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Dive on in...Dive on in...

When we bought our house, the inground pool was a major selling point. With three kids, and the kind of sweltering summers we have here in Queensland, it's definitely had a workout over the years. Lately, it's been looking very tired, and we've had leaking pipes, broken pool pumps and filters, tiles…

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31Aug2010

'Crazy Quaint' Shere'Crazy Quaint' Shere

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKI bought this wonderful book, 'Footpaths for Fitness Surrey' by David Weller. We have been making our way through many chapters, and enjoying each of them. The highlight, so far, has been our walk in Shere, Surrey.This quaint village has picturesque buildings, amazing vie…

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31Aug2010

Reader redesign....the power of white paintReader redesign....the power of white paint

Last week, I received a lovely email from one of my blog readers, Karen. Karen and her husband had a common problem with their home, and one that I'm all too familiar with - the dreaded pine ceiling and brick wall combo! Karen had seen the huge difference a coat of white paint had made to my kitchen…

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29Aug2010

An award...and an apology!An award...and an apology!

I have a huge apology to make...last month, the lovely Natasha from Northern Light was nice enough to pass on a the Versatile Blogger award to me, and somehow I managed to miss thanking her! So Natasha, thank you so much for the award, I really do appreciate it more than you know. For those of you w…

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26Aug2010

Nervous Nellie Goes To FranceNervous Nellie Goes To France

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKLast weekend my husband and I took the Channel Tunnel ('Chunnel') train from London to Paris to celebrate his birthday. I have always been a Little Nervous Nellie (and Claustrophobic Claudia) about being in a tube underwater - just doesn't seem natural. 246 feet deep, to …

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25Aug2010

Kauri CliffsKauri Cliffs

You may remember my post on Huka Lodge, with its gorgeous, stylish interiors. Well, Virgina Fisher, who was responsible for the design of Alan Pye Cottage, has also worked her magic on another gem called Kauri Cliffs. Overlooking New Zealand's Bay of Islands, the luxury resort ticks all the boxes - …

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24Aug2010

HOME DECOR:  GREEN DECORATING - REUSE, REPURPOSE, REARRANGE - UPCYCLEHOME DECOR: GREEN DECORATING - REUSE, REPURPOSE, REARRANGE - UPCYCLE

Here's one of my favorite 'GREEN'  decorating tricks and one that costs you little or nothingRead more »…

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24Aug2010

Oh my...Oh my...

...is this not the best study ever? Just look at the library (bliss!), the vintage goodies, gorgeous floors....need I say more? douglas friedman via greigeAh, to dream.....…

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24Aug2010

Day Trip: The Roald Dahl MuseumDay Trip: The Roald Dahl Museum

Posted by Happy Homemaker UK'A life is made up of a great number of small incidents and a small number of great ones'    -Roald DahlIn an effort to make books 'come alive' for our kids, we will attempt to visit places with literary significance. Fortunately living here will make that job easier : )A…

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24Aug2010
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