peacock chair makeover

here's my newest love. found on eBay.

a week and a half ago, i was sitting in one of these in Bali wishing i could bring it home!

i've been on the hunt for one of these babies for about 6 months. i found lots in Melbourne, but a courier was going to charge around $350 to get her to my door. umm, thanks but no thanks.

so when this one came up on eBay i crossed my fingers and bid at the last minute.

she was bought in Bangkok in the 70's and bought to Australia at some point. obviously destined to belong to me haha.

my home is in serious danger of becoming overrun with cane and crochet.

surely you can't have too much of either?!

the little stool was recently made over too. it has a reversible cushion.
vintage blue chenille side...

floral side. tempted to keep it as it matches in so well with my chair!
for sale on my facebook page.

 chair before....

stool before....

Kate x

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a few purchases for the home

hi everyone!

i've had a big sell off on eBay in the last week, and i've purchased a few things for our home, so thought i'd come and show you!

i made a trip to Ikea via an eBay pickup (any excuse will do) to buy a sisal rug for the family room, but of course the one i wanted has been discontinued! my friend suggested Freedom, so i headed there the next morning. i bumped into another friend there who had seen the rug i was after in the clearance room! i dashed up to check it out and got it half price! and here it is!

 i'm so happy with it! it makes the room feel cosier and softer- perfect for Autumn.

the photos aren't too great because it hasn't stopped raining for more than 5 minutes in the last 3 weeks.

well, maybe a slight exaggeration, but it sure feels that way!

 

i sold the beachy drawers that once sat here, so bought in this little table from outside for a different look.

i rarely buy from eBay, but stumbled across this cute cane cupboard and won it for a few dollars.

after a can of white gloss spray paint it's looking much smarter.

 

it would work well in the bathroom too.... but i have no room to spare in there!

my champagne cork collection. i'm not even sure why i have kept them?!

i've always had a bit of a thing for corks for some reason!

this rug was reduced at Freedom too, and is discontinued, so grabbed it as well. love the pattern, and it looks great in the study against our white painted concrete floors.

i'm enjoying some greenery around the house lately. It lasts longer and comes from the garden so it's free!

 

i bought these plants from the markets 2 weeks ago, and they are thriving! i can't believe how much this one has grown.

they both seem to be happy with the amount of light they are getting in the dining room which is great!

i'm very much hoping we see some blue skies in Brisbane this coming week!

have a good one all ;)

Kate x
linked up to little green shed

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items for sale

hi all,
i thought i'd show you a few lovelies i have listed on eBay at the moment.
i am feeling the need for a big clean out!
i also plan on doing a stall down at the Ferny Grove Markets this coming Sunday-
if the rain stays away!

i have provided links to the following:
mirrored planter above- just gorgeous.

scrolly metal bathroom shelf with glass shelves

solid timber coffee table

vintage day bed

Kate x

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ebay listings

here are a few of the things i have listed on ebay as of today. i have included item numbers if you want to have a look.
2 cute white shabbied shelves. (280613839569)

Children's picnic set complete with tablecloth, napkins and enamel plates and cups. (280613852089)

divine vintage scrolly telephone table (270690310408)

sweet boudoir bedroom stool (270690302086)

the prettiest pink ceramic jug. perfect for displaying flowers or holding your utensils (270690284183)

vintage lamp and extra shade. (280613829072)
i have many other things listed- most listed at 99 cents! my eBay user name is emilykacey if you want to type that into advanced search. just another way of having a look at my listings.

it feels so good to have a clean out!!

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