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Monday, October 27, 2008

Antique Hunting with Harry

Harry with his ship and the pink bentwood

Hello how was your weekend? Mine was lovely. Harry and I went hunting for vintage furniture on Sunday morning. As you may or may not know we are currently smack bang in the middle of a renovation. Stage one will hopefully be completed in about four weeks! Anyway, as we are extending our cottage we have the need for a few more pieces of furniture. I have been collecting old furniture and bits and pieces my entire married life and I think I may have a bred another little collector!! Whenever we go Antique shopping I always let Harry select one little thing for himself. I love watching him select his piece. This time he spotted this fantastic old ship in the back of one of the stores at Paddington Antique Market and I was so impressed! We bought it for his new bedroom. I spotted this gorgeous old pink Bentwood chair which I am going to add to my collection of mismatched Antique dining chairs. I also found a few more bits which I am thrilled with. Overall it was a very successful mission. I love that my son is learning to appreciate Antiques and vintage pieces and its just so lovely to have him give me his opinion on my finds too...even if we don't always agree!!

I Actually Went Out!! TWICE.

Big week this week.
Went to this...


"Paul Young, and the lead singer from Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley: two of the biggest names from the eighties, together on one bill! Performing all their hit songs and some new favourites: Gold, True, Wherever I Lay My Hat, Everytime You Go Away and many more!"

As you can imagine it was fabulous and hilarious and a great night was had by three chicks who can't quite get over the 80's.

Then 3 days later Surfer Boy and I celebrated his birthday at this...


Tex Perkins proved that even singing bad 80's tracks he still is a 'Rock God'. They were brilliant.

The Palms at the Casino is obviously my venue of choice now.... hmmm maybe Bonnie Tyler in November?

Friday, October 24, 2008

Gumdale House Update







It's been another busy week in my little world. Apologies for my lack of posting. This week we started installing the wallpaper and window coverings at the Gumdale house which I have been working on for over a year now. Next week we are installing all the furniture which is very exciting. I thought I'd post a few little snippets to get you excited. This certainly is one of the most beautiful houses I have ever had the pleasure of working on. I'll hopefully have more photos for you next week. Until then I hope you have a great weekend!