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.

Old Fashioned Details

Every once in a while I tend to find myself absolutely besotted with a house. 

There is one house I have been watching ever so enviously during a series of renovations they have been doing and now its nearly complete I have one thing to say ....

I WANT IT! I WANT IT AND I WANT IT NOW!

Poor hubby, I do feel for him but seriously, this house has it all and I feel I would appreciate it much more than the poor owner who has put the last year into it he he he, I realise I am being a child .... picture me stomping my foot in frustration that its not mine!

The details they have managed not only to keep but emphasise, are amazing and although my house is fairly modern I must say, the old fashioned details of this house make me green with envy. 

The lovely matt black cladding and heavenly white trim make my heart soar .... the roof line is a thing of beauty and the verandah is deep and cool and a place I would be happy to sit and drink coffee on a daily basis.

These pictures are not great but I was trying to hide my stalker like tendencies behind dark glasses.

What do you think ... does this heavenly house do it for you?

Wallpaper Blues .... I Mean Blue!

I don't know if its my frame of mind at the moment but I seem to be drawn to calm cool blue tones. They  reflect a sense of peace and relaxed quiet I am desperately trying to capture in my house. 

Obviously these would look even better in an all white minimalist pad overlooking a crystal blue ocean but maybe this is a way to include some of that relaxed calm into every house?

I honestly don't think I have enough walls in my house because I am desperate to use all of them in some way or another ... he he he

The source of my calming inspiration ... this amazing website Wallpaper Direct (here) ... so many good idea's I am sure you will be hearing about them again. 

RSPCA Animal Cupcakes

The day arrived for me to actually let my cupcakes come out of the closet. Obviously as this is only the third time I have ever made cupcakes I was slightly nervous on how they were going to turn out.

Now let me tell you how they were .... in one word .... brilliant. They were cute, moist and tasted heavenly. Every one of them was eaten and photo's were even taken of them.

I am officially a cupcake cook. All the practice and worrying was for nothing ... I'm awesome. Ok maybe not but I feel pretty damn good at the moment!