To celebrate Denis' special Birthday we have decided to take a train journey to Melbourne this weekend. We both really love train travel, and find it to be so relaxing. It must be the motion, noise and time out to just sit back and watch the world pass by! You could say passenger trains are an old school / retro form of travel....

It's been one week and things are already starting to take shape at our Retro Abode. The floors have come up a treat, and with the old curtains gone the lounge room is now light, bright and airy. Just how I like it. Bring on the sunny winter afternoons! I decided that we needed a round dining table to fit the shape of...

It's official, I am obsessed with lounge suites! We now own 5, plus I just gave away 2! But I think this will be it as I think I have pushed Denis' patience to the limit! I just bought this one off eBay for $57 and it is a custom made 'Parker' copy in a gorgeous sage green velvet. Solid teak legs are...

We picked up the keys to our Retro Abode last Monday and so the work has begun. Denis and I are so excited, it is still sinking in that we are now home owners and can't believe our score! LOUNGE Our first job was to remove the carpet downstairs in preparation for the floor sander to do his thing this week. So Denis...