Wow, your home has come up a treat, you must be so happy with how its all come up. Hope the building process wasn't too difficult for you.
So much…

Just wanted to drop by to say how amazing your place is looking. Such a great transformation. We're lucky to see it in pictures, but I'm sure its…

Your new kitchen looks amazing. Fantastic effort getting all that extra storage too. Can never have enough storage in the kitchen!

Thanks mellyjane, kind of a bitsa type garden to start with. We have already done that with the bulbs and replanted the 'babies'. The kids are loving it.…

Ok time for a photo update.
Finally got a new clothes line, I love it as it splits in half in case I dont have much washing or I can both…

Well those flowers havn't spread. LOL In fact while they have been great, I think we should have chosen something different. I don't want to dig them out…

Wow, sounds like things are going to be happening fairly soon. Fantastic. It's always so much more than you anticipate so yeah a day at a time is…

Keep looking I'm sure you'll find something. It's really very satisfying doing some things yourself. I've just sewed some curtains for our double glass doors and I'm really…

Hi there pattycake!
I'm sorry I didn't see your reply in my thread until now. I'm sure I've been on here a couple times since November but obviously missed your…

Thanks Michelle, its nice to know I'm not the only one. I suppose I can't say that nothing at all has happened. I did buy a new gravy…

Is this normal? It's march and I have nothing to show for this year as far as progress around the house goes. SIGH so frustrating.
We did have to…

Just thought I'd pop back on to say that I havn't done anything else because I havn't had time. I can't wait for the new year to start though…

Great to hear the responses about the fabric and yes, its really satisfying. I'm definately going to be on the look out for more projects to do. I…

Hmm yes I LOVE the geometric but it was $140 per meter and this one was $15 a meter. And I could get it now and not have to…

Well hopefully you're not too disappointed but I didn't use the geometric fabric. Mind you I'm trying to think of other ways I can use it one day that…

Yep I've sanded and undercoated the chair and will give it a paint soon. I have a feeling the fabric will take a couple of weeks to come though…

Yep I think you're heading in the right direction with your ideas. The thing is I'm sure most would agree that the wall paper is fabulous and the rest…

ooh there's a decorating forum? hmm might have to look for that.
Sharee, I absolutely love your feature wall. It's amazing and…

Thanks 4walls and ethosdesign,
I'm excited too to have started. I'll be continuing hopefully on Thursday when I'm kid free. It's fun to be doing something different around here.…

I want to repaint it. Thanks ref_kt and 4walls. I don't have much clue so anything helps.

englyn, i'll be putting some in somewhere I'm sure!

Well my husband came home with these little purple flowers. Apparently they spread like a little bush. Will probably put more in there but will see how they…

Mattrix, thanks a heap for your helpful replies. I'm feeling a bit better about it all now, looks like we'll go ahead with purchasing bit by bit and start…

Now I was hoping someone might know a thing or two about upholstering so I can ask some questions... Should I use the old stuffing or get a completely new…

Well the fabric I chose is $140 per meter plus $30 surcharge because I need such a small amount EEEK wont be getting…

So you think we can prepare the soil now and then get the turf on next year? I like that idea but it still costs money.. we'll see…

Thanks Mclaren,
I feel better already. LOL We decided it has to be done either this month or soon after the new year because but it was a toss…

please someone help me stay motivated with all this stuff.
I've been looking into getting all the products so we can start our front yard and even though I'd love…

Wow is right pebbles, what a magnificent home you've created here! Looks amazing. I look forward to seeing more.
Have they said they'd like to get you in before…

Thanks tinkster, I have never heard that about lavendar before! I really love the look of it and especially the color. I just think I need something of…