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Hello Frida, Farewell Cobblestones. 4 Jun 2013 | 06:39 am
Friday night friends A & J gave me an early birthday present (and delicious passionfruit cake) at a little soiree at J’s place. My birthday isn’t for a few weeks yet but it was a lovely surprise. Th...
Cobblestone Progress 29 May 2013 | 06:43 am
It was a back breaking weekend around our hood. Laying Cobblestone tiles is much harder than I thought. They are SO heavy. I don’t think that many muscles in my body have ever been used at the one tim...
Shades Of Autumn 23 May 2013 | 07:43 am
Even though it’s still meant to be Autumn, it has been cold here in Brisbane. With the underneath of the house enclosed now, I had visions of warmth and cosiness on the top floor. No such luck. I bou...
Dishing the dirt on Blue Eyes 8 May 2013 | 11:23 am
I just came back into the office from an appointment to find a delivery. This book was ordered 4 weeks ago and finally it's arrived. I've often read about Frank Sinatra's ferocious temper and undeni...
Whatnots 22 Apr 2013 | 05:04 am
When I grew up my mother had a whatnot stand. It was an antique corner shelving unit that had all these trinkets on it. Porcelain budgerigars, dogs and other little animals which had been her's or her...
Lighting Duo's & storm clouds 18 Apr 2013 | 07:19 am
I love snagging things in two's and seem to have an over abundance of matching lights and lamps at the moment. In fact. Lighting has become a little out of hand around here. My most recent addition a...
House For Sale - Holland Park 15 Apr 2013 | 06:08 am
My Pal S came down Friday night and made me aware of this house for sale in Holland Park in Brisbane. It's near my old hunting ground and in a pocket of the suburb which is very lovely. Graham Bligh ...
Floor Fashion 12 Apr 2013 | 05:24 am
Easton Pearson - Snowdrop Something I can easily fall for is a good rug and with all the designer collaberations going on these days, there's so much choice out there. If you have the $$'s. Here ...
Mid-Century Swimming Pools - California Style 9 Apr 2013 | 08:16 am
Swimming pools are part of Southern California's identity and are a particular stalwart in mid century architecture, you'll find the most attractive pools you've ever laid your eyes on just flicking t...
Number 3: Warehouse Living 8 Apr 2013 | 04:13 am
This is Janine & Gary's place. After spending a bunch of years renovating homes in inner city suburbs here in Brisbane, Janine and Gary decided to opt out and settle into one of Teneriffe's iconic wa...
