Bits & Bobs

You know Spring is definitely here when she can bring forth such beautiful blooms from neglected winter gardens. We don't have any gardens yet.... the house is still perched on a building site but this Australian Native Rock Orchid has given us a beautiful display after being unceremoniously dumped on site. And these orchids below were also hiding in a pile of weeds. Amazing!

 

We went to the State Theatre in Sydney last night to see comedian, musician and wonderful entertainer, Bill Bailey. A terrifc show and great Father's Day present for David. Our first nest-leavers and daughter No. 2 came as well which was perfect. Check out the chandy! Gob-smackingly gorgeous!

We are enjoying some perfect Spring weather here...

Hope you are too!

x KL

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Bugger off winter.. I've caught the spring cleaning bug!

I've got a temporary kitchen...in the laundry. Temporarily fitted with someone else's discarded cabinetry till we can afford 'the dream fit-out'. 

 

 When you live like this, the impetuous to keep what you've got looking clean and tidy is a challenge.

I seem to have had the winter blues and let it all get away from me; see left!

Not any more, see right-side pics!

My God...I still had the reindeer coke cans that David and J collected in 2011!  Eeeek!

And have you ever looked at 18 months worth of un-ducted fluff from a clothes dryer? O.M.G!

If your dryer isn't ducted.....pull it out and clean behind it every 3 months!!!!

You'll be happy to know that I'm on a roll...dust bunnies be gone!

Davo has ducted the dryer and I've caught the Spring cleaning bug.

You've gotta make the best of what you've got...no excuses!

x KL

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Spring!

The Spring has sprung
The grass is ris
  I wonder where the birdie is

 The bird is on the wing they say
but that's absurd

 The wing is on the bird! 

I had the most wonderful day today with Dad and Mum to celebrate Father's Day. I remember, as a child, this poem being told every September 1 to welcome Spring.
Often attributed to Spike Milligan, my limited google research indicates it to be far older and perhaps written by the 19th Century Norwegian playwright and poet, Henrik Ibsen.

I just love it. And Dad.

x KL

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Spring has Sprung! Outdoor room inspiration

Well, here on the Central Coast of New South Wales in Australia, springtime has finally made it's welcome return. After several glorious days my attention has turned to the unfinished outdoor areas of our home. We have a half built pool and our patio areas are more construction zones than entertaining oases! Still, I have great plans and thought I'd share some of my favourite outdoor room inspiration photographs.

As usual, it's a pretty eclectic mix of images. In some I like the atmosphere or seating. Others inspire with the clever use of space or colour. My interpretation will use the best of these; muted colourway, candles and subtle lighting for night time ambiance, comfortable seating to take advantage of the views and lush greenery to soften and'cool' the room. And looking at my own favourites has made me realise that shade and privacy are highly desired features too. Just add a well stocked wine fridge and good company of course!!! Ah, bliss.

x KL