Welcome. This is the story of my home Kyandra, my love of decorating and occasionally other things. I love searching second hand stores for something I can transform and have a penchant for all things French. Kyandra needs a transformation so welcome to our journey.
E piove sul giardino di maggio
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*...Piove; e laggiù sulla via
e in ogni casa, già invade
l'intima malinconia
di quella pioggia che cade.*
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*Ada Negri*
Pare lontano lo scorso weekend ...
Changes....
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Things change as you get older.. you see things differently you put up with a lot less... you know what you want out of life, friends, family so much more th...
Are You Getting A Lot of Spam Comments?
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I've mentioned before that I'm noticing A LOT of spam comments on my blog.
You can probably tell they are fishy because they are almost always
anonymous a...
Our Chickens
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Faded Plains farmhouse....photo by Mark Lohman
These are our chickens a couple years ago....I sure miss them.
We're down to only 3 hens, 1 rooster and ...
Vintage Clip Art - Pretty Pink Tulips
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Today I'm offering these Pretty Pink Tulips! I think the little wooden pot they are in is quite nice as well. A lovely Vintage Clip Art piece for your Spring...
I Got a Knocker and a Bust ... and a Clock
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I went to my first auction this weekend. Have you ever been to an auction?
I found it a little stressful as auctions are fast paced and there is no
ro...
The start of Summer
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Hi everyone!
Quick Hello from me to you here in Blogland.
The weather here in Dubai is getting hotter everyday and the temps are not
to take lightly.
We ...
The Silver Lining
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Thank you is not even enough. While I haven't had time to respond to every
comment, I wanted to tell you that al...
:: help me to know
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You gift me with all the good gifts that make me the person you created me
to be. Help me to know and find your will and to trust that you will help
me t...
~the tale of two shutters~
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*Many of you were very perceptive, and picked up*
* on a couple new things in our living room from yesterday's post.*
*I had a few emails about the new addit...
Turquoise in the Garden
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via
A little turquoise in the garden is such a natural choice.
via
via
A little color of the sky dropped in the middle of all that green and flora.
via
What...
Experience Of A Lifetime
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We have been so excited all week, knowing that we would be a special role
to play in the Hawks V Giants game today at Aurora Stadium. Last night
when Harr...
20/52
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"A portrait of my children, once a week every week in 2013"
Grace: The birthday girl at her party. Four candles for our big four year
old.
Sophi...
Help me style this buffet!!!
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So, I finally purchased some candles today for my Freedom hurricane lamps.
But, I am not sure if they are the right colour or size. They are
yellowish. Eee...
Lucketts Eve
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I’ve been having a few technical difficulties this evening, so I posted
some of these pictures and this information on Facebook ...
Party Junk 187 – a link party
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Welcome to Funky Junk’s Party Junk, a multi themed DIY link party! Home
Decor / Gardening Crafts / Sewing / Recipes / Printables / Blo...
Painting The Pantry
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I noticed something serendipitous while the paint was going up on the walls
in the pantry yesterday. Do you see it there, too? That’s our (50%
lightened) G...
Leather Sofa
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If anybody in Brisbane is in the market for a good (used) Freedom black
leather sofa, then look no further.
I have just listed this one for sale on eBay. ...
Silver Glow
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Today I am loving this glamorous silver inspiration.
There is something magical and alluring about silver
♥ ♥ ♥
Melissah xox
Images via 1, 2, ...
My Favourite Ikea Hacks
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If I was a handywoman, I would so do this! Or more precisely, if I had a
mitre saw and a drill, I would do this. It’s an Ikea unit transformed into
somet...
lost and found ...
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Oh my goodness! You very nearly didn't get a blog post today, nor any
other day for a while.
These two monster pups went missing early yesterday, and...
Grown Up Glamour by Nate Berkus
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I'm working on an online Design Kit for a client over in the US at the
moment and she is very inspired by Nate Berkus. I love his style and
realised I've p...
Have a great weekend!
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{source} I’m heading to Sydney for Kidspot’s Village Voices launch today.
I’m also going to some blog materclasses at The School. I’ll be a bit late
(Wag...
Weekend Reading
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Hi everyone! Thanks for all the sweet compliments on yesterday’s dresser
makeover post! What are you up to this weekend? We’re celebrating an
aunt’s 90th...
DIY gold dipped planter
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This project was inspired by my new fiddle leaf fig tree. My hubby got it
for me for Mother's day. I actually picked it out while we were shopping
around...
Fast & Easy Wine Bottle Wrap
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Happy weekend! Do you have any fun plans? I am headed to the Hometalk
Meetup in Leesburg, Va tomorrow. Donna of Funky Junk is going to be there,
Karen,...
Taking A {Little?} Break
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I didn't have anything to post about this past Monday, and that was okay I
thought. I had an idea for Wednesday. But when it came time to work on that
idea...
Favorite “PINS” Friday!
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Wow! Another week has flown by! Today is Eli’s last day of PreK, but my
other boys have two more weeks of school left. I cannot believe summer is
almost ...
Classic Copper
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Pans made with copper are great for making sauces as copper heats quickly
and evenly. And I like the "bling."
It's expensive bling, even when you can ...
Esty update
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*Well, the sun isn't exactly shining here in Wales but it is peeping out
from behind the clouds every now and then, plus it's not raining so, to me,
it's s...
Lesson learned - hopefully
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It felt like he was leaving a whole lifetime behind. Like he didn't love,
care about, or appreciate his family and our lives together.
Silly of me.
And...
Show us a retro corner of your home
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The retrolicious girls from Lucy Violet Vintage and Hung up on Retro are
hosting a link up where you show off a retro or vintage corner of your
home. How ...
Blog Design: Manu e Maisie in cucina
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Buongiorno! Ultimamente ho lavorato a molte grafiche per blog.
Non solo: ho lavorato anche a progetti grafici su carta:
biglietti da visita e una serie co...
DEAR MISS COTE DE TEXAS–BAD VIEW ISSUES
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[image: Girl with bird]
Dear Miss Cote de Texas,
We recently purchased our home in a wonderful community. I love our home
and I love our nei...
Ombre Decor. Its an Art.
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This week I have started to branch out from my existing graffiti
art skills I am enjoying the art of spray painting but I am trying to add
some more feat...
Pea and bean mash recipe
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Good morning Beach Cottage Lovelies, well here we are, it’s Friday, love
the end of the week, so how about a really really really easy pea and bean
mash ...
Clean Linens
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The lawn was mowed for the first time this year and the air is filled with
the smell of fresh cut grass.
Our clothesline, for the first time as well, is ...
WYLTC Chalkboards
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Today we are sharing our take on chalkboards, this month's theme over at Wood
You Like To Craft! Ours is a copy cat version of a chalkboard we liked at B...
Fabulously Creative Friday linky party....
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Hey everyone! I wanted to get my party up before I headed out of town for
the weekend. I am excitedly going to visit this girl! It's a much needed
rest bef...
A Fashionable Wednesday / Thursday
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Meh, I'm a day late sorry! But Hallelujah ... they have done it!
Have you heard of Elle and Tash o They All Hate Us? Highly likely you all
have.
My frien...
Garden Inspiration - Provence and Tuscany
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Pale, chalky Limestone baked by the endless summer sun; sandy blonde
grasses blown by the warm breeze perfumed with lavender, herbs and citrus;
clipped box...
Catching Up!
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For those of you that do not follow us on facebook or instagram, this is
what we have been up to! These are some snapshots of our stand at the HIA
home sh...
Cottage Garden Party #3, 2013
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I hope that you enjoy browsing at one another's gardens and floral ideas in
the landscape & please do invite your friends (always looking for new
gardene...
Glamour.
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I was going through all my photos on my phone looking for one in
particular, when I came across this one. It is a bedroom I am doing for one
of my clients ...
LIVING ROOM & BATHROOM CHANGES
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It's a gorgeous day in Chicago, 80 degrees and totally looking like
summer! And in Blondieville, things have calmed down considerably. I've
caught up on ...
Because You’re Worth It…
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Do you ever wish you could put yourself in a time capsule and multiply it
somehow? That’s how I’m feeling lately! I’ve got so much to blog about and
share ...
Cottage Bath Roman Shades
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*Hello friends,*
*I made some faux roman shades for the tiny cottage bath. It needed a
little sprucing up!! I went to joanns fabric, and found some pretty f...
How to Make A Four Generation Family Tree
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[image: Easy Creative Four Generation Family Tree Project by Serendipity
Refined]
I have a question for you. Have you ever made a four generation family...
Just a Little Patience
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Yesterday was kind of a big deal in the Kershner house. We finally ordered
a new sectional. After years of wishing and dreaming, our sofa and loveseat
wa...
Hinge Butterflies...
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Well friends, I'm still in a bit of a "holding pattern" here...
I mentioned in my last post that I've been having trouble finding
inspiration and motivati...
My amazing family...
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Seriously, my family is so amazing!!! I shared a couple of years ago with
all of you a link to my nephew, Andrew, signing a version of Hallelujah.
Well, he...
Take the Design Style Quiz
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Take the HomeGoods Stylescope Quiz and find out your unique Stylescope
personality and get tips to bring it to life in your home.
My results are *Far...
Decorating with Flowering Branches
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*~ Good morning ~*
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*I hope all of you moms out there had a wonderful Mother's Day!!!*
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*We spent Mother's Day at my mom's house, and just wh...
Mothers Day 2013
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*My first Mothers Day with Jack was just wonderful. *
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*It started with cuddles and coffee in bed with Jack *
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* then Eggs Benedict for breakfa...
Kids Domain Magazine
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Adelaide ladies make sure you get yourself the latest issue of the
wonderful Kids Domain Magazine!
Not only is my gorgeous little spunk Tommy in it, but is...
Celebrating Mothers' Day 2013
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Bonjour! Oui, c'est moi. Just popping in to thank you so much for your
heartfelt responses to my last post. Please know how much your words lifted
my spir...
Introducing Amanda
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Hi there! My name is Amanda and I am the newest member of the Wallstudio
team! Janette has brought me on board to take care of the social media side
of t...
$50 gift card giveaway from Fashion Flirtation!
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Hi guys! I'm Victoria from *Fashion Flirtation* and I am so excited to be
doing a guest post on Jenny's blog! Her blog has been one of my favorites
f...
Nada Farm Sale - GIVEAWAY!!
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Anyone have time for me to sneak in a last minute giveaway???
Entries start today, and I will pick a winner Thursday night at 9pm central
time!
The lu...
Design Traveling at Griege!
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Hi my beautiful friends! I am so honored to be guest posting today for my
dear friend Christina at Greige today, about my fave NYC spots, while she
is ab...
New limited edition print
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My popular print, boringly titled
'Blue and white ming vase'
is getting towards the end of its run so I thought
it best to paint one fairly similar.
This on...
4 Quick Tips To Make Life With A New Baby Easier
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A new baby on the way is always exciting!
*It also means life is about to get even busier.*
You'll be juggling feeding / sleeping / changing / bathing / ...
Mothers Day 2013
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My mothers day flower
picked by my gorgeous boy as we walked on the beach in the afternoon.
This was my favourite part of the day. My hand made card ...
Henley Homes Williams Landing - new Display Centre!
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Hello Henley Homes! Everyone who reads my AVOD blog knows I am very
"drawn" to display homes, is it any wonder!!!
*So here I go again!*
I actually took t...
Lilacs Say Welcome to My Kitchen
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Welcome back to my Federal kitchen at the homestead. Could not resist
bringing lilacs from the year into the kitchen, albeit they make me sneeze!
...
Dear Mom
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Dear Mom,
It’s been three years without you….
Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you and wish you were here.
Wish I could call you and ask you abou...
REMEMBERING MY MOM
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Friday, January 6, 2012
A TRIBUTE TO MY MOM
My mom.
January 8, 1927 - May 5, 2013
*http://mankatofreepress.com/obituaries/x6225257/Mary-Susa...
Dream house bathroom progress
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Well the dream house is progressing to the point where it is almost ready
to begin.
Just waiting on a few more quotes to arrive for final costing & the
s...
A morning show
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We have just had new windows put in at the front of our house and have not
as yet put blinds or curtains back, this I was grateful for this morning
when I ...
Being a Mom is Blooming Marvelous!
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Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mom's out there. I have had a
lovely Mother's Day so far. Cute boys bearing special gifts... red Lindt
balls, ros...
All the leaves are brown...and the sky is grey...
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Maybe not as grey and bleak as the songs lyrics suggest, at least not here
in Melbourne
It's been unseasonably mild in Melbourne in April and May. Sure we'...
Mother's Day...
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The house is quiet at present save the dryer and the washing machine. The
family have gone to do the grocery shopping and I have just come back from
a...
Tweet, Treat and Peek
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WOW, say that three times fast. I have been wonderfully busy and have not
had time to blog. However I have been tweeting? Twittering? Making Tweets?
(I k...
Casual Grace And Published
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All Photos Burlap Luxe Home
Holding onto the casual grace with pieces that inspire a home.
I find grace and beauty in pieces that hold little value standi...
Dining Table Empty Thursday Full again by Saturday
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It has been another busy week at The Old Boathouse. I was excited to have
my dining table emptied this week only to see it full again by Saturday.
Lots of...
Mums The Word
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*HAPPY MOTHERS DAY.*
As some of you may have guessed l've been visiting my daughter. It's great
being able to see her more often...of course l'm well gr...
Country Roads
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You know you are in the country when....
A neighbour arrives for dinner on a crisp autumn night on horseback,
leading another horse he is breaking in. Both...
Updated Farmhouse Kitchen
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Remember me saying I took like 100 pictures of my newly updated kitchen?
Well I wasn't kidding. Today I am going to share them with you . . . but
don't w...
Friday Finds
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Good morning!
Annie about 20 years ago!
Today is my daughter's 23rd birthday, and we're spending the day together
shopping and having a special lunch at...
This Mothering Gig
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It is a little over 33 years since I first became a mother. My kids would
say that I've never been one for quiet reflection - too much to do, so
litt...
New prints in store for Mothers' Day
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I've finally got my act together and listed my Dragonfly prints in my Etsy
store. Australian readers might recognise them from Home Beautiful
magazine, whe...
This Week.....
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This week I realised I have a climber on my hands! I'm having to be extra
vigilant!Here is Noah climbing up the slide into the cubby house :)
This week I r...
lavender burlap
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Hello, loves. Yesterday, I put finishing touches on the packaging for two
custom orders. {Thank you, Alima & Deborah!} I thought the packages looked
adorab...
The design impact of a framed series
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I have always been a big fan of large grouping of framed series, and two
rooms at the Atlanta Symphony Show House had dramatic examples of this
design ele...
Scents and Sensibility
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I’m writing this post in between trips to Home Depot, specifically the
returns counter. Please tell me I’m not the only one who…
a) prefers mental check...
Moving House
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We recently sold our current house and I am so excited that I am counting
down the days until we move. Although I hate moving because of all the
packing ...
Stationery love + good mail
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Hello friends, I have been so slack again with my blogging. Time just gets
away from me! I am in bed with a yucky virus at the moment (booo) so
thought ...
Follow me to the Boutique
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Welcome to Shabby Art Boutique.
I’m glad you found your way here. This is a place where we share all things
shabbilicious. . . whether that be shabby chic,...
BY INVITATION ..... CAMELOT .....
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*CAMELOT *
*..... an ancient legend .....*
*In a land of myth and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom
rests on the shoulders of a young ...
Whatever Floats Your Boat
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I know there are people around who say retail therapy is either negative or
non-existant. I'm here to tell you things *can* make you happy. I've always
tho...
Our First Week In France - Paris
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I've been slowly going through our photos of our holiday & instead of
boring you
with every photo (there are over 1,000) I am picking out some of the bes...
Inspired Today By......
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Although I can't disclose just yet, my life is changing this year.
I knew 2013 was going to be an eventful year.
And there is lot's more to come.
Can ta...
African Flower Hexagon Blanket
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Yay! It is finally finished!
I started way back in November.....
The pattern is from here:
http://www.craftpassion.com/2011/04/crochet-african-f...
Chalk Paint Workshops
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I love receiving emails from happy customers who are trying Chalk Paint for
the first time.
Chris was thrilled with the look of his cane besides painted in...
5 Ways to Make a Small Bedroom Appear Larger
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Don’t let a small space hold you back; learn how to decorate around the
confines and limitations of size. There are actually tricks of the trade
that will...
Inspiration Office Decor thrifting
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*I must admit, that a huge part of the inspiration for my new office re-do
goes to Orla Kiely. If you read my blog at all you know I LOOOOOVE Orla.
I'm not...
Pottery Barn - Lucky Sydney
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Finally Pottery Barn has arrived in Australia.
Just when I was getting used to living in Brisbane they
go and open a store in Sydney!!!!!!
I love Brisbane b...
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Troonswisseling...
Wat mogen we trots zijn op ons Koningshuis!
Vol bewondering en respect heb ik/wij aan de buis gekluisterd gezeten
vandaag.
Bijzonde...
Den Updates
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Hello! It's been quite a while since I've posted anything about our den
and there has been a lot of changes since that post so I thought I'd share
them to...
Recent Projects
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Yikes, is it really that long since I posted here?!?!
I have been busy with furniture painting and recovering of chairs. One
thing that has really put a lo...
zeke's 5th birthday!!!!!!!
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five years old......
he is our big boy, it still seems crazy how fast they grow, after his peter
pan party here, this year
he wanted his party to be red, y...
Which Way To Blog Land..?!?
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*Hello *
*Hello *
*HELLO*
*Boy it's been forever!*
I MisssssssYOU ALL
So very much!!! I *swear* it!
*I know most have been wandering what happened to her?*
...
A Contributing Editor
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Last Fall, while discussing the details over the feature on our guest house,
I was asked to join *Country Living* magazine as a contributing editor.
...
Reloved Magazine Feature
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Recently, I was thrilled to have a project of mine included in the
inaugural release of a new UK based magazine. Reloved is dedicated to all
things upcycle...
Days of The Week
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*Wouldn't this be handy in any entry? *
*This one is from www.coxandcox.uk but I'm *
*thinking about making one myself, it can't be too hard, surely...xx*
Decorating with Antlers ????
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Some time ago I remember visiting a well known overseas blog that I adore,
and being a little unnerved by the fact that she had used a set of antlers
in h...
Inspired by all things Neon
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Recently I've been inspired by all things neon pink and Punk
Loving my new art work inspired by my
Besties new hair color
Hope you all Like it;)
7th Bead Soup Blog Party, Yipppeee!
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Howdy Sweet Friends & Sistah Soupers...
Happy Bead Soup Party Day to y'all!
Yes, today is the 3rd Reveal date for our lovely hostess,
Miss Lori Anderson...
I'll take cabin #8
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You can have cabin 6 if you'd like but I'll be tucked away here in cabin 8
for the weekend.
Reading a book and sipping wine in front of this fireplace.
...
~barkcloth and vintage fabrics~
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Hello friends,
Well we are enjoying a couple sunny days here in Vancouver, still seeing
our fair share of rain but the sunny days, they are just awesome!
...
How to make THE PERFECT HARD BOILED EGG...Seriously!
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Since my neighbors put up a coop and got 4 hens around Christmas time~ I
have been on cloud nine with helping to take care of them, watching them in
the ya...
HOW cute are these?
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Howdy,
long time no write.
I have been spending most of my time over at instagram but I had to pop
over here and show you these. If there is still anyone re...
attracting beautiful people into your life
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Greetings all,
You might have noticed i have reduced the frequency of my blog posts. It's for many reasons, best of all - i was heavily involved in bloggi...
Soul Studio Blog
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*Wicker & Stitch has a NEW HOME over at Soul Studio *- it is a collection
of inspiration, photography and anecdotes, detailing life with my family,
my w...
I Made My First Banner Ever! and Catching Up!
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Oh goodness. Not a real post since February! Thank you all so much for
your patience.
I have been loving all those darling banners and garlands I have been...
it’s bye from me and miaow from the vampire slayer…
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It’s a glimpse of the bleeding obvious to say that I haven’t done a blog
post for a looooong, long time. There are a lot of reasons for this, but
the most...
500 Cushion Covers Sold This Year
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*Yes, that's right. I've sold 500 cushion covers so far this year. I don't
normally talk about such things, but I do think that's a pretty good number
cons...
Cow hide Settee
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*While this little Antique Settee is Darling, I really wanted a *
*different look and wanted to create a unique piece.*
*Once I stripped it down, I pa...
Wishing all a Happy Easter...
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Darlings, Easter is less than two weeks away and I wanted to duck in here
to wish you an early 'Happy Easter'!
image credit: Ylva Skarp *
I know I have be...
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Junkrestore Vintage Market was listed in Flea Market Style magazine's
latest issue and I have gotten a TON of emails asking me when and where the
next sale...
~well, hello there!~
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*Hello hello!!!*
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*Where in the world have I been?*
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*via pinterest*
*some of you have been so sweet,*
*inquiring....... *
*checking in on me to ...
Non- Fiction Book Fun With Facts ...
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Hi everyone. I know that it has been so long since I did a real post about
what has been happening in my classroom and I would really like to thank
you ...
Map themed Jewelry from Make Jewellery Magazine
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Designer Helen Cant from Make Jewellery Magazine has come up with more lovely Jewelry projects using my images! This time the theme was maps and she used sev...
Spring Fair 2013
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Lots has been happening in my world, here are a few photos from the Spring
Fair 2013 at the NEC, Birmingham UK. I have been busy designing for Cavania
Lond...
FAREWELL...FOR NOW
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*Today I find myself contemplating the demise of my blog...to be honest
it's been on my mind for a little while now...it seems for some unbeknown
reason I...
Something awesome this way comes...
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Hiya and hooray for Friday!
I've been scrimping and ebaying like crazy over these past few weeks to
scrape together enough funds for a leedle something ...
White Verandah for sale...
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Ultimately, I believe, whether you choose one way or the other doesn't
matter. If you're present when you make your decision, then you'll be ...
Guest room reveal
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We are almost there and certainly enough to do a posting. So following on
from prior to Christmas here or even earlier here we have finished the bulk
of w...
Myths and Mistakes
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It has been so long since I posted I have had to seriously consider whether
I should in fact close this blog down. What happens when you delete a
blog? C...
A NEW Year....A NEW Office & a NEW Project....
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Happy NEW YEAR Vintage Friends FAR & WIDE....!
I hope everyone survived the silly season intact....Unfortunately, I didn't
get to participate in the Chris...
Atlanta Gift & Home Furnishings Market!
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I'm so exited to let you know that mrs.darcy is off to the fabulous USA
showing this week at the Atlanta Gift and Home Furnishings Market! What an
exciting...
A Special Absence...
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*A Special Hello to you all...*
I was gone much longer than I had intended and much longer than I ever
imagined I would need.
Life got especially crazy ...
Happy Holidays and a Bright & Cheery 2013
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Hello All,
I hope you all had as relaxed a Christmas day as we did yesterday and
enjoyed time with family and friends. I am finally ...
COME UP TO MY HOUSE TO MY HOUSE
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Can't believe it's almost Xmas the days are whizzing by. I thought I'd post
some photo's of our CHRISTMAS while the turkey's cooking.
I love putting up my...
Christmas Blessings
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I know it has been over a month since my last post. Here it is 2 days
before Christmas! It's amazing how time flies once September comes.
Are you ...
What's Inside the Advent Boxes?
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Last week, I shared the advent calendar I made out of a ladder.
The kids are enjoying opening a box each day.
As I mentioned, I didn't ...
Love .... Christmas Mantelscapes
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Images 1&6 - Unknown Image 2 - House and Leisure Image 3 - Lucyina MoodieImage 4 - David
Cleveland Image 5 - The Daily Mail
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....
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I can't believe where this year has gone. It just seemed to disappear right
before my very eyes, but I guess having 2 jobs (3 if you count the
kids/house a...
merry + bright
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Here's a compilation of my favorite holiday decorations for
Thanksgiving/Christmas this year because.... it's time for the holidays!
white pumpkins! i...
Mulberry Muse blog has moved home
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Mulberry Muse blog has been moved to our website.
We would love you to come and visit us in our new home.
Mulberry Muse blog is now here
*Thank you*
*Wen...
Goodbye
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Well it has been a long time between posts for me and an awful lot has
happened in that time.
As many of you are aware from my last post our trip to New Yo...
Redecorated Dressing Room
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This tiny room sits off our small master bath in our century home. And yes,
I am thankful we have a master bath in a home that dates back to 1856! I
recent...
new shop update
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working super hard to meet the opening date deadline for the new shop
here is a little of what I have been up to
getting the signs on the window
c...
LET THERE BE {CUTE} LIGHT
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Want to learn how to make this cute doily lamp?
It's soooo cute and easy to do!
Soak your doilies in liquid starch
and drape them over a blown up ballo...
colour my room
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Colour: Porters Paint Beach Club Blue
Windows will be painted when the outside is painted
Styling by Grace. Colour: Dulux My Wish
mix & match from Ikeak...
Family home...
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I am back from Niagara Falls, Ontario.
It was a wonderful visit but way too short.
So many people to see in such a short time.
I planned on taking lots of ...
An Award Win
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I recently received the Liebster Award award from the lovely Melinda at Georgica
Pond. I enjoy reading Melinda's blog and often look at her style for
inspi...
Head on over to the new address
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This blog will be closed down tomorrow.
If you haven't already, follow my new blog at www.fatmumslim.com.au
See you there!
The House That Built Me
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It's finished.
And it's beautiful.
And now the house that built me {doesn’t that song just speak to you?} has
a makeover that befits her.
Hopefully ...
Enjoying the last days in France...
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We couldn't leave France without making a trip to the town of Strasbourg
that we cherish a lot....
Beautiful memories..my uni years and so much more!
En...
Metal drawers = Chic storage!
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Are you addicted to drawers too?
Every single time I head out on a junk hunt, my eye seems to spot um.
And I always buy um!
These old metal drawers are some ...
Entry Progress
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My hydrangeas are officially blooming happily so I picked these and brought
them in to brighten up our entryway. I believe this one is called Blushing
Br...
Instagram me !
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I am so time poor these days and my poor blog is totally neglected ! I
have however discovered Instagram which I am loving uploading photos of the
house a...
The $80 Dollar Fart
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Let's get one thing sorted; being a "laydee", I don't usually talk of fartssuch things, but I was at the vet the other day and had an epiphany as to
why I'm...
Re-inspired!
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I am sitting in our favourite coffee shop with my good husband sipping our
double (decaf, sigh) cappuccinos and scampering down the Blogger bunny
trails. ...
The 'Fete' Of My Blog
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Hope everyone had a fantastic Easter break!!
Thought I had better explain my absence of late. I have recently added
convening the 'handmade' stall at my d...
History of Lamborghini Companies
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It was on the household property at Renazzo, northern of Bologna in Tuscany that Ferruccio Lamborghini was blessed a devoted and founded Taurus, on Apr 28, 1...
The bunny is on the way.
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Another month has gone by, where did that go, days just whizz by.
Easter is just around the corner, Great, Lots of chocolate, just what I
need! (That was s...
Epsom Salt Easter Eggs
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I thought it would be fun to make some sparkly eggs for Easter. The Epsom
Salt Christmas decorations were such a huge success I thought I would give
it a...
rachel ashwell bedding for sale
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Pretty pink and white brolly stripe cotton bedding for sale...very gently
used.
Set includes two boudoir pillow shams with ruffle (17x12) and inserts,
...
Herringbone Art- A Pinterest Project
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Remember when I posted about my master bedroom redecorating project back in
September?
Well, nothing has changed in there... until now. I still needed so...
A Whole Lot Of Sparkle...
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I am obsessed with mercury glass (or even faux mercury glass for that
matter)!! I have been looking everywhere, for items to start my own little
silvery...
BEFORE & AFTER - THE BEDROOM REVEAL +
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Lots of pics, few words..... before - after the cracks were fixed
the first of two undercoats - the country green was a lot darker than I realised...
We had...
Looking for the perfect shade…
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{via}
As we are now well and truly in the thick of summer (at last) I’ve been
looking at colour palates in the hope of finding the perfect shade of
lips...
Twilight Living Room – And Other Rantings
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Did anyone see the new Twilight movie over the weekend? I thought it was
pretty good! Although, I’ve had to come to terms with the fact that “movie
Edwar...
9 Ideas for Pretty Pumpkins
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This Halloween, if you want to go beyond your standard Jack-o-Lantern
carving on a pumpkin – have I got some ideas for you! Below are some of
the beauti...
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I just might be rubbing off on my 6 year old son...he came to me last
weekend and asked if we could eat our dinner outside on the back deck. So
after much ...
A Blue Ticking Memory Board My first Autumn Project
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Hi All,
Life has been fairly busy around these parts. Settling number 1 son into a
new job and university, helping number 2 son settle into year nine an...
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This is just so ridiculous, so silly, I can't stand it!!
This is our lovely fridge, nothing too exciting although I do like the
glass doors and it's only ...
In September...
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A couple of months ago for my birthday my beloved husband gave me a gift
that I've dreamt of having for years.
A DSL Camera. I've tried to put it to good u...
Bye bye {for a little while}
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Hi everyone!
Julie-Ann and I have decided to take a holiday from this bloggy. I am so
busy here and here and Julie-Ann is flat out with the Decorating Foru...
Love all of these... Everyone needs more maps in their lives.
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