We're partial to a wreath round these parts. Look! The kitchen window is now adorned with the most gorgeous berry number that my Mum gave me on the weekend. I'm not going to take it down, I'm just not. You can't make me. Front door has one that I got 3 years ago from Bed, Bath & … [Read more...]

Yellow is my favourite colour I think. And Wednesday's are my new favourite day of the week. Things slow down. Routine and mundane settle in. And stuff gets done. How's your Wednesday going? What's your favourite colour? Do you have it throughout your house? … [Read more...]

We can pretend all we like, but Christmas is coming. This time next month we will be but days away. I'm not OK with it, but I will embrace it. On the 1st December ONLY. I have very strict Christmas decorating rules and you will not see a wreath, tree or string of anything tinsely UNTIL the 1st … [Read more...]

You know my thoughts on a well made bed. And if you've been reading my blog, or followed me on Instagram you'll know my thoughts on good bed linen. I am a fan. Nay, I am an embracer of good bedlinen. The more patterned and more colourful the better! I often get asked about where I get my sheets and … [Read more...]

Yesterday afternoon I whacked this snap up on Instagram. It's of a corner of our kitchen and my newly created spotty wall. I am both in serious love and am astounded at my skills (of which I have NONE) when it comes to projects. But look! I made a spotty wall! Last week I somehow had a … [Read more...]

Some people might buy themselves shoes or clothes when they get paid. Me? Cushions and the like. Or HOT LAMPS. As the case may be. And this was most certainly the case when I spotted this one in my favourite shop down here (made in Melbourne too). You know when you are all the time looking for … [Read more...]

I am such a fan of the quick sale bucket at my local fruit shop. Almost every time there is a treasure in there, just on the turn, or about to, that is reduced my half price or more. Usually these are filled just before the weekend when they get a new delivery in and there is nothing wrong with the … [Read more...]

There's not much I love more than colour. I fill my house with it, cover my walls in it and our beds with it too. But sometimes all you need is the simplicity and beauty of white. Simple white blooms in a vase make my heart sing and usually smell delightful too! Why not grab some early cheer and … [Read more...]

Yesterday morning Rob ventured off in a strange way. We had visitors coming over for lunch and about 40 mins before they were due to arrive he said he had to go and get 'something' that he needed this week. Weirdo. I didn't think anything of it, rather that he would just hurry up, and when he … [Read more...]

If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know I do love a flower, in a vase. My house is always filled with them because it not only makes the place look better, it just makes me feel better. About my home. My family. My space. Yes indeed, I am a weirdo. First thing I do whenever I have been … [Read more...]

So you know what that means right? Present time! I don't know about you but I find husbands the very hardest to buy a present for. I always seem to get him a watch, a book and some shoes. He subsequently now has lots of books and watches and pairs of Converse. This year I actually got organised … [Read more...]

Remember how I was looking for some hot new chairs for the living room? I had SO many great suggestions from everybody and I scoured many a shop looking for them. I got close to ordering some really expensive ones, then I chickened out and every now and them I would do a bit of an online peruse, as … [Read more...]

Something has happened at home which has me in quite a spin. Here, have a look. My very favourite possession in the house, my beloved aqua wing back is starting to fade. And by fade, I mean split and wear out. I fear we have some upholstery to do in our very near future. This chair was … [Read more...]

A package arrived in the mail today for Daisy all the way from a village covered in snow in Belgium. Daisy squealed with delight Rhi, as did I. A cushion was found straight away and it's placed in prime position on her bed. These will be sent to the framer alongside Graeme, Helga and … [Read more...]

You know what I CAN'T believe I forgot to even write about? My new table runner that I got from my little sister as a hostess gift when she came to stay for Christmas. I know! I can't believe it either. How fabulous are hostess gifts? I get all sorts of lovely things when people come to stay - some … [Read more...]

Like any other fellow Australian, I know that Christmas time is about long, summery days. Hot days and sometimes nights. The smell of pine wafting out your window on a warm breeze. Eating your hot roast at lunch whilst the sweat beads on your forehead and causes the paper crown to stick. I know it. … [Read more...]