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Mirror, mirror....Mirror, mirror....

So...now that my ceilings are all white and wonderful, I've organised for my mate Bill to cover those last few brick walls with gyprock, and I'm telling you, I cannot wait to be rid of them. But as Bill has a holiday booked and will be away for the next couple of weeks (very inconsiderate of him, do…

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30Jun2010

Juggling actJuggling act

sourceWell, the footy boys have a rest day today, which I know comes as a relief to both the players and spectators. After a good win in their first game yesterday, they had a narrow loss in their afternoon match. There were a few concussions and some very sore bodies, so I know having a day off tod…

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29Jun2010

The BeginningThe Beginning

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKThis is where the idea of Happy Homemaker UK got its start -on my parents back porchXOLaura…

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28Jun2010

Is this Australia's perfect house?Is this Australia's perfect house?

A few years ago, there was an article in the paper about a property that had been awarded Australia's best. There was a small picture of the house, and when I saw it, it literally took my breath away. Of course, that small pic only whet my appetite for more, and after some serious stalking, I found …

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28Jun2010

Cabinet of curiositiesCabinet of curiosities

One of the advantages of living on acreage is having the space for a shed. A big shed. Big enough to hoard store all manner of vintage treasures, collected over years of thrift shop and garage sale stalking. Over the weekend, I managed to re-visit some of the pieces I have stashed away, and found th…

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27Jun2010

GARDENING:  ROSES - GARDEN TOUR 7GARDENING: ROSES - GARDEN TOUR 7

HOME SWEET HOMEITS ALL ABOUT THE ROSESSometimes just the right touch can make a beautiful project spectacularLast Summer I finished up this hardscape remodel in Mission Viejo.  The homeowner put in new landscaping to compliment the new look of the home, but the patio was still a little bare.A quick …

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26Jun2010
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