Our DIY Dream
Little secrets to a successful DIY project
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- Published on Monday, 09 July 2012
Authors: Michelle
The question we often get asked is what is the secret to our success when it comes to our tight timeframe and budget DIY projects. Our response is that it’s mostly to do with planning. Many DIYers tend to be so excited by their project that they rush in and don’t take the time to plan. No matter how big or small your p...
Doll house fit for a princess
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- Published on Sunday, 08 July 2012
Authors: Michelle
What little girl doesn’t love a doll house? I remember growing up with Barbie and having a townhouse with an elevator on a pull rope. I played with my Barbie dolls for hours…was always a source of self amusement! So remember back in April I mentioned we had started building Mackenzee a Barbie doll house? Well we have...
Pregnancy Update 24 Weeks
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- Published on Friday, 06 July 2012
Authors: Michelle
Another week in the life of the preggo. Everyone keeps saying “not long now” and, when I calculate the dates, it’s hard to believe that in less than 16 weeks (112 days) we will be bringing a little person home from the hospital. It was made even more a reality today when my cousin gave birth to her first bub...
On my bucket list
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- Published on Thursday, 05 July 2012
Authors: Michelle
I have a bucket list. And believe me, it’s a L-O-N-G list! I was actually talking with some friends this week and they aim to do one big achievement a year. It got me thinking about my own list and wondering if I was trying to do too much and could that be the reason I don’t achieve as much as I would like (either that...
Crazy finale to The Block
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- Published on Tuesday, 03 July 2012
Authors: Michelle
After last season’s series of The Block, I wasn’t holding any high hopes for the four houses selling, especially in today’s property climate. Last year they managed to sell one house at auction and the remaining were passed in, selling later in the week. However, Sunday night’s finale of this season was a...
An anniversary celebration
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- Published on Monday, 02 July 2012
Authors: Michelle
Today is Clint and my 3rd anniversary. It’s actually the anniversary of when we first met. But before I tell you that story, I need to back up a little and give you some background.
Us in Sydney on my birthday in 2009
You see, Clint and I were virtually introduced. No, we didn’t meet on some dating website. I was...
Create an upholstered bedhead
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- Published on Saturday, 30 June 2012
Authors: Michelle
Remember back in September when we made our custom upholstered bedhead that looks like this:
Well we were so rushed, and quite frankly learning as we went along, so unfortunately we didn’t do a step by step tutorial for the blog. Many of you have asked though so when I came across a tutorial on Better Homes and Garden’s...
Pregnancy Update 23 Weeks
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- Published on Saturday, 30 June 2012
Authors: Michelle
Another week of pregnancy updates for you. I have to give a shout out to all my pregnant friends that are due within months of me. Charlotte in New Zealand, Jen in Ireland and Erin in USA. It’s great to have preggie pen pals (as Charlotte calls it) and share our experiences.
How far along: Officially 6 months as of...
Final reveal
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- Published on Thursday, 28 June 2012
Authors: Michelle
This week on The Block saw the final delivery in the 10 week renovation of the four houses. It was a big week with the entire exterior to finish in addition to any remaining bits and bobs inside the house. The judges opinion was that this week was the toughest to judge and the scores, being so close, reflect that. So without any...
How green is our garden
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- Published on Thursday, 21 June 2012
Authors: Michelle
Clint has become somewhat a green finger ever since we put our gardens in. He really enjoys getting out there and watering it as he admires his handy work. Aside from the initial $700 we have spent on plants from a wholesale nursery, everything else has been cuttings given to us by friends and Clint’s clients.
I mentioned...
