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A Study in Black and White 23 Aug 2013 | 06:00 am
While we are on the subject of The Classics, let's take a moment to enjoy the majesty that is BLACK AND WHITE. I have been reading this book lately by Celerie Kemble.
A Study in the Classics 19 Aug 2013 | 07:26 am
Remember when I posted a photo of this beautiful house, and some of you pointed out that it is actually in Rockhampton. As I've said many times, I grew up in Rockhampton. It's a town that usually make...
The New Rug 7 Aug 2013 | 02:23 am
Our issue du jour for downstairs is currently the lighting. In a moment of desperation, I suggested we go to Ikea to see if there was a light there we could alter. My husband considers Ikea a four let...
Concrete Flamingos and Beach Umbrellas 30 Jul 2013 | 06:56 am
I don't think it's any secret that I love a good fossick around an op shop. It's practically a legitimate hobby these days. With all that mass produced land fill coming out of China, where else are we...
House of India 29 Jul 2013 | 02:32 am
Quite a few years ago we went to a dinner party where we met a couple who had just returned from working in Indonesia. They had re-settled in Australia and bought the former Indian Embassy (or Consula...
Hooray for Herringbone! 25 Jul 2013 | 06:17 am
We had our first tiling quote come in for the herringbone floor. It was $88/metre, making the labour cost for laying the tiles in the living room almost $4000. Then we have the cost of the actual tile...
The Green Herring 23 Jul 2013 | 08:21 am
Just a tip. When you're in a tile shop in Noosa, and a lady called De De tells you the tile you've selected is 'very special' and 'made to order', don't bother getting too attached to it. If these til...
A Progress Report 3 Jul 2013 | 05:05 am
Remember this frame work? After that stage the insulation went in. I'm assured that's not actually Persion fairy floss. Then the coffered ceiling was lined with vj board. We're doing the ceilings an...
Get Green 25 Jun 2013 | 01:37 pm
If you want to spruce up the joint, and you don't have a wad of cash, you can make an amazing difference just by installing some greenery. Plants indoors look fresh and crisp, and apparently, as an ad...
New Cushions and Angel Food Cake 24 Jun 2013 | 12:05 pm
I picked up some new cushions yesterday from the lady who makes our cushions. I had to get new covers made for some cane footstools. They came up beautifully, albeit very safe. There's nothing avant g...
