tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37190104607109380852024-03-05T18:17:03.040+10:00Nostalgia and NowE.A.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11598859198026404115noreply@blogger.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719010460710938085.post-55061779141706200142013-06-04T11:39:00.000+10:002013-06-04T11:39:10.703+10:00Hello Frida, Farewell Cobblestones.<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Friday night friends A & J gave me an early birthday present (and delicious passionfruit cake) at a little soiree at J’s place. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My birthday isn’t for a few weeks yet but it was a lovely surprise. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is Frida Kahlo - Mexicos most celebrated female painter. I love line art. The artist is Ariel O’Connor. And check the frame colour. Fluro Orange. Hot!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">What’s so lovely about art as gifts is that it's something that you'll always have – thanks sisters - Love her. And now you need to tell me where I can find more of this womans work! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We’ve had a bad run with weather trying to complete this paving but with some moments of sunshine on Sunday, I even managed to paint the inside step of the stairs and parts of the slab wall to finish off the stone. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Once the tiles are stained, they'll match the paint on the slab perfectly.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It's so invigorating to see instant results. Painting's satisfying work in small doses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The paving is completed. We’re going to leave it to its own devices for a few weeks and then seal it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">With the truckloads of grout needed, cleaning them has been an absolute mission. Each stone needs to be grouted separately to ensure the grout reaches the base and blends to the uneven heights of it's family. Time and some washdowns here and there will prepare it for a final seal which will see it in it's almost black form.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">They look lovely as is anyway. Now it's time to paint the black part of the stairs. The joys of timber houses...</span></div>
E.A.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11598859198026404115noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719010460710938085.post-69090772498265555222013-05-29T11:06:00.002+10:002013-05-29T11:43:05.574+10:00Cobblestone Progress<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><em>It was a back breaking weekend around our hood. Laying Cobblestone tiles is much harder than I thought. They are SO heavy. I don’t think that many muscles in my body have ever been used at the one time. I have a whole new respect for the tiling trade. And let me say it here – I will never tile again. </em></span></div>
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I must know more about the man who's lived in some of my all time favourite homes. Written by Frank's former valet - here's a little bit about it if you're interested ...</div>
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<em><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">"As the right hand of Frank Sinatra from 1953 to 1968, George Jacobs arguably had one of the coolest jobs in the world at the time when Sinatra was the undisputed master of the entertainment universe. Jacobs rose from his humble beginnings in New Orleans to join Sinatra in the mansions of Beverly Hills, the penthouses of Manhattan, the palaces of Europe, the pinnacles of world power. George Jacobs saw it all, did it all.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Sinatra took Jacobs with him on the ride of the century, from blacklist Hollywood to gangland Chicago to an emerging Vegas to Camelot, not to mention dolce vita Rome and swinging London. As a member of Sinatra's inner circle, Jacobs drank with Ava Gardner, danced with Marilyn Monroe, massaged John F. Kennedy, golfed with Sam Giancana, and played jazz with the Prince of Monaco while his boss secretly pursued Princess Grace. He also partied with Mia Farrow, but that one cost him his job of a lifetime. </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Through the ring-a-ding-ding and the stars, royals, politicians, moguls, and mobsters emerged a warm and intimate relationship that reveals a complex Sinatra: vulnerable and arrogant, charismatic and violent, loving and disdainful, confident and painfully self-conscious. Jacobs is no sycophant, but rather a sharp-eyed observer of the highs and lows of his boss's turbulent life. And Mr. S is perhaps the most complete, honest, and intimate portrait of Sinatra ever written. </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">It is an unforgettable trip, and George Jacobs provides a front-and-center seat at the life of an American icon."</span></em></div>
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Move over Mr Packer, Mr S is on the read list tonight!E.A.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11598859198026404115noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719010460710938085.post-76621564487639513782013-04-22T10:04:00.003+10:002013-04-22T10:04:48.850+10:00Whatnots<br />
When I grew up my mother had a whatnot stand. It was an antique corner shelving unit that had all these trinkets on it. Porcelain budgerigars, dogs and other little animals which had been her's or her mothers. There was a trio of 3 horses in pastel colours that I always wanted to play with. It, like most rooms in our house, were off limits to touch or play in. So I'd just gaze at all the pretty things as I wandered by.<br />
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When I saw these two at a garage sale on Saturday I just had to have. Aren't they just the most adorable little dust collectors? I don't have a whatnot stand, 'A' would pass out if he came home and we did. He already thinks we live in an old people's home. E.A.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11598859198026404115noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719010460710938085.post-33228707699058142512013-04-18T12:19:00.000+10:002013-04-18T12:19:03.895+10:00Lighting Duo's & storm cloudsI love snagging things in two's and seem to have an over abundance of matching lights and lamps at the moment. In fact. Lighting has become a little out of hand around here.<br />
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My most recent addition are a pair of shell chandeliers I could barely contain my excitement when they came home. I sat and looked at them for about half an hour after I'd hung them. Two get's me every time. <br />
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And these, these I purchased off a man from Germany who picked them up forever ago in France. They are so unique. The way the glass has been blown is really special. They're reserved for the downstairs laundry and office. <br />
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This is one half of a pair. Nice heavy marble. The woman I purchased these from has had them for decades and picked them up from an Antique dealer in Tasmania. They seem to be ballustrade converted into lamps. Well, that's what she thinks so i'm just rolling with it.<br />
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These two are lovely. They remind me of old corner stores hanging above the counter. <br />
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A few Deco shades. The large one is replacing a chandelier which I am going to sell. It was out of a house my Grandmother owned in Annerley. The little one's i forgot about until I found them in the office. And the clear glass one is rather different. I've been puttting it over a candle to make use of it.</div>
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I need to keep photos of lights on me because I just keep buying them and forgetting about the others. Stupid, but at least it gives me options. It's just one of those thing's I love to buy.<br />
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How's about those storms! My friend Anna sent me these pics below taken on the waterfront at Manly on Tuesday arv. Cool huh?<br />
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E.A.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11598859198026404115noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719010460710938085.post-4506834645677496702013-04-15T11:08:00.000+10:002013-04-15T11:08:12.555+10:00House For Sale - Holland Park<div style="text-align: center;">
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My Pal S came down Friday night and made me aware of this house for sale in Holland Park in Brisbane. It's near my old hunting ground and in a pocket of the suburb which is very lovely.<br />
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Graham Bligh is a Brisbane architect who designed the home. Check out his portfolio of other properties <a href="http://blighgraham.com.au/profile/" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong> He said that his design approach for this house was influenced by Richard Neutra who was a prevalent architect in California from the late 20's until his death in 1970. (He designed such houses as the Kaufmann House, I pictured the pool in my post last week)<br />
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The exposed beams are magnifique and that rug. I wonder if that comes with the house?? ....<br />
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This is a bedroom. A serious bedroom. Check the floating dresser to the right and the built in to the left.<br />
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Have a look at the reflection in the mirror at the detailing on the robe cabinetry. It's the finer detail that makes these properties.</div>
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Looking at the stairs in the background, the half wall is extended to break the space. I really love that. <br />
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I'm so in love with this property.<br />
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Great kitchen. It's in its own space doing its own thing. The bulk head above the windows is cool. <br />
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Good bathroom. Love the fixtures.</div>
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E.A.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11598859198026404115noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719010460710938085.post-27086495530338559132013-04-12T10:24:00.000+10:002013-04-12T10:24:28.843+10:00Floor Fashion <br />
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Something I can easily fall for is a good rug and with all the designer collaberations going on these days, there's so much choice out there. If you have the $$'s. Here are a few off the <a href="http://www.designerrugs.com.au/rug-collections/designer-collaborations/" target="_blank"><strong>Designer Rugs</strong></a> website that I've been drooling over. <br />
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I just love this Alex Perry fish rug. Although, i'm a sucker for anything with an animal in it.<br />
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The great indigenous artist Minnie Pwerle has some seriously fabulous designs. Well, if you like the art form. If not, you won't be keen at all.<br />
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Round rugs are my favourite and am so glad to see so many in the designer range. Wedgewood have this cracker above with Easton Pearson and the ID Collection have some pearlers too.<br />
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This above it my favourite. I know ... there's so much colour options to be had but this is more my line of things. It's like floor stenciling on a rug.<br />
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I still love my trusty honan (seagrass) matting and recently purchased a few more lines for a hall runner. So versatile and durable. I was tempted to bring home their recent 'trial run' of the checkerboard black and natural. It's fabbo. Check it out. Gorg huh. I'll pop it in the bedroom. Too much light on the black will make it throw a purple (the sales guy told me). <br />
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E.A.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11598859198026404115noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719010460710938085.post-15893022692016588022013-04-09T13:16:00.002+10:002013-04-09T13:16:49.190+10:00Mid-Century Swimming Pools - California StyleSwimming pools are part of Southern California's identity and are a particular stalwart in mid century architecture, you'll find the most attractive pools you've ever laid your eyes on just flicking through architectual pages of, in particular, Palm Springs.<br />
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Post war America and in particular California embraced relaxed living and of course, in a hot climate, what better place to do it than outside and under the shade of a tree overlooking a nice cool pool. Hollywood portrayed pools to be something of a status symbol and so the backyard pool became the thing to have. <br />
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How often do people have elegant pool parties these days? Yet the 50s and 60s in Califiornia, and without a doubt across the Australian continent as well, were riddled with life around the pool. <br />
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Before the pool fence restrictions (and i am unsure if they even exist in CA) the ability to flow out from a property and literally mingle around a pool was quite seamless. Majority of properties in Palm Springs were built around the pool design. It's still doable to an extent here in Aus with the use of frameless glass. But not to the extent of some of these below. Take a look.<br />
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Starting with my favourite. The <strong>Loewy House</strong>, Palm Springs. <br />
Built in 1946 and designed by Architect Albert Frey for Raymond Loewy. It was originally built as a Bachelors pad for Loewy and was later expanded when he was married. (the pictures look very bachelory below ...) <br />
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There's a door that closes over the top of the pool which floats into the lounge. You'll see that they've integrated the boulders into the design too.<br />
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I wish this was me below. That's the exact look i would have on my face if i were her! Bliss. 1950 in Palm Springs. Click on this <a href="http://spfaust.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/loewy-house-by-albert-frey-1946-classic-desert-modern-home/" target="_blank"><strong>link</strong></a> to read more<br />
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<strong>Twin Palms</strong>. Designed by E. Stewart Williams for Frank Sinatra and wife Nancy. This pool is super fab. Sinatra had it designed to look like a piano. Note the shape of the pool itself and the light that the patio throws onto the concrete to look like piano keys. Click on this <a href="http://spfaust.wordpress.com/2011/12/04/frank-sinatra-house-twin-palms-by-e-stewart-williams/" target="_blank"><strong>link</strong> </a>to read a great article on this residence. Just think for a second how outrageous the parties would have been there. <br />
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Another favourite is the <strong>Elrod House</strong>. By John Lautner for Arthur Elrod in 1968. This house was in the 'Diamonds are Forever' James Bond movie. Lautner was a protegee of Frank Lloyd Wright and has the same organic philosophy of blending buildings with their natural environment. See more amazing shots of this home <a href="http://inthralld.com/2013/03/amazing-retro-modern-palm-springs-ufo-elrod-house/" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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And then <strong>there's the Kaufmann House. </strong>This pool is just a rectangle i know but doesn't it just make the house? It's all so inviting and resort style. Gosh why is it not 'then' now? I'd be much more at home in heels a hat and cocktails mid afternoon.<br />
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And we have The <strong>Fox residence</strong> pool in chatsworth which is super iconic because it's pool hosted the very last photo shoot of Marilyn Monroe. This property was also leased by old Frank for nearly a decade. It was built in 1951 by Pereira & Luckman. It went up for sale in 2011 for a cool $12m.<br />
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This is the <strong>Edris House</strong> built in 1954, this home was designed for Marjorie and William Edris by the prominent Palm Springs architect, E. Stewart Williams. Check out the view. <br />
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If you do a general real estate stalk of palm springs. Every house has a pool. Here's a few random shots.<br />
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And I had to include this candid picture I came across. It's from one of Franks houses but i'm not sure which? I'm thinking Fox Residence because of that brickwork in the background.<br />
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E.A.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11598859198026404115noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719010460710938085.post-90764523042225277112013-04-08T09:13:00.000+10:002013-04-08T09:13:45.467+10:00Number 3: Warehouse Living<div style="text-align: center;">
This is Janine & Gary's place.</div>
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After spending a bunch of years renovating homes in inner city suburbs here in Brisbane, Janine and Gary decided to opt out and settle into one of Teneriffe's iconic warehouse apartments and their style suits it down to a tee! </div>
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Now there are two themes you're going to notice that the couple hold dear. Urn's and Gary's ever growing collection of Versace homewares. (Note almost everything in this picture made out of glass or china is Versace...)<br />
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Exposed beams, brick and timber are a stunning combination when paired back with a bit of gilt and crystal. This home is a really great mix of masculine and feminine elements. </div>
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The eames chair was an extravagant gift from J to G for a'milestone' birthday and has been put to excellent use ever since. The Piranesi etching dates from 1750-1770, isn't it spectacular!<br />
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I love that they've painted the beams black. They tie everything together in the living room. The brickwork is distressed and certain walls painted (BlackWhite by Resin) to capitalise on the light that streams through the oversized windows. The floorboards were original and already polished when they purchased.<br />
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Next to the television is a porcelain urn which Gary carefully hand carried all the way back from Rome. In front and on either side of the television are Janine's all time favourite pieces which are two crystal urn's snagged from Discovery, Noosa. Told ya, they like a good urn. The coffee table above is by Kartell from <a href="http://www.spacefurniture.com.au/" target="_blank"><strong>Space</strong></a> here in Brisbane. Glass bowl, Versace (of course)<br />
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What a lovely spot to read a good book! I just love the brickwork so much. A magnificent combination of colour and texture with the silk throw.<br />
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Gary had this chair recovered in a leopard print. He spends much time catching up on current affairs and new versace collections (i'm joking, but this is the 'reading chair') That sensational canvas was purchased in Rome by the couple a few years ago. It came in a little square that unravelled. They had it mounted here. Modest and whimsical. It's nice how the deeper shade of this brick and the cushion highlights the shading in the ladies hair and their movement.<br />
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These apartments always have nil storage. So the office pictured below makes good use of the super high ceilings with full wall storage. The light's very cool, another Kartell piece from Space. Vase. What do you think? it starts with V... <br />
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And that's a little sneak peak into one of Brisbane's warehouse apartments. Nestled amongst restaurants, shops and walkways, the couple have the best social life of anyone I know. Why wouldn't you when there's no arguments about driving or travel time! <br />
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A big shout out to Jenny over at <a href="http://justjen-knitsandstitches.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank"><strong>Jusjen-knits&stitches</strong></a> for making me these utterly adorable little teacup pigs for easter. Pigs aren't eastery but I just loved them so much I had to work them in. The 5 little nieces and nephews all received one each with a couple of eggs. The 'Wallabies' inspired for the boys and the gorgeous pinkies for the gals. Twas a big, big hit! I also think they'd make a brilliant pin cushion too.<br />
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Check out Jen's blog and see what incredible talent she has. If you're a creative type and handy with the knitting needles you'll find an array of super cool ideas. <br />
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Also, being that I am not on facebook I have something else to shout about out and that's <strong>The Australian Red Cross.</strong> I've just been this morning for my quarterly visit and their signage says to check in and facebook your visit to entice more people to donate? anyway, blog it - I can do...<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #990000;">Got an hour free? Give Blood = save 3 lives</span></strong>. <br />
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I used to be the biggest scaredy cat of needles and it's easy to find excuses not to do something that makes you feel a bit queasy- but you get over it, and the few minutes it actually takes to donate is a very small price to pay for how completely invaluable it is to someone, somewhere. <a href="http://www.donateblood.com.au/" target="_blank">http://www.donateblood.com.au/</a><br />
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Now onto gardens. I pruned last weekend and it was very therapeutic so i've decided to do garden stuff more often. We've had great luck with these Blue Moon roses. <br />
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Ever since we had the garden they just grow and flower. So glorious and fragrant. <br />
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Any ideas on plants that look nice all year round and are hard to kill and sometimes have flowers and will look nice with roses? Does this exist? I'm not a green thumb. In fact, if there was an opposite - it's me so any advice is welcome. <br />
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p.s. I have a 'number 3' home for us to check out too. stay tuned.E.A.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11598859198026404115noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719010460710938085.post-34837550100256958972013-04-02T10:25:00.000+10:002013-04-02T11:48:15.327+10:00Just call me Sir.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Interesting the things you pick up at the markets. This is Sir W and he came home with us on Sunday morning for the princely sum of $35. He's copper and big - about 50cm in diameter. He's currently overseeing the bathroom.<br />
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There's a judgemental air about him. I wonder who he is and what he was thinking whilst being preserved in this copper mould? He's done a fine job with the twisting of that moustache.<br />
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I hope you all had a wonderfully relaxing easter. <br />
That's 1/4 of the year gone... <br />
I need a moment to digest that.E.A.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11598859198026404115noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719010460710938085.post-33822621572333897012013-03-21T11:49:00.004+10:002013-03-21T12:06:56.594+10:00Numero 2: Carrie's Place<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Carrie and I have very similar likes. Needless to say, shopping together in Antique Centre’s, Vintage Fairs, Markets and anything that sells interesting objects can cause who saw it first <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">‘oh whatever, you have it then …’<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i>kind of banter. All in good fun (or so we say...) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In the time we’ve known one another Carrie has collected remarkable pieces of furniture all of which she has transformed to fabulousness. Like these black cane chairs. They're actually a set of 8 and are a cracking style. Carrie had them sprayed a nice satin black and has recovered the cushions herself. One side black and white polka dot and the other a cool citrus mix. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There’s always a bit of quirk and colour around these parts. Something left field and most things you’ll be hard up getting your hands on again – or you’ll struggle to (and pay through the teeth). </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of two Bitossi bedside lamps (stunning, stunning, stunning). The Magnolia is homegrown.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this picture with the whale as a silhouette. It's in lovely blue tones and rocks from side to side. Super cool purchase from a shop in Surry Hills. The lamp base was from Gold Coast Antique Centre. </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are items you just don’t let go of and that mantra is something that will always ensure Carrie’s place is a feast for the eyes. I love this print. An op shop buy for $8! Where was I?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">When Carrie renovated the home about 7 years ago I remember her care in choosing tiles, benchtops and the design in the kitchen. Although these pics don’t show it all, this is the most workable kitchen ever. It’s contemporary and everything is in arms reach. Would you think it’s 8 years old? It’s a separate room, but sits between the lounge and outdoor area beautifully allowing both areas to be engaged without being a big open plan space. LOVE that clock.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Being that the home is one level it allows entertaining to work seamlessly. This rear floating deck literally floats out from the kitchen and hovers over a very well maintained garden and very green front yard lined with trees. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Carrie seems to think that the gardens are in terrible shape as it was alot more lush until a racetrack was created through it and destroyed all the ground cover ...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Not bothered by the accusation at all is she? Naughty little cutie. As far as I’m concerned, when you’re a green thumb – anything can happen and it’ll still look fab. And it does. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This black lounge is covered in a gorgeous outdoor fabric by <strong><u><a href="http://www.warwick.com.au/default.aspx" target="_blank">Warwick</a></u></strong> and is super comfy. The buttons really make it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">These cane chairs brighten my day every time I see them. We were both bidding on them on ebay a few years back. I was outbid and mortified to then hear the good news that Carrie had new chairs. Good friends get over things. I love that I can visit them. This tables about to be sprayed white. Nice mix is black, white and yellow with some natural timber and greenery thrown in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p>Another piece that has recently been recovered is this 1950s wire suite. This citrus green is just divine. It overlooks the yard and screams 'cocktails on a Saturday afternoon' doesn’t it? This is <strong><u><a href="http://www.sunbrella.com/" target="_blank">Sunbrella</a></u></strong> outdoor fabric as is the red on the Iron setting. Really lovely with the grey tones.</o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Carrie’s always been ahead of the trend. She was buying G-Plan mid century furniture before any Antique Centres in Brisbane considered allowing it through the doors. One of the pieces is beautifully displayed here in her daughter’s bedroom. She snagged it on the road at a Garage Sale back in 2002.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Glorious example of fine craftmanship. It has a matching bed head with connected bedsides for when pp grows up and Carrie used the chest of drawers in the main bedroom. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">And check out the dolls house. Mid Century Magic! Carrie spruced it up a couple of xmas’s ago. Cool right? I would really like a room with an angled ceiling that high. I really would.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Look at Ken rolling with the homies on the rooftop deck. He's up there with Lucy and her diamonds I think ...</span></div>
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The picture on the wall is part of a 3-part series of small watercolours Carrie (oh, I mean Barbie) purchased in Paris, 1999. <br />
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I gave this little Peacock setting to pp for a birthday. She treats it with much care. If only it came in a giant human size!</div>
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A great deal of thought has gone into this doll house. Real wallpaper, real lino flooring, astroturf. Here's the other two watercolours below too. Magnifique.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So that’s a snippet of Carries Place. Over the years it's evolved with additions that have been made. Rendering, flooring, converting the garage into an extra room with doors that open onto the garden. That's the magic of lowsets. If you have the space you can make additions easily without disrupting the flow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">She’s got a great eye this gal and a creative mind that places things together eclectically but with enough restraint to keep it fine lined. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Don't you love looking at homes that are all so different? Me too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Over the next week I’m going to share two interiors with you. Both completely different from one another and both I really love. They belong to two of my pals and fellow interiors addicts!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Anna, her husband and 3 little one’s moved into this Queenslander perched high on Manly Hill on Brisbane’s Bayside 2 Christmases ago. Set on a sprawling 1450sq/m block it’s safe to say – she’s a long termer. With plans to embark on a big reno down the track, Anna's done a cracking job of working with the fine bones the home is already blessed with. They weren’t keen on wasting cash on a temporary means so made some minor cosmetic changes to present the home more in line with their style. They painted the exterior and redid the awnings stripes in a black. Tidied up the front lawn, planted some new creepers and that was all that was needed to sharpen the old girl up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Oh, and they painted the door. True Blue by Dulux. It’s most welcoming and I love that breeze brick wall. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Anna's style is not unlike that of India Hicks. Both having been models, there are similarities in the mix of a neutral but interesting palette with kicks of colour and uniqueness in all the right places. Starting with the entrance to the home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This Antique sideboard is fabulous and was originally purchased at Auction. It was out of a property in the Byron Bay hinterland owned by a famous American musician. Who? No idea but it’s a serious head turner and an item that will stay with the family for a very long time. That dreamy blue art piece is from <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://www.manlygallery.com.au/" target="_blank">Manly Art Gallery</a></u></b> and a fave of mine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Gotta love a good hallway, especially when it’s draped in a colourful kilim runner. At the end of this hallway is the rear enclosed verandah (It would have originally been the front verandah and open) and with all the glass, it captures the view wonderfully.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Photos never translate the true magnificence of a view - this is<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>180 degrees of spectacular Moreton Bay. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We gave Anna's husband this vintage telescope for his birthday last year, a must for a house with a view. On a calm and clear Sunday afternoon, you can see sailing boats dotted for miles. This round black gloss table fits the spot to perfection, Anna picked it up from <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://www.domayneonline.com.au/" target="_blank">Domayne</a></u></b> … </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">… and it compliments a stunning gold bamboo bar cart purchased through <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://www.adaanddarcy.com.au/" target="_blank">Ada and Darcy</a></u></b> which is a convenient distance to the most comfortable armchairs ever. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This room is used daily by the family. Reading mags, homework, entertaining guests. It’s nice, open and fresh with the white walls and whimsical curtains that flow through the lounge. Doesn’t that television work seamlessly in the background.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I've always loved these cushions she snagged at <strong><u><a href="http://www.lily-g.com.au/index.php" target="_blank">Lily G.</a></u></strong> We were together when she purchased the homestead artwork from <a href="http://www.paddingtonantiquecentre.com.au/" target="_blank"><strong>Paddington Antiques</strong></a>. You can't see it so well here but it is really, really beautiful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sprinkled throughout the house are well edited art pieces, sculptures and trinkets collected over the years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This console below was a lovely pick up from <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><a href="http://rylodesign.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Rylo</a></u></b> in East Brisbane and displays another fave of mine. The horns.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Anna also grows a mean fiddle leaf fig. Her tip: Must be in a well lit room and watered moderately every few days. It likes to dry out between waters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So there you have it. Anna's abode. It's so refreshing walking into this light filled home. So much space for the kids to play. I can't understand why people opt out of yard space these days. My favourite childhood memories have to do with grass. Remember when you would've been out all day playing around on the lawn or footpaths and you're legs would begin to itch and you'd have green grazes from falling over? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is a great example of a family home. I simply cannot wait to see what they churn out when they renovate. It will be brilliant indeed!</span></div>
E.A.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11598859198026404115noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719010460710938085.post-79789403818031328482013-03-15T10:46:00.000+10:002013-03-15T10:46:04.464+10:00Fiberglass Suite & DIY Buttons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I bought this suite a few months ago. It comes with two planters as well. I love it's proportions. The yellow suite that used to be out here needed to go. It was just being ruined with the weathering. This was it <a href="http://nostalgiaandnow.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Styling%20and%20Design" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.</div>
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I commenced with covering the buttons in an offwhite linen (that's the sort of buttons they are). I did two but didn't like it with the fiberglass. I preferred them in their uncovered state which is a plastic. Turns out, recovering buttons is super easy. I've already pulled aside stray throws around the house that are getting a button treatment just because I can. </div>
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The plastic works with the little Kartell side stools. These flower cushions I bought in Sydney last year at the Surry Hills Markets. They're vinyl and in mint condition. The colours are superbly crisp for their vintage.</div>
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The first piece was this 1.2m long rope thing. Not sure what it's called, and quite possibly it's available here, but at the time, I'd not seen it before and loved it. I'd intended to use it as a pelmet across the top of curtains. Coming across it last week I thought it time to put it to use so have converted it into some tie backs for the dining room.</div>
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I've just returned from a week in Northern NSW at a little spot called Maclean. In between Yamba and Grafton. It is so peaceful and everywhere you go is attractive. I went into a cafe and they had 'rissole and gravy sandwich' on the menu. One of my favourite sandwiches. They've had a rough trot with weathering down there so hopefully some blue skies are on their way.</div>
E.A.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11598859198026404115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719010460710938085.post-15150226088800883422013-02-26T10:36:00.003+10:002013-02-26T10:36:30.585+10:00Bringing the outdoors in<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Renovations have come to a standstill. Lost steam really. We may get our mojo back in a couple of months but at the moment I’m just using all the nicely enclosed space as storage for 'stuff'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We built in the side wall on the back verandah a few months ago which has been an absolute dream. Previously it was just the regular ballustrade and we just had it framed up and used VJ boarding to keep a nice flow through from inside. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I think a great sign with some alterations/ additions is when people dont even notice. That's happened about 20 times. So it must suit the place which is good. All of our weathering is from the East. Now this space is far more useable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I finally recovered my rattan lounge. Remember when I purchased it? Read about it <u><a href="http://nostalgiaandnow.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Rattan%20Lounge" target="_blank">here</a>.</u> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The coverings are a grey linen. A shade of grey I spent 12 months to find it. 12 months. Grey's hard. It's not classified as outdoor fabric but so far so good. (Sorry about the severely over exposed picture, it was this or very dark.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I'm having some more throws made for this suite in very pale pink, green and a stripe that compliments the 40s lounge because 'someone' (who's no longer trusted to be alone in this area) likes to massacre plush things. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’ve been a long time lost in the woods over here and feel like a broken record constantly repeating ‘where is this year going???’. February 21. Yikes. Time to get back on deck.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Catching up on my fave blogs recently has been so great. I's reminded me of how enjoyable it is to hear and see so many funny and creative things - there are some extremely talented and witty people out there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For those of you who have stuck with me through my inconsistent blogging, thank you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You’ll see there’s been a change of blog header for a new year. So … on that note, let’s celebrate one of my favourite colour combinations and two of my singular favorite colors of all time.</span></div>
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E.A.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11598859198026404115noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719010460710938085.post-52694308837933858162012-11-05T10:26:00.001+10:002012-11-05T10:26:19.230+10:00Pretty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been a while i know. It's November? I just don't believe it. Christmas is a mere 7 weeks away and the renovation has been at a complete standstill. </div>
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I came across this picture that I had saved, and to keep it somewhere safe it's best to throw it up on N&N. I absolute love it. The fact is has animals in it will always appeal to me. But the colours are just beautiful together.</div>
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I use a bit of colour here and there in the house, but not much. These tones above I'm thinking of using downstairs. </div>
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This painting is stashed in the office waiting to be mounted so it will guide the living room. It's enormous. 1.7m x 1.3 by indigenous artist Mitjili Naparulla. I like the simplicity of it and her style is very unique when thrown amongst other artists. I have a gazillion things to frame and mount - anyone know a great and cost effective framer in Brisbane? ................</div>
E.A.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11598859198026404115noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719010460710938085.post-20058526750886781882012-08-14T14:33:00.000+10:002012-08-14T14:33:11.144+10:00Painted & Window HoodsIt's been a busy couple of weeks with the prepping and painting of the house exterior . Our builder advised that the sooner we get a first coat on the weatherboard the better so it doesn't dry out and split.<br />
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'A' has been all over it. Gap filling the board joins and nail indents, sanding and cutting in and then finally whacking on the first coat. We used these paddle sponge things to apply the paint. Much easier on the wrist than an oversized brush. </div>
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We did the external of the house in the same colour scheme for inside all those years ago. White Watsonia trim and Whisper White for the main - black trim. Whisper White is a great colour (in my opinion) for VJ and weatherboard. Because it's not a glaring white, it manages to hide dust outside and seems to absorb the floorboard colour inside as opposed to reflect it. Whether that makes sense to anyone other than me, i do not know ... </div>
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And the window hoods are up. The builder replicated the originals on the top level of the house. Unfortunately, we can no longer get our hands on the smaller guttering which this style of home used for hoods originally. We'll need to replace all hood guttering on the house with the general size of today. I find it surprising, given how many colonials and queenslanders we have in Qld, that no one does a smaller guttering any longer?</div>
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In garden news. We have a passionfruit vine that absolutely loves where it's been planted. It continues to creep along the fenceline. It's looks great and produces to!</div>
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On Sunday, I repotted a bunch of plants and added some top soil to the front garden in preparation for Spring. The man at Bunnings said end of August early September is the best time for us to prune here in Qld. I'm pleased to see the Christmas tree below flowering, as are the local birds. </div>
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These are the bathroom tiles below </div>
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And, in breaking news, my vanity double sink may be too large for the space. Dammit! Plumber comes later in week to talk it all through, Fingers crossed.</div>
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The owner of the market was not there, but i'm going to call him to see where these came from. They're pretty big. Maybe 50cm high to the head plus the lamp.<br />
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I'm very excited to figure where these two will go. Keep them together or split them? I threw a spare black shade on it last night, much better, but I'd prefer one slightly stouter. As in wider and shorter and a little lower and closer to the head with gold lining.<br />
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The only negative is that they don't face one another. They are the same, not a mirror image which i didn't notice when I bought (it wouldn't have made a difference anyway). <br />
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I had all three ready to go when I bought the dutch door in May. 'A' wouldn't allow me to have the frames made to suit their size, he wanted to keep a more universal standard opening... good for the builders and future owners who may not like the doors I choose, not good for me and the doors I want. <br />
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All three doors for both bedrooms and bathroom will be this style. Obscure glass at the top and closed in at the bottom. I need as much light in the hallway as possible. Dark hallways on the bottom floor of houses are creepy. The more natural light the better. </div>E.A.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11598859198026404115noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719010460710938085.post-16696617607746168782012-07-31T11:50:00.003+10:002012-07-31T11:50:41.892+10:00Cladding Finite!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Makes such a difference to the house having it enclosed. The grass looks greener. I know that sounds weird, but it does and it's warmer upstairs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Building in underneath a house style that's traditionally is not two storey, has made us mindful of trying to maintain and uphold the original design. Being that we opted against casements for downstairs (this was a security choice), we ensured that the builders followed the vertical <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>line in the corners of the sunroom which (you can see below) to assist in tying the top and bottom floors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Still a little way to go. Insullation, stairs, internal walls, plumbing, electrical, floors, painting.....</span></div>E.A.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11598859198026404115noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719010460710938085.post-4452595443699036922012-07-23T15:56:00.001+10:002012-07-23T15:56:04.597+10:00Getting Closer<div style="text-align: justify;">
It's nice when you see this blue stuff up around the house. That means the cladding is coming soon which means it's getting closer to stage 1 being finished. </div>
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This is one of the bedrooms. The doors have since been put in. </div>
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I wonder what it will all look like tonight? ....</div>E.A.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11598859198026404115noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719010460710938085.post-58436253303101917872012-07-19T16:31:00.003+10:002012-07-19T16:31:55.581+10:00New York and William Claxton<div style="text-align: justify;">
My oldest friend gave me this superb book of New York for my birthday recently. I love it. It's enormous and jam packed with some amazing photography and history of the city that never sleeps.</div>
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This photo below is my favourite. It was taken in 1960 by famous photographer William Claxton and is called 'Big and little apples'</div>
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I've been trying to find it everywhere and have had no luck. What's been great about the researching of it is coming across more of this man's work which is, in a nutshell - superb.</div>
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William Claxton was mostly known for his work as a jazz photographer who then ventured into fashion photography. In 1959 and 1960 Claxton and noted Musicologist Joachim Berendt travelled the United States on the Jazz trail. One of the musicians Claxton favoured (and pretty much made famous) was Chet Baker.</div>
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This picture above is of Chet Baker outside Birdland, New Yorks hottest jazz club of the 50s and 60s. If you remember from my New York visit, I went to Birdland the final night of my trip for a jazz fix. It's no longer the original which is photographed here. It's been moved since this photo was taken but had awesome photos around the perimter of the room of all the greats that had played and visited the place. It was a serious hang out for Frank and his cronies and of course, Miss Monroe.</div>
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Claxton and Berendt created a book called Jazz Life. Collectors Editions cost around the $2,500 mark. This is another shot that I love from his jazz days</div>
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Claxton married a model by the name of Peggy Moffit, this is her below, great shot. He later took photos of her topless in a swimsuit which were considered 'groundbreaking'</div>
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I'm really mesmerised by his work, not only what he captures but the era in which most of it was taken. What an amazing place to be in the 60s.</div>
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As we all know, there was some serious crime action going on in the Big Apple in the 1980's. This photo was taken by Janette Beckman in 1986 on Avenue C in the East Village which was then known as 'Alphabet City'. </div>
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Motte's advice on "How to Survive in New York City"</div>
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Looking over the evolution of New York, it's simply amazing to see where it started and where it is now. It's not at all hard to understand why so many people have been drawn to it. So much history and tradition is inscripted at every corner, yet it's a city which is so very welcoming of change.</div>E.A.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11598859198026404115noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719010460710938085.post-35072957253248018002012-07-12T10:41:00.001+10:002012-07-12T10:42:35.632+10:00Smaller than I expected ...<div style="text-align: justify;">
As I titled this post I tried to think of an instance where "smaller than I expected" was a positive. I've decided that that instance is strictly applicable to debt. </div>
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The builders are doing a nice neat job and spending quality time with the dog in smoko breaks. B is beside himself. Having so many people excited to pat, spend time and share their sandwiches is almost too much for his little frame to handle. </div>
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With my head cocked and uttering the words 'gee, that bathroom's smaller than i expected...' I realised that every single picture i'd planted in my mind of each room is at least 1m wider than it actually is.</div>
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This is the bathroom framed up</div>
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And to think that the draftswoman initially had a bath, shower and long vanity crammed in there. </div>
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Ok, it's not <em>that</em> small, it's the same size as the bathroom upstairs but I did picture something wider. Black walls will now only be confined to the courtyard. Of course once the internal walls are in there I'll have a better idea, but looking at it from this angle it's pretty little.</div>
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Way back. I'd initially intended on a cobble stone tile for the floor but couldn't find it so then jumped over onto a slate, uneven type of arrangement. Guess what? The tile company we use had a delivery of the most attractive cobble stone tiles last week. So with this in mind, and the bathroom being a little smaller, I'm liking the idea of a more intimate space with a nice porous floor.</div>
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It's funny how you always end up coming back to your original idea. Could this mean that i've found a second instance of smaller than expected being a positive? ... I don't think so. I really did want a black bathroom.</div>E.A.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11598859198026404115noreply@blogger.com5