What we've been up to...

Hi all,

What glorius weather, i'm loving the warmer days and nights. So we've got a few things happening at the moment and need some advice. We have to choose a laminate for our new benches, here are some sample cards of the ones I grabbed from work. I'm going to have open shelves, keeping the white 2 pac doors and we've got timber floors...what colours you think? We've currently got black granite but that will all be gone.

Also...i'm having issues with the configuration of my living/dining space. Please ignore the computer desk, that is only temporary as we're about to carpet the office and that desk will be outta there. I'm quite happy with the lounge as i dont think it could go anywhere else except along where the TV is..then the only place the TV could go is along where the lounge currently is lol. SO please, add some points. I'm not sure whether to keep the dining table the way it is or turn it horizontal. There are no pendant lights above it currently, but will be one day so want to get the placement of it correct.

Here is the lounge, the only lounge in the space..so no where else for anyone to sit..(also there will be a photo wall about the lounge but will ask more about that further down)

The dining area, table would normally be closer to the air con wall but isn't due to the temporary office. We do have more chairs lol they are out on the deck.

And here I am standing from my bedroom looking out into the area, TV on the tight left. Please excuse the half done kitchen and mess.

And now for the photo wall...here are some layouts I roughly chucked together, not sure whether to incorporate the oval mirror or not..thoughts?

Also, I did a paper doily garland up the other week for Olivia's room..and here it is, I love it as does she.

Finally, heres a sneak peak at some things I've been putting together for Henry's 2nd birthday party next week... so excited!!

The invitations..

The goodie bags...

And the party sign...

Oh and here is my new chair!! Love an Aldi buy...

I think that is all, lol. Hubby is going to attempt installing our office carpet in the next few weeks so looking forward to that.

Take care,

Liz

Whats been happening at The Little House

Its been quite awhile since I've last blogged which I have a super reason for..we are expecting our 3rd child, due 1st May 2012. So I've been suffering the all day nausea associated with it all hence the blogging world being a little quiet from my end. But I'm so pleased that the nausea has settled and I'm feeling more human now. Here is a portrait of bub taken last week @ 12 weeks....

I've also been brainstorming and have figured out what to do with our old bedside table lamps. Here is one in all its glory...instead of selling them I figured I could recover them and put one in Olivia's room and one in the office.

Today I finally had the energy to make a paper doily garland for Olivia's room...its hard to photograph on our 5yr old Canon but you get the idea...should look super cute.

So i'm into full swing of plannig the nursery, which will have to be unisex as we wont be finding out until bub is born.

Take care,
Liz

Road trip and lamps!!

So my girlfriends and I headed on a road trip together last weekend and got ourselves some gear! We started off with 1 bag each..ended up with 1 trolley load each! :) Was a fabulous day..here are some photos of what made it into my trolley..

New european cushions, and white Ofelia throw!! Ruffles..finally some ruffles!! Going to eventually replace the doona cover for something lighter grey, and more feature cushions in front. But money doesn't grow on trees..

Woven Ikea Rug!! Its the perfect size, and vacuum's so well!

And i'm also in the market for some new bedside table lamps for our bedroom. Hubby said if I can get rid of the old chocolate brown ones, I can get some new ones...

Thinking something white, and BIG...

These are cute!!

Liz

This week!!

Has been ages since I've blogged.

This week hubby had the week off to get stuck into a few things here at home. He has done the shelving in our hallway linen cupboard, shelving in our office, tiled the ensuite floor and oiled the deck.

I found some great blinds from Bunnings on clearance, $10 each!! Rollers on the french doors and Roman for the office.

It's nice to see these things finally getting done.

 Kids love helping!

 Hallway Cupboard. There will be a door on there, with these knobs..

I love these Sonata knobs, always wanted them but wasn't sure where to use them...so yeah, we've got 2 linen cupboards opposite in the hallway, so I think they'll go perfect there.

 Office shelves, no door going here..just open.

See that purple section...thats a hidden door!!!!! Very cool, will be handy for christmas tree storage.

 Ensuite just after grouting.

 Just starting the deck....

Finished...excuse our cat..it didn't take her long to walk all over it..grr..

 New Roman Blind for office, latte in colour.

New Charcoal Roller blinds.


Until next time,
Liz x

Guinea pig week 1

Hi all,

So we have acquired two guinea pigs. Marley and Holly! (cute names) Good friends of ours have gone away and we're babysitting their guines pigs. To say Olivia enjoys having them here is a massive understatement.


This is Holly

Handmade 'guinea pig sling'..yep, so she can free up her hands and still be holding Marley!

Reading time for Marley

Oh, and we had playgroup at our place Monday and decided to try flour paints...cup of flour, water and food colouring!! Looks so pretty, kids loved it and easy to do!

Take care,
Liz

Green Thumbs Day!

Hi All,

Well the children and I embarked on an exciting venture this week. We created our first vegie garden! The kids loved it, and are looking forward to 'feeding' their plants everyday and watching them grow. Heres some photos from the big event...


Getting all geared up...

New watering can from Bunnings $6!

Secondhand wheelbarrow found at the dump shop.

In goes the potting mix..

 Watering time for Olivia..

 And watering time for Henry! (note to self, get 2 watering cans next time)

So we've got Strawberries, Baby Carrots and Parsley! :) Will update their progress.

Hope your having a beautiful weekend.
Liz x

New Mirror

Hi all,

I'm very excited. Take a look at this...

Isn't it just divine! I'm in love with it, picked it up cheap at The Tender Centre on the weekend. Thinking it'll be the focal point above the lounge amongst my photo wall.

Hope your having a wonderful Monday!
Liz x

Colourful and organised

Yesturday I took a quick trip to the cheap shop and came home with these gorgeous colourful baskets. I desperately wanted to tidy the kids 'cutlery' cupboard...so here are some before and after photos. Organising is such a good feeling!

Messy!!

 Tidy!!

 Useable!!

And thought i'd include a picture taken from our dining table. I just love looking out and seeing gorgeous trees. We've got a lovely piece of earth as our home.

Have a gorgeous day!
Liz

New computer....f.i.n.a.l.l.y!!

I'm so happy to announce that we have finally got a new computer! Good bye elderley laptop! So I've started off with a 'new look' to my blog, I wanted more colour and spice!

Our home extension is plodding along nicely, i've decided to ditch the black and white ensuite idea...now going 'grey and white'. Inspiring from this...

We're using subway tiles also, same as the what we've used in our main bathroom!

I'm also newly addicted to Pinterest...such a brilliant time waster!

Littlest Little is awake, so thats my time -finished.

Cio,
Liz

Its been ages.........

since i've blogged. Finally did some uninstalling on this elderely laptop and pleased to say we have a semi-fast pc again. Hurrah! So heres a few pics of life in the last month or so...

We picked up this gorgeous lil blue timber stool from the local markets for $10. Sitting on top is Olivia's beloved red and white polka dot gumboots and beside is our grey laundry bucket!

 Stool gets used frequently...

Doing lots of cooking lately as it's been too cold to venture outdoors...

Yummo scones!!

Also I can across this awesome blog earlier and thought i'd share... http://dearlillieblog.blogspot.com/

And lastly...how excited am I about "the block" starting!! Katrina being a fellow designer off "the decorating forum" is on the show with her sister...cannot wait to see how they go!!

Take care and stay warm,

Liz  x