A Simple Kind of Beautiful

Monday, 18 March 2013

Pregnancy photo catchup...

Wow time is now flying and there is only 8 more weeks until I will hold my little baby in my arms... We are all getting very excited around here...

My lovely friend Sarah has been helping me document the baby growing journey and here are some pictures taken at 18 and 28 weeks!!

18 WEEKS

28 WEEKS

Due for my 32 week shots this week and after seeing these I can't wait...so great to have some pictures this time around! Thanks Sarah!!

Monday, 4 March 2013

If I could go to Ikea...

We are in the (very long) process of renovating our kitchen / living room on a (very) tight budget...this has really been put on the back burner since my hubby had a stroke (at 29 years of age!!) about a month ago.... BUT it has now hit me that there's only 10 weeks till bub #2 arrives and ideally we would like to have this area completed or at least useable before our next little one arrives!

So here is my current wish list...

EXPEDIT

TV storage unit, white

$299

EKTORP Three-seat sofa, Svanby grey

$779

IKEA PS 2012 Coffee table, dark turquoise

$59

SKARUM Cushion Cover
$8

EIVOR KVIST cushion

$24.99

IKEA STOCKHOLM throw

$59

RÅSKOG kitchen trolley

$79

LISELOTT roller blind

$49.99

Length: 195 cm, Width: 160 cm

LILL sheer curtains, 1 pair

$5.99

Length: 250 cm, Width: 280 cm,

JONELLA Table-runner, multicolour

$4.99

FOTO pendant lamp

$29.99 (need 2)

Diameter: 25 cm, Cord length: 1.6 m

Thursday, 7 February 2013

Friday Five - Pinterest Love...

White, wicker, bright patterns and simple handmade furniture...bliss!

Pics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Wednesday, 6 February 2013

"Before" House Tour - The adventure starts here...

Nearly three years ago, my husband and I purchased our modest three bedroom, one bathroom 1980's brick home on a 600m2 suburban block. We moved in knowing that we would like to make changes over time with the view to either sell (hopefully making a profit) or rent out as an investment property. Our dream is to own a small country property (not too far from where we live now to remain close to work, family and city conveniences) but to have our own private piece of tree filled paradise...and perhaps a cow or three.

We are avid DIYers which is handy when we are working on a tight budget. I have always been interested in interior design so I am enjoying the learning experience.

Although we have started making some changes I thought I would share the house as it was in the beginning so I am reminded of just how far we've come, because sometimes it feels like we are getting nowhere fast!

So here is a tour of my house "before" and I look forward to sharing the home "after" and my inspiration along the way...

Street View