Getting Rid of The Pine

So I found these images in one of my mum's "don't know what to do with" boxes. Apparently an old high school friend of hers was an artist and he gave them to her. I remember these on the wall when I was very very little so obviously between throwing them out or using them I picked option number two.

Here is my problem, they are framed in lovely 80's style pine frames and the prints are actually stapled to the frames so I cant just replace the frames.

Im thinking of painting them ... something matt black perhaps?

What do you think?

Modifying a Dining Room Table

Funny story .... I may have brought dining chairs that don't actually fit under my dining room table.

See they almost fit but they don't. Did I buy them knowing they wouldn't fit .... yes .... however in my defence they do fit under the table they just don't fit in between all of the legs. 

He he he - Dad's response, "we can make it fit this time possum but in future ... go into my shed and put one of the pretty coloured tape measures in your purse!"

Thank you daddy .....

Pool .... Hand Dug .... Check

Oh trust me - I was really not looking forward to this particular job and in terms of torture this one takes the cake. Imagine hand digging out a pool. Well after a couple of weeks of absolute torture I can safely say I have done this. 

Not only have I done this but there isnt too much resentment towards the pool now that its over.

So excitement plus - the pool is ready to roll -  next time Hubby is home its all go!

Back Splash Options

A few options I am thinking about in regards to my back splash ...

Something patterned perhaps would be interesting since my kitchen with all the nice plain surfaces .... or perhaps something simple in a small mosaic texture.

So many options I really don't know where to begin.

The Boring Stuff and a New Chair ... or Two!

I deserted you yesterday for the boring stuff. Accountants, Finance peoples and banks. However with a few hours in between appointments we trawled the streets looking in furniture stores.

Guess what I found .... these amazing dining chairs. Now every time I find dining chairs I like I discover they are well outside my budget. These were no different with the price ticket a whopping $690 per chair. Ok so yes, I have expensive taste but even I would not pay that much for chairs ... its just not in my budget. Devastated I slowly stepped away from the chair only to be told by the owner that there were only 8 left and he really wanted to get rid of them ... they took up room and they were not selling. Anyway, minutes later and 60% off I am now the owner of 8 beautiful dining chairs at the budget price of $270.

Im not going to lie its still expensive but look at these chairs and tell me your not as desperately in love with them as I am.

However it does make things interesting because the table holds 4 on the sides and one at each end. I am now on the look out for an amazing carver chair I can do up in some amazing fabric to compliment what I already have.

YAY - Buy of the week for Miss V. I love a good bargain and one this pretty just makes my heart sing.

Grey and Mustard Master Bedroom

My apologies for not being available yesterday, I actually spent my fun filled weekend digging the pool and couldn't lift my arms high enough to reach the key board without causing myself large amounts of pain and anguish. 

So today instead of giving you pool update photo's which consist of dirt and brown I thought I would treat you to something particularly pretty. 

My master bedroom is almost complete with the arrival of my amazing mustard colour chair and beautiful new mirror and I thought I might show you an update. 

I have to admit I am in love with my first almost finished room. Its pretty and soft and calming and the pop of colour in the corner really does make the space. 

For me this is my little bit of heaven and I couldn't be prouder of what I have achieved.

Obviously I still need blinds for the dressing and bathrooms and my two amazing chandeliers but other than that ... done! 

One space down ... god knows how many more to go!

My Husband ... Superman

Warning to all ... today I'm going to get all mushy and besotted. My husband is amazing. 

Digging out the pool is one of those mammoth jobs you would actually feel sick at the idea of starting. Not only has my hubby started but he is working his ass off  and I couldn't be more amazed at his dedication to getting it done!

 

Obviously sarcasm is more my style but I honest think I am one of the luckiest girls in town to have someone like him .... and frankly .... I'm a very happy wife!

So now for an update on the pool .... its starting to look great. I truly cant get over how the whole hallway seems to float prettily now that there is some depth in the picture. I really cant wait for water .... it just looks so so good.