Bits & Bobs

We celebrated J's 10th Birthday, again on Sunday. Although his birthday was in May, he missed out on a promised and keenly anticipated party with his friends because we were overseas. He chose a Laser Tag party and invited all the Year 4 boys, two good girl friends and a couple of other mates. J and I designed Lanyard VIP Access Invites which were J's idea and all the kids loved.

Two hours of mayhem and it was all over...with no cleaning up! Yay!

 Thanks to Sara Lee, I was able to create a Halo / Army inspired birthday cake very easily!

 I also learnt that you don't send a child to the hairdressers with their father with no prior styling direction. A number 3! In winter? Eeeek! Below is J with the 'spoils' of his event!

Been EBay-ing some designer clothing that no longer fit's J and a few other bits and bobs. Sold some, not all. I underestimated postage costs so made only a few dollars. Not sure if it's worth the effort really. Here's the postage pile ready to go!

Now The Terrigal Project is complete, David is focusing his attention on a new build at Point Frederick. It's at the exciting stage....choosing fixtures and such. Here is a picture of the stair style we have suggested. Nice, Eh?

I helped the middle child complete her Tax return and now have to get the business' ready for our accountant. Office work is sooo tedious and boring. 

Hope you're set for a more exciting week! 

(Am loving following the excitement of Katrina Katrina from The Block and AM The House That AM Built in New York!)

x KL

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Revealing the Invisible

 Today, I found these gorgeous glass renderings by Luke Jerram via Daily Icon.
 

 

 Currently on exhibition at Heller Gallery in New York, they explore ways to reveal phenomena beyond the reach of the human eye. The show includes works from three major series: Glass Microbiology, Radiometer Chandeliers, and Rotated Data Sculptures.

 Glass Microbiology (which I have shown here) explores clear glass depictions of viruses and bacteria at the root of the most dangerous diseases (such as HIV, H1N1 and SARS). The series presents us with exquisite transparent objects which infer deadly harm.

Working with leading virologist Dr. Andrew Davidson from the University of Bristol, Jerram collaborated with specialized glassblowers to fabricate the pieces.

 I just like the way they look.
 

x KL

And for the interested Microbioligist, these renderings are 1.Ecoli 2.Large Papiloma 3.Large Untitled Future Mutation 4.Exhibition Display 5.Malaria 6.Swineflu 7.Smallpox 8.SARS 9.Untitled Future Mutation 10.HIV Series 2 11. Round Swine Flu

 

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Exciting New Arrivals!

  

Some goodies I ordered at the Reid Gift Fair in May are starting to arrive. Yay!

Alas, Poor Yorick! (A wonderful Bali souvenir) sits atop these two Mother of Pearl inlaid boxes. L.O.V.E.! 

Just wish I could've had the funds to order the bedside tables available, as pictured below.

 *Sigh!*

x KL

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Handover Time!

The Terrigal Project is at completion for interior building works so I thought I'd do a BEFORE & AFTER post as we hand her back to the owners.

 The two level lounge was made into one larger room, the fireplace was removed and existing Ikea Expedit bookcases (one more to be added) recessed into a purpose built niche. New solid Spotted Gum flooring was added and extended to dining, kitchen and entry areas.

  Removal of the fireplace allowed a niche to be built to house a new flat-screen television, surround sound equipment and the all important change to roof line, with windows added to capture 180 degree ocean views.

 Handrails in frame less glass are still to be fitted to the dining area above right.

 The kitchen came 'out of the closet' so to speak and now gives the owner a connection to the house and that awesome view! A mirror splash back is still to be fitted below right and dah dah...shown finished below!

The new laundry provides a washing machine at a height requiring no bending and a hanging area (rod to be added) for internal drying of delicates over the bench.

The children's rooms were re-jigged with new robes and desk nooks whist the main bedroom was re-purposed as a playroom / guest room.

A flat panel T.V will be wall mounted now the door is out of the way. Loving the deep, plush Charcoal carpet! The main bathroom had a fair bit of cosmetic work done too!

As did the stairs which were re-configured to allow access to the new top story whilst accomodating a study nook and small bathroom. I love it when I can jiggle lots of 'wish-list' items into previously wasted space! Tonnes of under-stair storage was created too! Yay!

  The main bedroom WIR and ensuite are now in a new top storey extension, taking advantage of those views again!

 Please ignore the temporary timber 'sticks' under vanity mirror. It had only been installed seconds before this shot was taken! Below is a new Powder room for guests.

It is amazing what a difference small changes make too. A new front door for example!

 There are lots of other improvements too, heated towel rails, dimmers, stair lights, ceiling fans, ducted vacuum and new covered, outdoor entertaining decks but my favourite bits are these:

A massive WI Pantry behind the kitchen and a work station for all those notes and paraphernalia that a busy family seem to breed!

Happy house moving guys! Hope you enjoy your 'new' old home!

And now this project is complete, perhaps I can find time to do some improving to my own home!

x KL

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