Getting My Groove Back

I caved this long weekend. Reading the paper yesterday I found myself reading the homewares section again...I knew I couldn't stay away for long.

 And then today, I went one step further and bought my first magazine for a few months...

I've started looking at details in the small things again. I fell in love with the shape of this perfume bottle and had to have it.

I'm no closer to making any furniture or decorating purchases, or anything exciting like that, but I'm trying to get back in the right mood to make some new choices.

We popped into the city on Saturday night - along with a gazillion other people. Vivid lights were great and dinner at Doyles was lovely.

Will let you know if I make any purchases.

Cheers
Kylie

Community Spirit.

Here's to wonderful community spirit. Terribly sad story, very close to home, that has me crying into my coffee each morning when I read the updates. But what I do take from it is the kindness of strangers when people are in a terrible place. It's easy these days to be caught up in our busy lives and be disillusioned with humanity. If you get the chance, have a look...

Talin's Wish

Cheers

Kylie

Apologies...

I apologise for my absence. I do have 'neglect-my-blog guilt' but this is what happens to busy full-time working mums.

Not much has happened around here house wise I'm afraid. Moving into our first winter here and the start of chilly weather, I am extremely pleased with the effectiveness of the ducted reverse cycle air-conditioner's ability to warm my house almost instantly. I also have a lovely little gas heater to warm just our TV room when the rest of the house isn't being used at night.

We do have plans to build a built-in open fire and BBQ area off our outdoor entertaining area but, due to a slight change in priorities, this plan is on hold at the moment. Instead we have enjoyed sitting in front of our little mexican fire on chilly afternoons and evenings which has been lovely. Hopefully when we do build in the fire it will be much bigger than this! (although this is hugely warm and effective for it's size!)

 The bamboo we planted in December has grown considerably in 6 months...

Here is the day it was planted

Here is today. It's actually really high - you just can't tell from the photo!

Going back a few weeks, we enjoyed a lovely 10 days in Noosa. Although most days we had a shower or 2 of rain, we swam and enjoyed the sun everyday. I LOVE it up there and could live there in a heartbeat. Here are a few holiday snaps...

We stayed in a riverfront apartment which was just fabulous for the kids. Lovely view from our verandah.

I have kept up my running (only 5 weeks now til my half marathon). Whilst in Noosa I really enjoyed the National park run to this amazing spot called 'Hell's Gate'. 

Spot of kayaking on the river.

The kids spent countless hours fishing from the beach.

Fun in the sun at the beach.

More fishing, this time from a little boat we hired one day.

The pool was lovely and I clocked a few hours reading my books here.

Pink cheeks showing a busy day in the sun.

 As you can see, holidays are not hard to take! We are planning another trip but that will be later next year as we are aiming for Disneyland and Hawaii. If only I'd won Ozlotto last week!

Short post today. I am hoping to make a couple of small house purchases in the next school holidays, which are only 5 weeks away, so will let you know how that goes. Still looking for some more cushions, a bookshelf and hall console. I truly had such an overdose of home decorating that I have needed a complete break from it. Hopefully by then I'll be refreshed and ready to dip my toe in again.

Cheers
Kylie

Spectacularly Busy

Hi there friends! I know, isn't everyone busy...but really I have been.

The beginning of a school year for any teacher is just a blur, but this year I am teaching infants for the first time in over 10 years so it has been extra challenging getting things set up. On top of that, I have had my own two to chase around and my new obsession with running to fit in.

If I look back and think of what to fill you in on...hmm where do I start. After my mammoth Tupperware party I received my bits and pieces. I didn't order heaps, as you know it does add up quickly, but I will buy it bit by bit until I have everything on my wish list.

Connor, although not 100% well, has been swimming his little butt off. We are a very sports keen area, so to come 6th in his age race at the zone was a great achievement!

I have renewed my love of books and reading. First I read these...

The Kite runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns were particularly fabulous.

These indicate my latest obsession - running and all kinds of inspiring stories about crazy people who run ridiculous distances. There has been a couple more that I have lent to friends...  

 And somehow I have found the odd moment to watch my kids favourite TV show...the Biggest Loser and the odd popcorn/movie afternoon - usually Friday after school. (apologies for the quality of these images)

On the home front, not much has happened. Gasp...how can I admit that? well it was a break that just had to happen. Unless you count my bamboo which is growing nice and fast. Will show some pics soon. I haven't been able to buy/pick up a house magazine for a couple of weeks now. I am drying out after a large overdose. I think after our trip to Noosa I will get back on the horse and look forward to a new project. 

I have still kept an eye on your blogs - just not quite as often. I am so pleased to see everyone id traveling well. I'll be back soon:)

Cheers
Kylie 

Calling Time Out

I love this blog. But at the moment I'm needing a little time out to re-inspire me and just refresh. I'll miss it, but I will be back shortly. Absence makes the heart grow fonder???


Stay tuned...
Cheers
Kylie

Blink and You'll Miss It

The weekend that is! It all started Friday evening posing as the hostess with the mostess...I held a Tupperware party!! 25 lovely friends came for champers, nibbles and a touch of shopping. Lovely night. Larena our Tupperware lady was great at her job and did her best to deal with a very chatty crowd. The room stood up to furniture rearrangements and accomodated everyone well. By the end of the night I was shattered after a huge week.

And how about mixing a little fashion with decor ideas...how cool are these! Converse All Stars in Marimekko fabric! (they come in other styles and colours too) Thinking I may need a pair!

Speaking of shoes, I took Maya out to get her first pair of soccer boots. Of course they had to be either pink or purple...

We had a friends 40th last night at another lovely spot. Taking advantage of a clearing in the weather, we drank in the beautiful warm sunset.

 The sun stayed out today so we headed for the pontoon to fit in an hour of one our favourite ways to relax (even though the water was muddy after all of the rain). We reeled in a dozen tiny ones - no keepers - but enjoyed getting some vitamin D! Miss smartypants Maya hooked one everytime she cast in!

Connor had a good week too. I am very proud to say he competed at his first school swimming carnival and has made it to the district carnival! Very much out of his comfort zone and it was a cold miserable summers day so it was an excellent effort!


I had planned to blog more about furniture research, but I really am not up to it tonight. Need to turn in early so I can be up for my run tomorrow early. I missed today due to pure exhaustion and slept in til 10am - can't remember the last time I did that!

Hopefully the craziness of the start of a new school year will calm down soon and I'll have more time to do the decor dreaming I enjoy. I have struggled to even keep up with all of the blogs I usually read religiously. Hope everyone is well though and all builds aren't too affected by the weather. 

Cheers
Kylie

BedHeads

Just thought I'd share pics of some of the bedheads I've been looking at. Here is how the bedroom looks now...

This photo clearly shows where the bedhead would be. Can you picture one?

The mirror is in between the WIR and ensuite.

My corner is a work in progress. I sat here this afternoon after work and finished my book...bliss. Definitely need a floor lamp for reading light. And a mini side table for my cuppa to sit on! 

Make-do deco on the chest of drawers. Picture I stumbled across and the other two things were gifts. Am on the look out for a cute tray to sit them on.

These couple of bedheads are from 'Heatherly Design Bedheads' (link on my previous post I think).

I love the 'winged' sides of this one. I think this design is called 'Hamptons'. I won't go for a pattern fabric even though this one looks devine. I'll keep it plain and neutral so whatever changes to other things in the room, it will be easy to match.

This one is (I think) The 'Richmond'. I love the simplicity. 

The next couple are from an ebay store which another lovely blogger reminded me of.

design.inspired have a lovely range of bedheads at a very reasonable price. Here are a couple I like...

 Will remain on the lookout. Busy times at work so my research time has shrunk at the moment. No rush, still working on building up the money jar again! 

Another family member found out this week that they have a health battle on their hands. The same day I happened to stumble across this quote, which I think we can all apply at different time in our lives...and now especially for them.

Have a good weekend everyone. Let's hope for a bit of sunshine to brighten things up!

Cheers

Kylie