So how did this happen you ask? Well I ended up sharing a before and after pic of our laundry reno and kitchen time-lapse video on the IKEA Facebook page. They loved it so much they asked if they could feature it on their website homepage!! So I am proud to say that our kitchen reno is a wee bit famous now with over 1500 views!! Classic hey!

Country Style Feb 2012

Cherie & Damien top left. My rustic hard rubbish ladder found a home in their bedroom!

Absolutely adore the custom made kitchen cabinets to match one of the original kitchen cupboards

The warm and welcoming rustic kitchen

I'm so excited to see my dear friends Damien and Cherie featured in this months Country Style Magazine - and what a beautiful spread. The old ladder I once found in hard rubbish, now resides in the bedroom displaying old books.

My favourite room of the home has to be the rustic kitchen. An eclectic mix of furniture from different eras past, mixed with a bit of modern. I have spent many an evening being treated to some of the best food that I've ever eaten from this cute kitchen. Cherie and Damien always put so much love into their cooking, and I believe this is probably their favourite room too!

This country abode is also the home of Scullery Made Tea! If you are not a tea drinker (yet), try Scullery Made and you will definitely be converted! The "Wine and Roses" blend is fantastic chilled and served from a vintage punch bowl. Great idea for when you have friends over for dinner (or lunch) and want to impress or try something a bit different!

Sharing some Valentine Love found over on Flickr here >