The Backyard - Part 5

I'm happy to report the play gym is finished! Including a little shop, perfect height for William!

Mum has constructed some curtains and bunting. It has had a couple minor adjustments since this photo. All ready for the party!

And it isn't really the backyard big my mother-in-law spent the day in the garden weeding in ready for the party! Aren't I lucky?!

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!

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!