Hi there.....

You probably have been wondering where i have been.... well to be honest i have been busy organising the purchase of our new home. Yes that is right another house. It was totally unexpected so i am still a little shocked but very very happy with our decision. For quite sometime we have been looking for something a little smaller with not as much land. As the girls have become older and now one has moved out of home, we realise that we dont need the room we used to; our property is ideal for a family with children, animals, maybe even a pony. So we are moving into a different faze of our life and yes, another chapter will begin. And it will give me more excuses to post all our ideas and changes during the renovations . These are some sneak photos i took the other day for you to see. The bones are beautiful; built in 1840 with all original cedar doors, mantles etc. There are lots we need to do to put our stamp on it ....painting decorating and a few structural changes but all in all its very solid and livable. The photo above is looking from one upstairs bedroom into the other, displaying the beautiful early cedar doors and architraves.
And this wraps all around the entire room......love love love. I think its my favourite room in the house....girls can you possibly guess why.
Looking from the front lounge into the kitchen, dining area. As you can see it needs a few changes but all really structurally sound.
The exterior is beautiful but we will change the colours and the garden slightly but such a great aspect facing east.
Another photo of front elevation. I am currently trying to find out a little on its history....so stay tuned. The sad part about all this is that we will be putting our property on the market in spring. So busy times ahead and our trip has been put on hold till May. Oh well another chapter in our lives and more for me to post about. I will be showing you the progression of our renovations when we take possession. Take care everyone and i wont leave it so long next time between posts. Let me know what you think.....x

New things in store....

This cabinet in the above photos has an industrial cabinet very similar to one we have arriving soon. Imagine this in a bathroom with a large basin on in....great for storage underneath.
This is some more of the handmade pottery that has arrived in store this week....large platters, large bowls and wine coolers..all just beautiful in a soft french grey.

A linen apron that we sell....
Have a great weekend everybody and keep warm.

Bird House dreaming.

I thought i would do a post on one of my favourite things .....birdhouses. I love their shape and form. They look great hanging in a group ( as the photo below ) or simply on their own as a feature.


These ones look fabulous hanging above this table outdoors.

Its so so cold.

Yesterday we had a tremendous amount of rain and it snowed down to as low as the 200m level. It has been freezing and i must say i have had the fire raging in the store. Customers have loved it. I must say.....i have the best and most loyal customers in the world. Thank you each and every one of you....you are all so great. Whenever i am having a weak moment or feeling down in walks one of them with their pearls of wisdom or something up lifting to say. And i must say your timing is impeccable. They always manage to say the right things and exactly the right time. So a big big thank you from the bottom of my heart. After 5 years of being in business, i guess you get to know your customers quite well and in turn they get to know you. Sometimes the look on my face can tell a thousand stories, i am sure. The store is not just a store its an extension of me and my personality; which creates a feel, a mood and story of i guess my life. Thanks and take care......x
These are photos of home during a very frosty start to the day....

Winter Trading.

Just to let the visiting customers know that over the winter months of June, July and August we close early at 4.30pm. The glass cloches have been a huge hit; with only a few left in store..i think another order will be happening soon.
Our linens are a beautiful addition to any room in the house, draped over a bed, or as a throw or tablecloth....the uses are endless.
A useful addition to any pantry; a great storage option.
Gorgeous jewellery
A recent window display....Take care and have a great weekend.

As promised...

This is our latest window display showing some vintage pieces, artificial wreath and handmade pottery pieces.
New ribbons sold by the spool.
Shell buttons and measuring tapes.
Antique fold out bench, great for any space saving kitchen.
Inside the window...artificial rosemary topiary, china, linen and rattan cloches.

Come in....take a look around.

We just had a big change around...so i thought i better share . I will show you the windows in the next post; i couldn't get the right light with all the reflections going on.

Linen cushions and more .....
Set of drawers already sold.
A view of the store from behind the counter....see you all tomorrow.