Month: June 2009


~ Holiday Magic ~


June 12, 2009

This amazing holiday retreat is on Kangaroo Island – South Australia.
Southern Ocean Lodge looks absolutely amazing.

An amazing outlook from every room.

Beautiful cosy fires perfect for this time of year in Australia.

A fabulous look spa to relax in, not to mention wonderful walks to be had.

And lunch with this view – perfect!

Make sure you take a look www.southernoceanlodge.com.au 

~ House Progress ~


June 9, 2009

When I first started this blog my intention was to talk about the new house we are building – while I have talked lots about the things I want I have just realised it has been a while since I showed the progress we are making.  Here are a few photos of our “construction site”.

We are progressing well – last weeks rain did not help as they are desperate to get some paint on so they can get the scaffold down but apart from that things are on track.

The electrical rough in began today and the plumbing rough in is complete so we are on to the fun stuff!  I have been busy sorting out blinds and shutters so they can do the check measure the minute we have finished gyprocking.

Still a long way to go but October is looking good – I can wait!


~ Stay Calm ~


June 8, 2009

It has been a long weekend here in Australia – always nice to have hubby around that extra day to help with the kids – this weekend however he has spent most of his time working on his computer – there is always a deadline to meet.  The kids have decided that this makes for a perfect excuse to drive mum crazy!  Dad won’t listen so lets send mum nuts.
Thankfully hubby has now put his computer down and decided to take a drive to his mum and dads – yes with the kids, finally!  My opportunity to restore some calm before they arrive home again!  I have made a pot of pumpkin soup and a chicken casserole (yes masterchef is inspiring me to cook but nothing too glamourous!), sat down for a little read of the latest Notebook magazine and finally jumped on my computer for my daily catch up in the blog world.
While in blog heaven I found an even more pleasant surprise – Millie at The Laurel Hedge has mentioned my blog – this has made my day! Thank you Millie for helping keep me calm!  
Now to try and remain calm for the rest of the week – Deep breaths, deep breaths I hear them returning home.