Tag Archives: Reno

Things are getting serious!

Posted on February 21, 2016 by

Firstly, my apologies for my regular blogging contacts who must feel ignored by my lack of interest recently (I know they only exist to see my affirmations of their posts (not!!!)), but it has been so full on around here I … Continue reading →

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Weekend with the lot!

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

This weekend was jam-packed with a variety of things. Had a great cello lesson (practice does pay off), got home to find my husband had made great progress with painting the lounge-room, I opted to work outside because it was … Continue reading →

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Starting Blocks-Some Before Shots

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

These photos show parts of the house when we purchased it and just after settlement. This is a base line so we can go back and revisit how far we have come after each change. Some radical decisions had to … Continue reading →

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We’ve Hit the Wall!

Posted on October 7, 2012 by

Big step today. We are hoping to have the lounge room a little more comfortable for living in by Christmas. Long term we will probably replace the dado panelling with either pressed tin or a suitable heritage wallpaper, but in … Continue reading →

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I’m pooped and I stink!

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

Well I did before my lovely soak in our Japanese bath! Boy I am going to miss this when we move! A Japanese bath is short but very deep. We have installed ours on a deck outside the main bathroom … Continue reading →

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Feel like we are getting off the ground-literally!

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

Today was a big step forward, the first of the wicking beds was started and the electrician came to discuss the rewiring of the house. We have been in limbo since purchasing the property and not able to do much … Continue reading →

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