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Mirror, mirror....Mirror, mirror....

So...now that my ceilings are all white and wonderful, I've organised for my mate Bill to cover those last few brick walls with gyprock, and I'm telling you, I cannot wait to be rid of them. But as Bill has a holiday booked and will be away for the next couple of weeks (very inconsiderate of him, do…

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30Jun2010

Juggling actJuggling act

sourceWell, the footy boys have a rest day today, which I know comes as a relief to both the players and spectators. After a good win in their first game yesterday, they had a narrow loss in their afternoon match. There were a few concussions and some very sore bodies, so I know having a day off tod…

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29Jun2010

I love books...and you?I love books...and you?

I love to read. I've always one or two books on my bedside table and just cannot sleep if I don't read a little while before. Also I'm a bookaholic...Yes a sort of shopaholic, but related to books. I don't feel I've spent a good day shopping, if I don't enter a bookshop and buy maybe just one book.I…

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29Jun2010

Is this Australia's perfect house?Is this Australia's perfect house?

A few years ago, there was an article in the paper about a property that had been awarded Australia's best. There was a small picture of the house, and when I saw it, it literally took my breath away. Of course, that small pic only whet my appetite for more, and after some serious stalking, I found …

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28Jun2010

Summer DreamsSummer Dreams

Last week it was a very busy week and I had less time then usual for blogging. But my mind was working very fast and I have had a couple of ideas for my blog.FIRST ONE:As I love all the seasons for many different ways and love to find beauty in every little thing, I have decided to dedicate the Mond…

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28Jun2010

Cabinet of curiositiesCabinet of curiosities

One of the advantages of living on acreage is having the space for a shed. A big shed. Big enough to hoard store all manner of vintage treasures, collected over years of thrift shop and garage sale stalking. Over the weekend, I managed to re-visit some of the pieces I have stashed away, and found th…

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27Jun2010

GARDENING:  ROSES - GARDEN TOUR 7GARDENING: ROSES - GARDEN TOUR 7

HOME SWEET HOMEITS ALL ABOUT THE ROSESSometimes just the right touch can make a beautiful project spectacularLast Summer I finished up this hardscape remodel in Mission Viejo.  The homeowner put in new landscaping to compliment the new look of the home, but the patio was still a little bare.A quick …

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26Jun2010
 
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