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Battling Betty
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January 6, 2009
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Christchurch New Zealand
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I love the curtains in your front family room and how your whole house has such a lovely atmosphere which comes through in the photos. Henry looks so serene 'sitting' on the chair!
In New Zealand all those signs would have to be removed by 7 am on election day. Usually they are recycledand revamped by the people who put them up - for the next election.
What about replacing your big fridge with an under-bench model, and placing a wooden preparation space on the top? A separate small chest freezer might be squeezed in elsewhere. This is not ideal, ...
I had a leak in my sitting room ceiling and although I think its been fixed we could never find where it was coming in. No matter what I did it was impossible to find, there was just the stain on ...
I don't know if I commented on the original post but if not, I'd just like to say it is fabulous, Lorin. I would love it if I could make my 1970's house (with huge windows) look like this!
When I painted the living room I got a couple of test pots, painted them on lining paper and pinned them up in the room, moving them around to see what the effect would be in different positions an...
I have a spare key in my wallet as I mostly lock myself out when I'm going shopping. I also have a spare car key in there as well. I can't count the number of times I've been glad to have it there!...
I agree with jenlevy on this, Megan. Do not, I repeat, do not sell one of your fabulous chairs on eBay or any other site. Just a little more colour is needed, but it is a lovely scheme.
Since you can't paint I assume you're renting. If you are, keep the colours of your furniture fairly neutral so you can use it elsewhere. Red is a traditional colour for dining rooms which in th...
Looking at the snow and grey skies outside, why not go for a warm terracotta colour? It will go with blue or green accessories and furnishings, it's an earth colour and it will be warm in winter. ...
Leaky homes are a problem here in NZ. There is a statute of limitations after which builders cannot be sued. Legislation was enacted by the government as to how long after completion of a buildin...
My Dad had a thing called a soda siphon which consisted of a clear glass bottle covered with very firm narrow metal strips. There was a place on top in which he inserted a little cartridge, shaped...
They are great for making cloches for garden plants, or potted plants. If you have a row of seedlings and want to give them a bit of shelter, you straighten out the hook and pull the hanging part ...
Latest Comments...
I love the curtains in your front family room and how your whole house has such a lovely atmosphere which comes through in the photos. Henry looks so serene 'sitting' on the chair!
Probably it was intended to hold yarn or knitting wool. I'd use it for a necklace tree.
I love the painting showing the 1910 dinner party with every one talking. It is so informal and yet it started out formal.
In New Zealand all those signs would have to be removed by 7 am on election day. Usually they are recycledand revamped by the people who put them up - for the next election.
In New Zealand all those signs would have to be removed by 7 am on Election Day.
What about replacing your big fridge with an under-bench model, and placing a wooden preparation space on the top? A separate small chest freezer might be squeezed in elsewhere. This is not ideal, ...
I had a leak in my sitting room ceiling and although I think its been fixed we could never find where it was coming in. No matter what I did it was impossible to find, there was just the stain on ...
I don't know if I commented on the original post but if not, I'd just like to say it is fabulous, Lorin. I would love it if I could make my 1970's house (with huge windows) look like this!
When I painted the living room I got a couple of test pots, painted them on lining paper and pinned them up in the room, moving them around to see what the effect would be in different positions an...
I have a spare key in my wallet as I mostly lock myself out when I'm going shopping. I also have a spare car key in there as well. I can't count the number of times I've been glad to have it there!...
I agree with jenlevy on this, Megan. Do not, I repeat, do not sell one of your fabulous chairs on eBay or any other site. Just a little more colour is needed, but it is a lovely scheme.
Since you can't paint I assume you're renting. If you are, keep the colours of your furniture fairly neutral so you can use it elsewhere. Red is a traditional colour for dining rooms which in th...
I so know how that feels!
Looking at the snow and grey skies outside, why not go for a warm terracotta colour? It will go with blue or green accessories and furnishings, it's an earth colour and it will be warm in winter. ...
Leaky homes are a problem here in NZ. There is a statute of limitations after which builders cannot be sued. Legislation was enacted by the government as to how long after completion of a buildin...
My Dad had a thing called a soda siphon which consisted of a clear glass bottle covered with very firm narrow metal strips. There was a place on top in which he inserted a little cartridge, shaped...
They are great for making cloches for garden plants, or potted plants. If you have a row of seedlings and want to give them a bit of shelter, you straighten out the hook and pull the hanging part ...
Pets on furniture certainly give proof of comfort, if any were needed. I love your chairs - really clever thrifting, they are!
I love your chandelier over the dining table. It's absolutely sensational.
How about a lovely light green? A warm yellowish green?