Mirror, mirror....

So...now that my ceilings are all white and wonderful, I've organised for my mate Bill to cover those last few brick walls with gyprock, and I'm telling you, I cannot <i>wait</i> to be rid of them. But as Bill has a holiday booked and will be away for the next couple of weeks (very inconsiderate of him, don't you think?) I'll take this time to plan my decorating theme for the dining area. At the moment, I have a large timber-framed mirror on the wall, and a sideboard, and I'll be giving them both a facelift with a fresh coat of paint. These are a few of the images I've saved, and of course there's a definite theme emerging here:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2PRrE1Br8ptPKzWst6L-vSFt4qTVXoip_RWIc0TAsKQyxWlfsO7Y0Ok4PVloYmMOcAdNhmG1gaz3KHC0yw4QrYGQMcdEORunsLv1L_AHHvyjh6lu_mppG9K8MoGNUDn3Po6O01a48cJM/s1600/mirror+via+lavender-grove_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2PRrE1Br8ptPKzWst6L-vSFt4qTVXoip_RWIc0TAsKQyxWlfsO7Y0Ok4PVloYmMOcAdNhmG1gaz3KHC0yw4QrYGQMcdEORunsLv1L_AHHvyjh6lu_mppG9K8MoGNUDn3Po6O01a48cJM/s400/mirror+via+lavender-grove_01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> lavender grove via <a href="http://locationworks.com/">locationworks.com</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9iq02cQEyTzjhHT5avY1aYKuyAoEnnDc6w13suBtkAU6niP7xvW6a0ChnDoU3uqhRsgT7dh4WLb_nkF6juePrxAWPwVTWpOC_5Jeam7_xfO561tzmr8YY2MlJoRNCprZcjGcytoCo-q0/s1600/mirror+via+elle+decor+Interior-Decorating-with-Mirrors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9iq02cQEyTzjhHT5avY1aYKuyAoEnnDc6w13suBtkAU6niP7xvW6a0ChnDoU3uqhRsgT7dh4WLb_nkF6juePrxAWPwVTWpOC_5Jeam7_xfO561tzmr8YY2MlJoRNCprZcjGcytoCo-q0/s400/mirror+via+elle+decor+Interior-Decorating-with-Mirrors.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via <a href="http://elledecor.com/">elle decor </a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC_5OY78Bk-wXHtQoj8MC_cP_VOCdV7c7MQqEw6YL0Bz2UZgCPPXMWi_8C88GicSy2eWlG8d4lIa7Kz6iYR4mWHwxcCYwtM-6-_UGGb4Z05AnSFo7bL9wCcmIUZ4x_HVL6hQqPFQg-ghM/s1600/mirror+via+lamp+martha+stewart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC_5OY78Bk-wXHtQoj8MC_cP_VOCdV7c7MQqEw6YL0Bz2UZgCPPXMWi_8C88GicSy2eWlG8d4lIa7Kz6iYR4mWHwxcCYwtM-6-_UGGb4Z05AnSFo7bL9wCcmIUZ4x_HVL6hQqPFQg-ghM/s400/mirror+via+lamp+martha+stewart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via <a href="http://skonahem.com/">skona hem </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRfgzitg_ZaoZmXMObmK65f2lr0dbajzGGAcopHF2bPMfJUUQB1j-z1UHbikrK7rpHL2yyNWqLmhfTy427sZzc4Xt2LpkMNWqVrwUv-m-On-Bs-tyfsUM91I1mPKbjtu2y0fmcnzJjSw/s1600/mirror+via+open_plan_living_simon_kenny_content_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRfgzitg_ZaoZmXMObmK65f2lr0dbajzGGAcopHF2bPMfJUUQB1j-z1UHbikrK7rpHL2yyNWqLmhfTy427sZzc4Xt2LpkMNWqVrwUv-m-On-Bs-tyfsUM91I1mPKbjtu2y0fmcnzJjSw/s640/mirror+via+open_plan_living_simon_kenny_content_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> via <a href="http://content-agency.com/">content agency</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQpg3jf2Z_opuahMQBeoBDEWLs5TJKu1Tu-WNEjEhgpClZfayzsrq0nY4ctXpGQPZPO2gFjpSVN7lEMDzA52RU0-MsSS6Rh6v85IV3nesRI48Jc_TJ7vnuLQig_Z1HxUyLMJ2ODqtEwJ0/s1600/mirror+via+velvet+and+linen+6a00e554d7b82788330120a5d9f094970c.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQpg3jf2Z_opuahMQBeoBDEWLs5TJKu1Tu-WNEjEhgpClZfayzsrq0nY4ctXpGQPZPO2gFjpSVN7lEMDzA52RU0-MsSS6Rh6v85IV3nesRI48Jc_TJ7vnuLQig_Z1HxUyLMJ2ODqtEwJ0/s400/mirror+via+velvet+and+linen+6a00e554d7b82788330120a5d9f094970c.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The gorgeous work of Steve and <a href="http://brookegianetti.typepad.com/">Brooke Gianetti</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbiE3DsgOQwOrKrfC57DRHMC-Npo64S8aNvSxP9qoRmt2uPPGch36gs0TNkYBIo451ong8LbK1SJ7D7GNT9DYe_kVKfaFRTdhFEwb4Zx-ozy9kcEf2x6tXAdXp6kAN3H5mhuca1OiNCqI/s400/mirror+via+lavender-grove_05.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">lavender grove via <a href="http://locationworks.com/">locationworks.com</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTAGyRw6Jvr_jZ_q46Et81_Gy573ywgBHGEMPcPznV1m8MFnAY4XSPng_eAgsgsU7YqOCFyviQPUaBEQ1x9PiZ-OBxsrDnpsiZ0qKoqoLZJUwlYiqwSca0dVuipUpNBGGiXoTm5TjFqPs/s1600/mirror+via+southern+accents+seasonsforallathome+com+6a00e54fccb6d288340115711b7c21970c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTAGyRw6Jvr_jZ_q46Et81_Gy573ywgBHGEMPcPznV1m8MFnAY4XSPng_eAgsgsU7YqOCFyviQPUaBEQ1x9PiZ-OBxsrDnpsiZ0qKoqoLZJUwlYiqwSca0dVuipUpNBGGiXoTm5TjFqPs/s400/mirror+via+southern+accents+seasonsforallathome+com+6a00e54fccb6d288340115711b7c21970c.jpg" width="381" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via <a href="http://southernaccents.com/">southern accents</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As usual, I'm drawn to the idea of painting the mirror either black or white. I could, of course, silver leaf it,  which I'm sure <a href="http://tranquiltownhouse.blogspot.com/">Kerry</a> would recommend! And I'm quite liking the touches of gold that have found their way back into vogue in recent times, but my house is a little too rustic and rough around the edges for it to work. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'll be back tomorrow with some pics of my pretty new ceilings, and also the mirror and sideboard in question. In the meantime, feel free to give my your opinions - your ideas are always so inspired. Ok, must go - I have a game to watch! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">See you tomorrow,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85794/shatay01/57292ae3db79c6d939a1f2a85508a076.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Mirror, mirror....

So...now that my ceilings are all white and wonderful, I've organised for my mate Bill to cover those last few brick walls with gyprock, and I'm telling you, I cannot wait to be rid of them. But as Bill has a holiday booked and will be away for the next couple of weeks (very inconsiderate of him, do…

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Juggling act

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/125/339899142_d8840a9000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/125/339899142_d8840a9000.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/125/339899142_d8840a9000.jpg">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Well, the footy boys have a rest day today, which I know comes as a relief to both the players and spectators. After a good win in their first game yesterday, they had a narrow loss in their afternoon match. There were a few concussions and some very sore bodies, so I know having a day off today will be very welcome. Many of the boys have also just finished playing in the school First IV rugby union team, and I'm sure that fatigue has definitely set in. Thanks so much to everyone for the support, I know if the boys had time to read your comments they'd be thrilled!<br /><br /><br />So today, I was planning to catch up on some long-overdue housework, and getting stuck into some more painting for my upcoming <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">webstore</span> (more on that soon!) But that won't be happening, as I'm taking my youngest daughter back to the doctor for the third time this month. She's been suffering with terrible migraines, and we're having very little luck getting them under control. This is something that no-one in our family has any experience with, and unfortunately it's proving hard to find the right treatment. At fourteen, it's been really difficult for her to try to cope with school, sport and friends, while suffering with debilitating headaches. So fingers crossed, we find a solution and get her back to her normal, happy and pain-free self really soon. <br /><br />Somewhere, in amongst all the happenings in the family, I'm trying to find the time to do all the things that need to be done - to be a mum, wife, and run a business. Of course, some things have fallen by the wayside, and the house looks like a bomb site! But, in the whole scheme of things, the housework is so unimportant, and I'm focusing on looking after my family first. So, I do apologise for my absence at the moment, I can assure you that I am reading each and every one of your wonderful comments, and I really appreciate that you take the time out of your busy day to visit my blog. I know I'm not alone, we all have our own juggling acts to perform, so thanks to each and every one of you.<br /><br />On a positive note, my <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">bff</span> Bill toiled away tirelessly yesterday, to finish my ceiling. It was so nice to come home to see it looking all pretty and white. As soon as I get the time, I'll take some pics of the finished product. And as I can't possibly post without including some pretty pictures, here are a few, just because they're beautiful!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGnmgUr-k_GqoKlggOY_P25kXSMdObmISPy4RS5MeVxPuLUPFo7woKa5q7B57bI0NXr8ibWqhyy_VY0sSY4k996OxQx7BFiaqqcK2vdNxA9HaOvU7IHFAAVzAG5sws1ZvbQrlrw1zsMu0/s1600/british+colonial+style+via+chinoiserie+chicp_BHG132792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGnmgUr-k_GqoKlggOY_P25kXSMdObmISPy4RS5MeVxPuLUPFo7woKa5q7B57bI0NXr8ibWqhyy_VY0sSY4k996OxQx7BFiaqqcK2vdNxA9HaOvU7IHFAAVzAG5sws1ZvbQrlrw1zsMu0/s400/british+colonial+style+via+chinoiserie+chicp_BHG132792.jpg" width="377" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpKEhUakSogGeELbqFUAyK9mCHQRVA3LHtfce_xaGoaeXwHC0XcAYbjwiQ2-kJI_xLrAUQ8vy-9u5F8C1layaGuWuaq4q83MYsvxL7VJAMlaKpaiQnRtWZB8idWoRQiDIZs9WDmmRuZfA/s1600/windsor+smithbedroom-1169457777.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpKEhUakSogGeELbqFUAyK9mCHQRVA3LHtfce_xaGoaeXwHC0XcAYbjwiQ2-kJI_xLrAUQ8vy-9u5F8C1layaGuWuaq4q83MYsvxL7VJAMlaKpaiQnRtWZB8idWoRQiDIZs9WDmmRuZfA/s400/windsor+smithbedroom-1169457777.jpg" width="272" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="goog-spellcheck-word">windsor</span> smith</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCIMZhHOG1_G_TrUj9zXd7DsDfNf48lCFTG9OqfVFKaGrxkRXIyPCrQp0XNbFPr-2UsmdnUg56CH1-OCowpDBKSVzUm4N7mTvfM8kUE0cNaiut5foRMPtk0uQm2ZWaFBcZGfTRNsPEzPs/s1600/ginger+jars1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCIMZhHOG1_G_TrUj9zXd7DsDfNf48lCFTG9OqfVFKaGrxkRXIyPCrQp0XNbFPr-2UsmdnUg56CH1-OCowpDBKSVzUm4N7mTvfM8kUE0cNaiut5foRMPtk0uQm2ZWaFBcZGfTRNsPEzPs/s400/ginger+jars1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="goog-spellcheck-word">carolyne</span> <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">roehm</span></span></div><br /><br />Sorry for the long post, but that is my life at the moment. And if anyone out there has any experience with migraines, or some advice on what's worked for them, I'd be really grateful. I'm happy to try anything if it will help.<br /><br /><br />Have a great day everyone, <br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85794/shatay01/57292ae3db79c6d939a1f2a85508a076.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a>

Juggling act

sourceWell, the footy boys have a rest day today, which I know comes as a relief to both the players and spectators. After a good win in their first game yesterday, they had a narrow loss in their afternoon match. There were a few concussions and some very sore bodies, so I know having a day off tod…

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Right treatment

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Right treatment

Vallone DesignPhoebe Howard photos My Home IdeasEvery window deserves right treatment. If you need a help to beautify your place please contact VT InteriorsXV…

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DIY Tables by Goncalo Campos

<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzNcy5__t7zFgMXMhlKoB8A8zNP7YB_iEhPG49VaNBfcaJ6YjIlYBn7uCGZ4hrS-IVyhaDkjuds8Crr-reO3xny4LjEipWpqmg49p7Zre0nXxY-yjX5SI-RZ5PHdKYog6at-U69XC_phNk/s1600-h/image23%5B5%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7bUEARpjjUmRGGp6tHA2Ji5ZwxAoGL6BNKgVn1yEYRHd_dsZVZgDHVm3U673jKLw96SFEujIt05XmdOrziHHV_yKsFcwK__dQ1IRV3z_SXBpxSL-dsOb6OCMZXEL3DXY360owzJ8ubgdn/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="image" width="500" /></a>  <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9VQVBIVoADCTuNBwBrqORylHJaYq0oLy-dD0rEuOewayWeqlROIotC6WMcTOihbKbeV7c9ueIbSfoli9SatvrDYcP9mWScuaSupsXxgObDpPcSeCeNjb8W_qpW33zmaKGO3iSIJ7r-uAY/s1600-h/image4%5B9%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFgGn2stcfqLC0P69rhO8ltfZ2dhe58xOvURVu89P53ePivf6ikZk0dHhjZ03_jonF9Nl_0WZzflxLzOOe-0QnMLrJ7SGbvchnW-k8qFptAwE9q80XLUP0P8TmghjLrVK1eWIqFo30Qqdq/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="image" width="244" /></a>   <font size="1"><a href="http://goncalocampos.com/"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPGjm7x7APjZdOxxmKStpSrWpqIRE8DOCep0ZauZrCG0eR8Oij-w5bP4lhmaFqr6NWsGw1jRtR2TO6lxhJmb4TfISPP6dj_UrArTrgZq1WkHCP3c7EfCHxsefkpyjh0_mpvC4d_ya4wGDX/s1600-h/image14%5B3%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir4x-0CNsB4BVlynWfDGcKnhV9NqE85Zj303_H5vl0_SSUJ4LeFYwXhTCoNIhR312Wr3_9KG3tmydyLTq_VGEnAMlhAvkz_592PM_jYnkQWZ-KAhLN2wFuWwAyeJn49UIU_p4ZC0PCy3r2/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="image" width="250" /></a></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="1"></font></p> <p align="justify">I love the genius of product design. The series of tables designed by <a href="http://goncalocampos.com/" target="_blank">Goncalo Campos</a>, are made only using two basic materials, fabric and wood, the most commonly used materials in most households They are designed to be assembled with no glues or external fixtures, other than fabric, using a simple construction technique - they look primitive but at the same time very elegant. I can see the possibilities using beautiful woods, such as ebony, walnut, or perhaps <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2008/12/what-hot-fumed-wood-veneer.html" target="_blank">fumed wood</a>, and coordinating the fabric to match the colors and mood of your room. They would make wonderful conversation pieces for a wedding, or summer lawn party. </p> <p align="justify"><font size="1">Images Courtesy of <a href="http://goncalocampos.com/">Gonçalo Campos</a>. </font><font size="1">Goncalo Campos is a Portuguese designer, born in 1986. Graduated in product design in 2008, after which joined </font><a href="http://www.fabrica.it/"><font size="1">Fabrica</font></a><font size="1"> team, for a year and created a series of  of tables which were featured in the exhibition <em>Mais que Partes (More Than Parts)</em>, shown in the Fabrica features shop in Lisbon.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2008/12/what-hot-fumed-wood-veneer.html" target="_blank"><img alt="image" border="0" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7LEi0CH3Dzzc0IoWYgIPxfoqhvI_LV0Okv_eFDCx-YbO9VpWU2lFuLeYRFki-nB_HP-fqt-wvGyCJYHFJtfDlj5b4M6IMDuvOw3aEk8QPabeq0II8HGhJ6noGkO0aiegvgQ4cL7Sq5ULS/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="image" width="500" /></a> <br /><font size="1"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2008/12/what-hot-fumed-wood-veneer.html" target="_blank">Fumed wood veneers – White Ebony</a></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.patriciagrayinc.com/"><font size="1">Patricia Gray Inc</font></a><font size="1"> is an award winning Interior Design firm  in Vancouver, Canada who blogs about WHAT'S HOT  in the world of Interior Design. <br /></font><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2010%20%C2%A9%20Patricia%20Gray%20Interior%20Design%20Blog%E2%84%A2"><font size="1">2010 © Patricia Gray | Interior Design Blog™</font></a></p>

DIY Tables by Goncalo Campos

     I love the genius of product design. The series of tables designed by Goncalo Campos, are made only using two basic materials, fabric and wood, the most commonly used materials in most households They are designed to be assembled with no glues or external fixtures, other than fabric, using …

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Furniture IS Lifestyle - DEDON LAUNCHES “COMING HOME”, A LIMITED-EDITION BOOK BY BRUCE WEBER

<p align="center"> <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Dedon Lifestyle Advertising What are you doing this summer" border="0" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiplhXG4pZZdbZKMdKFMNqqjtJevJsv5xWOG7joFDCYu4Zy8LZFSAL76-S7VfvEeNnifhPHHY2u3Hjbfj8omcdoW_lzR7xRn9zfd8GMRUPTQKcfzTfFoKOZm6RJTngGW0-d2xkYmzbVcyvA/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Dedon Lifestyle Advertising What are you doing this summer" width="500" /></a> <br /><font size="1">DEDON LAUNCHES “</font><a href="http://www.dedon.de/en/blogazine/posts/dedon-campaigns/dedon-launches-coming-home.html" target="_blank"><font size="1">COMING HOME</font></a><font size="1">”, A LIMITED-EDITION BOOK BY BRUCE WEBER</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">I love the new <em>lifestyle </em>advertising campaign that the Dutch company <a href="http://www.dedon.de/en/home.html" target="_blank">Dedon</a>, a manufacturer of outdoor furnishings, has launched.  You may have seen the ads for this Dedon campaign in some of the recent Design magazines - Dedon is selling their furniture as <em>lifestyle</em>.  DEDON takes its collaboration with legendary American fashion photographer <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Weber_%28photographer%29" target="_blank">Bruce Weber</a> to a next level with the publication of a new book Coming Home, a sumptuously produced, limited edition book. Building on themes that Weber developed for the current DEDON advertising campaign, Coming Home is an exploration into the meaning of home and the feelings we hold for it. Personal, poetic and eclectic, the book weaves together exclusive imagery by Bruce Weber with artwork and illustrations specially commissioned by the photographer. Watch the Dedon movie in large format <a href="http://www.dedon.de/uploads/media/webspecial_bruce_weber/popup.html" target="_blank">here,</a> or on YouTube <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8fE2pHIWy0&feature=related" target="_blank">here</a>.  The music and imagery are spectacular.  The movie starts with a quote from the movie Out of Africa - the words of Denys Finch Hatton, played by Robert Redford: <em>“I don’t want to live someone else’s idea of how to live.” </em></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Dedon Lifestyle Advertising " border="0" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqOeNMcW6NZ21DBAH96-S0SsEp52RZs-K6UVlV0Pb7pyCLl_t1OKL85BJ2CMBI6iRmkiKAdsa8TfCCjEb53CGBlchoSdGHmxr4lBqUzX0DUwhdzLkIDNSjdYds5RuMvT1QYLvuAjS59AY/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Dedon Lifestyle Advertising " width="500" /></a>  <br /><font size="1">DEDON “</font><a href="http://www.dedon.de/en/blogazine/posts/dedon-campaigns/dedon-launches-coming-home.html" target="_blank"><font size="1">COMING HOME</font></a><font size="1">”, A LIMITED-EDITION BOOK BY BRUCE WEBER</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/"><img alt="Dedon Lifestyle Advertising " border="0" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZP-J4ssRORKvnHDYRg7CFFCHj_oYke3WpezoL8uD2AAR995UaZgINOMkHnyDpb1NEO7jajwRtekuFUySoZtK5sa2v-mVQLAj57OwS7XHohvnjDRpkkJF2x7_d0DlT-dsFiz6T9xEw18ak/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Dedon Lifestyle Advertising " width="500" /></a> <br /><font size="1">DEDON “</font><a href="http://www.dedon.de/en/blogazine/posts/dedon-campaigns/dedon-launches-coming-home.html" target="_blank"><font size="1">COMING HOME</font></a><font size="1">”, A LIMITED-EDITION BOOK BY BRUCE WEBER</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/"><img alt="Dedon Lifestyle Advertising" border="0" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCPwopglSqw0GUdXlP4rp-z3AfBEP0hx5YLE8xLAwkSaE0Aw_KF2T-aS09yp-mvCnP23yx5WND2g-FFlVNnms6SZRWl9TVSMjZR_A9xjwjjoetIhuKoI6_4BeoUr6c43qiRGnWe7GDU9fX/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Dedon Lifestyle Advertising" width="500" /></a> <br /><font size="1">DEDON “</font><a href="http://www.dedon.de/en/blogazine/posts/dedon-campaigns/dedon-launches-coming-home.html" target="_blank"><font size="1">COMING HOME</font></a><font size="1">”, A LIMITED-EDITION BOOK BY BRUCE WEBER</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/"><img alt="Dedon Lifestyle Advertising" border="0" height="529" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHYkp8EA4JEg_4XcQ9plxObf_uhDm1pDYP2xUzNDEmZb1Uxqe5Mjpar1jPDu7SYXIt6H25UnONxDB-UN48lLWxXHZlkqSsA0tHIsYxmnT2YoTpVOWulVXgYdEdQ0HUxmkkIpT6JLGObN-3/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Dedon Lifestyle Advertising" width="500" /></a>  <br /><font size="1">DEDON “</font><a href="http://www.dedon.de/en/blogazine/posts/dedon-campaigns/dedon-launches-coming-home.html" target="_blank"><font size="1">COMING HOME</font></a><font size="1">”, A LIMITED-EDITION BOOK BY BRUCE WEBER <br /></font><font size="1">A multilevel treehouse, a cast and crew of 60 people with legendary fashion photographer Bruce Weber keeping it all together.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/"><img alt="Dedon Lifestyle Advertising" border="0" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMwjti66y4Zlk5gvu7IJxo41GxOOtkaP-A4sRrJDmUZrtMgrOHquF4oL5kEyZoAwk3oFiYRUJiMc26rqpyqnsygMxDKt_k3eUMsBbLVoNnAen6ejldkv_yHSjiwRTaznbvJDcdDexpZcY8/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Dedon Lifestyle Advertising" width="500" /></a> <br /><font size="1">DEDON “</font><a href="http://www.dedon.de/en/blogazine/posts/dedon-campaigns/dedon-launches-coming-home.html" target="_blank"><font size="1">COMING HOME</font></a><font size="1">”, A LIMITED-EDITION BOOK BY BRUCE WEBER</font></p> <p align="center">When I first saw the Dedon ad campaign, by Bruce Webber I was mesmerized by it.  Some people I have talked to just don’t get it.  <br />After all Bruce Webber was the photographer for the controversial ad campaign for Calvin Klein in the 90’s, and <br />Webber also photographed a shirtless Chris Isaak in bed for a fashion spread in <em>Rolling Stone</em>.  <br />Dedon says about Coming Home “…….it is an exploration into the meaning of home and the feelings we hold for it.” <br />I say that ‘<strong><em>Furniture IS Lifestyle’</em></strong> and has as much of a message to say about how we live as Fashion does!</p> <p align="center">What do you think about ‘Lifestyle Advertising?’  Leave your comment <a href="https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6842244027880136050&postID=3123797238739519687&isPopup=true" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy1NPmMEBNR8wXZfzrliwxQ_CYsR1qv6U7px7LeXLaNzEAPsaHaMw3vLPJ6FKma54f3Nlbn0sBCfIqBFA68psO8LWiGQapQUp4iIddRgQvWhy3teRA2P0D3XikXLdjQJstLykNgAR2Rpr5/s1600-h/PGDedon1ArticleADSpain%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="PG Dedon 1 Article AD Spain" border="0" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyzbd-4Fpz3Ec8pUu_qF6nRU9I2fZ5nnrV0DQYz9TznIRLWaesVhxgKIhg6NG9C_FaCA0Ln5rVUEBl2foODOhdqP8z90rZep-vE3Guz0iHUAPRG4PyqBRPtFLOm1j9t-3M_4YhAYKIVL6d/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="PG Dedon 1 Article AD Spain" width="250" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37DP305F92N80HSStfZL915ZkdCFzVytlx1HI7IYaaZKX7wetIDk6gG-54tPtq9tFswqFl9KUy2FJ4HruR6CscHY-Er2VfmTniN-47JZ4xHdmJNl6X9vraczyeITNvFGhQwTlqggCooTi/s1600-h/PGDedon2ArticleADSpain%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="PG Dedon 2 Article AD Spain" border="0" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfeH426mw2t5SG7EXY8y5hZvZFZ5jb-WyTKKi8JmiFczjGyO_-w8fPxvdnrBO7yTnuYtLgwohGIz7susT7amYT5q49F3iifAjyM9w0-WNhluYXZrtRC0Te08Z-gepJxJeGKuL97wkSWe_K/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="PG Dedon 2 Article AD Spain" width="250" /></a>  <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzEnITNoNIyyjAaI41eI95_EIiMvKBepCSv9Ls5qB_glKnWLq9bLJlreudWOcoIYiYn6tKna-sM4nRl0r0M7vNo1I4E2_sOuVndMdqpvKmzAieH_0ivPaaxJj7WTDDqLVzijFRHyZfjRgI/s1600-h/PGDedon4ArticleADSpain%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="PG Dedon 4 Article AD Spain" border="0" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQsFUfaDFhSZxJp7rwPDPB_wTdZXvqjJEmBEeAL93-po0G7U8ckFUKWljEpL8ENQusOLbjdkatBHKIp9XsNTA5YeHT38kz9jgLen8Vt4xmKXtstUz-JLpR2TCtLMn6KpSC9leM9H717tay/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="PG Dedon 4 Article AD Spain" width="250" /></a><font size="1"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3DIKIUNpsyL6wne5CFKWDOINegDT7vWR0lXaB8Hxb3duzZNJ0bNz9R62lJZXXgmp-n-98OHIm7M6HnMnJAuBAtQHsaBSG3YaqlUaXSMoo1tzuvDmONqTSGG8LvSIEKzLzRFkvyKAsyNTz/s1600-h/PGDedon3ArticleADSpain%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="PG Dedon 3 Article AD Spain" border="0" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOMEbZpCgzM0hIeWODsUh6FVArSfkx9JjbxPhYjB_cBIjd9zBqnaDM7f9GLkLHTvUrwYYR_pshxXSvk2OvVk2-I1jvChbwZJHLP02oAKOGzAjQI4ygKBPUoY7rETiNsr3tHYe1YuRh_qZ/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="PG Dedon 3 Article AD Spain" width="250" /></a> <br />DEDON “</font><a href="http://www.dedon.de/en/blogazine/posts/dedon-campaigns/dedon-launches-coming-home.html" target="_blank"><font size="1">COMING HOME</font></a><font size="1">”, A LIMITED-EDITION BOOK BY BRUCE WEBER</font><font size="1"> Architectural Digest Spain - May 2010 <br /></font><font color="#ff0000">Postscript:</font>  These are scans from a Spanish magazine that my friend and fellow blogger <a href="http://meadedesigngroup.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ivan Meade</a> sent to me after I published this article.</p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size: x-small" class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"><span>PATRICIA GRAY INC</span></a><span> is an award winning interior design firm writing about lifestyle and WHAT'S HOT <br /></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small" class="Apple-style-span">in the world of interior design, architecture, art and travel. <br /></span><span style="font-size: x-small" class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/"><span>2011 © Patricia Gray | Interior Design Blog™</span></a></span></p>

Furniture IS Lifestyle - DEDON LAUNCHES “COMING HOME”, A LIMITED-EDITION BOOK BY BRUCE WEBER

  DEDON LAUNCHES “COMING HOME”, A LIMITED-EDITION BOOK BY BRUCE WEBER I love the new lifestyle advertising campaign that the Dutch company Dedon, a manufacturer of outdoor furnishings, has launched.  You may have seen the ads for this Dedon campaign in some of the recent Design magazines - Dedo…

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Is this Australia's perfect house?

A few years ago, there was an article in the paper about a property that had been awarded Australia's best. There was a small picture of the house, and when I saw it, it literally took my breath away. Of course, that small pic only whet my appetite for more, and after some serious stalking, I found just what I was looking for. Take a look. Perfect location (Byron Bay hinterland - delicious!) and beautifully considered design. No wonder this home took out the top prize - I don't think it gets much better than this:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3ecZfMj8D9pbTWRjz4iQBKakSItD8veGQy36m6zBp7_icYkCXKt-IH-QAMk06MeFYyCYqDEgnK063HGXEs4mETMXnjQ_Yq8u8OtKCb-1pQWwTPhN8NOywcBu50DChoUjGmvlmycWOkU/s1600/2306116_08_x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3ecZfMj8D9pbTWRjz4iQBKakSItD8veGQy36m6zBp7_icYkCXKt-IH-QAMk06MeFYyCYqDEgnK063HGXEs4mETMXnjQ_Yq8u8OtKCb-1pQWwTPhN8NOywcBu50DChoUjGmvlmycWOkU/s400/2306116_08_x.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">the home features a 100 year-old turret from Scots College, Warwick (A-M, this one's for you!)</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAomUVeoApAVjezr3ri54FtfBkn5sXntSl-VEoFSHNw5-_CBcxxKXFX1pwvdJEhT2w78Bx5OzBDYrVpgYfUgGHe6EvJ1RGLrOFnau60ZvklrheCDRRVK_7kkMLwqtZw1bv7cRoiJzRhMc/s1600/2306116_01_x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAomUVeoApAVjezr3ri54FtfBkn5sXntSl-VEoFSHNw5-_CBcxxKXFX1pwvdJEhT2w78Bx5OzBDYrVpgYfUgGHe6EvJ1RGLrOFnau60ZvklrheCDRRVK_7kkMLwqtZw1bv7cRoiJzRhMc/s640/2306116_01_x.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> the dam is stocked with perch</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohVuYSWijwn5OWKllsfWZOexAe5zSqx9ziPhC0tbLO29mdvI7wut8HPpXd2QGvpoDgRiuukneYzmPkwrPvVtlwo1b9l27sf89lVTGheZGvKHOtVFdhBvnvGJHN_Qbvypm16Wjb3jr9ms/s1600/2306116_03_x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohVuYSWijwn5OWKllsfWZOexAe5zSqx9ziPhC0tbLO29mdvI7wut8HPpXd2QGvpoDgRiuukneYzmPkwrPvVtlwo1b9l27sf89lVTGheZGvKHOtVFdhBvnvGJHN_Qbvypm16Wjb3jr9ms/s640/2306116_03_x.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I might just take a dip in the 21 metre infinity-edge pool</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglFKCLvQN5VQJy5jOW6wkgz3O2ElNK6m6igtk4WsfuDbkW6SWELiV33Z-0XjgPWzkGUjebd0SObdiWWyvY01bJ7l08tNaoubmOc8o0EfMYot-6F8_2yl50iMOEdxtu2FgTycTfsDlYq70/s1600/2306116_07_x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglFKCLvQN5VQJy5jOW6wkgz3O2ElNK6m6igtk4WsfuDbkW6SWELiV33Z-0XjgPWzkGUjebd0SObdiWWyvY01bJ7l08tNaoubmOc8o0EfMYot-6F8_2yl50iMOEdxtu2FgTycTfsDlYq70/s640/2306116_07_x.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">there's a section of rare rainforest on the 100 acre property</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8SDL0l7ye3mjvBmrVdZOP4K5XBDYc5vjkrFcpEpn-s4q_giwG60yDCvZmbaQap1mhD4lFXyEbplmid-ABEKqZ6vmdwP-lb7vxw2Z7RFu4mxdlB9s1tZtzEA5iy3hkE8JRE6OJoBQ_g2k/s1600/2306116_02_x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8SDL0l7ye3mjvBmrVdZOP4K5XBDYc5vjkrFcpEpn-s4q_giwG60yDCvZmbaQap1mhD4lFXyEbplmid-ABEKqZ6vmdwP-lb7vxw2Z7RFu4mxdlB9s1tZtzEA5iy3hkE8JRE6OJoBQ_g2k/s640/2306116_02_x.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">the home took five years to build - the 150 custom-made verandah posts were designed especially for the property</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2fFpr0Zkz9-giRR6fBS-Zkp4AiNAojWPPiAG8KN6vIfi4CmFP0dU4mMayrqqgVcAsmXqeFv_DwWL7r1CQNdgo4dSPJAR-zR7GsqpJuT5PJG0EWuRo4BBqNPm1hSaJfjUUfh3CmmgnzN4/s1600/2306116_13_x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2fFpr0Zkz9-giRR6fBS-Zkp4AiNAojWPPiAG8KN6vIfi4CmFP0dU4mMayrqqgVcAsmXqeFv_DwWL7r1CQNdgo4dSPJAR-zR7GsqpJuT5PJG0EWuRo4BBqNPm1hSaJfjUUfh3CmmgnzN4/s640/2306116_13_x.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">the attention to detail is amazing - look at those windows!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1kkRPhHx-qxMU3IYE7grfWMA9zIseXTSqyu6MgNEE_BzOhUaYuWNqWl1unlu7Uiborxwf8rMb5uJxGYRiFP4udrFo85UQ5dtSYJcR_cGV6ZqPKtLBUDUdSiGz_KE4gPgdwFTwXnJpM5E/s1600/104854531hl1209025681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1kkRPhHx-qxMU3IYE7grfWMA9zIseXTSqyu6MgNEE_BzOhUaYuWNqWl1unlu7Uiborxwf8rMb5uJxGYRiFP4udrFo85UQ5dtSYJcR_cGV6ZqPKtLBUDUdSiGz_KE4gPgdwFTwXnJpM5E/s640/104854531hl1209025681.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">no, this isnt the main house - it's just the garage/games room/studio</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSsoNtaviLZz0oJ_uw99kqnqBfzHMjWYtRXk88oVDvdf9fJ4FGzX6LW_zlkr4NO-52hk_ahVPSzsDvaWQR5cPnkghWH4VG_4MMQIA4kKCiGGl8WHDtYrjYT9Q4GTIBVR5nf4QUcF9MS3Q/s1600/formal01lrg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSsoNtaviLZz0oJ_uw99kqnqBfzHMjWYtRXk88oVDvdf9fJ4FGzX6LW_zlkr4NO-52hk_ahVPSzsDvaWQR5cPnkghWH4VG_4MMQIA4kKCiGGl8WHDtYrjYT9Q4GTIBVR5nf4QUcF9MS3Q/s640/formal01lrg.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wIaQIwJYrPzUO_m_t-OQXMgnMN1E4CG2G4g1fM1cFUwGpCgq5j9gmLid5NxbNnMyL0NfsNDM4MsCxYtWkNXGqiwXkcJVdhfTV9jWt_bTg0eEnnUivSxXEEhyphenhypheneHO8torbU9MkbfM_eTI/s1600/formal02lrg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wIaQIwJYrPzUO_m_t-OQXMgnMN1E4CG2G4g1fM1cFUwGpCgq5j9gmLid5NxbNnMyL0NfsNDM4MsCxYtWkNXGqiwXkcJVdhfTV9jWt_bTg0eEnnUivSxXEEhyphenhypheneHO8torbU9MkbfM_eTI/s640/formal02lrg.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">the home was decorated by Coco Republic</span> - <span style="font-size: x-small;">nothing but the best</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You can read more about this gorgeous home <a href="http://www.byronnews.com.au/story/2008/05/08/apn-andrews-grand-estate-at-possum-creek-wins/">here</a> and <a href="http://unicodevelopments.com/bandongrove.html">here</a>. It was on the market for only $7.5 million. Worth every penny I think - if only I had enough of those pennies to snap it up for myself!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks everyone for your lovely comments, wishing my son luck with his football. They worked wonders - the boys won both games convincingly yesterday! Fingers crossed today will bring more of the same - they have one more pool match this morning, before heading into finals over the rest of the week.<br /><br />Hope you all have a great day too,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85794/shatay01/57292ae3db79c6d939a1f2a85508a076.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a>

Is this Australia's perfect house?

A few years ago, there was an article in the paper about a property that had been awarded Australia's best. There was a small picture of the house, and when I saw it, it literally took my breath away. Of course, that small pic only whet my appetite for more, and after some serious stalking, I found …

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