Creating counting ...

I'm not that good with numbers. I did maths B in high school - and should the government ever change the GST from 10% to .. say .. 11% - my mind will explode. But you might like my creative counting here.

Yesterday was a long day. The day before was long too - but yesterday EXtremely long. I started at 4.30am and finished at 1.30am. That is 21 hours. But, here's where I get creative with numbers and get to the big 126.

You see, I have worked those hours many moons ago when I was a spring chicken. But I figure computers go twice as fast as they used to - so that is 21 x 2 = 42. But, I am also much quicker at doing what I do - as I have been doing it so darn long. At least 3 times as fast. So that makes it 42 x 3 = 126. So, I worked 126 hours yesterday. Phew, no wonder I am tired.

Bathroom love ..

This post is just for me really. Just so I don't lose this stunningly perfect bathroom. I found this via Suze's Dwellers Without Decorators blog tonight (thanks a bundle Suze!!!) as part of her before/after post. Man, you gotta love a before/after. Man, I can't wait until we have our own before/after bathroom.

A little teaser ...

If you are interested to find out just who is up for awards in this years Australian Interior Design Awards, I thought I would tease you a little with this little selection of images. An amazing array of stylish homes, buildings, offices + more. I just love that window by Shareen Joel .. and that rocker by the fireplace by Hare & Klein - very dreamy. (note: I think the xray of the fruit bat - or whatever is - on the home page is just a tad scary!!!)

Corinella Cool ..

Years ago, when my boys were very small (Joe was nearly 3 and Luke was about 6 months old), the Mr and I took a drive to Corinella. That was before we made the decision to move down to Wallington to be near the beach. At that stage we were still living in Melbourne and just 'dreaming' about the beach.

So, we hatched a plan to buy a beachouse. (An unfunded plan, but still worthy of calling it a plan). One day I was reading the paper and found out that Corinella house prices were quite cheap. Good enough decision to take a long drive don't you think. We headed down and it did look quite a pretty spot. Not really a swimming beach but it had a great jetty and lots of fresh air. But, I didn't see this house otherwise I think I may have definately bought something - because if this is the standard of house in Corinella now, I think the prices may have gone up.

This house is by Melbourne based architectural firm BKK .. and I have taken these images from Melbourne photographer Peter Bennetts website.

(that was a very poorly written post - but with not much sleep, my mind does not work too well)

Which one?

It's very late. I'm out working. Have NO idea what time I am going to finish. So, I am dreaming about buying myself a nice chair to lounge in. I need one for my bedroom. Somewhere I can curl up with a book or veg and watch TV. A 'just me' chair. Obviously I am in a blue mood (with 2 of my choices in blue) .. these are all from Matt Blatt (sorry to the original designers but I just can't afford the real mccoy). So, what do you think? Has anyone sat in any of these. Are they comfy? For now, I will dream while I work. Hopefully I won't actually fall asleep and really dream otherwise I won't get my work done and there will be NO money (dream or otherwise)!!!

I'VE BRANCHED OUT ..

Did I tell you that I now do wallpaper .. in the OEKE 'Linked' pattern. No. Well, that's because I actually haven't. But, this company in LA called Walnut Wallpaper have the same pattern in their range. Cool huh. I gotta say the whole bedroom looks a tad .. hmm .. how shall I say this, gross. But the wallpaper is pretty cool don't you think!!

I found this via the Heidi Claire blog. Thanks Heidi (-:

DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS?

Loving this look I must admit (-:

that little man with his shoulders slumped is me today,
as I have to work while the sun is shining and my little family head to the beach

I'm just wondering, am I the only person to not know about Ikea's blog LIVET HEMMA? So many images, so little time. If you are needing a little inspiration - be it using Ikea products or not - go have a peek. You'll prob need about 30 minutes before you tire of scrolling through the images. AND if you can read the words (which I cannot!!) you might even need a few minutes extra.'

Fantastic home ..

nice mustang heh!!

I know, 2 posts in one day - when for weeks I have been blog-silent. Could be the weather, the full moon .. or maybe I am just trying to forget the work list that sits beside me and wanted to search the world for something inspiring .. something fantastic.

This home, which I found via the Cottages & Gardens website, suits me perfectly today. The collection of garage sale finds (or yard sale I believe it is called elsewhere). The knick-knacks from Paris, the layers of different coloured and textured fabrics or just the 'home-li-ness' of the way it is all put together - this home can only be described as fantastic. (note: I'm sure there are better design-ery terms, but for me fantastic it is!!!).

Oh, and just if you want to go have a drool over the photographer of these shots, Anastassios Mentis took them .. cool huh!!!

Tomorrow .. and beyond

Tomorrow is Bloggers Day of Silence, to highlight a charity set up to donate money for emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies following the terrible events in Japan. We are all aware of the destruction the earthquake and tsunami caused - but the disaster will last a very long time and, with people losing everything - their lives, their loved ones, their homes - every little bit helps. Go visit the 'For Japan With Love' site to donate.

I found this via Dana's Yellowtrace blog.

I love the 70's ..

Gotta love a fireplace ..

Love that little window next to the oven ..

Imagine waking up in this room ..

10 acres all to yourself .. drool

OK, I know, I'm always doing this. Find houses that would be a 'dream' for me. But feast your eyes on this little doozie down my neck of the woods. THIS house, to me, is the absolute bee's knee's of homes .. AND .. it is on 10 acres.

I do love 70's style homes - the windows, the floorplans, the LOT. OK, it needs a jolly old do-up. The flooring would be first to go. The kitchen .. umm .. well maybe THAT would be first to go. But did you check out those angled ceilings. The fireplace. The bedroom. The views. Not sure about that 'elevated observatory' - but heh, would be a nice spot to take up yoga.

So this weekend I might buy a tatt's ticket and 'live the dream'.

see link

So many things ..

There are sooo many things I want to post on. So many things I have found - or am inspired by - or really, just great things I think you would all like to know. But, alas, I am just not finding the time to blog at all. For now I will leave you with 2 new fake OEKE images I just did - and this link to an inspiring story of how 2 generations of the one family are forging through to fulfill a dream. I loved every word of it and it gave me hope for my little OEKE umbrellas. I promise to try and come back soon OK. Hope you are all well (-: