Month: July 2009


~ Wardrobe Update ~


July 15, 2009

Now that I am no longer pregnant and restricted to a very special section of my wardrobe I am keen to have a wardrobe update.  I have been scanning the pages of a few favourite mags (a very brief scan mind you as time is very limited).  Here are some lovely items I found while look through my Notebook Magazine





While not all of these are terribly practical for a breastfeeding mum, I do love to dream about what is now possible without a big belly in front – maybe a few more months before I can be this adventurous though!

~ New Book Love ~


July 14, 2009

I recently watched a TV interview with Suzy Welch the author of this great new book 10-10-10.  I found what she was saying to make sense so I went straight out and purchased the book.

The theory behind 10-10-10 is fabulous and something that I think will help me in day to day life – “What will the consequences of my options be in 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years?”.  Check out her website www.suzywelch101010.com to read more – I am sure her techniques will help in every aspect of life. 

~ House Update ~


July 13, 2009

I am back and feeling much more like my old self – I was struck by the dreaded mastitis but thank heavens I hit it on the head early so it has all cleared up – no wonder I was feeling so bad for a few days last week.  
I thought it was probably time for a house update as things are moving along nicely.  Exterior painting has begun and the colour I have chosen looks great – Wattyl Winter Sky.  The feature colours will be Dulux String and Dulux Carriage.


On the inside we now have all the wiring and plumbing in and the gyprock is all but finished – it looks like a whole new house with the walls in – I can’t wait to get some colour on them which is my next task.  We purchased lots of sample pots of paint on the weekend so now we need to decide on which “white” is the correct “white”.  Currently we are looking at Whisper White, Antique White USA and Grand Piano (all by Dulux) however I am thinking I also need to try something a little whiter like White on White – anyone have any suggestions as I do want it to be a fairly bright white.

We are tossing up a few feature walls and the colours we are currently looking at are Dulux Knot, Dulux Baton, Dulux Sea Elephant, Dulux Barnfloor or Dulux Porcelain Figurines.

The picture above shows where our kitchen will go and the room at the end will be the family room.

This angle looks back the other way at the dining room and formal lounge – the whole in the wall is for the fireplace!!
Our timber floors go in this week and then the staircase – all very exciting.