tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26509480330602035202024-02-08T14:01:10.153+10:00The Country ChurchDigellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07560077689809159742noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650948033060203520.post-39251256453148871822010-10-29T09:18:00.000+10:002010-10-29T09:18:47.223+10:00The Shack<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Over at <a href="http://thebrowntradingco.blogspot.com/">The Brown Trading Co.</a> Keren posted about this little gem. She must have been calling out to me! I hope she gets it for me for Christmas. Otherwise I will just have to buy it myself.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Go to The Brown Trading Co. new blog to read more <a href="http://thebrowntradingco.blogspot.com/2010/10/coast-and-catch.html">HERE</a></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">And add her to your blog roll. It is shaping up into a fantabulous blog!</div>Digellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07560077689809159742noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650948033060203520.post-71192796012830198872010-10-13T10:53:00.000+10:002010-10-13T10:53:07.838+10:00Lonny Mag OctoberYou know the drill. Click. Click. Ohhhh and Ahhhhh <a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/issues/10-october-november/pages/1">HERE</a><br />
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Firstly, I have been surprised and amused that as I ask the universe for something, it appears. Big things and little things. From the actual church, to linen cupboard ideas - at the moment they seem to just appear! Like this Church conversion currently being sold by a sister of a friend of mine. They are selling this as they have bought a beautiful barn style place to renovate in the country. All things church are coming into my life - how exciting. <br />
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Anyway, back to boring. I am sitting here waiting on finance issues. It seems there are no problems with servicing the loan or current valuations, but just that the bank is a little unsure of the purchase of the church.<br />
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Well on paper it is not promising.... <br />
<blockquote><em>Here we have a shell of an former church built sometime around 1880 on a small block in the middle of nowhere. It has electricity and a couple of lights, but no bathroom, sewerage or kitchen. It is currently zoned rural agriculture. No dwelling. It needs a lot of work.</em></blockquote>If I was the bank I don't thing <em>I </em>would approve that. So we have had to go in from the angle of 'potential' and 'future value' it has been interesting to say the least.<br />
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There have been involved talks with the Building Certifiers regarding the church being classed as a 'Dwelling'. If this is not completed, it would be a disadvantage at the time of sale (if I wanted to sell that is) but I am also a big believer in getting everything completed properly.<br />
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So that is where things are at with the Church. <br />
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Oh! And after some research at the National Library I have discovered a little more about the timing of the Church construction. The school opened in 1886 and I have been told the church was constructed before the school. So, we could even have a 1870s antique on our hands!<br />
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Excitement.Digellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07560077689809159742noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650948033060203520.post-78807134118391260432010-09-09T09:13:00.003+10:002010-09-09T11:31:30.920+10:00The Big Book of Small, Cool SpacesYep, this is one I need! With the Church measuring a tight 7m x 5m my creativeness needs to SHINE!<br />
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According to Maxwell, size constraints can actually unlock your design creativity and allow you to focus on what’s essential. Well that is what I need!<br />
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He shares forty small, cool spaces which he claims will change your thinking forever. <br />
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<div></div><em>These apartments and houses demonstrate hundreds of inventive solutions for creating more space in your home, and for making it more comfortable. Leading us through entrances, living rooms, kitchens and dining rooms, bedrooms, home offices, and kids’ rooms, Apartment Therapy’s Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces is brimming with ingenious tips and ideas, such as: </em><br />
<em> Shifting the sense of scale through contrasting colors </em><br />
<ul><li><em>Adding airiness by using transparent collections </em></li>
<li><em>Utilizing the area under a loft bed for a kitchen and mini-bar </em></li>
<li><em>Tucking an office with chic vintage doors into an unused bedroom corner </em></li>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My going with <a href="http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/">The Book Depository</a> because they are super cheap and have free world wide delivery. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Are there any other books I should buy? For decor, design, home keeping?</div>Digellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07560077689809159742noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650948033060203520.post-91535894734500309912010-09-07T11:08:00.000+10:002010-09-07T11:08:37.193+10:00Steeped in HistoryHow amused I was when my solicitor emailed me an RP and asked me to indicate where the block we are purchasing actually is! I phoned her immediately and we had a good laugh over the phone about how old this plan was, that the roads are no longer named as they are marked on this plan, that the County was spelt wrong so they just put a little ^ and corrected it, that the Parish was completely incorrect and that they Proprietor had to agreed to the subdivision and sign his name -'James Barclay Junior' Click on image to enlarge.<br />
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Now I feel even more excited about the history of this little Church. Wondering of weddings, baptisms and no doubt many a Christmas mass were conducted here. Could people have attended James Barclay Junior's funeral at the church too? I am going to make it my business to find out!<br />
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In her post <a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/2010/06/no-excuses-allowed.html">'No Excuses Allowed'</a> she talks about how great Ikea is for those on a budget. With a bit of planning and some basic design ideas you can create a fantastic room and even stylishly furnish a whole house within a budget.<br />
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A good friend has just refurnished her children's retreat fantastically with new desks build out of some of the kitchen bench range, some day beds which convert to double beds and a new slimline TV cabinet, all within a modest budget but oozing with style. It looks fantastic! <br />
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If I can primarily fit out the Church with Ikea, splattered with a small helping of some Queensland Antiques I have been hording (a few Rosenstengel pieces) and some of my black and white photos I think it would be perfection. No french this time. Something different. Rustic. But clean.<br />
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I have always loved Ikea, but our love is deepening. I think we are going to be honeymooning together frequently over the next few months. Check out Ikea's new catalogue online <a href="http://onlinecatalogueasia.ikea.com/2011/ikea_catalogue/AUE/">HERE.</a>Digellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07560077689809159742noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650948033060203520.post-73986351181056976952010-09-02T15:33:00.002+10:002010-09-02T16:22:44.953+10:00Site Plan & Floor PlanSo here are the vendor's site and floor plans for those interested. Really? Honestly? Who would put a full size kitchen and dining area in a house this small? And is there really any point of the expense of a small 2m wide veranda? Not sure. Yes, well, needless to say I will not be proceeding with everything on this suggested floor plan. My idea is to spend only what is required to produce a comfortable result. It is important that everything is 'in keeping'.<br />
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The idea I have is to create rooms with furniture, not walls. And lets face it, unless it is raining or we are sleeping we are unlikely to spend too much time inside. Well, that is unless I put in a little fire place or pot belly stove... maybe.<br />
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I am so lucky to have the most amazing ex husband (long story) who has an open builder's licence so I am set on that count.<br />
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Anyway, while we play that game of tennis with the contract going back and forward with conditions and a thousand dollars here and there, I am googling away and maybe on the search for a copy of Jan/Feb 2010 issue of Elle Decor. Anyone... anyone? <br />
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Linda at <a href="http://chameleon-interiors.blogspot.com/2009/12/i-love-church-conversion.html">Surroundings</a> featured a transformed 175-year-old church Check it out on <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2009/11/part-2-inside-matthews-house-and-garden.html">THIS</a> blog and more details are in the Elle Decor as mentioned above.<br />
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We are looking to buy the church and land as it is located currently as a weekender to renovate for family and friends (hopefully for a project this summer) if we can get it for the right price.<br />
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This will also give us an idea of the local area and tradesman working rurally and build relationships for building the lake house.<br />
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I have kept my eye on this place a while now. It is so cute. I would LOVE to get my hands on it and fix it up. But you cant have everything right.<br />
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Although I am working on trying to have my mother to buy it. She loves it too. I think the idea of the flowing creek for the grandchildren to play in was what got her across the line. <br />
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Then I will have another little project to work on. Yep, just what I need! <br />
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The only large expense is sewerage / septic and never fear I have become quite the expert on that little topic!Digellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07560077689809159742noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650948033060203520.post-87330955005722306392010-08-18T16:04:00.001+10:002010-08-18T16:07:14.208+10:00Fire PlaceProbably should have stated this in my last post. I actually own the house I am considering moving to the lake. So it is just a matter of working that in as AN option or THE option. So I am working with AN option and we are going to complete a bit of due diligence on this idea and see what we come up with. <br />
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My main issue is that it will not be exactly what I want and the front of the house hosts two of the bedrooms and the back of the house the kitchen and outdoor area. So then comes the question - Do you have the bedrooms looking out to the water or the kitchen (with potential deck and outdoor dining area?) Or do you have the front facing the entry from road with the lounge and one of the bedrooms to the lake. But then I need to keep street appeal in mind too and how it will look over all on the block. Big decisions.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, onto a little fireplace post:</span><br />
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I am having a fireplace no matter what. I have never understood the closed fireplace idea. And modern fireplaces just do not make sense. To me a fireplace is something which should be kept traditional and not messed with too much. Well that said, not caveman style! More federation, open fireplace style.... you get my drift right?<br />
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Anyway... this is the fireplace I am planning to recreate. <br />
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What works:<br />
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I like that it is elevated from the floor. You don't have to bend too far to stoke it and it also creates more of a feature in the room as it is closer to eye level. It also works very well in a smaller space. <br />
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I like that there is a little mantel on the top which is basic.<br />
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This fireplace draws like a dyson which some people might say is not efficient when it comes to fuelling it? Hey, for years I had unlimited firewood supply and for me its about being able to sit there and enjoy the feel of it. I can promise you it does not ever smoke up the house or make anything smell of smoke. It is fantastic!<br />
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I like this simple design. What are everyone's thoughts?Digellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07560077689809159742noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650948033060203520.post-42063581298093244432010-08-03T19:34:00.001+10:002010-08-03T19:35:30.997+10:00To Move a HouseSo here goes.<br />
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I have an option to move a house from Brisbane to the lake. <br />
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It has potential, but would be a lot of work too and maybe not exactly what I would 'design' myself.<br />
It is circa 1915. Very high ceilings. Bullnose veranda (once the 1950s additions are removed along with the asbestos eeewwww) Three bedrooms, beautiful wide timber floor boards which are in good condition.<br />
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But do I really want the issues of house relocation? What I do know though, is that if I don't move this house it will be either demolished or moved by someone else. The demolishing makes me sad though.<br />
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Go <a href="http://skirtedroundtable.blogspot.com/2010/07/chatting-with-christina-strutt-of.html">HERE</a> to listen.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>How exciting to see how it will evolve from the outside in!</em></span><br />
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I have previously posted of a couple of elevations I am very fond of and we are working with those to come up with something which will suit. I really want to work with sun angles to make the most of warmth and cool. <br />
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I will also spend this weekend stalking some recently purchased Australian magazines. There are currently LOADS of country styled places making their way to the front covers of the glossy mags this month. Yay for me.<br />
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Also, a HUGE welcome to my newest follower Sandy Foster of the most beautiful blog <a href="http://myshabbystreamsidestudio.blogspot.com/">My Shabby Streamside Studio</a> which I posted last week. I am so honoured and excited for her and her project. Sandy, you are my hero!<br />
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Onto a smaller and pretty project. I am working on getting this bedhead made. I am even thinking of attempting it myself! I love it. And have loved this fabric for a few years now. I will use it now and then it will be sent to Heaven at the Lake.<br />
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Over at <a href="http://daisypinkcupcake.blogspot.com/">Daisy Pink Cupcake</a> is where I found <a href="http://myshabbystreamsidestudio.blogspot.com/">My Shabby Streamside Studio</a> .<br />
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I will leave you with just the photos of this cottage and a note that I love this woman's gusto with a drill and her little under step home for it. Would the name of a drill which lives under the stairs be called Harry Potter!? Boom Boom!<br />
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This weeks Brisbane News refreshed my memory by featuring an Aga on their "Loves" page. So I will go and check out <a href="http://www.aussiebbqs.com.au/fireplaces-view.cfm?id=215">Aussie BBQ's and Fireplaces</a> at Murrarie<br />
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From an article in The Age in 2007 titled<a href="http://www.theage.com.au/news/epicure/gaga-for-aga/2007/10/29/1193618758782.html"> Gaga for Aga</a><br />
<blockquote>"THE question has intrigued me for some time. Why do so many middle-aged women get steamed up over a big hot box that squats in their kitchen and has as much steel as a small Korean car, but costs twice as much?"</blockquote><br />
Makes me laugh. I'm not middle age! <br />
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If anyone has strong feelings about Aga, please note them below.<br />
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I would love to have either of these:<br />
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What my budget would probably only allow:<br />
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No, this one is probably more my style and takes me back to my heritage:<br />
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Yet they do say about the Aga:<br />
<blockquote>"When you have one, you have this wonderful relationship with the kitchen. There's some dishes you put in the simmering oven when you go to bed and they are ready by breakfast-time. It is always there and always ready."</blockquote><span style="font-size: large;">Is $17,000 too much to pay for an oven? </span><br />
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Maybe at a tenth of the price ($1,700) and about a tenth of the style too I should get a <a href="http://www.thermomix.com.au/">Thermomix</a> instead.Digellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07560077689809159742noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650948033060203520.post-78007448071434946352010-07-01T16:13:00.002+10:002010-09-01T14:19:52.362+10:00Homes in the UKThe only hard copy magazines I consume now are the following:<br />
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Home Beautiful (because it was a free subscription for signing up with Origin Electricity)<br />
BBC Homes and Antiques (UK)<br />
Country Style <br />
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Sometimes another one might grab my attention and beg me to take it home or a wonderful agent from <a href="http://www.belleproperty.com.au/">Belle Property</a> may drop me off the current issue of <a href="http://www.magshop.com.au/Belle">Belle</a>. Or a good friend may bring me one as a treat. But otherwise, I find so many beautiful images, ideas and inspiration through the blog world that I have no reason to buy anything more.<br />
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So, back to homes in the UK. <br />
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Check out this beautiful place which I have scanned out of my current issue of <a href="http://www.bbchomesandantiques.com/">Homes and Antiques</a>.<br />
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I like the contrast of the outside to the inside. I kind of 'don't judge a book by the cover' feel. You may expect a dark, musty place filled with old books and chipped china. But its anything but all of that!<br />
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I like the bed net idea for a guest room / office.<br />
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I love the bath... I miss my claw foot bath. MUST HAVE<br />
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I like the exposed beams to create more space / light.<br />
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I like the use in two rooms of bench seats against the tables which in one has created a kitchen nook without it being built in (renters take note there!)<br />
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I do love the white slip cover look however I know I am a more structured person and I would forever be fiddling with them to straighten them up. So not sure about that one.<br />
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What you may have missed (because the photos are quite small)<br />
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The kitchen is nice. (peeling veggies in my high heels is not my thing though and I would probably trip on that mat and smash my face against something - I am a clutz)<br />
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I want this tea pot!<br />
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</div>A question. Would you believe this is a kit home? Oh yes-sir-ree!<br />
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Oh I wish some of these companies were in Australia.<br />
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<a href="http://www.oakwrights.co.uk/">Oakwrigths</a> - oak framed houses with a traditional feel.<br />
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<a href="http://potton.co.uk/designs-to-inspire/classic">Potton</a> - Classic (barns) or contemporary looks and a bespoke service.<br />
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There are so many more places too, if you would like my bevy of kit home websites contact me. But trust me, there is nothing as good in Australia. Please advise if you do find one. Otherwise, Australia should be ashamed of itself.<br />
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<a href="http://www.backyardcabins.com.au/">THIS</a> is the only half decent place I have found yet, if you want a cubby!Digellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07560077689809159742noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650948033060203520.post-30401150059668873362010-06-29T14:05:00.014+10:002010-06-30T09:36:46.418+10:00Half a Million Dollars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Half a million dollars is not much now days for a piece of real estate. But look what you can get in Maine, USA for under $500k</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We have this beauty. With a heaps of fireplaces, loads of charm and a broad spacious 2 acres, who wouldnt want this home?</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2qYNiYssiFyJ0S0GPe3yyVbzcf_xrBMWmVbdCGosUcpAfA40a2SiPs8txqYucyrcu-srtlLpr-qf0nyHyiaoD6ZC9KBIPdtnePeG8gLEg3QwHow9kQ2Mi6F9jP4duIlAwlAjq7wBx6Pc/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2qYNiYssiFyJ0S0GPe3yyVbzcf_xrBMWmVbdCGosUcpAfA40a2SiPs8txqYucyrcu-srtlLpr-qf0nyHyiaoD6ZC9KBIPdtnePeG8gLEg3QwHow9kQ2Mi6F9jP4duIlAwlAjq7wBx6Pc/s400/Untitled-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">House #2</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">With lake frontage and oodles of charm, we have this gem. Water vista complete with little guest cottage!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOEuPgoOcrbO_fmKI5rx3HLnGyhZXLC7le_mZfLgoxIt7bHM5pa_fMr0rgV9cNxejKUtXXhIQqJyvBTDbQrTWPPW1uU4M8Zzxx2cmcXSsOVGNk-m5k8Boh82rHo5mek66rx8OJNcca7pk/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOEuPgoOcrbO_fmKI5rx3HLnGyhZXLC7le_mZfLgoxIt7bHM5pa_fMr0rgV9cNxejKUtXXhIQqJyvBTDbQrTWPPW1uU4M8Zzxx2cmcXSsOVGNk-m5k8Boh82rHo5mek66rx8OJNcca7pk/s400/Untitled-1.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks to Brides.com you can access some of the Domino Archives. See <a href="http://www.brides.com/about/domino-magazine?page=1&rows=10&query=keywords%3adomino-magazine">HERE</a>.</div>Digellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07560077689809159742noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650948033060203520.post-10760695995477653302010-06-11T15:54:00.001+10:002010-06-11T15:55:00.581+10:00Lonny Mag<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Please, if there is only one thing you do this weekend it should be reading this <a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/Home.html">Lonny Online Magazine</a>!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;">What do I love about this elevation? </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The different angled gables.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The timber edging around the gables</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The square glass windows / doors</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The porch</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The three steps up to the porch</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">No so keen on the thatching, I would want to clean it all the time!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;">What I don't like?</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Not suited to my block and overall vision on my block. Maybe next one :)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">P.S. - Wait until you see the kitchen too! WOW. This feature starts on page 164. But it might take you a few hours to get to that page because there is SO much to see and drool over to get there!</div>Digellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07560077689809159742noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650948033060203520.post-38240269526965431832010-06-08T14:11:00.001+10:002010-06-08T14:11:37.458+10:00Girl CrushI have a serious girl crush on Leeann Thornton.<br />
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I have had these images in my LOVE file and never blogged about it. Don't know why, but maybe because everyone else was crazy blogging about her at the time.<br />
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Anyway. Her site is <a href="http://leeannthornton.com/">HERE</a> and you will NOT be dissapointed.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1KlntcTSRr0Xs4VICk022JXjWZk4eXo81Rtn0d-BG4gsBHsVdGpxWOlzx3JEKIp6cSMpDbbbI9iRGbMpXdQEx2JLfTs79cwkYHm1NN1JvCHLutVR1tOLfdjcq65s_9qtPtpQVMdxkxww/s1600/leeannthornton+sealounge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1KlntcTSRr0Xs4VICk022JXjWZk4eXo81Rtn0d-BG4gsBHsVdGpxWOlzx3JEKIp6cSMpDbbbI9iRGbMpXdQEx2JLfTs79cwkYHm1NN1JvCHLutVR1tOLfdjcq65s_9qtPtpQVMdxkxww/s400/leeannthornton+sealounge.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a like raj meets hamptons - Love it!</div>Digellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07560077689809159742noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650948033060203520.post-80893674500184595832010-05-25T15:01:00.005+10:002010-06-11T15:42:04.460+10:00Something's Gotta Get Me!For those who have seen my earlier post about Something's Gotta Give will know that I love the house from that movie!<br />
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In a previous life while at a boutique building company, I worked with clients during the design and construction of their homes from contract stage right through to completion. Although I have a love of interior styling, my skill is really with interior design. The BIG things. Which is what I am actually qualified to do! Now days I work in a completely different industry, but that is a totally different story.<br />
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I would work with clients to help them with floor plans, the height of cupboards, room dimensions, ceiling heights, window styles, aspect of entertainment areas and size their garage to suit there needs. These things are not always thought of. That is the difference when building a house and building a home. I really miss working in those kind of roles, but have fallen on my feet here really so I shouldn't complain.<br />
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Many of my clients still keep in touch to tell me what is happening at home and how much they love their homes, even 10 years later! I have always been so scared to build my own place from scratch and prefer renovation -maybe because I can blame someone from 100 years ago for bad design and don’t risk that fear of failure.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am going to be my worst client!</span><br />
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There are so many fantastic stylists around both qualified, self taught and those people that have innate creativity to ‘know’ what looks good, what balance is needed and can put things together perfectly! And they are all more talented than me at this.<br />
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So, back to Something’s Gotta Give and designer Beth Rubino who is extremely talented. I have listened to her interview (<a href="http://skirtedroundtable.blogspot.com/2010/01/photobeth-rubino-set-decorator-for_6361.html">HERE)</a> on <a href="http://skirtedroundtable.blogspot.com/">Skirted Round Table</a> a couple of times and found it very interesting.<br />
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The house was completely a set. They never found a house which would work. The exterior of the house you see in the movie was shot in the middle of winter and all the greenery was plastic! All of the other rooms were purpose built for filming. <br />
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The blue and white rug in the lounge was originally a huge antique Drury rug which was cut and re sewn for the set. (here is the photo again in case you missed it the first time I posted it)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">If you listen to the complete interview you will hear about those ideas and many more.</div><span style="font-size: large;">I can not stop thinking about that dining room.</span> <br />
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Could I make that work I wonder? I have a table just like that! Or just save that for a home in the city? <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">Also, thank you for all of the lovely comments and emails. </span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">I love <strike>stalking</strike> reading all of your blogs too.</span></em></div>Digellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07560077689809159742noreply@blogger.com4