Lounge Before & After

01.11.13

Hello November!

I know, once again it has been a while, I have been a busy bee, and I can’t wait to share what I have been doing! In the mean time, say hello to our ‘new’ lounge!

We were fortunate to move in to it with a fairly neutral colour. So I don’t know if this is a Reno as much as a cover up. The only ‘major’ change is the curtains, traded out for cream ones from the warehouse, and the light shade, which we already had from IKEA.

But keeping the tones light and bright made the room feel fresh. Adding texture in the cushions and throws creates depth. And hanging some artwork gives it some personality.

Now, listen, it does not have to be expensive. The artwork on the wall is a photo I took whilst in America, I put some script over it and took it to a printer, cost me $12 to get printed. Then I hung it up with a couple of bulldog clips and drawing pins. The antlers are from trade me and the crosses are washi tape. Bam. Done, dusted, happy. So get hunting.

Until next time.

YES PLEASE // Birthday edition

24.10.13

Converse all white shoe // Meadowlark geometric rings // Falconware mug // M.A.C Lipliner // Brass Sissors // Ferm Living Marble cushion // Landlocked Apparel tee

Ahhhh birthdays.
Usually I like to have a ‘ celebration of my deterioration’ of sorts, but not this year. This year I will happily dine with a few friends and get an early night. I know, the years are catching up with me.
And with just over a month till my birthday, the hints begin.

The husband says that I am hard to buy for, that I am fussy. I disagree, I am well educated darling husband, and have fine taste. So here is a helping hand for him.

You can thank me later love.

Until next time.

You can find more on my pinterest.

HIM&HER // HOME

22.10.13

Boy do I love going home. Heading north, coming over the top of the Brynderwyn’s, and there it is. The Heads. Home. Plus my Mama Bear always puts on a good spread.

Homemade Mexican and Rhubarb charlotte where on the menu this time. My favourite. Lucky girl.

My ma and pa built it with their very own hands, They are pretty brilliant. But once us kids moved out, they re built and now rent this as a holiday home. Yes, that does mean you can stay here too. For a price.

Until next time.

For more information head to the Te Piringa website or facebook.

HIM&HER // away

15.10.13

Gosh it felt good to get out of the city. A much needed get-away that the husband ‘surprised’ me with. What a good man. We went a few hours south and out to the coast, to Whangamata. It such a sleepy town at this time of year, just the way we like it.

Due to a stormy weekend most of it was spent indoors. With Empire records on VHS, Super Mario Brothers board game and Rummikub. French toast and the longest shake in town. And finally, with a little clearing in the weather we took a drive to Thames. Had a taste of America from a german man, and a beach adventure. Pretty bloody good if you ask me. Thanks Whangamata, Thanks Husband, We will be back.

Until next time