i just HAVE to paint something!

hello lovelies! i hope you've all been enjoying the weekend. we have had brilliant weather up here in the usually sunny Brisbane- although it was initially forecast to be stormy and rainy. looking out the window, i think that storm is not too far away...

i took the above photo last weekend, and decided it had been waaay too long since i held a paintbrush and stuck it into a big tin of white paint. sooo, by 7am yesterday morning, i had the old towels out, the furniture lined up ready to go and the couch covers in the wash.

all these pieces were looking a little too tired for my liking, and were in need of a few coats of paint to freshen them up. 2 coats later, and they were lookin' much better!

then i tackled a favourite mirror- that one you can see to the right.

i was carrying it through the garage, and somehow dropped it. i screamed as a watched it break into about 75 pieces :( not one to cry over broken things, i'll admit i shed a tear on this one! the hubs is going to try and glue it back together... we'll see how it goes.

i swapped the cushions around and added in a bit more aqua.

Grandpa's tool box has come up a treat with a few coats of white.

this $3 thrifted wicker basket got a quick spray of paint and a bunch of gorgeous pink roses.

this nest of tables were a soft grey, now white.

my $5 suitcase, and $5 metal chest freshened up.

milk glass trio

looking onto the entry from the dining room.

i've moved the little blue table into the dining room, and created a sitting corner under the bay window. i potted up some plants i bought from this morning's market. hopefully they don't die in my care as most plants do ;)

i'm gonna make sure i have at least one morning coffee here before work this week!

we 're heading into week 5 of the school term...almost half way...WHAT?!

just crazy how the year flies on by.

i can't wait to show you my new purchase that will be arriving this week ;))

Kate x

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back in the fast lane

and so another school year begins. i can't quite believe my eldest is a Senior this year, and my baby is in Middle School! the holidays are long gone, and Term One is well under way.

working between 2 schools is well and truly keeping me out of mischief, and the days and flying by.

i've only been into the odd op shop here and there lately, but found this sweet retro mirror

(with my dream chair on it!)

and this cool topiary style holder of some sort. it's now holding succulents (the only plants i can keep alive) outside!

i have managed to score some fab linen as well- finding a $4 king sized white doona cover and a $4 king sized white sheet! love a great linen find!!

we had a long weekend to celebrate Australia Day a couple of weeks ago. Usually a weekend perfect for a beach getaway or at least a BBQ outdoors with friends, but instead we were hit with cyclonic winds and torrents of rain for 3 days straight!

we battened down the hatches, and only left the safety of our home for the essentials- food and wine lol!

the dark dreary weather bought wine o'clock around earlier than usual. yep still in my PJ's at 5pm!!

boredom eventaully set in, which saw me making clay tags for next Christmas (what the?!)

painting up a blackboard, vignetting with jugs and cutlery,

and generally foofing about the house. 

it was so great to get the sunshine back!!

i'm beginning to get withdrawals from lack of furniture painting, so hope to find a good chunk of time to get a piece done up soon! until then, i'd love you to come visit me on instagram ;)

have a happy week!

Kate x

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2012 Christmas around the home

It's the 2nd day of Summer here in humid ol' Brissy, and we have experienced some pretty high temps! the Chrissy tree has been up for a week here, and we had a fun afternoon complete with drinkies and nibbles while we decorated.

here's a sweet garland i made from vintage cards last year.

the raggy wreaths are hanging over mirrors

this little Nativity scene has been around since Emily's 1st Christmas which was 15 years ago.

many white decorations adorn the tree.

the entry

TYPO tree from last years sales.

handmade eBay stocking

love my lilies at this time of year of course ;)

gotta have loads of twinkly lights too!

last week of work, then we are off on a beachy holiday that i have been dreaming about for months!!!

back soon to show you my latest DIY ;))

Kate x

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snippets from the last few weeks

good morning!

thought it was time to pop into the old blog and say hello.

i don't think i've ever gone this long between blog posts!

teaching and family and just keeping the house from turning into a down right tip is pretty much taking up all my time and energy.

so i thought i'd show a few pics (mainly from instagram) to show what we've been up to.

we were pretty house bound throughout the school holidays, as the hubs has been recovering from a pretty full on knee injury and surgery. as he improved, we managed some lunches out. my girls (like their Mum!) are real foodies!

here's my crispy duck salad. yum

i've been pottering around the house, moving things, chucking stuff, and had a market stall to sell off a whole stack of unwanted junk from around this place. i can now proudly say both cars fit in our garage lol.

scored myself this cool timber box which i'm loving.

i've indulged in the purchase of some more scented candles and the latest homey mags just to get me through! such a nice way to have a bit of time out.

there has been alot of cooking happening in our kitchen. Em whipped up this amazing vanilla slice from scratch. i hate cooking personally, but happy to get in there and clean up!

speaking of which, our dishwasher decided to give up the ghost yesterday (i'll admit it was 17 years old!) so there will be some dishwasher shopping/purchasing happening this weekend (if not today)!!

this working between 2 schools is well and truly keeping me out of trouble, but i'm loving it!

not work today, so off to get the hair done, and spend the arvo having lunch with the hubs- which is what we did last Friday too!

we enjoyed a gorgeous lunch at Vio's and had the Restaurant to ourselves!

i've had a few jars of these lovelies scattered throughout the house along with some daisies. might need to get some more today....

my shopping is list growing haha!

i got the sewing machine out for about an hour last Sunday, and threw together a shabby bunting for our bedroom. i think it adds just the right amount of vintage happy :)

Bed Bath n Table had a sale on their mugs (and lots of other lovely items) so i bought myself this one and another in chevron blue. they are SO nice to drink out of and hold! $4.45 each. what a bargain!

Sarah over at a Beach Cottage was sporting some great new hair dos, so i tried this multi bun style. i can tell, you it's gonna look alot better once i get my regrowth tended to this morning!

swimming lessons started this week at one school i work at, so this was my view on Tuesday for about 30 minutes :)

Stopped in at Spotlight on Wednesday, and what do i find? a complete copy of Cath Kidston's rosey bird fabric! gorgeous! had to get some of the blue!

i'm enjoying getting back into the morning walks too.

so that about sums up what's been going on. 

school lunches are calling, and there's washing up to be done... 

catch u soon, but i'll be on instagram before the day is out ;)

Kate x

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