Chunky timber pillars

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I'm impressed! The fellas managed to build the frame for the fort over the weekend. I love that, even in this state, it has brought life to an unused corner of our backyard. I love the old railway sleepers they chose. I love the care and effort they put in. I love that the kids got involved shovelling dirt! I love that it was a glorious spring day yesterday. Their project has inspired me to somehow incorporate old timber pillars into our new living room...

House bling

Inspired by Confetti System's garlands, I had a go a making my own for my daughter's birthday last year. I'm now madly searching though our maze of boxes to see if I can add them to our Christmas decor here this year. The kids are in the spirit, blaring carols at six am this morning, and with four sleeps to go I think I need to step up! Beginning with the bling...

Passionfruit flower - divine design

One of the advantages of having moved into our new place mid winter is that Spring has been able to surprise us with a whole bunch of new flowers hiding in our garden. The kids couldn't resist picking these passionfruit flowers. So many layers of intricate design. We try, however replicating mother nature in design is impossible. Truly beautiful.

Necessity informs this bedroom

They say necessity is the mother of invention. Our bedroom at Cowper St was a rather long space to furnish and having spent most of our budget on the build, some re-purposing was called for. Our old dining table (very narrow) became the bedhead. The perfect spot to perch my morning cuppa (and often children's blankys, brekkie bowls etc!), display my favourite family pics and pile our books. I bought the mirror from Ikea which captures the pretty light cast by the pendant in the adjacent ensuite. Finally, the faux grizzly throw (sourced locally at David Jones) was included to add some much needed texture and soften the space. I get such a kick out of those times when necessity and function inform aesthetics!

Electric Firefly Design

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Creating impact with light fixtures doesn't have to be expensive or difficult. These lamp covers by Firefly are fabulous if you have the urge to transform a room without spending big or having to wait for an electrician. I bought one at the Handmade Market in Canberra last year and within an hour had it up and working in our lounge room (see pic above). They look brilliant outside as well. 

The lamps are made from a durable polymer sheet that is 30-50% recycled and they are even developed and made in Australia. Ticking many boxes on my list! Take a look at their other styles here.        

Designing around the sun

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At the bench on a glorious morning at my place. Morning sun in a kitchen sets the scene for the entire day. I am currently designing an addition to our new little cottage and tracking my precious morning sun - it will determine where the new kitchen windows go.

Oversize

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Oversize at my place. A bed cover and one of these is all you need - bed made. Impact.