House update

We are in and settled but still have heaps to do - unpack more boxes, painting, garden etc etc  -but that does not have to be done hear and now (though it would be sooo good to click your fingers and it was done..)  - we are staying put in this house for a few more years .. Christmas disappointment is that we did not have a pool ready   - in fact we are still waiting for that - I am hoping that perhaps the pool will be finished before the boys go back to school on  Feb 4th - this is the view from the kitchen/ dining /living ...

decking done - need the pool people to do their work so the gabion wall can be completed -the orange mesh is for  the gabion wall

Fencing will be glass

Pool side of the jarrah fence will have decking and hooks for towels etc

The deck - in progress - the temp clothes line as the access down the side of the house is needed  - clothes line will relocate once the pool people has done their work!!
Where the pile of dirt is will be lawn

Merry Christmas 2012

Merry Christmas to all.  

I wish you heath and happiness and a day spent with loved ones.

My thoughts are also with those who this year will be without a loved one - especially those families in Newton who will no doubt have a great sense of loss - my thoughts are with you and your families as you struggle to cope with your loss.

Sesaons blessing to all.

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Things I Like..No 31

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Real estate stalking in ...South Yarra

I have always loved the juxtaposition of  modern and old - and one day would like to undertake a home renovation on a Fremantle workers cottage in which we retain the historical front of the house and then demolish the rear lean to and replace with modern lines- concert, black wood and stainless steel...this house is on a far larger scale than I would attempt.. list here while it lasts

old meets new

love the walls

CK

Things I like..No 30

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Newtown, Connecticut.

Like probably most people around the world I woke up to face the shock and horror as I read about the shootings at a school in Newtown, Connecticut. It is tooo hard to make any sense of why  - we may never know and even if we do it will not make the loss of the 20 children and the 6 adults any easier for those left behind to cope.  Much is being said about America's gun laws - and I have a sense that perhaps more meaningful conversations may occur in the White House that focus on how the gun laws can be amended.  As a parent I cannot imagine the loss and like may parents around the world today I have taken more time than usual to hug my kids.   

It is a cliché but lets hope that from this tragedy something positive will be done   - I don't get the American gun laws. But it is a strange concept to me that you can walk into a Walmart purchase your weekly groceries and a fire arm as well!!!

CK

Andrew's house..

Found this place while I was internet walking...

love the window


All pic above via fresh home

CK

Real estate stalking in ...Williamstown

Yep at it again   - being a voyuer into other people's homes this in Williamstown, Victoria...listed here while it lasts

CK

Things I like..No 29

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The House

Well at last we are in!!  It is great and when we finally get organised and the deck and pool are done it will be fantastic!!  I was very very disorganised for the move and then to top is all off I badly sprained my ankle  (tripping on a honkey nut!!) so was not much help in the move !!

A few pics- nothing flash  - I love the floors they are just devine - they really make the house..(pic taken on the iPhone so not great)

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The Arco lamp - replica eBay find  - but was an effort to find a bolt that would work !!

 CK

The Design Files...

I am a daily reader, (perhaps obsessive reader is a better description), of The Design Files - I hang out for their weekly peak into peoples homes- there are some seriously hot homes on that site .. 

Home of  Rebekah Cichero - love the lights - view full tours here

Home of  Fiona Bateman - love the pops of colour and the artwork!

Home of Heather Nette-King

CK

Things I like...No 28

Hello summer

pmaxquinn.com

1st Dec - it is now summer in Australia.. I am so looking forward to the summer with a pool at home - I can see late night dips... and much entertainment for boys. (3 days till Mr Little is 9 year s old and 25 days till Christmas.

Andrew Maynard Architects..

There was a series on ABC (Aust Broadcasting ) TV recently that showed some really great homes- one of them featured the work of Andrew Maynard...

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Things I like..No 27

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Real estate stalking...in Albert Park

Today we are in Albert Park - close to Melbourne city, and also St Kilda, there is the once year car rumble that would affect the peace and serenity but alas small price to pay - we would also need to ditch the kids (or they share a bedroom) - this place has a little Persian feel to it...listed here while it lasts

CK

Real Estate stalling ... in Queenscliffe

My nan lived in Portarlington for along time and it was a given that when we visited we would "do" the  "Great Ocean Road"  each time - not always the whole length but various stages and places - one of my favourite places to visit was Queenscliffe (yes technically not the GOR as that really starts in Torquay but I lump it all together).  Queenscliffe is where you take to the ferry to Sorrento (which is on the Mornington  Peninsula.) SO where would I live if I moved to Queenscliff -  this place looks good for me...(here while listing lasts)

CK