, having regular check ups & everything was going well........then out of the blue on Thursday night while chatting with Ad's about our day, my right eye started watering & everything got blurry, then the difficulty pronouncing words kicked in & that "oh shit!" expression washed over Ad's face, we both knew the signs from last time!
As soon as I arrived at the hospital I was taken immediately into ICU surrounded by a team Doctors & Nurses. Thankfully having previously been at the same hospital last time they had my records & established straight away what was happening to me, I had another blood clot in my brain.
I can't express in words how unbelievably frightening & frustrating it is knowing exactly what's going on yet being unable to answer a simple yes or no question, my brain & body refused to communicate with each other, my entire right side was heavy & I felt like my head was in a vice with the pressure behind my right eye.
I was taken for scans, given blood thinners & other needles, but my condition wasn't improving as quickly as last time. Ad's was eventually brought into the ICU to be with me & I could tell how scared he was that I wasn't improving either, time is of the essence with things like this.
We were coming up to the 2 hour mark when I started feeling the release of pressure in my head & my speech began improving, what an unbelievable relief! The clot had moved.
So here I am 4 days later still in hospital writing this, feeling beyond grateful & thankful to the amazing doctors & nurses here & recovering well. My speech is back to around 95% "normal", I do talk alot I know 🙈 & I'm having a ton of tests done to find out what the cause of this is.
Thankyou for your beautiful well wishes, I'm feeling very loved & will keep you all updated on my progress.
One last thing, please don't ever ignore the signs your body gives you, no matter what age you are......
Much Love
♥️ Em xxx

Life Hack Series...... A simple way to clean, sani

Life Hack Series......
A simple way to clean, sanitise & remove stains from your chopping boards.
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#lifehacks #lifehack #cleaninghacks

The simple secrets to maximising space in your lin

The simple secrets to maximising space in your linen closet.........
1. Reduce the amount of stuff you have
2. Store your sheet sets together in a neat bundle
3. Use practical & functional storage
For more tips & my easy step by step fitted sheet folding tutorial head to the link in my bio ♥️
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#canningvale #linencloset #storagesolutions

The magic thing about Home is that it feels good t

The magic thing about Home is that it feels good to leave........but feels even better to come back too ♥️ #backfromvacation
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#diningroom #interiordesign #homedecor #diningroomdecor #home #design #diningtable #interior #decor #livingroom #interiors #diningroominspo #homeinspo #dining #livingroomdecor #interiorinspo #table #homestyle #style #renovation #lighting #interior123 #homeinspiration #homeinterior #interiorinspiration #designinspiration #myhome #homerenovation #myhomevibe

Ad's & I have had the most amazing time down South

Ad's & I have had the most amazing time down South together in #margaretriver enjoying plenty of delicious food, great wine & the beautiful scenery. Swipe across for a few snaps #feelingrefreshed
A huge thankyou to everyone that sent through their recommendations on places to visit ♥️ We're looking forward to heading back there again soon.
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#anotherdayinwa #margaretriverregion #vacation #southwest

You all know how much I love a good beauty find...

You all know how much I love a good beauty find...... well have I got a great one to share with you today, the super convenient, short handle, @suzikozmetika Luxe Buffer Brush.
With it's curved bristle design that hugs the contour of your face, the "one brush for all" is the perfect addition to add to your makeup collection for applying moisturiser, primer, foundation, highlighter, contour & blush.
This amazing brush gently buffs each product seamlessly to help give your skin a fabulous, flawless finish #musthavebeauty 🙌
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#suzikozmetika #luxebufferbrush #beautytools #ad

The fitted sheet! 🙈 While they're a great inven

The fitted sheet! 🙈 While they're a great invention, let's face it, they can be a nightmare to fold, right?
I've shared my easy, stress free, step by step guide with @canningvalelove on the art of folding a fitted sheet, that doesn't require you being an origami expert 😂 head to the link in bio to read the tutorial.
Another great space & time saving tip is to store your sheet sets together in one neat & tidy bundle -
1. Fold your fitted & flat sheet (see the tutorial in my bio)
2. Put the two sheets together with 1 x pillowcase into a bundle
3. Place the bundle inside the second pillowcase
4. Fold the pillowcase in half & store away in linen closet
You'll be amazed how quick & easy it is to do & how much space you'll save in your cupboard 🙌
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#linencloset #linencupboard #storageideas #organizedhome #canningvale

Dear Hubby, Your dinner is in the recipe book on

Dear Hubby,
Your dinner is in the recipe book on page 28 & the ingredients are at the supermarket.
Love you xxx
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#kitchen #kitchengoals #whatsfordinner

Life Hack Series..... A simple way to clean those

Life Hack Series.....
A simple way to clean those hard to dust surfaces 🙌
I find the @ikea_australia link rollers with the replacement reels to be the best.
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#lifehacks #lifehack #cleaninghacks #cleaningtips

Perfume ~ the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate acce

Perfume ~ the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory 🖤
This divine custom Eau de Parfum by @maison21g was crafted especially for me, based on my personality, favourite ingredients & scent. The result is a gorgeous blend of Jazzy Jasmine & Rhubarb Rhapsody that captures the Classic Sophistication of everything I adore in a Perfume.
To discover your custom scent head to the link in my bio, under Maison 21G, & take the Personality Quiz. Once your customised blend has been created, you then design your very own perfume bottle & can give your scent a name.
I called mine Mrs Hollywood, the endearing nickname passed onto me by my Mum 😂
@maison21g are kindly offering you 15% of store wide by simply using the code M21GStilettos15 at checkout.
Let me know below what you would name your custom fragrance?
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#gifted #maison21g #customdesign

I purposefully chose a larger sink during our reno

I purposefully chose a larger sink during our renovation for the main bathroom in the hopes it would improve Ava's aim when brushing her teeth & avoiding the remnants of toothpaste art on the mirror........I've come to the conclusion that I'm completely delusional! 🤦‍♀️
At least @enjo_australia has my back with their amazing bathroom bundle 🙌
Be sure to check out the link in my bio for Enjo's current Bathroom Bundle offer #hugesavings
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#ad #enjo #enjoaustralia #clean #cleaning #home #fresh #style #cleanhome #cleaningmotivation #cleaningtips #cleaninghacks #cleaningproducts #cleanhouse #housecleaning #interior #bathroom #homecleaning #homeaccount #homestyling #ecofriendly #housekeeping #minimal #chemicalfreecleaning #influencer #bathroominspo

The ultimate life hack to making dinner time easy

The ultimate life hack to making dinner time easy & delicious 🙌
Delivered fresh to your door @everyplate.au takes the stress out of "what's for dinner?" with their wide variety of tasty meals.
Everything arrives pre-portioned, ready to go, all you need to do is follow the step by step recipe cards, chop, cook & enjoy 🙌 It's super easy........even I can do it 😂 #ificandoitsocanyou

@everyplate.au are kindly offering you a discount to try their meals, 40% off your first box & 20% off your next 2 boxes. To take advantage of this great saving simply head to the link in my bio, under Every Plate, & use the code " EM " at checkout.
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#ad #everyplate #food #foodie #foodstagram #instafood #yummy #delicious #foodlover #dinner #cooking #foodies #foodiesofinstagram #kitchen #kitchenorganization #influencer #australianinfluencer #interior #lifehack #lifehacks #easycooking #dinnertime #discountcode #discount #whatsfordinner

5 of my top tips to reducing the clutter in your l

5 of my top tips to reducing the clutter in your linen closet.

1. Work out how many of each item you actually need & use for your family.
By reducing the amount of "stuff" I was cramming, & never actually using, into our linen cupboard has made the biggest difference in keeping everything organised & tidy. Who knew we didn't need 8 beach towels for our family of 3! 😂
2. Donate mismatched bedding.
It's a mystery how it happens, just like socks going missing in the wash, but when you go through your linen stash, especially if it's been awhile, you'll no doubt find some random pillowcase or a spare top sheet that doesn't match
3. Replace old tattered towels
I've learnt over time that buying quality towelling definitely saves you money in the long run, my favourite's are @canningvalelove Royal Splendour range & huge bonus, they're often on sale too 🙌
I keep a few old towels on hand in my cleaning cupboard but donate the rest to our local animal rescue group.
4. The one in, one out rule
For every new item you add in, remove an old item out
5. Store your sheet sets together in the one neatly folded bundle.
This saves a massive amount of space & keeps everything neat & easy to find.
Stay tuned for my upcoming tutorial feature as I share an easy step by step how to guide for you all 👌

Life Hack Series..... I loathe Ironing! & try to

Life Hack Series.....
I loathe Ironing! & try to avoid it at all costs 😂
I hang clothes as neat & as flat as possible on the line to dry so there's minimal creases & I also have a premixed spray bottle of lavender water on hand that I lightly mist over clothing before getting dressed, any creases simply drop out within minutes of putting them on.
Definitely a huge time saving #lifehack 🙌
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#fashion #mumlife #lifestyle #lifehack #motivation #hacks #tips #doityourself #inspiration #hack #ideas #creative #lifetips #diyideas #lifelessons #quotes #tipsandtricks #lifegoals #tricks #goals #momlife #helpfultips #lifehacker #useful #easydiy #lifestylechange #cleaningtips #cleanhome

......another odd thing about becoming older is th

......another odd thing about becoming older is that you develop a strange attachment to a particular cooktop burner 🤷‍♀️ #howbizarre #randomfacts
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#kitchen #interiordesign #kitchendesign #home #interior #kitchendecor #kmartaus #renovation #homesweethome #kitchenremodel #house #kitcheninspo #interiorstyling #inspiration #kitchensofinstagram #kitchenrenovation #homeinspo #kitcheninspiration #homerenovation #homeimprovement #bunningsmag #kitchengoals #kitchens #interior123 #whitekitchen #homeinspiration #interiorinspiration

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