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Today I have re-visited <i>every one</i> of my own blog posts in a fruitless search for an image of our kitchen, pre-plastering. I was hoping for a visual reminder of the exact location of a big ceiling beam before drilling holes in the ceiling for downlights! This <strike>time wasting</strike> experience has provided me with three revelations:</div>
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<b>1.</b><i> When building, take some snaps pre-plaster for later reference if required.</i></div>
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<b>2.</b><i> Preferably store pics somewhere you can find them. </i><i><i>(Having experienced this dilema before) </i>LOL</i></div>
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<b>3.</b><i> I realy enjoyed re-visiting my own inspiration past posts. (eeek!) To me, they illustrate how my design direction has morphed and somewhat matured. They also help me identify 'my' aesthetic through repetition whilst highlighting when I am temporarily 'swayed' by a fad / trend. Interesting. (To me. Ba ha ha)</i></div>
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Sooo...having found <i>zipp</i> in regards to the hidden beam, here's a fave design project that's been around the traps for awhile but one I'd like to include here for my own aforementioned benefit! </div>
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A terrific synopsis of this building and the concept behind it can be found <a href="http://www.yellowtrace.com.au/vipp-shelter/">HERE</a>.</div>
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With the house progress gaining momentum after being <i>so </i>slow for a few years, I've found myself in a decorating hiatus.<br />
Unpacking previously bought treasures has reminded me that <i>we have <u>enough</u></i>.</div>
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And, until I find <i>the</i> spot for some items, I cannot foresee where any gaps might be. </div>
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Everything continuing is now hinged on the two kitchens being completed in order to put things away, live functionally (on at least one level) and clear some space to put everything in place.</div>
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I'm even offering freebies on my local <i>Trading Post</i> to clear excess! </div>
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Our joiner has promised the additional 'bits' that were missing from the first fit-out will be delivered and installed next week, so I'm crossing my fingers and toes that my patience will be rewarded!</div>
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In the meantime, without a lot to do (there's no point cleaning the copious dust until it literally settles) I've <strike>wasted time</strike> occupied myself trawling the net to explore the latest offerings.</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">1. <span style="color: black;">Still a favourite online store; <a href="http://www.haroldsfinishingtouches.com/"><i>Harold's</i></a>. Love these crisp, sophisticated cushions.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;"> 2. <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.surrounding.com.au/the-dots/"><i>Muuto</i> Dots</a>. Perfect in every way. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;"> 3. <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.petersofkensington.com.au/Public/catalog/searchresults.aspx?brands=Cristina%20Re"><i>Cristina Re</i></a> Mugs. Love the variety of mix 'n match patterns.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">4. <span style="color: black;">Nice dimensioned armchairs are hard to find. Love the <i>Hudson</i> from <a href="http://www.orsonandblake.com.au/2-40_armchairs.htm"><i>Orson & Blake</i></a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">5. <span style="color: black;"> Out of my stratosphere $ wise, this <a href="http://www.gardenlife.com.au/shop/all"><i>Garden Life</i></a> planter is a stunner!</span></span></div>
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Just dreaming ATM!<br />
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KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763689950705543241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375731844728833206.post-1490016294457439642015-10-05T16:23:00.002+11:002015-10-05T16:23:15.369+11:00Year of The House: September update<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">I promised you that <b>September</b> would be a </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Progress-Packed</b> </span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">month and it <span style="font-family: inherit;">certainly</span> has been.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">David has devoted <span style="font-family: inherit;">allot of time</span> working here at home so, there's<i> lots</i> to report! </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Carpet installed</b> to Playroom, Main, J's and Guest Bedrooms!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">WE MOVED UPSTAIRS!!!!!! </span></span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Occupying <b>Main Bedroom</b> at last. Art hung. Those lamps are too big! Eeek!</td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Guest Bedroom</span></span></b><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"> ready for visitors! </span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As we have now vacated this room, it's ready for guests! Love my charcoal carpet!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Ordered this bed</b> for one of the downstairs bedrooms as an update. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Stone top for playroom, <b>Custom entertainment unit </b>delivered and all pieces assembled.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"> The <b>custom joinery robe</b> for the Guest bedroom has been installed, ready for painting.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: magenta;">TIP:</span> We saved a <i>motsa</i> here by ordering <i>craftwood</i> doors for us to paint in satin enamel, the same as all the other doors in the house. The difference between doing this and ordering two-pac saved thousands! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The<b> fireplace </b>for the main lounge is ready to be collected. <i>Yippee!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">David just waiting for some <span style="font-family: inherit;">'muscles' to help collect and <span style="font-family: inherit;">unload</span> here. The <span style="font-family: inherit;">supplier doesn't deliver. <i>WTF?</i></span></span><i> </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i> </i> <b>Kitchen </b>and<b> Laundry joinery</b> installed!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Main Kitchen</b> Install: Lots of 'missing' pieces!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">With two big installs <span style="font-family: inherit;">at one time, there were bound to be a few hiccups! We are missing drawer and door fronts, trim pieces<span style="font-family: inherit;">, an appliance and oven cupboard to name a few. Pretty pics will have to wait! This week I will organise for the stonemasons to come and template the bench tops....</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> Stone Walling</b> feature stone delivered </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">$500 delivery fee on this lot. The added cost of building in a regional area!</td></tr>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Custom steel handrail</b> for internal stairs installed!</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fixing plates will be hidden in wall & behind a timber riser.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ordered <b>Faux Grass</b> for Poolside deck area. </span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Was able to get only <i>one</i><b> Fencing </b>quote! Accepted this and installation is now complete!</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A 5' fence was installed...it's now 6' as ordered. <i>Ooops!</i></td></tr>
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<b>Timber Floorin<span style="font-family: inherit;">g</span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> installed to all areas; upper and lower halls, stairs, study, lounge, dining and kitchen.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Study</b> looking a bit Ho-hum.</td></tr>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">We decided to wall hang David's desktop. The supports will be painted the wall colour but the whole room looks pretty ordinary. It looks worse now with all the busy paraphernalia a working office contains. Think I'm going to just figuratively and physically, 'shut the door' on this room for awhile!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Lounge room </b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Bookcase</b> shelves installed.</span> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">I haven't done much blogging as we've been so busy with the house and life in general. </span></span></span><br />
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I have always loved <a href="http://collettedinnigan.com/">Collette Dinnigan's</a> style; the beautiful, feminine apparel she produced for 25 years was always lust worthy. I was surprised but excited to hear that she was shifting her considerable design nous to a new focus; Interior Design and Hotels.</div>
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Following, are some stunning images of two penthouses recently renovated and reimagined by her at <a href="http://www.bannisters.com.au/bannisters-pavilion-hotel/">Bannisters By The Sea</a>. Simply, <i>Stunning!</i></div>
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Like her clothing label, these penthouses exude a quiet and refined luxury.</div>
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When the dust settles here, this would be a perfect getaway!<br />
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<b>AUGUST</b><br />
<b>Custom entertainment unit</b> joinery for playroom delivered and assembled, <b>steel base</b> ordered and delivered, Stone top ordered. <br />
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More <b>plumbing </b>and<b> gas-fitting</b> completed. </div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Ordered the<b> fireplace </b>for the main lounge. <i>Yippee!</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><i> </i> <b>Kitchen </b>and<b> Laundry joinery</b> ordered!</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Ordered</span></span><b> Stone Walling</b> feature stone: </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Designed and ordered <b>custom steel handrail</b> for internal stairs. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Frame less Glass balustrades</b> for top decks ordered and delivered.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Booked <b>Carpet installation</b> dates!!!! *Happy Dance!*</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Ordered <b>Faux Grass</b> for Poolside deck area. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Trying to get <b>fencing </b>contractor quotes...everyone is so busy after the storm damage earlier in the year! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Next month, we anticipate lots of these orders will be delivered / installed.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">September should be a <b>Progress-Packed</b> month! </span><br />
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KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763689950705543241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375731844728833206.post-38722681983178049152015-08-31T21:31:00.002+10:002015-08-31T21:42:54.915+10:00Bubbles...<div style="text-align: center;">
I am so <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i><span style="color: red;">e</span><span style="color: orange;">x</span><span style="color: yellow;">c</span><span style="color: lime;">i</span><span style="color: cyan;">t</span><span style="color: blue;">e</span><span style="color: purple;">d</span><span style="color: magenta;">!</span></i></b></span></span></div>
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<b>Two bedrooms</b> upstairs (our main and J's), the <b>playroom</b> and lower <b>guest bedroom</b> are being <b>carpeted</b> on Wednesday! This had hinged on the timber flooring being laid in the halls adjacent to those rooms, which is what David did today!.</div>
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Yesterday we finalised little bits and pieces in the <i>main bedroom en suite</i> in anticipation of the 'big move' upstairs after <u>years</u> of living in only the lower portion of the house.<br />
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If you follow me on <b>Instagram</b>, you'll know that I've been unpacking some treasures and purchases from eons ago too. It all feels a bit Christmass-y to be honest! LOL!<br />
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The<u> </u><i><u>first</u> thing</i> I'd like to do after Wednesday is to have a bubble bath in our freestanding tub...<br />
which made me realise that I have <i>nowhere</i> to rest my celebratory glass of Verve! </div>
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<i>Eeeek! How on earth</i> could I have overlooked an item of such <i>importance </i>? !<i></i></div>
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<i>Sooo</i>...although it wont materialise before Wednesday, <i>THE</i> bubbly resting spot / table / stool has been on my immediate hit-list!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>L to R:</b> <i>Warren Platner</i> Side Table, Metallic Grande Drum, <i>Mark Tuckey</i> Egg-cup stool, <i>Marcel Wanders</i> Stone Stool, Bamileke stool.</td></tr>
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More delicious decisions! (In the interim, a box will suffice!)<i> </i><br />
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KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763689950705543241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375731844728833206.post-73711628062407859862015-08-27T10:08:00.001+10:002015-08-27T10:08:37.472+10:00Happy Birthday to Moi!<br />
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This year I choose<b> <u>no</u></b> candle counting...</div>
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KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763689950705543241noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375731844728833206.post-7746022083145651052015-08-26T22:20:00.003+10:002015-08-26T22:26:24.141+10:00The grass is always greener....<div style="text-align: center;">
...when it's F A U X ! </div>
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My <a href="http://eternalicons.blogspot.com.au/2015/08/detailing-cabana.html">last post</a> detailed where I'm planning to place a small area of <b>Artificial lawn</b>.<br />
This product has come a long way since first developed as <i>ChemGrass</i> in 1965 and marketed as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AstroTurf"><b>Astro Turf</b></a> a year later!<br />
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Although short napped versions are still used, as originally intended, to provide easily maintained indoor sport's fields, today's options include longer lengths which are visually more appealing to the domestic market. They are softer, more natural looking and are a great alternative for areas where natural grass is difficult to either grow or maintain.<br />
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I met with a local Artificial Grass supplier today and chose ours:<br />
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It's a longer napped brand and feels very soft and dense.<br />
We chose to go this route for several reasons:<br />
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<li>It was more cost effective than the travertine tiles thus lowering the overall deck cost outlay</li>
<li>Visually broke up and softened this very large expanse of hard flooring; </li>
<li>I'll get allot of 'green' without multiple weighty pots</li>
<li>No maintenance!</li>
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The only negative is the heat. Being 'plastic' it will get hot underfoot. <u>But</u>, no hotter than the travertine tiles. Aesthetically, it will look cooler....<br />
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<i>Anywho</i>, with an acceptable quote expected tomorrow and, with some sunshine predicted for next week, this will be another tick we can make, signialling our getting closer to completing <i>SeaSpray #2! </i><br />
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Here are some of my favourite inspiration pics from my <i>Pinterest</i> boards which I've pulled out many, <i>many</i> times in order to <i>finally</i> convince David, that this was a good idea!....<br />
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Looking forward to the 'green' light on this one!<br />
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<i>"At the Copa, Copa-cabana!"</i><br />
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It's funny to be detailing <i>The Cabana</i>. At Copacabana...<br />
It is actually a patio / veranda area that is partially covered by the overhanging dining room above.<br />
When we initially applied to council to build, we had some difficulties with our floorspace ratio, until we renamed this deck area a 'cabana'. Problem solved.<i> It's all in a name...</i></div>
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I've mentally divided this area into four zones: </div>
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<b>1</b>: The pool. <b>2</b>: The pool deck. <b>3</b>: The Cabana and <b>4</b>: The deck.<br />
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<b>The pool zone</b> will have<i> the pool</i>...duh! and a high wall to the left for privacy. I wanted the wall to be dry stacked stone but slate tiles are the fiscal compromise.<br />
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I'm planning a bridge / deck area at the end too; something like the <i>Pinterest</i> image below, but simpler...<br />
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The pool will have <i>travertine coping</i> which we've already bought and can be seen below: <br />
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We had the pool form work done a few years ago but illness delayed the concrete pour. Now the steel is too rusted so we need to remove it and start again. <i>Ooops!</i><br />
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An <i>expensive</i> mistake! Hopefully this will happen next month so we'll be swimming by summer! The front wall will be solid masonry with a slither of glass on top so we gain swimming privacy without losing the view when dining. Something like this:<br />
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The pool will have a nifty little <i>beach</i> area too, similar to the image below.<br />
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We would prefer to tile the pool interior but <i>pebblecrete</i> might be more money wise. That decision is still being debated! If I had no restrictions, I'd tile the pool with slate <i>al-la-bali-style</i>!<br />
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<b>The pool deck</b> is to the right of the pool. Both areas are isolated from the cabana and house by a combination of solid walling and frameless glass.<br />
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I added the solid walling (shown on the plan in red) to create a niche into which the BBQ can sit.<br />
I'm planning on inserting a patch of <i>faux grass</i> to soften and break up the large expanses of travertine tiling.<br />
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As there are no garden beds on this level (All this area sits on top of the Garage / storerooms) the grass will add some much needed green too!<br />
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Above is my all time favourite example of how beautiful faux lawn can look!<br />
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I have purchased a lounge for this area too.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My bargain <b>Myer</b> <i>Vue</i> Sunlounge!</td></tr>
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<b>The Cabana</b> itself is covered by the top storey of the house. The three big stacking doors between it and the family room retract completely into a wall allowing unfettered access between areas. The television is easily viewed from outside if required. The laundry / kitchenette / bar room opens onto the cabana, via bi fold windows. and the bench top will run through to outside creating the 'bar'.<br />
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I've just ordered the joinery (<i>Whoop whoop!</i>) and these stools for this area:<br />
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There is also a mini bar fridge, accessible cabana side, for refreshments when the bartender is having a dip! LOL! The area will be furnished with one of our existing day beds, a dining table and chairs. (I'm thinking the chairs will need to be replaced...)<br />
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The flooring in this area, as elsewhere, is French pattern Travertine which has just been completed. <br />
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I'd like to add just one or two big pots with statement plants. Simple and contemporary. So far, the only really BIG planters I've found are <i>w a y</i> out of my budget (try $4K!) so not sure if I'll achieve this!<br />
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<b>The deck</b> is a small area providing the laundry with access to the rear clothes drying area and guests access to an externally located bathroom when wet from the pool. <br />
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We have decided to screen this area from the Cabana to create a windbreak from the South. (Shown in red on plan above) <b>Copacabana</b> is notoriously windy with most of the gusts coming from the South. As we face North, we are well protected by the house's bulk but this opening was creating a wind-tunnel that needed to be addressed. We'll use timber to match the lower bar area.</div>
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Well, that's this area detailed. There was a myriad of decisions in this zone alone and I'm really looking forward to seeing it all come together. Rain is forecast for this week so that will slow us down but then we'll be full steam ahead again!</div>
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The time has come to turn our attention to our lounge room, <b>proposed fireplace</b>.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our choice back <a href="http://eternalicons.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/grand-designs.html">HERE</a> was for an <i>Ecosmart</i>, Bio ethanol Fireplace</td></tr>
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When we designed the house, we knew we wanted a fireplace to be the focal point of the main lounge.</div>
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I was keen to have a room <i>without</i> a television...somewhere for adult entertaining with no black-box in sight! (Televisions are installed in the playroom / snug and family rooms). </div>
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We initially installed gas fittings, anticipating a gas insert but after seeing the <b>Ecosmart</b> display at a<b> Grand Designs</b> Show, we were swayed by this new, clean fuel and visually more substantial option.</div>
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The room is large so the scale was, in my opinion, <i>perfect</i>. </div>
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Fast forward to this year (The Year of The House!) and we have spent the
last few months designing our custom made fire box and obtaining
bio ethanol burner costs. Those quotes, now in hand, have almost tripled since we first entertained this option, as more information about bio ethanol use has become available with its increased adoption. Many commercial establishments, and early adopters, are now removing theirs due to high fuel prices and health concerns relating to the lack of flues. </div>
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Long story - short? We were back to the 'drawing board'....</div>
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With the fireplace surround already framed and gyprocked to accommodate a 2 metre firebox, without major re-hashing, we had very limited options:</div>
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The representative met me on site (the only one to do so) and was extremely professional. I loved the product, the variety of options and the overall look of this fire compared to rivals. This company even do a 3300 mm version. W O W! And money-wise it was a very close call.</div>
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But balancing the look I wanted with <i>size</i> (width) and <u>budget</u> had me ordering the <b>Jetmaster</b> <a href="http://www.jetmaster.com.au/product/gas-fires/horizon-low-line-inbuilt/"><i>Horizon Lowline Inbuilt</i></a> in the 2000mm wide option (I customised the log / coals feature)</div>
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It's not a deep nor as high as we'd wanted but <i>for our budget</i>, and the pre-built wall cavity, still creates the grand focal point we initially desired. It has a one month lead time which is also pretty good too...</div>
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Well, its been an<i> action packed</i> few weeks here. </div>
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After my last post, I had an emergency dash to hospital with some serious cardiac problems. Although I've had a dodgy ticker since birth, and have had two open heart surgeries, this episode seriously scared me. Lots of intravenous drugs and a few thousand joules later (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardioversion">cardioversion</a>) and I was home feeling better; to then succumb to pneumonia. WTF? </div>
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Add a near fatal car incident too...if the last paragraph doesn't have you agreeing with my cussing... </div>
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<i>Anywho</i>... forced bed rest has me now feeling 110%. My cardiologist has remixed my meds. My new car has been returned to the manufacturer for investigation. I have organised my Will, and appointed a Power of Eternity and Enduring Guardian. (W A Y overdue...so a good thing) and been prompted to<i> really</i> contemplate what's<i> </i><u>important in life!</u></div>
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It's ALL GOOD. </div>
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<i>In perspective. </i></div>
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...and I'm <u>counting</u> my blessings. </div>
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Normal house-y post transmissions will resume ASAP! </div>
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Well,<i> </i>I've been trying to walk <i>that</i> thin line for a few months and, <i>oops!</i></div>
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I kinda crossed it a few times.<i>...</i></div>
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I've pre-ordered three of these <b>stools</b> (not available till Nov / Dec unfortunately) for the lower deck area to sit up against the bar. Whilst they're not modern nor made for outside, they are the right height, are pretty 'classic' style wise, will be undercover and should add some textural warmth to the pool area. I've been looking for the 'perfect' stool for this spot for two years and I loved these as soon as I saw them. The rattan will hopefully withstand wet-tog-bottoms too!</div>
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This <b>large Juju</b> purchase was definitely a wee bit naughty. I have a white one that I was planning to hang in the lounge but this rare-coloured black / blue had me smitten. Not sure where I'll hang her, I've definitely got multiple spots it would look stunning</div>
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I've just collected my <b>Ian Baguskas</b> print <i>'Waiting',</i> from the framers. I love its subtle colours but am kicking myself that I hesitated and missed out on one of the larger-sized releases. </div>
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Added a <i>'Botanical</i>' motif plate to my <b>Spode Blue Room</b> collection of dinner plates.<i> </i>So pretty!<i><br /></i></div>
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This <b>Springbok cushion</b> belongs with me. I <u>know,</u> we are going to be <i>very</i> happy together.<br />
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HAD to buy these nifty <b>wire baskets</b> in<i> Rose Gold</i> and <i>Black</i>. At $12 each from <a href="http://www.kmart.com.au/category/home-&-garden/251026">Kmart</a> you better get your skates on! Have you seen the rest of <b>Kmart's</b> newest homewares range? I wanted just about one of <i>everything!</i><br />
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<b>Custom entertainment unit</b> for playroom ordered.<br />
<b>Rendering</b> is now 98% complete!<br />
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<b>Tiling</b> of two top <b>external decks</b> complete!<br />
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With progress here gathering pace, I've turned my attention to the joinery proposed for the kitchen, laundry, playroom, office and lounge. In doing so, I stumbled across an impressive new product (well, new to me!) called <b>Maximum</b>. It is a <i>pressed porcelain</i> product available in generous panel sizes which is both light weight and resilient. The range includes finishes resembling wood, concrete and marble in several surface options.</div>
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<b>Marmi</b> <i>Calacatta</i> is my favourite in a matt finish. The large sheets are absolutely stunning. There are four print variations and bookend options too ensuring little repeat even when sheeting walls. It is very cost effective compared to real stone and its light weight and practicality make it a very flexible product.</div>
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KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763689950705543241noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375731844728833206.post-5742283432557579112015-07-03T16:20:00.000+10:002015-07-03T16:21:53.728+10:00Year of The House: update<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Half way</b> through the year, we remain committed to our<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">January</span> pledge to <span style="font-family: inherit;">action</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">some </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">major progress</span> at <i>La Hacienda</i>.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">And </span>I probably should stop calling it that, as there is nothing remotely <i>Mexican</i> about the house.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When we bought here, the existing house (now demolished) was called <i><b>Sea-Spray</b></i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and we kept the house-name sign to restore and re-badge the new build...</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b> </b>Continued to seek <b>quotations for joinery...</b><br />
J's bathroom / <b>powder room, shower screen</b> and<b> mirror </b>installed.<br />
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<b>P.C.s</b> fitted to J's bathroom / <b>powder room</b><b>. </b>Room complete! <i>YAY!</i><br />
David & I tiled our main bedroom <b>en suite walls</b>. *pats self!*<br />
<b>Custom shaving cabinet </b>and <b>vanity installed</b> to main bedroom en suite. <br />
<b>Main bedroom en suite, Shower screen, niche shelving, W.C door</b> and<b> mirror </b>ordered and installed.<br />
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<b>Rendering quote</b>s received and one accepted.<br />
<b>Scaffolding erected</b> to rear of house.<br />
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Electrician installed <b>data points</b> throughout house.<br />
Decided on, and <b>ordered carpet</b>. 6-9 week lead time! <i>WTF!</i>?<br />
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<b>Main bed <b>wardrobe fit out complete</b>. <i>Yippee!!!!</i></b><br />
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<b>Bath</b> installed to Main Bedroom En suite.<br />
<b>Joinery quote</b> received for <b>custom entertainment unit</b> for playroom.<br />
<b>Rendering</b> starts and coat one complete! <br />
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<i>Finally</i> <b>found a new tiler!</b><br />
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<b>School holidays</b> have started here (<i>Whoop! Whoop!</i>) and my gorgeous nieces, aka the <i>Glamourzons</i>, nephew and SIL are visiting. YAY!</div>
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We're in a <u>mess</u> house wise, but who cares? ! We're planning on an overseas jaunt to Asia with them next year so we'll be dreaming and scheming....</div>
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The<b> house progress is continuing</b>. I'll do a <i>YOTH</i> update soon. At this point there's lots of quote gathering and budget balancing. Boring but practical foundations for getting the house finished! </div>
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The <b>carpet </b>has FINALLY been ordered and although the 6-9 week lead time seems excessive, (slow boat from from New Zealand!) the time frame will probably suit us well.</div>
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I chose <a href="http://cavbrem.com.au/">Cavalier Bremworth</a> <b>Inscape</b> (pictured left) for all the upstairs areas and also for the insert piece in the family room, located on entry level. A less dense, shorter napped version called <b>Verve </b>(above, right) will go in the downstairs bedrooms to help us stay within our newly formed budget. It's the same colour<i> </i>(why they look different in the pics is beyond me) and both are solution dyed nylon for colour fastness and durability.</div>
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The main bedroom <b>robe fit out</b> is complete and I'm slowly 'moving' things into it and unpacking stored clothes (many which no longer fit me...*sob*) 8 bags for Vinnies and counting! </div>
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I decided on simple white laminate, without drawers, which was cost effective. I added one drawer only to a 'dressing table' area. (The missing bit on the left in the image above is now fitted!) The drawers in our last home's <a href="http://eternalicons.blogspot.com.au/2011/08/last-project-renovation.html">WIR</a> were used mostly for shoes and since <strike>we</strike> I have a designated <a href="http://eternalicons.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/shoe-cupboard.html">shoe cupboard,</a> I thought the open shelves would suffice. And of course we have bedsides and a beautiful <a href="http://eternalicons.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/bits-bobs-and-some-wee-house-progress.html">bone-inlay chest</a> in the main bedroom too! </div>
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I'm <i>considering</i> fitting the <b>dressing table drawer</b> with jewelery trays for ease of access. The pics on the left below, are from the <i>'Stackers'</i> range available from <a href="http://www.hsw.com.au/">Howard's Storage World</a>. My inspiration image is on the right...</div>
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The range from <i>HSW</i> is limited, but an online search revealed a plethora of configurations available from UK and US stockists via <a href="http://fishpond.com.au./">Fishpond</a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">.com.au.</a> Has anyone bought via them? Comments?</div>
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Some<b> artwork</b> has arrived here too in readiness for the project wrap up....(<i>LMFAO!</i>) </div>
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Frustratingly, I think it's wise to<i> not unwrap </i>the African painting (had been on layby for eons..) nor the recently framed <a href="http://www.kararosenlund.com/prints/"><i>Kara Rosenlund</i></a> print as they're better protected from the persistent dust as they are. <i>'Gilbert'</i> has been slotted into a cost-effective <a href="http://www.countryroad.com.au/"> Country Road</a> ready-made frame in preparation for J's bedroom.</div>
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My recent infatuation with <a href="http://otomys.com/gallery/trevor-mein-gallery/">Trevor Mein's</a> photographic artwork and our fiscal predicament led me to purchasing <i>'Calm Before'</i> on a whim (well, not really... I posted about it<a href="http://eternalicons.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/photography-as-r-t.html"> HERE</a>) and, <i>oops! </i></div>
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<i> </i>It's<i> OK</i>, and will fill a spot, but ultimately, I already know it's <u>no substitute</u>. Which leads me to the Powder room art quandary I posted about recently. </div>
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What do you think of the <i>Muhammad Ali </i>underwater, boxing training artwork??? </div>
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Ticks a few boxes....?</div>
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We have found a <b>new tiler</b> (<i>Alleluia!</i>) and I am SO excited about him starting in a few weeks. All further progress seems to hinge on him doing his bit - first! </div>
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<b>Renderers</b> are engaged to start in a week and the <b>scaffolding</b> has been erected in preparation, so we are <i>all systems go</i> with finishing the exterior. </div>
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And on a family finale...both our nest leavers are on the move again, so we'll be shuffling and storing lots of additional bits 'n pieces. Gotta laugh.... </div>
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<i>Compromise</i> has been a dirty word as far as this build has been concerned. I regarded it with the same contempt and revulsion as the word <i>Budget.</i> </div>
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The truth is...I have ignored the so called 'elephant' in the <strike>house</strike> room. </div>
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What we've still got to do, to complete this project, and what money we have to do it with, do not equate. We <u>were</u> happy to 'do' bits as finances allowed but to be honest, David and I are a bit over it. </div>
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If I want to get this project over-the-line and, want to enjoy living here with all the planned amenities, then I've got to get serious about my attitude to both words; Compromise and Budget.<br />
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Now, never fear, I'm not talking about any near-enough is good-enough caper. No. <i>Definitely</i> not.</div>
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Do I need to spend $18K on carpet? Could I live with the a lower density version for $10K? </div>
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Can I buy a <i>Bunnings</i> stick-on mirror for behind the door to the WIR instead of having the door back professionally mirrored? (It would look <i>soooooo</i> good....)</div>
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Will a coloured concrete driveway be aesthetically acceptable v's pavers?</div>
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Can I compromise on my vision and furnish more economically with similar-look items? </div>
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<b>J's Bathroom / Powder room is officially complete...</b></div>
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(OK....there <i>may</i> be some electrical work and cleaning to still attend to, LOL) but I <u>had</u> to share!</div>
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I did a <i>Detailing</i> Post on this wee room back <a href="http://eternalicons.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/detailing-powder-room-bed-2.html">HERE</a>, which shows the plans and inspiration behind the room. It has been fitted out very inexpensively, which was also explained previously.</div>
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So, (insert<i> Drum roll</i>....) here are the pics...</div>
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Some nocturnal 'Ninja' tree trimming will restore a <b>beautiful beach vista</b> from the window. <i>He He. </i>Under floor heating requires hook up.</div>
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<b>Dummy Run for proposed kitchen</b> cabinetry colour and finish, in this <b>custom vanity; Matte 2-pac. </b>Quite happy with results and fingerprinting seems OK. Handles on vanity bought (one sitting in possy) but not attached. </div>
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There was supposed to be a shampoo shelf niche but Davey 'forgot'. <i>Bugger</i>.</div>
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This little shelf will have to do! Love the <b>frame less shower screen!</b></div>
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Functioning as <b>J's bathroom</b> AND as a<b> guest Powder room</b>, I need to find some art / accessories that are youthful, masculine<i> and</i> suitable for both users. <i>Yikes!</i></div>
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<u>Please</u> excuse <i>Moi</i> in the shower, trying to look invisible, whilst snapping this pic!</div>
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<b>Choosing the colour</b> of the <b>vanity joinery</b> and<b> top</b> was <i>excruciating</i>. The marble was 'browner' than I thought once laid, and in reality, is much darker than these images. Trying to 'match' the stone with another piece of stone for the vanity top was impossible (God knows,<i> I tried!!!!</i>)</div>
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Here's a <i>sneak peek... </i></div>
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<a href="http://www.rogerseller.com.au/bathroom/showers/cloud-cover/">Rogerseller</a> <i>Cloud Cover</i> Shower. *sigh*</div>
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I haven't done a house building, <b>detail </b>post for a long time. <u>I've</u> found these posts helpful to keep track of our decisions and ongoing direction. The middle level of our house, where we are living, is completed from a structural view but not finished in terms of flooring, joinery or styling. We're sort of <i>'glamping'</i> till we move upstairs and then, the vacated areas can be completed. </div>
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I'm currently seeking quotations for the <b>laundry / kitchenette</b> so I thought a post on this multi-task space would be pertinent. Below are our plans for this space:</div>
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When I first designed this area, I deliberately excluded pool toilet facilities. I thought the close proximity of the main bathroom would suffice. When construction started however, I reviewed this idea. Wet feet inside, on slippery polished marble floors,<i> is not </i>a good idea. </div>
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I altered the layout of the main bathroom and shuffled the space in the proposed laundry to accommodate <b>an externally accessed W.C</b>. This <strike>wee</strike> little room is complete, as pictured below:</div>
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Another upside of the new layout was that the laundry bench situated opposite the bi-fold windows became centred in relation to it. It now looks balanced when viewed from both inside and out. The <b>linen cupboard</b> was relocated under the stairs (pics <a href="http://eternalicons.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/two-yes2-rooms-complete.html">HERE</a>) which meant a serendipitous increase in size. Triple win! <i>Yippee</i>!</div>
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I asked David to build in <b>alcoves for a fridge</b> (F) and <b>microwave oven</b> (M/W) to allow the laundry to function as a<b> bar / kitchenette</b> when entertaining poolside.</div>
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I even managed to accommodate an externally accessed <b>bar fridge</b> for this purpose! The bench top will run through the bi-fold windows to create an external ledge / servery / bar.<i> Mojito anyone?</i></div>
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Council would not allow us to have two kitchens in the house but a second microwave, sink and fridge are permissible. To this end I have purchased a <b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Smeg</b> convection / microwave / grill <b>combi oven. </b>Combined with our<b> BBQ</b>, cooking on this level should be easy and we can avoid traipsing up and down stairs.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The marble previously used in the <a href="http://eternalicons.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/main-bathroom-update.html">downstairs bathrooms</a>, (<i>Crema Perla</i>) will also be used on the laundry floor but in a larger 600 x 600 mm format. The <b>floor will be heated</b> for toasty toes in winter too.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There are two <i>'sides</i>' to the laundry creating a galley <span style="font-family: inherit;">effect</span>. The <b>window side</b> will house the sink and dishwasher and I'm planning the joinery to <span style="font-family: inherit;">be finished in</span> <b>2 pac<span style="font-family: inherit;">: </span>Dulux </b><i>Natural White</i> (satin) to tie in with the bathroom joinery already in situ. </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> (The cabinetry was ripped out of a house David was demolish<span style="font-family: inherit;">ing</span>). </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm contemplating finishing the lower cupboards on the<b> laundry side</b> with an <b>Oak veneer</b> to <span style="font-family: inherit;">add some continuity</span> with the <b>oak flooring</b> chosen for upstairs. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Inspiration pic below<span style="font-family: inherit;">:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There will be <b>doors concealing the washer and dryer</b> so when not in use, the<span style="font-family: inherit;"> hard working hub of the laundry will</span> be invisible! </span></span></span></span></span>Like this but <span style="font-family: inherit;">under bench only....</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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In between the washer and dryer I'm planning for an integrated laundry basket/s like this:<br />
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The<b> bench tops</b> on both sides are most likely to be made from <b>white ceasarstone</b>.<br />
I've already bought the sink and tap...the sink I boasted about <a href="http://eternalicons.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/happenings.html">HERE</a> and the tap was also an ex-display bargain!<br />
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The one thing I'm still very <b>undecided on, is the wall treatment</b> <u>above</u> the <i>laundry side</i> of the room.<br />
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In EVERY laundry I've designed for ourselves, I've included a <b>clothes drying rail</b>. I always highly recommend these to clients too. But, the <i>multi task nature</i> of our room is not conductive, <i>aesthetically</i> with this very practical inclusion! <i>Damn!!!</i></div>
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<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a> to the rescue!!!!<br />
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I'm planning a <b>retractable line</b> from inside the broom cupboard to the wall opposite!<br />
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Whilst we are on a roll to complete our contemporary home, David and I spotted this wet and forlorn chair on a council collection pile down the road from us. The property was recently sold and suffered some damage in the recent storms.</div>
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I don't know why someone would discard such a beautiful chair. ? </div>
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The frame is sturdy and the seat comfortable. Apart from the wet and worn upholstery, it's in good condition. Perfect for a new lease of life...</div>
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What a fun little project to do between all the work required in finishing the ENTIRE house. </div>
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Have you noticed the popularity of <b>photographic art</b> at the moment?</div>
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It seems to be a trend popping up in all the Interior mags, as
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This style of art was peppered throughout the apartments of the last series of <a href="http://www.9jumpin.com.au/show/theblock/triplethreat/">The Block</a> and </div>
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I quite literally <i>swooned</i> over this piece by<i> </i><b>Trevor Mein,</b> from <a href="http://otomys.com/">Otomys</a>:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Archival Photographic Print titled <i>FridayFiveThirtyEight2008</i> by <b>Trevor Mein</b></td></tr>
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Unfortunately, <i>I do not have</i> a lazy $4 200 to buy it... *sob*</div>
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The print below, <b>Calm Before</b> from <a href="https://www.thecanvasworkshop.com.au/prints/photographic/calm-before-canvas-art/?artwork=framed">The Canvas Workshop</a>, is more pocket friendly at one-tenth of the price though, and makes a similar impact. (<i>I know</i>... but could it suffice whilst saving? LOL)</div>
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The latest edition of online magazine, <a href="http://www.adoremagazine.com/read/">Adore Hom</a>e showcases some photography from <a href="http://20x200.com/collections/photography/products/ian-baguskas-waiting">X 20x200</a> in a serene bedroom by <b>Bonnie Hindmarsh</b> (<a href="http://www.threebirdsrenovations.com/">Three Birds Renovations</a>) </div>
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I think I'm drawn to the <b>blue tones of water</b>, ocean scenes in particular, due to our beach side location.</div>
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<i>The Sea</i> by <a href="http://www.kararosenlund.com/prints/"><b>Karla Rosenlund</b></a> went straight to the top of my wish-list after I first came across this image in <i>Domaine Home</i>. <br />
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Of course, photography as art is not limited to this one subject!!! The imagination of the photographer is its only limitation.. Here are some more of my personal favourites:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.theartworkstylist.com.au/">The Real Estate Stylist</a>: <i>Pink Desert</i> as seen on Reno Rumble</td></tr>
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KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763689950705543241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375731844728833206.post-20135043401143831792015-05-31T20:36:00.001+10:002015-05-31T21:05:59.920+10:00Year of The House: update<div style="text-align: center;">
Here are our APRIL / MAY #YOTH achievements...<b> </b><br />
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David <b>tiled two walls </b>in J's bathroom / powder room with white tiles over Easter.<br />
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J's <b>bathroom vanity installed.</b><br />
<b>Playroom blind </b>for the external door opening to the <strike>winter sun spot</strike>, <strike>latte deck</strike>, milkshake deck<b> installed<i> then reinstalled,</i></b> the right way round<b> :-/ </b><br />
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<b>MAY</b><br />
Joiner visited and <b>kitchen and laundry designs discussed</b> to be quoted.<br />
Two <b>new carpet quotes</b> received after my previous choices discontinued!!! (WTF!)<br />
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Main bedroom <b>walk-in-robe fit out quoted and accepted</b>.<br />
Quotations sought for <b>completing rendering </b>to external areas.<br />
<b>J's bathroom shower screen and mirror quoted and ordered</b>.<br />
Sought & received<b><i> </i>Curtain costings</b> <i>(Eeeek!)</i> for entire house and <b>chose fabrics for same</b>. <br />
<b>Trying to find a new tiler</b> for here and our company....Grrr (*major headache*) <br />
<b>Ordered custom made grates</b> for top external deck areas.<br />
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Bathroom accessories; <b>towel rail, toilet paper holder and shower shelf installed</b> to J's bathroom.<br />
<b>Stone top installed </b>to J's bathroom vanity.<br />
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<i>Whew!</i> On a roll.....<br />
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KLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763689950705543241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375731844728833206.post-40062352667310303422015-05-27T21:39:00.001+10:002015-05-27T21:39:41.282+10:00Bits & Bobs of my Blogging Hiatus!<div style="text-align: center;">
It's been super busy around here lately...not so much with house progress <i>unfortunately,</i> but with life! </div>
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After the horrendous fortnight of severe storm weather late last month, <b>ANZAC day memorials</b> were fortunately, appropriately spectacular.</div>
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<b>We went to Sydney</b> in the afternoon to spend the remainder of the ANZAC weekend with Japanese friends who were visiting Sydney for the final few days of their whirlwind trip to Oz.</div>
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The last time I saw <b>Nozomi</b> was when she was billeted with us as an exchange student<i>, 12 years ago!</i></div>
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My girls have visited her in Japan several times, so it was nice to be able to reciprocate her always generous hospitality. We met her mother too, who was her traveling companion. She kindly hosted my eldest daughter when she was an exchange student in Japan. Shizuko spoke no English, but we immediately had a strong connection, and had a really fun weekend!</div>
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We had a lovely <b>Mother's Day</b> here, with our nest leavers visiting and spoiling me with a beautiful lunch. We took the opportunity to celebrate my daughter's boyfriends birthdays too, a <b>21st </b>and <b>25th!</b><br />
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It was disappointing to miss seeing my own mother as she (along with my father!) was isolated in hospital with pneumonia. They have both been so very sick, but are on the mend now, thank God!<br />
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<b> My son has become a teenager </b>too <i>(Eeeek!)</i> so the birthday celebrations continued!<br />
<u>13!</u> Where has<i> that</i> time gone!!!!?<br />
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Would never had foreseen that my baby (seen below playing PS1 with his sister) would be building his own customised PC for his thirteenth birthday!<br />
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And <b>David's birthday is this Saturday</b>. May's a <i>very busy</i> birthday month! </div>
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<b>I've been back to hospital </b>for some minor surgery which seems to have been unsuccessful. </div>
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Hopefully I wont now need major surgery, but that's looking like a distinct possibility. <i>Bugger.</i><br />
Can still laugh at getting older though:<br />
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<b>Progress on the house</b> front is slow, <i>as usual</i>. One day a week is just not enough time for David to get any consistent work done, so we're considering employing some subcontractors to help.<i> </i>We have previously viewed this as a waste of our capitol (paying someone else to do what David can do for free) but we're both impatient to get the house finished. To this end we are obtaining quotes for the remaining work....<br />
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Hopefully, the second half of the year will be full of progress (YOTH15!) and frequent 'pretty pics' on the blog front as we complete areas.<br />
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<i>Fingers and toes!!!!!</i></div>
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(<span class="pron">ā-sistō-lē</span>) </div>
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<span class="hvr">Absence</span> of <span class="hvr">contractions</span> of <span class="hvr">the</span> <span class="hvr">heart.</span> <br /> <span class="hvr">Synonym(s):</span> <a href="http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/cardiac+standstill">cardiac standstill</a>. </div>
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<span class="hvr">[G.</span> <i>a-</i> <span class="hvr">priv,</span> + <i><span class="hvr">systolē,</span></i> a <span class="hvr">contracting]</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The Strand</i> by <a href="http://whitingarchitects.com/">Whiting Architects</a> <span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">(2015 Australian Interior Design Awards)</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></td></tr>
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Many about the ol' blogosphere use the phrase "<i>Be still my beating heart</i>" to describe their reaction to a particularly gorgeous image. </div>
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Nah. Not me.</div>
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<b>My ticker skips a beat.</b></div>
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How perfect is this lounge room? !!!!!</div>
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H E A R T S T O P P I N G....(in my humble opinion) </div>
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<i>*Sigh*</i> </div>
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