The Block ...living the outdoor life

So the outdoor spaces are done -  and wow there is some hot designs out there-I think that if Chris and Jenna had finished they would have been hard to beat  - the space is enormous and I really like a large outdoor table -okay Dee and Darren's was good but where is the big family outdoor table - I really liked Max and Karstan - the wall panel vertical garden was fantastic-  and Michael and Carlene the fake turf is a winner -gives the space a sense of kinda being  outdoors-the boys, well I am not sold on the pots I would feel like I was playing Russian roulette every-time I stepped out on the terrace - what are your thoughts??   (all pic's via here)

   

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Like this space....

The Block ..relaxing and eating areas

Bit behind the time with room reveals  - here are living spaces for  2014 ...

Like the shelling - we want this in our front area !!

Shelf envy!

a little too cold for me but I like the clean lines 

So so and I didn't think the re do that great either and what is with the clothes line thing

yes to wood panel but again that clothes line thing -what was that!

I actually don't mind this

such a cliched look  - oh and lets add a Bromley!!!

Copper living..

Vietnam.

Its the love of my lifes 50th birthday in  October so I have organised a trip to Vietnam -  without the kids!!!  I am quite excited, I have heard it is a wonderful place full of history and the food it sublime..and cheap (which is what we want as we are doing this on a very very tight budget) - thanks to frequent flyer points we don't need to pay for flights.

I have been making a few Vietnamese meals of late- pho bo (beef and chicken), pad thai and fresh spring rolls with nuoc cham. 

Now I count down the days....

The Block Glasshouse - who is that woman Dee from the Block

Sorry my soap box again   - but seriously who is that woman!!

I have a wee bit of an aversion to the Block lately - the whining that goes on - and last night was at an all time high!!

Dee - you are not saving the world, you have not found a cure for cancer, you are not feeding the starving or helping those who are suffering - you have gone onto this show to make money and have your 15 minutes of fame so get over yourself and here's a tip before you rant and rave - just remember you have young children and they have friends. So perhaps before you rage on national TV you might want to think about what you are saying.

Oh and I guess there will be some magazine exclusive - you know the one where Dee will defend herself and say it was all taken out of context she is not like that blah blah blah-  well no sympathy from me  - we all now know how reality TV shows work and what they need for ratings so Dee just grow up!!

(Okay that is off my chest - letting it go!)

Ovens and more than one was obviously the theme of the day  - and I do have butler's pantry envy  - here are a few pic's of the kitchens including Dee's ' ...I have a design eye.." but can't quite get m kitchen cupboards to fully open.... 

(All pic's  below from here) 

Do agree with the judges that some wood to soften would be good - for me wooden floors and this would have been hard to beat!

Personally not a fan of the floral arrangement.

Dee's kitchen  - do like it but the drawer does not open as it bangs against the rather large fridge drawer handle.

Stalking... in Shenton Park

My bags are packed - we are moving - in fact keep the bed made we would be happy in this place.. listed here while it last. 

Like this space...