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Thursday, 13 October 2011
Woodend - Day Trip No. 2. Childrens Park.....it's free
Get the kids out of the house and head to Woodend Childrens Park (see the weblink below). Just an hour or so from Melbourne it's a great spot for the kids to run wild and for mums and dads to relax on a picnic blanket! The main street has some lovely shops and there are plenty of places for lunch or dinner.
http://www.woodendweb.org/childrenspark/design/index.html
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Make money and still have a life!!!!
For anyone that has ever said..."there has to be an easier way?" this is the book for you. The philosophy that we must work a 37.6 hour week according to our 'award' etc etc...which in reality is 60 plus hours a week if you want to keep your job is just rubbish and an Australianism and Western concept. Take a look at Tim Ferriss's website and be inspired. Outsource your work and find the multitude of ways to make money without putting in 60 hour weeks.
The KING of modern money making books would have to be Robert Kiyosaki the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad. If you have not read this. It is an absolute MUST!!!!! It's all about working smarter NOT harder.
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Now this is camping!!!!!!
Anyone that knows me knows that each year since birth I have been 'camping' down at the Mornington Peninsular (Safety Beach, Dromana, Sorrento, Blairgowrie)...now even with a 2yr old in tow it’s an annual ritual for myself and my family. As I have gotten older my preference for Beach House rentals has surpassed my desire to camp, however this would change my mind.
Check out the Vintage House Wife blog at : http://thevintagehousewife.blogspot.com/
Also My little Boudoir has some over the top caravan interiors! http://mylittleboudoir.com/
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Tuesday, 11 October 2011
It doesn't get much more feminine than this....
If you're looking for some feminine inspiration you must take a look at Absolute Lady Like. The simplicity of these looks can be quite affordable.
Click here to go to website - http://www.absolutelyladylike.com/
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Looking for a decorator?
Based in the North of Melbourne. Melinda Dass has helped me with colour concepts, lamps, rugs, blinds, curtains, sheers, desks...like the one I'm sitting at...anything you can imagine....
Click here for more info http://www.decoratemyroom.org/default.html
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Sight Seeing - It's free......Daytrip No 1. Waterford VA.....
When in the USA one of my most memorable experiences was getting lost and finding myself here...Waterford VA..Check out some of the links below. If you live in the Washington area you must go exploring. The countryside is breathtaking and the old homes even more so.
One of my favourite photos from 2003
Getting lost can be beautiful!
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Get the Equestrian Country Manor look....
Take a look at Alkemie blog some great design and lifestyle pics and info. I thought this was an interesting take on an equestrian style fence..in Australia we usually only see them painted white, so if you want to give your garden that 'horse country' look this might be an alternative. Alkemie Blog (below) has a lot of great style ideas that can easily be replicated on a budget.
http://alkemie.blogspot.com/2011/02/georgestown-house-in-waterford-county.html
Monday, 10 October 2011
Why on earth do people waste money on GYM MEMBERSHIPS.........especially when their house needs cleaning?
Did you know that you burn 90 calories per hour doing grocery shopping, 95 doing light house work, 115 playing with your dog, 120 playing with the kids, 225 vacuuming and scrubbing, 230 gardening.
Housework is what kept our ancestors fit...NOT GYMS...save your membership money and go on a luxury holiday with the money you save ...with your new body and you get a clean house, a beautiful garden and happy kids and pets as part of the deal!!!!
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Being a fulltime mum now...my days of Chanel & Estee Lauder makeup and lunch breaks lusting over the cosmetics counters at David Jones are long gone...On the upside I bought this from the supermarket ...Covergirl Lash Blast Fusion Mascara......and its as good as anything I have ever used from Chanel!!
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Decorating the babies room? Keep an eye out for wall decals at discount stores and photo shops
Do not pay $100's for these things...shop around.....My $14 decal now gives Harry hours of entertainment. Place it near the cot so they can talk to the animals...
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Hide the mess...with style of course
Boxes from Ikea...personalise them with some wrapping paper, or even better I did these with draw liner paper...had a beautiful botanical print...and they smell nice too!
Sunday, 9 October 2011
Lavendula - The perfect escape...about $3 entry fee
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Candice Olson - Divine Design
If you have Foxtel you will be familiar with Divine Design. Candice Olson has a nack for using existing architectural features and updating them as part of the renovation. If it aint broke dont fix it!!!
Here is a great selection of her work! Click here : http://www.google.com.au/search?q=candice+olson&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=541&prmd=imvnso&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=2HKRTpu1O7GyiQfh4fj-DQ&ved=0CDYQsAQShare this article with your Facebook friends click the F symbol below.
Sarah Richardson - Sarahs House - truly inspiring interior designer
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Cheaper than getting the chimney cleaned...for now
Cheap electric faux fire, render the ugly ol' bricks, candle sticks from Leesberg Washington USA (many many moons ago) basket from Maldon Victoria, lavendar from Lavendula Daylesford...lots of memories in one little spot
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Hard rubbish collection.....Someone elses trash.....
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My lovely office
Much nicer than the ol' laminate one I sat at for 15 years at RMIT University!!!!
Can't beat Early Settler for a bargin, a few scratches and $50 off!
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One odd tassel?
Pop it on a lamp!
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Who would have thought Tori Spelling would have such interesting taste
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Truly is where the heart is!
You find things you love in the strangest places...found this in a newsagency.
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Sentimental coat hooks
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Decorate with nature....
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Break out the paint brush and rid the world of brown wood panels....
For the cost of some sandpaper, primer and some nice antique white low sheen paint you can turn 80's wood panelling...eeek! into cool modern provincial style!
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