tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31478288649818042732024-03-05T21:28:40.956+11:00Living with Little PeopleCreating a family homekimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-76045709386981927362010-11-23T11:55:00.000+11:002010-11-23T11:55:46.915+11:00On my mind... have you voted yet?Voting is open in the Oh Dee Doh "<a href="http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/small-kids-big-color-2010/vote-now-for-your-favorite-colorful-roomsmall-kids-big-color-contest-2010-133054">Small Kids, Big Colour 2010</a>" contest. There have been some great entries this year and I've picked up quite a bit of nursery inspiration should I (hopefully) need it next year. <br />
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In the end my vote went to an entry that was just so super awesome I couldn't look past it... even though it is not at all something I would do in my own home. <br />
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Which entry will get your vote?kimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-29285277149282725402010-11-22T16:46:00.000+11:002010-11-22T16:46:35.386+11:00Mum's Corner: Serenity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sometimes Mum's just need a few minutes to themselves. A little corner to slip into and regain your calm after the latest debate over "what is an appropriate breakfast food?" or "does bathtime really need to be a daily occurence?" This seems like a good place to take those few minutes.</div><br />
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Can you feel the serenity descending on you as you walk/float past the sunshine and white curtains? I can.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Image via </span><a href="http://www.cococozy.com/2010/11/weekend-photo.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1.</span></a>kimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-25769216728112474552010-11-19T12:49:00.000+11:002010-11-19T12:49:40.648+11:00On my mind... spoiling myselfI haven't been able to get this photo out of my head for the past week...<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Images via <a href="http://praktycznewnetrze.com/2010/11/10/afrikaans/">1</a>. <a href="http://comeoversunday.blogspot.com/">2</a>. <a href="http://greenweddingshoes.com/">3</a>. <a href="http://faveprettythings.blogspot.com/2010/11/pretty-pictures-balloons.html">4. </a></div>kimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-69890678201400674742010-11-17T15:12:00.001+11:002010-11-17T15:14:23.097+11:00The colour of fun!One of my favourite bloggers, Maria Killam of <a href="http://colourmehappyblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/what-is-colour-of-fun.html">Colour Me Happy</a>, has posed the question <span style="font-size: large;">what is your colour of fun? <span style="font-size: small;">and</span> </span><span style="font-size: small;">I couldn't resist joining in her linky party. </span><br />
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It may come as no surprise that <em>my</em> colour of fun is vibrant, happy, attention-seeking <span style="font-size: large;">yellow. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Whenever my day needs a pick-me-up I put on some yellow shoes. I have three pairs and they give me a feeling a little like this ...</span><br />
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Or if I'm ever feeling a little down I recite Wordsworth's <a href="http://www.blupete.com/Literature/Poetry/WordsworthDaffodils.htm">"Daffodils"</a> to myself... <em>"And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils."</em><br />
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It has the same effect in homes and as you may remember is <a href="http://lwlp.blogspot.com/2010/09/bedroom-inspiration-gold-throw.html">my colour of choice for the bedroom</a>.<br />
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Yellow cushions and throw are in progress, but what I'd really love for the bedroom is this Rob Ryan artwork. <br />
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Why don't you join in too? What is <em>your</em> colour of fun?<br />
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Image via <a href="http://www.posh24.com/photo/540672/gwen_stefani_nanny_kingston_ro">1</a>. <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-537428/The-joys-dancing-daffodils.html">2.</a> <a href="http://roomenvy.wordpress.com/2010/08/26/trend-alert-decorating-with-wood/">3.</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/misterrob">4.</a>kimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-89121736020543301342010-11-17T07:23:00.009+11:002010-11-17T07:23:00.680+11:00Cash to Splash! Laura Mae DoorisI'm loving the vibrancy and joie de vivre captured in these prints by artist <a href="http://www.lauramae.com/">Laura Mae Dooris</a>. The collection is appropriately titled "Whimsy". <br />
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Isn't she super talented?! I've gotta love Etsy and blogs for bringing beautiful art like this into my field of consciousness.kimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-44890601539590116312010-11-16T13:12:00.000+11:002010-11-16T13:12:50.032+11:00Love Your Work! Merewether Family HomeI just discovered the (former) Sydney home of architect John Merewether through <a href="http://comeoversunday.blogspot.com/2010/10/home-of-merewether-family-1959-2010.html">Come Over Sunday. </a><br />
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Built by the architect in 1959, it was home to his own family for more than 50 years before being sold last month. The home and decor are definitive proof that true style is timeless. <br />
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Bean bags look so comfy and cozy in front of the fire and the television. <br />
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These sliding doors actually link the master bedroom and the child's room. This would be an unusual feature in an Australian home ... I wonder if it is also unusual or more common in Sweden? It would be convenient when you had an infant, but less so as they grow up. <br />
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I found this colourful family home via <a href="http://sofia.pulp.se/">Green is the New Black</a>. You should definitely check it out as the blog owner, Sofia, also has a wonderful, modern scandinavian home that is teeming with colour and two beautiful little girls.kimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-43804504148584829892010-11-12T23:09:00.002+11:002010-11-12T23:09:00.201+11:00Affordable Alternatives... DIYSo, owning genuine Lillipad Studio furniture is out of the question for me/the little person. I may be kidding myself, but I think we could have something very similar by doing it myself. <br />
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The Bekvam step stool from Ikea is a similar shape and only $14.99. I've been thinking of getting one anyway for helping with cooking projects. I was going to just paint it a solid colour, but it can't hurt for me to have a go at a more intricate design. At worst I'll just have to paint over it in a darker colour. <br />
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I've also been wanting a Rofylld rocking chair from Ikea for the little person. I think it would lend itself nicely to a similar treatment. <br />
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There are a long list of projects I'd like to do so we'll have to wait and see whether this progresses beyond the stage of "that's a good idea" before the little person outgrows the rocking chair.kimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-32760756700214430632010-11-12T13:08:00.000+11:002010-11-12T13:08:44.196+11:00Cash to Splash! Lillipad StudioJust in case you missed it on <a href="http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/seating-kids/lilipad-studio-handcrafted-furniture-for-kids-131963">Oh Dee Doh</a> this week (I almost did) I had to share the absolutely stunning handpainted furniture at <a href="http://www.lilipadstudio.com/index.php">Lillipad Studio</a>. <br />
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I am beyond awed by the magnificence of these stools, tables and chairs. Just two things stand in the way of me/the little person owning one... they're based in the US and a stool costs $249. Otherwise I would absolutely be on board.kimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-40823111544507270992010-11-11T22:45:00.002+11:002010-11-11T22:45:00.346+11:00Cash to Splash! Wish boatsI'm splurging a whole $19.95 on the little person today! I know, I know ... living the high life right? This boy will turn into a real brat if I keep spoiling him this way! <br />
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But seriously... these <a href="http://uponafold.com.au/shop/product/lar_jur_boa/">wish boats</a> from Upon a Fold are so lovely I have to have them. <br />
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I'm going to write my wishes for his future and hang them in his room, a la the image below. <br />
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My first wish for him? <br />
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They come as a set of eight so no shortage of wishes to make, but I think I'll borrow one to wish for a little sister or brother to come along soon.kimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-68612903387150289742010-11-11T09:31:00.000+11:002010-11-11T09:31:54.325+11:00Poppy RedIn commemoration of Rememberance Day ...<br />
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... I'm remembering my Poppy George today. <br />
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Images via <a href="http://www.martynlawrencebullard.com/">1</a>. <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/">2</a>. <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/">3</a>. <a href="http://www.se360.se/">4</a>. <a href="http://vivafullhouse.blogspot.com/">5.</a>kimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-4045992470998483032010-11-05T13:57:00.000+11:002010-11-05T13:57:51.679+11:00Love-Hate RelationshipI love everything about these rooms ... except ...<br />
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That black pvc monstrosity in the foreground. <br />
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The oversized artwork is just too bland - I really want this space to have something bold.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I really want the wall colour to be tiffany blue or something similar. Definitely not this dark. </div><br />
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Do you ever wish you could just photoshop out something undesirable in an otherwise lovely room? Would you still have noticed the picture without that something?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Images found via </span><a href="http://vivafullhouse.blogspot.com/2010/10/art-and-composition.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">. </span><a href="http://decorica.blogspot.com/2010/11/color-me-yellow.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">2.</span></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_930026257"></span><span id="goog_930026258"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><a href="http://apunchofcolor.blogspot.com/2010/08/i-spy.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">3</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">. </span><a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2010/09/happy-labor-day.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">4.</span></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_930026270"></span><span id="goog_930026271"></span>kimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-87662180789442410532010-10-28T10:39:00.000+11:002010-10-28T10:39:00.508+11:00Random musings: Thanks!I've just spent too much time looking through the archives of new-to-me blog <a href="http://thxthxthx.com/">Thx Thx Thx</a>. The premise for the blog is a daily thank you note to random objects, people and emotions the author encounters. Don't think I'll pop in everyday, but I did enjoy my visit. Here are my favourites:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And the most apt of all... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Here's one of my own...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The bedrooms are simple and tasteful. I would love to have parquetry floors in our home.</div>kimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-81634192708155825362010-10-26T10:33:00.000+11:002010-10-26T10:33:55.946+11:00On my mind... the boy child.<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Last week </span><a href="http://homemadebymonica.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Monica</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> announced she is having a baby boy! This is awesome news for her family, but came as a bit of a shock at first because she was certain she would be having a daughter.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Would he still want to draw and do craft with me? <strong>(Yes, but they must be drawings of planes and Lightning McQueen... occassionally a horse might be acceptable.) </strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Would I still be able to buy him cute outfits? <strong>(Yes, boys clothes are pretty cool these days too.)</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Would he still play dress ups with me? <strong>(Yes, we just dress up as builders and fire fighters not ballerinas and fairies.)</strong></span></li>
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On Sunday the little person napped for a whole 2.5 hours! I spent the entire time lazing on the couch reading and listening to the rain outside. Such an indulgence for me these days!kimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-81855239021875798282010-10-24T15:37:00.000+11:002010-10-24T15:37:38.953+11:00On my mind... fill in the blanksI'm a little late, but I wanted to join in the "fill in the blanks Friday" linky party at <a href="http://thelittlethingswedo.blogspot.com/2010/10/fill-in-blank-friday_22.html">The Little Things We Do</a>. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1.</span> I am</span> excited that we got to use our new pool for the first time yesterday! Hooray!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">2.</span> I wish</span> the sunshine had stuck around for the whole weekend - its back to jumper weather today.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">3.</span> I like</span> seeing the delight the little person takes in new experiences.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">4.</span> I can </span>see his confidence and water skills growing. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">5.</span> I hope</span> summer starts for real soon so we can have more fun together in the pool.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">6.</span> I think</span> summer is the best time of year - warm hugs from the sun, swimming, daylight savings, yummy fruit in season, bbqs, all the best bands come to Australia, open air cinema ... and of course Christmas!!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">7.</span> I was</span> too busy playing with the little person to take any pictures yesterday, so these photos are from swimming lessons last August (age 16 months.)kimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-39536976685270172362010-10-22T06:00:00.014+11:002010-10-22T16:36:32.576+11:00On my mind ... black in kids roomsI remember when I was a kid it was a show of rebellion to even <strong><em>ask</em> </strong>your parents for a black bedroom. <br />
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I imagine these are far more stylish and pared back interpretations then my generation hoped for back in the day. (Or was it just me?)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Did you go through this phase? How did your parents respond to this clash in decorating styles?</div>kimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-9061700919837477002010-10-21T13:14:00.000+11:002010-10-21T13:14:10.312+11:00Great advice on living with little people (not from me)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">This week Kirsten Krason of <a href="http://6thstreetdesignschool.blogspot.com/">6th Street Design School</a> has been featuring a series called "Good Design, Kids in Mind." Kirsten has asked a selection of designers with kids to comment on important questions such as:</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><ol><li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Can kids and nice things coexist?</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">How do you kid-proof your house?</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">What are the best fabrics and finishes to use with kids?</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">How do you incorporate kids "tacky" stuff in your home?</li>
</ol>Its been great reading, with lots of useful tips and reassurance that you aren't the only one facing these dilemmas. <br />
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</div>All <a href="http://thoughtfuldesigns.blogspot.com/">Courtney'</a>s contributions to the discussions this week have been thought provoking and helpful, but it was the following quote that made me click through to find out more about her. <br />
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<em>Relax and accept the fact that your idea of great design may have to be altered a bit. Not given up. Just altered. I still believe that every space can be beautiful and have incredible design. But I also have accepted that some spaces need to be kid zones. And that is the new beautiful. I had to change the way I looked at the mess! Once I began to see that it represents a beautiful life, I was able to let go of some things. </em><br />
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Such a perfect summation of my own feelings.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of her great ideas in action</div><br />
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Here's the low down in the words of the Mum/genius who created it...<br />
<em>"We converted a toy room that my children were quickly outgrowing into a homework and craft room. The large table seats three and allows me to pull up a small stool to work with each child."</em><br />
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<em>"All components were sold separately at Ikea and allowed us to customize the desk for three boys. We added a glass tabletop from a local shop for $200. Lots of space to spread out and work on homework. We keep a laptop on a separate corner desk and it is often brought over to the large table when a computer is needed."</em><br />
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<em>"I found that my children often needed to be in my craft room for school projects. Therefore, I combined both rooms and it's working out great."</em><br />
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Such a fantastic family space! If you want to see more views of it click <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gkcakes/5033458427/sizes/l/in/photostream/">here</a>.kimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-14008221111788741972010-10-20T06:00:00.002+11:002010-10-20T06:00:02.861+11:00Mum's CornerSometimes Mum's just need a few minutes to themselves. A little corner to slip into and regain your calm after the latest debate over "what is an appropriate breakfast food?" or "does bathtime really need to be a daily occurence?" This seems like a good place to take those few minutes.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When we were searching for our house we visited three homes that were "for sale by owner". As a buyer it was a very different experience to be shown around the home by the current owner. I'd have to say it was a positive one. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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While none of them ended up being "the one" for us, we really enjoyed hearing how loved the homes were. How well they functioned for the families that lived there and their own unfulfilled dreams of how it could be improved upon. It made the homes more personal and easier to imagine ourselves in. In one case it almost convinced us to buy despite the home missing a feature on our "must-have" list. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yet despite the fact we liked the idea of buying without an agent and had a positive experience at viewings, these homes were always less visited than others we saw either by appointment or at open homes. In two out of three cases we saw them re-listed a month later with agents. I hope these two bloggers have greater success with their sales because they've both created stunning homes. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All photos of Leah's house in Atlanta... you know in case you want to relocate and give it some love. </div>kimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-81424897585054124812010-10-15T09:53:00.000+11:002010-10-15T09:53:34.752+11:00On my mind... suburban snobberyI found <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2010/09/my-style-is-suburban.html">this post</a> by <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a> via <a href="http://styleingwithchildren.blogspot.com/">Style-ing with Children</a> and it resonated with me so much I had to share it here too. <br />
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To paraphrase Sarah, there is a word many television decorators/designers use as something of an insult when critiqueing a space. That word is suburban. They use it to imply that a design is average…just like the next one...<em>normal</em>. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She responds "What’s wrong with normal?" and "to me, more than anything... suburban means A FAMILY LIVES HERE. Why is that so horrible?"</div><br />
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Well I whole heartedly agree with her. Embrace who you are - what you are. I am a suburban mother. My style has changed - evolved - since becoming a mother. It is now more confident, focused, comfortable ... <span style="font-size: large;">authentic. </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I still want my home to be beautiful, but I am not concerned with a lot of the BS that I once was.</div><br />
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FACT - We have stuff. The little person has <em>alot</em> of stuff. He doesn't always put it away. I can do my best with attractive storage solutions, but in the end minimalism is not for our family. <br />
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FACT - The little persons toys are not all hand carved wooden beauties. Some are, but he loves anything with a Pixar character on it. They're his toys he's the one who needs to be happy with them. <br />
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FACT - We have a television. A big one. We watch it everyday. So what? In all honesty who doesn't??? I used to have a small one in an armoire that I could close the doors and hide, but I never really bothered to anyway. Now it is large, loud and proud in the family room. <br />
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I could go on, but the point is this: To me the most important thing about our home is that our whole family can feel relaxed and comfortable here. That it is a place we can truly be ourselves. <br />
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That is the sentiment I took from Sarah's post and it made me feel good to know that I am not the only one who thinks authenticity outshines trendy. <br />
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All the pictures today are from Sarah's beautiful, <em>suburban</em> home.kimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-79939270889324464912010-10-14T21:48:00.000+11:002010-10-14T21:48:26.887+11:00Love Your Work! The perfect home?Well actually no. The following pictures are all from the portfolio of designer Lee Ann Thornton. If you put every room together in the one home it would be as close as possible to my idea of perfection. <br />
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The perfect light fixture, flower arrangement and stairs. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Down the hall to the perfect bedroom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Which uses the perfect colour combination of turquoise, blush and gold.<br />
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A perfectly feminine bathroom. (The ensuite is the one room in our home I'm going all out girly decor).<br />
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The perfect mix of formality and comfort.<br />
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The perfect kitchen cabinets stretching all the way to the stamped metal ceiling and perfect island bench.<br />
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A perfectly fun ladder accompanying a perfectly displayed collection. (I have two of those candelabras in my dining room!)<br />
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Definitely <a href="http://leeannthornton.com/gallery.html">check out her portfolio</a> and ofcourse she has a <a href="http://leeannthornton.blogspot.com/">blog</a> too - all the best people do ;o)kimmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422180903111563674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147828864981804273.post-68019142363588423772010-10-08T11:55:00.000+11:002010-10-08T11:55:09.244+11:00Love Your Work! Pretty Princess RoomHow is this for pretty princess decor? I would have <em>died</em> to have this bedroom growing up. <em>Died!</em><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Love the use of the cot as a daybed and the fabulous armoire. But, lets face it the true fantasy element is the canopy and fairy lights. Nothing says princess like a bed canopy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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