Dabbling in photography!

 

I love taking photos. Love it. Being a Mum myself I know how hard (and EXPENSIVE) it is to get some photos with me in them - so I gifted some time to some close friends of ours to capture some photos of them and their little man. It helps that they are incredibly photogenic - I am happy with how they turned out.

 

It's a lovely hobby to have and I hope our friends love them.

How does your garden grow?

So the front garden bed looks a little like this... Magnolia trees and a hedge full of WEEDS! Luckily I have discovered my new hobby, weeding!

Last week I had both kids outside playing while I weeded the garden below, not a bad effort with my trusty Ikea stool.
 

This little area used to be a herb garden but is very neglected. One year we grew lillies from bulbs so I am thinking we might try again this year. It is very therapeutic gardening!

Luckily we have a large block so I'll never be short of some weeds to pull.
 

Project 365 Update!

I have been keeping up with this project for over 6 weeks! Embracing my perfectionism, not all photos are perfect but I'm not letting that stop me from doing the project!

It's been great fun!

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!

 

The Backyard - Part 4

There has been more steady progress today with the cubby getting 'built in' and the railings being completed. It is all yet to be stained so it looks uniform but looks pretty amazing! The circle is a plaque that will have an M and W for the kids names.

Looking inside, Madeline has a few cheap cushions from Ikea to sit on. Mum has been commissioned  to make some curtains!

Very nearly finished and looking fabulous!

The Backyard - Part 3

It has taken a while (see Part 1 and Part 2) but Adam finally has some time to continue building a fort in the kids play area.

It is taking great shape and Madeline is very impressed with her 'castle'.

The views are spectacular!

Adam has been creative in the roof line and the stairs. It's looking fantastic!

Admiring his handiwork with the kangaroo. 

We are hoping that it will be fit and ready for the kids birthday party at the end of May. I'm envisioning lanterns and balloons tied to the fort and a picnic party.

We are so lucky to have a visionary and clever husband/Dad! To be continued on Wednesday.

Shopping lately!

Hello! Not much has been happening around here, I do have a few purchases that might be interesting to share!

Firstly, two prints from Lulie Wallace. Like many other purchases I followed the rabbit warren that is Instagram and stumbled across her art. I'm looking forward to framing them!

Next, a Ladedah Kids rug for MK's room.  It looks wonderful, photos to come.

Next, some polka dot decals from Urban Walls, inspired by this room by Petite Vintage Interiors. Depending how they go, I am also eyeing off anchors for Will's room.

Next, a cheap print from Ikea for the kitchen. Adam hung it and it looks great - neutral but interesting!

And lastly, a blue cover for our Ikea Ektorp foot stool. It has been re-purposed from Maddy's nursery after selling the armchair on Gumtree. If you remember this post I was inspired by a Coco Republic installation. 

Getting there slowly and surely.