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Mixing the old with the new...

Bedroom August 28, 2014
Ok, so I've been spending a bit of time designing the perfect wardrobe using the PAX Storage Planner on the IKEA website. I have to admit I love this IKEA storage solution, but I am not that keen on the range of wardrobe doors available. For this reason, I decided we would build and use the wardrobe initially without doors.  Then at the...

R.I.P. Challenger Deluxe

Brands August 18, 2014
The original "Pool Room" When we purchased our home at Auction in April 2011, after the fall of the hammer we discovered that we also suddenly owned a pool table. I initially had mixed feelings about this because where the pool table sat, I actually had other plans for that space. But I also love playing pool! Being the vintage lover that I...

Quick as a Flash Bedroom Renovation

Bedroom August 08, 2014
Inside Out Magazine - April 2013 When we were asked to have a feature in Inside Out Magazine, I knew that they would like a bedroom pic included in the spread. Ahhhh one problem... our bedroom was not looking so great. So with the photo shoot approaching rather quickly I convinced Denis that we needed to tackle at least one bedroom in the house....

New Work Digs - a bit of a distraction?

Chairs August 04, 2014
After spending the last five years working from home, I decided it was time to mix things up and look for a new environment to work from. Ok that is not totally true... if I am to be 100% honest here, my main motivations to work away from home were: + I was starting to feel a bit trapped within the walls of...

A blissful life in Adelaide

Advertising July 30, 2014
Life in Adelaide in the 1960s! A short film made by The Commonwealth Film Unit 1966 and directed by James Jeffrey.    This is a brilliant snapshot of what things were like around Adelaide at this time. See local landmarks including King William St, North Tce, the hills and beaches, fashion, dining, shopping, gorgeous architecture, and even the The Popeye on the Torrens!...

Retro Delights Pop-up in the Burbs!

Collections July 28, 2014
Last week I purchased a teak coffee table from e-Bay and when I went to collect it I had no idea the treasure I was about to discover in the burbs ... I arrived at a cute 1950s dwelling in Everard Park, and as I was walking across the front lawn I realised that the home was being used as a so called...

Upstairs Bedroom Renovation

Bedroom July 16, 2014
Saying goodbye to this retro wallpaper, the bedroom reno has begun. 'Before and After' blog post will be added but a bit of work to do before then. We are feeling pumped! Yes! More to follow soon... Toodle-pip! ...