The Fridge Situation...

Is out of control. I have thousands of pictures on disk but I just love having prints to look at. Most aren't frame worthy but I still love them. Am I alone in this?! Ha!

So I've been eyeing off a blank wall in our kitchen... I originally wanted a cabinet for here but practically, it would obstruct the doorway.

I thought maybe I could get some magnetic boards from Ikea (SPONTAN) and arrange them on the wall in this style as below...

(IKEA SPONTAN)

I had thought about a display board like this, but I would probably have to make it and it might have ended up on the pile of unfinished projects.

So on Friday night, Mum and I took Will to Ikea and bought some supplies. It's so nice to have a bare fridge! Adam is yet to hang them so watch this space... It looks great!

Dining Room - Buffet, console or bench seat?

This is a bit of an inspiration post, but currently mulling over ideas for a buffet/cabinetry for the dining room to accompany Adam's table.

This one is from French and English.

Also French and English.

I love the additional seating in this picture, I have the perfect spot for one! (Repeated inspiration pic - follow my Pinterest link to the right on the page!)

And lastly, a buffet or console table from Yen concept.

The first buffet from Yen is the current winner, but will be bespoke using leftover timber from the table. The man who has processed the table wood for Adam can be commissioned for pieces, he recently restored the furniture in City Hall.

I'm really excited about it! 

I did it! One week!

I drafted this last night, I made it a week! Let's see if I can do two! Haha!

(Using Project 365 App)

Photo a day!

I don't think I'm alone in taking thousands of pictures of my kids, they are just too cute. I use both my iPhone and DSLR and manipulate them using Instagram or sometimes others.

I have a free app on my iPhone, Project 365, that allows you to take photos every day, put in a description and save it as you go. I often start these projects with the best intentions - however the perfectionism sets in and I usually give up before I give it a go!

So I'm starting small. Goal is 1 week. Not just the kids, anything I'm grateful for.

Firstly, to kick start the project, our gorgeous man, Will. 

Let's see if I can do a week! I'll report back!

The Dining Table - Leg inspiration!

The dining table progress has picked up pace again, Adam delivered the wood to 'a wood man' (haha) who will trim the wood for building. Saving hours/days.

So Adam is waiting on my plans - the following pictures are my inspiration, each different.

The first is a study farmhouse kind of table.

The following two are french legs, I think ultimately, this is the way we will go.

And lastly, a tapered leg.

I quite like the above chairs but I think I'm dreaming with two small kids! I think I will stick with the original cross back design.

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Fun times ahead!

French Corner (Newmarket)

French Corner isn't far from our home and is a real treasure trove of gorgeous things. Each day, they put a large selection of goods on the sidewalk as a taster for what's inside. Adam spotted a console table on his drive home, so I went to have a look in person after work.

This is another console table inside.

I adore the mirror on the console look. I plan on using a mirror in our dining room.

Doesn't it look stunning?!

This is the console table, just as beautiful in real life.

French and English (Fortitude Valley)

A friend with very similar taste to me recommended French and English to me - I hadn't heard of or seen it before. On a whim I took Mum and Madeline for a look. I could quite easily spend a small fortune if I had it!

Loving the monogrammed/embroidered cushions.

Loving these euro covers too.

Stunning bedhead and cushions for Master William when he gets older!

I love this cabinetry so much, it is possibly five times the price of the Recollections one. I also love the look of the contrasting table and chairs.

And this console table is to die for. Love it.

I better buy a lotto ticket! Haha!