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Southern Highlands StunnerSouthern Highlands Stunner

I received an email from one of my blog readers, Ali, who has the most drop-dead gorgeous home in the Southern Highlands of NSW. In fact, it's so stunning, it's just been featured on The House of Turquoise, and I was only too happy to share all the pics with you all.'Summerfield' is set on 1.2 acres…

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31Oct2010

I now have a MadeIt shop!I now have a MadeIt shop!

As well as my new Etsy store, I've also just opened a brand-new MadeIt shop.MadeIt is an online buying and selling destination showcasing Australian artists, craftspeople and designers, and I love the idea of appealing to both international and Australian shoppers alike with a combination of storefr…

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31Oct2010

Trick-Or-Treating In The UKTrick-Or-Treating In The UK

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKFirst of all, let me just say it is difficult to play my kids game of 'Unscramble The Halloween Word' when the word unscrambled is spelled incorrectly in the first place.I have a hard enough time with this game, but throw in 'dlub' to be unscrambled as 'blud' (blood) - we…

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30Oct2010

'Kellie's Vase''Kellie's Vase'

As most of you are already aware, the lovely Kellie from Ada and Darcy has just opened her brand new shop, Ada and Darcy, which is full of the most beautiful homewares. When I was browsing through, I came across a gorgeous cloisonne vase, and thought it would be the perfect subject for a new paintin…

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29Oct2010

Celebration of a New HomeCelebration of a New Home

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKWhen we moved to England, we sold our house in the US and brought everything with us. We have had a mourning period for the home we left behind. {Sigh} We loved that house - my canvas for home decor, our sacred space full of so many memories, the house we brought newborn …

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29Oct2010

HALLOWEEN: Trick or Treat!  HAPPY HALLOWEENHALLOWEEN: Trick or Treat! HAPPY HALLOWEEN

HAPPY HALLOWEENFROM MY HOUSETO YOURS!Some quick, instant mood makers:Read more »…

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29Oct2010

My weekend projectMy weekend project

I've been working on a little project for a while now, and as it involves quite a bit of mental concentration, I really need to be in the mood for it to work - at least, without much ranting, raving, and gnashing of teeth. In spite of really enjoying maths at school, I've come to realise that I have…

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28Oct2010

Can I do it? My biggest challenge yet!Can I do it? My biggest challenge yet!

So, my dilemma is this - can I take a tired, outdated relic, albeit with good bones and great location, and inject at least a few of my favourite style elements? Or is it just too hard? I think I can, but you know, those doubting Thomases' are sometimes hard to ignore. Ok, here's a bit of background…

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27Oct2010

Enchanted Exhibit at Kensington PalaceEnchanted Exhibit at Kensington Palace

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKMy friend, Ashley, surprised me with tickets to Kensington Palace's current exhibition, 'The Enchanted Palace'.  Thank you, Ash! Exhibit: The Enchanted PalaceIt was a treat to go into this famous palace in London, home to many including Queen Victoria and Princess Diana.A…

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27Oct2010
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