Catching up!

 

There is a lot I haven't blogged about due to a bit of a hiatus, so I'll just start with some of the most recent happenings! I bought some new lamps - MK thought they needed some more adorning so there are plenty of stickers around.

 

 

I have big custom framing plans as discussed in previous posts - but indulged in a cheap Kmart sunburst mirror ($19) for the interim! Not bad!

 

 

I have just completed a Circle of Security course, it was brilliant. I could do a whole post on that alone!

 

 

After our Caloundra holiday added a few more things to the wall! It's growing, growing.

 

 

And speaking of growing, my baby girl is growing, growing too! This is this morning, a rainy morning so had her gorgeous pink coat on to go to ballet.

 

Life is pretty wonderful at the moment. So incredibly lucky. Hope this post finds you all well, too.

Dressing windows...

 

We have some French doors/windows at the front of our home that need some sort of window coverings -I had read on Georgica Pond blog that Melinda had sourced some fabric for her living area from a Profile Fabrics sold out of Seaforth at approximately $30 a metre - such a steal compared to Kravet etc etc. Doesn't it look stunning as drapery?

 

 

I ordered a metre and used it as a test run - please excuse the picture on the wall not centred etc etc and I put it to Instagram to see what people thought. The overwhelming response was to stick to plain - which was the original plan - haha!

 

 

I then came across this image on Instagram and I love this blind with the ribbon trim - perhaps I could do navy? It's all decorating hits and misses!

 

Bedroom musings...

 

How stunning are the blues on this bed? Spotted on Instagram. I decided I might like to have a blue tone alternative to the black and white palette I have. I love the blue quilt in the below pic!

 

 

Target and Myer were having a sale so I bought some blue pillowcases (for like $6 for the pair) and the roll cushion for about $25 reduced (Sheridan from Myer).

 

 

I am yet to use the blue floral fabric from the living room so thought I could make some more cushions for our bed.

 

I also wanted to ditch the cheap silver lamps from Kmart and was admiring some resin ones on eBay that seemed to be reasonably priced.

 

I ran into Freedom the other day and their resin lamps were reduced to $30 each - bargain! The online picture doesn't do justice at all, they are really lovely and I love the square shades!

 

Bunnings lighting!

 

I was in Bunnings getting a fiddle-leaf fig and decided to have a wander while I had some time (and a compliant baby haha!) I was surprised to find a decent chandelier - maybe dining room?

 

 

Or these crystal spheres?

 

 

Love these glass bells. I'm re-thinking my kitchen lights. Just need to hang them all so it is done!

 

 

And also love these spheres for the bathrooms.

 

 

Bunnings huh. Who woulda' thunkit.

This week...

 

Earthborn were having a sale this week, 50% off. I picked up this cabinet (originally $600) for less than 50% at $150!

 

 

The blue and white pot looks stunning with lilies! And one of my favourite pictures of MK and I.

 

 

I went to the Magnolia sale and bought some Schumacher Trelllis off cuts for $4. Mum is going to sew it into a runner for me for the little cabinet above. Gosh I would love to buy it to make roman blinds for the front room.

 

 

My first issue of House Beautiful arrived - a subscription from my in-laws. A chair sporting a practice cover and a new fiddle-leaf fig from Bunnings.

 

 

Bed looking comfy - picture still to be framed!

Framing!

The magazines have arrived, I love them! (Posted below again!)

Which begs the question, how to frame them?!

I love the matting proportions here.

I love how they flank a mirror and the blue and white here.

These proportions and frame colour are lovely.

And more examples of simple framing to let the images 'do the talking'.

My current favourite is the frames flanking a mirror. I think they are destined for the dining room! 

Around the house...

Just a few things of note around the house at the moment!

Artworks (given as gifts) waiting for the framer. (There is a lot waiting at the moment!)

A $9(?) plastic sorter from Kmart for my costume jewelry!

My new jug arrived and a belated birthday gift from Botticelli House! Stunning!

Candle crazy at the moment! Currently burning 'Water Lily' by Glasshouse. Have them burning nearly all day!

My favourite mantra for those long days with small kids - I'll miss the chaos one day!

What's happening at your place? 

Recollections/Early Settler - Windsor

I saw on IG that Recollections/Early Settler have more blue and white china so popped in for a look. (I bought a couple of bits.)

Loved this pink chair and ottoman!

Love the mirror!

And you can't really tell here but it's like a navy and white ticking.

Always lots of lovely things to find!

Chairs, chairs!

The dining table is still under construction, however it doesn't stop me looking at the chairs!

Mum jokingly picked up this bentwood for $5 at a garage sale. I posted on IG that it was a full circle moment as I always used to HATE my Mum's rickety chairs but now they are in the list of contenders.

My favourite pick at the moment is these ladder backs, the detailing and colouring is beautiful. These are on eBay for about $1000 which is reasonable but holding off just yet.

Sublime detailing. Love them.

Lastly, these little bentwoods. I have seen them in House Beautiful but they aren't popular. I like the shape and colour.

Seems the old cross back chairs are getting bumped from the list!

Lately!

Hello!

There has been a bit of shopping going on around the place, trying to get some bargains here and there.

Firstly, my favourite designer Anna Spiro is attending antique markets in the USA and came across these vintage magazines ($1 each). She is going to frame them. I fell in love instantly and set about trawling ebay etc for my own copies. I found a store in the USA that keeps a sale-able collection and was able to get some (at a higher price mind you!) I can't wait to get them!

I saw on Facebook that Feather & Buzz were having a clear out and just had to have this jug. Love it.

Next is $15 throws from Woolies! Nice and warm!

I had seen on IG that Aldi have $5 flowers, I had to see for myself! We took the yellows when we went to visit a friend.

And lastly, a black coverlet for our bedroom. $17! With pillow cases! (Excuse the nose picker!)

I just love a bargain!

Alfresco Emporium - Bundall, Gold Coast

 

I had discovered Alfresco Emporium sometime ago on IG and wanted to check it out in person when I was visiting the Gold Coast. Today I had to get my hair done down that way so doubled it as a look-see! Love the entry table above!

 

 

Blue and white ceramics, I was pleasantly surprised with the price.

 

 

Love this cabinet for the dining room.

 

 

Love the rustic mirror.

 

 

And this oak table, one of the 'Boston' range.

 

There was also another console table that I liked the look of but forgot to take a picture. It was made of elm and was about $1200. I had a look on ebay when I got home and found this beauty which is nearly identical for half the price.

 

 

I would love to go and have another look another time, it was all too beautiful to take in at once! I bought a blue and white Mexican style plate to hang with another couple in the kitchen, inspiration taken from Pinterest, of course.

 

 

 

Progress pictures and kitchen post to come!