The Magnolia Tree

Christmas Count Down

2012-12-14T14:52:00.002+11:00

The count down is well and truely on.

Here are my babies. A had just found out Santa would be arriving in 24 sleeps and D had an early visit from the big man in red.

Merry Christmas All xxx

Strawberry Santas

2012-11-05T14:20:00.001+11:00

Adorable and very delicious. I found these Strawberry Santas a trending on Pinterest today and had to share xxx

Navy Blue and White Rug pt 2

2012-09-12T14:29:00.003+10:00

I think I have found MY rug.

I have been searching for so long for a navy blue and white floor rug.

I found it through an add here at http://myhomedreaming.blogspot.com.au/ today.

I'm in love with this shop http://www.aurahome.com.au/

Heavenly Upholstering

2012-09-12T14:19:00.000+10:00

Chairs sourced from http://pinterest.com/happyobsession/

Spring Sensation

2012-09-12T12:27:00.001+10:00

Spring is definitely in the air here in Melbourne.

The birds are singing outside my window,

The breeze is warm and the sun is shinning

And so for some gardening inspiration

Enjoy!

Crazy For Kitchens

2012-08-05T17:24:00.000+10:00

Four very ,very cute kitchens...

I adore this shade of green in the first kitchen

and lots of natural light. There can never be enough

Personal touches and great counter space below

plus of course pressed metal ceiling molds and sensational lighting

First Impressions

2012-08-05T16:50:00.001+10:00

I have finally selected the material for the blinds in the living room/ dining/ kitchen. That was a tough choice but I love what I have chosen. They should be ready in a month and the the old air conditioning unit in the main window has been removed and the window repaired. Pics to follow soon.

Project front door has commenced. HD has started fixing the front weatherboards that needed replacing and we are choosing exterior colors.

We have the original 1940's front door in our garage that I would like to clean up and put back. The door has a laced iron fly screen. My 85 year old neighbour had it in her garage for years. A previous owner of this house gave it to her husband and she returned it to us. It's very beautiful.

Pinterest- Happy Obsession

2012-06-10T10:34:00.000+10:00

For some more inspiration check out my Pinterest page

http://pinterest.com/happyobsession

Pretty in Pink

2012-04-21T21:14:00.000+10:00

I was watching a recent home renovation program where the family in the three bedroom house had the two children share a room and the third bedroom then became a play room. I really like the idea, however not too sure I can sacrifice my daughters very pink bedroom

Pictures from Home Beautiful, Pinterest and Houzz.com

Study Nook

2012-03-22T17:31:00.001+11:00

Blinds, Borders and Fabric

2012-03-16T11:54:00.002+11:00

Some ideas for my kitchen and living room windows. I'm finding it tricky to decide what window dressing to use because it's such a large space with so many windows. I'd love to use a pretty floral in the kitchen and something sleek and sophisticated in the living/ dining room, but I want it keep it cohesive. Too many gorgeous choices.

Green Day

2012-03-09T10:36:00.002+11:00

One of my favorite shades of green

Happy Friday all xxx

Navy Blue and White Striped Floor Rug

2012-01-30T18:43:00.000+11:00

Welcome to my current fixation...striped rugs.

Only problem I can't seem to find one large enough and just right.

I love the mix here of block blue, stripes and floral.

Apparently those who prefer navy as their favorite color are conservative and boring.

I beg to differ!

Beautiful Bedrooms

2011-12-13T13:15:00.002+11:00

And so we are well and truly in the throws of the silly season. I must confess I was a little the worst for wear yesterday after too many glasses of vino in the sun on Sunday and spent the entire day praying for it to end so I could get to my bed last night

Doubtful it will be the first or last of these long days this holiday season,

and so some gorgeous bedrooms to get us through...

coastal living

home and decor

house beautiful

An Aussie Christmas Lunch

2011-12-12T22:02:00.003+11:00

I guess I had better start thinking about planning Christmas lunch. I can't believe we've only two weeks left till Christmas.

I adore this table setting above and the use of table runners.

So far we are having lunch outside on the deck, that is depending on the Melbourne weather which could go either way.

Seafood's on the menu and plenty of bubbles. Mangoes and prawns. Pavlova and strawberries.

Good friends and Family

Then hopefully, it will all fall into place...with a bit more planning!

Laundry Day

2011-12-06T11:41:00.001+11:00

Kitty Kat, Baa, Monkey and Miffy

Tiffany Blue

2011-12-05T10:59:00.001+11:00

All I want for Christmas is....Tiffany

Santa came early to me too this year. My old Tiffany sunglasses broke and although they were out of warranty by just a bit Sunglass Hut honored my warranty and replaced them with the new Tiffany Charm Sunglasses that come in a Tiffany Blue case! I think I was almost more excited by the case than the glasses and let out a squeal in the store.

I love Tiffany blue...

Country Cottage

2011-11-18T08:53:00.001+11:00

The Finished Fireplace

2011-11-17T15:54:00.001+11:00

I'm so happy this is done and turned out OK. It was a little hairy in the beginning and it looked more like a Halloween prop than all the gorgeous pics I'd posted before. I thought I may be up for a new mantle.

So after three coats of under coat and two of top coat plus black semi gloss on the timber surround I'll be modest and say,
I think we can keep it :)

It's finished!

Laundry Before and After

2011-11-17T08:19:00.001+11:00

Oh how I hated that old laundry, if you could even call it that.
It was the most nonfunctional space and a horrible colour.

Now...

OK so I'm pritty pleased with the result but
this is what I really really want...

So much space for all the gorgeous jars and bits and bobs

Boys Room

2011-11-14T20:55:00.001+11:00

This is my next project. My seven year old sons room needs a serious overhaul. How do you keep it age appropriate and tasteful at the same time? How great are these wallpapers?

Feeling Blue

2011-11-14T19:35:00.001+11:00

I've been busy finishing my fireplace and slowly getting through all the painting we have to do. I needed some inspiration and it came in the form of my fav decorating mag in the post this morning with an article that included my friends beautiful home from last Christmas's issue.

Summer Strawberries

2011-11-04T22:48:00.001+11:00

The sun came out this afternoon in Melbourne and with it I found the first strawberry of the season in our garden. Yeah my favorite time of year...

All things blue and beautiful

2011-11-03T12:41:00.000+11:00

House by the sea

2011-11-02T14:36:00.000+11:00

After spending yesterday at Mount Martha on the Mornington Peninsula it has me thinking of homes overlooking the Ocean. Oh how I'd love a house there...The second house is on the market for $US23 Million

in case anyone has a bit of change.

How amazing is that kitchen window and view. Imagine having breakfast there or sipping a glass of wine after a long day at the beach.....