tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83802773426275014462024-03-18T20:55:47.796-07:00Abigail's AtticAbigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-56148413805974624492012-12-27T23:14:00.000-08:002012-12-27T23:14:14.493-08:00An almost complete roomAfter buying two accent chairs a coffee table and a patterned rug it is feeling a bit more like home.<br />
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I am on the lookout for a standard lamp and the room will be complete.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-14830857217484794992012-10-13T23:25:00.002-07:002012-10-13T23:25:58.785-07:00Another problem.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well we have the modular in grey. I'm very happy with it except Dh and I both feel we need a separate chair each. What do you think would suit. We are tempted to just go the same as the sofa as I like the big arms to sit my pattern on while I am embroidering. Do you think it would be too matchy and too bulky? Also the sofa is lower than I thought it would be so don't know what will look OK with it. Help, I have no idea.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-54478154321154266342012-08-23T14:47:00.001-07:002012-08-23T14:47:31.670-07:00A new quilt cover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just spied this new quilt cover by Tracie Ellis for Aura. It's a must have for my bedroom.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-70461559874899537072012-08-22T23:53:00.001-07:002012-08-22T23:53:46.111-07:00Painting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Some of the weatherboards have been painted in the Milton Moon. I think it looks good.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-61387987109605792342012-08-12T22:17:00.001-07:002012-08-12T22:17:17.441-07:00Roof goes on.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A nice sunny day so roof goes on. It's really starting to take shape now.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-4023729034138256232012-08-09T17:23:00.001-07:002012-08-09T17:23:18.781-07:00A colourbond roofYay, we have approval for a colourbond roof. We have chosen Woodland Grey for roof, and guttering,<br />
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Whisper white for windows, Milton Moon for weatherboards and render and Surfmist for garage, front door and fence.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-9181027794952741972012-08-06T16:19:00.002-07:002012-08-06T16:19:29.462-07:00The modular sofa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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OK, I've gone and done it. I've ordered this new modular sofa in a mid grey. It won't arrive for 8 - 10 weeks though. I think it's going to be perfect. I may add a feature chair at some stage.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-2988100392467618072012-08-03T01:07:00.000-07:002012-08-03T01:07:15.200-07:00The new projectMy daughter and I have an exciting new project - a small townhouse. I found this townhouse on my travels today and it has a similar colour scheme to ours.<br />
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We just have to find out if we are allowed to use a colourbond roof as it has a heritage overlay.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-16448134035053131722012-07-13T18:44:00.001-07:002012-07-13T18:44:55.647-07:00Problem roomHi everyone, I'm just out of hospital after having an operation for a blocked tear duct.<br />
I look a lot worse than I feel so I am not able to go out. I've been spending a bit of time watching DVD's in the family room.<br />
It is not looking quite right. Any advice would be welcome.<br />
I have been looking a Dare gallery and wondering about getting two chairs and maybe just keeping one sofa for the moment.<br />
I put some garden chairs in the room just to see what looks best.<br />
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Help please.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-59852218842959888592012-06-17T18:42:00.000-07:002012-06-17T18:42:00.061-07:00Kitchen changesIt took a while to convince Dh that some changes needed to be made in the kitchen.<br />
I wasn't happy about the way the window in the kitchen turned out, so had it removed.<br />
Just had the splashback man in this morning to install a new one.<br />
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I'm thrilled with the colour and how nice it looks all in one piece.<br />
Also got a bulk head.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-88625491913446212272012-06-16T18:12:00.000-07:002012-06-16T18:12:04.743-07:00A magical wedding in the rainI was thrilled to be asked to make a flowergirl dress for a little girl to wear to her parents wedding.<br />
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Although it rained during the service it was still a night filled with magic.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-15850375146140095772012-03-25T20:00:00.002-07:002012-03-25T20:02:32.272-07:00Mimosa Cottage<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkG_gowDba71CUEWrq2j5hORwsGIvVSknoqn7d6HiV2i0-FgH3RRyt6sqZ7fwP7tb2KEwVGah6mjRcVVLZXkkDnEkU0hrjhbPWo_n-_dZsFYn6soClxvcHR9Mh-EblbOxeBgEOlOKKTlQ/s1600/mimosa-cottage-qs-kit.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkG_gowDba71CUEWrq2j5hORwsGIvVSknoqn7d6HiV2i0-FgH3RRyt6sqZ7fwP7tb2KEwVGah6mjRcVVLZXkkDnEkU0hrjhbPWo_n-_dZsFYn6soClxvcHR9Mh-EblbOxeBgEOlOKKTlQ/s320/mimosa-cottage-qs-kit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724035806302119522" /></a><br />I've always wanted a doll house. I say you're never to old for one.<div>Hubby put Mimosa Cottage together for me over the weekend.</div><div>Lots of fun ahead decorating it and buying furniture.</div><div>I'm going to rename it Springdale Cottage.</div><div>Can't wait to get started.</div>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-89688780199189766232012-01-25T15:19:00.000-08:002012-01-25T15:22:14.966-08:00The Kitchen Garden<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfAT5ztV6_m2N0alkPC79R6WZjcUmHJJH3OIrsscb7RVOHVG61MMDNkb2C6QT5YXBKIjqFhohFMCXSI1sZ4FrM3LjH3tuRgw6HpwmXLSLPLgepJG8HlzrW8U90k9-PwrkoL_EAjPho6VY/s1600/IMG_0346.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfAT5ztV6_m2N0alkPC79R6WZjcUmHJJH3OIrsscb7RVOHVG61MMDNkb2C6QT5YXBKIjqFhohFMCXSI1sZ4FrM3LjH3tuRgw6HpwmXLSLPLgepJG8HlzrW8U90k9-PwrkoL_EAjPho6VY/s320/IMG_0346.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701713917449390050" /></a><br />I'm delighted with the vegie boxes hubby has made. We will soon be eating home grown produce (I hope).Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-56413435551855250552012-01-14T18:45:00.000-08:002012-01-14T18:48:09.447-08:00Not happy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM9M5QyMo5U_6zi9uVOK3cCYkTBVW6Q-2_yxyPTwgZzvElIIy9e7Vp76W4VIo6BWufKU8iBtEVFthEIxaEUknwGFZ39nI7ORtmlbOSyA73EJvGIjNNMQcvCCk4jCAEKVS55RDJli3kIzY/s1600/IMG_0336.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM9M5QyMo5U_6zi9uVOK3cCYkTBVW6Q-2_yxyPTwgZzvElIIy9e7Vp76W4VIo6BWufKU8iBtEVFthEIxaEUknwGFZ39nI7ORtmlbOSyA73EJvGIjNNMQcvCCk4jCAEKVS55RDJli3kIzY/s320/IMG_0336.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697685033311535538" /></a><br />I'm not happy with our overhead cabinets. They don't reach the ceiling and there is a gap.<div>I thought the cabinet maker would be installing a bulkhead but no it doesn't appear so.</div><div>There is no way I am getting up and cleaning the top of the cabinets.</div><div>Should I install a bulkhead or get it plastered?</div>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-4514656309850021502012-01-12T14:02:00.000-08:002012-01-12T14:07:01.857-08:00From this to this<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX-dGkWNSmvD4RzUibHsMpt4xoPEARw_zanrF7yqiVP9qrV0CqeIgAnyVIDSYIe5yFWqnpDD74S5c6qwS_K77ErXY_gTP_NsEAVlj9nVGt_2USZO4M1fcwRlLdlkZV2OJIdwMysfm7sTQ/s1600/IMG_0331.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX-dGkWNSmvD4RzUibHsMpt4xoPEARw_zanrF7yqiVP9qrV0CqeIgAnyVIDSYIe5yFWqnpDD74S5c6qwS_K77ErXY_gTP_NsEAVlj9nVGt_2USZO4M1fcwRlLdlkZV2OJIdwMysfm7sTQ/s320/IMG_0331.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696870404094477874" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0_VBmNHCIEfPZBkFnb1IEJjgnZltjzwjNNhvuDeqIMCO0BHFjKCRNrEGFo3SMZa3Vlg62kiPXasmmLGAVEzM2GZkQn8J8hoM8vfu5hbVR96eBgwiZrlApuLMZnorsaFz_ax0LGjPGaVY/s1600/IMG_0328.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0_VBmNHCIEfPZBkFnb1IEJjgnZltjzwjNNhvuDeqIMCO0BHFjKCRNrEGFo3SMZa3Vlg62kiPXasmmLGAVEzM2GZkQn8J8hoM8vfu5hbVR96eBgwiZrlApuLMZnorsaFz_ax0LGjPGaVY/s320/IMG_0328.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696870395803370354" /></a><br />After much debating with Dh I found a table that we both love. I'm in the process of adding black cross backed chairs. Our other table was much too large for our small dining nook (it was 240 x 140cm), and the chairs were too formal for my space.<div>I think I got it right?</div>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-25821912908331992312012-01-01T11:03:00.000-08:002012-01-01T11:07:35.522-08:00My Christmas present<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxxf3vAHBxqGRdrz9as-l35Sa9y6-ujT5GALURyLdNRYQ33aU8bR-JGwzQ9Q-oGLE9mpUviKG8TAO-xoQna5MvPt4-_5swKblbwcThLiM41QMSRFyXlKZfBRTpwDtOWLh349Ahh1YJhZg/s1600/thermomix.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxxf3vAHBxqGRdrz9as-l35Sa9y6-ujT5GALURyLdNRYQ33aU8bR-JGwzQ9Q-oGLE9mpUviKG8TAO-xoQna5MvPt4-_5swKblbwcThLiM41QMSRFyXlKZfBRTpwDtOWLh349Ahh1YJhZg/s320/thermomix.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692742208122427586" /></a><br />I am waiting for my new Thermomix to arrive. I will be able to get rid of most of my cooking appliances and free up cupboard space.<div>It's going to turn me into a wonderful cook!</div>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-36493141139944586132011-12-28T13:48:00.000-08:002011-12-28T13:50:19.080-08:00Some outdoor furniture<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8QJjoqaowIMVXzh6v0fdCdwr-0aYQwAObrIH8Sxot4RQAyi81JRMW2E5ppmdo0RlAPO6ux-fYQp3gbDVxeZHtWgQOabFkGYoDAo1WxE3ZPaahDgYa5ajt6uLZDA6VZnC_XifKIJVBuU/s1600/IMG_0324.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8QJjoqaowIMVXzh6v0fdCdwr-0aYQwAObrIH8Sxot4RQAyi81JRMW2E5ppmdo0RlAPO6ux-fYQp3gbDVxeZHtWgQOabFkGYoDAo1WxE3ZPaahDgYa5ajt6uLZDA6VZnC_XifKIJVBuU/s320/IMG_0324.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691299838010415682" /></a><br />Our deck is all ready for summer evenings of wine and nibbles. Now we just need some plastic outdoor blinds!Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-65338767453670354552011-12-26T00:52:00.001-08:002011-12-26T00:53:46.363-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ_jNnlIT1_-aqSRCv_yvbR9-lgWxKc704BPg1OTnJD2gIWPFj9nmw3vb8Y78-PbIqjl7b-taEpGidAWnSnYrV6C-cEte4Qggfomjg9IJt9vKazypmdbRgYvVUWDKpKhbTlPVRZ_1ShPg/s1600/IMG_0323.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ_jNnlIT1_-aqSRCv_yvbR9-lgWxKc704BPg1OTnJD2gIWPFj9nmw3vb8Y78-PbIqjl7b-taEpGidAWnSnYrV6C-cEte4Qggfomjg9IJt9vKazypmdbRgYvVUWDKpKhbTlPVRZ_1ShPg/s320/IMG_0323.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690357567261488354" /></a><br />Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-51942365577104016742011-12-18T20:05:00.000-08:002011-12-18T20:07:14.858-08:00Stonework finished<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia5Q44JGNo2mHkhGlFXyS972w2qxRbHPUviAgShmv3m3UxAS5nbWzO7u3WAXHMm3nJWtSMECPVvuGxB14npMjHQ_Ra9zwuhRPwpaV-WyuBEZi_nty3UGmotaIPu2PgZDZ8hKVLct3ZqDw/s1600/IMG_0319.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia5Q44JGNo2mHkhGlFXyS972w2qxRbHPUviAgShmv3m3UxAS5nbWzO7u3WAXHMm3nJWtSMECPVvuGxB14npMjHQ_Ra9zwuhRPwpaV-WyuBEZi_nty3UGmotaIPu2PgZDZ8hKVLct3ZqDw/s320/IMG_0319.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687686112386491714" /></a><br />Today the tiler finished sealing the blade wall. Now I just need to find a letterbox.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-38038020284025381432011-12-03T18:48:00.001-08:002011-12-03T18:52:02.715-08:00Home sweet home.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwjPYeI4841BQ4kzqAm8qNCIlqr_nTBKH53MBP-IZz70-oFW6Glini9-T-ryJj-ijF7bZefn6m8HysOAIKlRxgU__wtGzQB3L3LpKfKBLbFYh8uURDkd0PndJn65KM21z7H1b9od5yQ3w/s1600/IMG_0308.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwjPYeI4841BQ4kzqAm8qNCIlqr_nTBKH53MBP-IZz70-oFW6Glini9-T-ryJj-ijF7bZefn6m8HysOAIKlRxgU__wtGzQB3L3LpKfKBLbFYh8uURDkd0PndJn65KM21z7H1b9od5yQ3w/s320/IMG_0308.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682100177251894770" /></a><br />At last we have moved in. We are both exhausted but loving it. Still heaps to do.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-8348332783362618322011-11-22T01:17:00.000-08:002011-11-22T01:20:17.455-08:00Our floorboards are finished!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnKa7HelVRgqTvLLLpKA8nhWec2X7sSkH07mR41Dt4AJqVBRuzEiVa8Gofyhrlo_zDhJwR6b8SoDEyR7bb38gSrPFIqteOlJERwO-QSthtDin60JjBvNqzhvbK90mErqxhfjQ70SDTzvY/s1600/IMG_0303.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnKa7HelVRgqTvLLLpKA8nhWec2X7sSkH07mR41Dt4AJqVBRuzEiVa8Gofyhrlo_zDhJwR6b8SoDEyR7bb38gSrPFIqteOlJERwO-QSthtDin60JjBvNqzhvbK90mErqxhfjQ70SDTzvY/s320/IMG_0303.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677747399699291154" /></a><br />Just got home to our finished floor. I'm loving the matt finish for this build.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-18390706481304608992011-11-09T20:34:00.000-08:002011-11-09T20:37:59.217-08:00Ensuite<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgITzlTaq-LPv-A6KXa47LEj-I4s51uGOh1ScumbFTUWtb3KEgNt319JKCeKsYr8I5oH_dOP-VqWYfKxqcSFBSnM2q3B7U6tpPAaSCKmrwoEI7W5_eYRwbn-yIHhLaMzTOStplscVIFi58/s1600/IMG_0279.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgITzlTaq-LPv-A6KXa47LEj-I4s51uGOh1ScumbFTUWtb3KEgNt319JKCeKsYr8I5oH_dOP-VqWYfKxqcSFBSnM2q3B7U6tpPAaSCKmrwoEI7W5_eYRwbn-yIHhLaMzTOStplscVIFi58/s320/IMG_0279.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673221705061321122" /></a><br />After changing my mind about what to choose for bathroom tiles I'm very happy with the outcome. White tiles on walls, grey floor and feature wall. Loving the simplicity of it all.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-148667580325808372011-10-27T02:10:00.000-07:002011-10-27T02:14:04.023-07:00Some sticks<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcCp0tRHh6ha2pbqHo38_gwWEazSdZqAmQHunj9wqnVfvZLGvx60yDhbDLz18Pa0UTvBR-oVqpSQ0Vw2r8ncy9nbE-el1IkF2K-UhhaOY_DHeJZjIrK66jzR_4Fsol1dLOlCGzrDdLCM/s1600/IMG_0269.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcCp0tRHh6ha2pbqHo38_gwWEazSdZqAmQHunj9wqnVfvZLGvx60yDhbDLz18Pa0UTvBR-oVqpSQ0Vw2r8ncy9nbE-el1IkF2K-UhhaOY_DHeJZjIrK66jzR_4Fsol1dLOlCGzrDdLCM/s320/IMG_0269.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668097513289658178" /></a><br />We have finally covered the blue board with some sticks. Also our vergola has been started.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-47135139103723450732011-10-23T07:10:00.000-07:002011-10-23T07:19:09.517-07:00Cabinetry<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCIVX4JEVSFFbo-7gt2O7oGNIDTyYd49OjJiNhPIGVm8sKtVB3DM26mdx4Vf7d-D7OpZXqL3wcIDgHmnrw-lLQabJKGDreIctm4fwLW_EyLk6qWcfbkX2QaxoaKZw2lKoZNSxBbYN4UCE/s1600/IMG_0268.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCIVX4JEVSFFbo-7gt2O7oGNIDTyYd49OjJiNhPIGVm8sKtVB3DM26mdx4Vf7d-D7OpZXqL3wcIDgHmnrw-lLQabJKGDreIctm4fwLW_EyLk6qWcfbkX2QaxoaKZw2lKoZNSxBbYN4UCE/s320/IMG_0268.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666691954163218466" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUqhjUofx8W-D7YcoP4QHX3jZDuaQhiPFY91-OrOIbbSmmfxHK3p414hX6fDRuwD6xl0NKcRn3X4IxcmPWXZVqwtTGsnY9lESLM40avoJ_DjSMBTzeJRFU4s5Tb5XmUn03nXKC1n45p0/s1600/IMG_0267.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUqhjUofx8W-D7YcoP4QHX3jZDuaQhiPFY91-OrOIbbSmmfxHK3p414hX6fDRuwD6xl0NKcRn3X4IxcmPWXZVqwtTGsnY9lESLM40avoJ_DjSMBTzeJRFU4s5Tb5XmUn03nXKC1n45p0/s320/IMG_0267.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666691475075128242" /></a><br />Some of our cabinets were installed on Friday. I'm absolutely thrilled with it so far.<div>I particularly like the handless set of draws in our upstairs retreat.</div><div>I'm so pleased the cabinet maker talked me into having gloss classic white.</div><div>Just what the box house needed.</div>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380277342627501446.post-25612054025544784052011-10-06T23:22:00.001-07:002011-10-06T23:24:48.932-07:00Our staircase<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUu9cWghghL_oQCGWeLh-odwxt0MDh4Nvkx6KmVBwVSHa4qnGNnDAgqkl7gkVpKRVq2s-1O0gHs3BrPp5cnwRmQG30bUnpFxAYLaGpeg_DgIZgWbB_K0L2qskPKYPIo-fKd4CrN1h4o-w/s1600/IMG_0260.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUu9cWghghL_oQCGWeLh-odwxt0MDh4Nvkx6KmVBwVSHa4qnGNnDAgqkl7gkVpKRVq2s-1O0gHs3BrPp5cnwRmQG30bUnpFxAYLaGpeg_DgIZgWbB_K0L2qskPKYPIo-fKd4CrN1h4o-w/s320/IMG_0260.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660632312351117986" /></a><br />Our staircase was installed today. I love how it is so unobtrusive. So very different to anything I've had before. I can now go upstairs and have a good look around.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04263762755373440939noreply@blogger.com3