Photos, photos!

Following on from the fridge situation post, Adam has hung the magnetic boards for me. I think they look fabulous and I already love them. They are already covered! 

I'm so pleased to have somewhere to put random photos.

The Real Deal...

Decorating on a reasonable budget (also considering two small children live in our home) I'm often fraught with whether a temporary fix is really worth it when in some ways, it never quite compares.

I've been on the hunt for the perfect fabric for cushions when I really wanted some Kravet. I adored the Ikat and short of importing it or paying a high price I have spent so long trying to find a cheap replacement.

Enter the craft show last weekend.

There was so much more variety than the usual Spotlight etc etc I nearly brought everything I saw.

And yet, while nice, I'm still stuck on the Kravet.

So last night, I found a seller on Etsy who makes cushions with the fabric I love (on both sides), so I swallowed my pride (and inner bargain hunter) and bought the bloody things! Haha! Anyone need some blue and white fabric? ;)

Then today, in Spotlight there is a cheap replica of the Karlsson clocks I have been eyeing off. It's $40 compared to about $150. So tempting, but really, I end up spending more money in the long run!

So I'm learning patience is a virtue. Again. 

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!