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Framing some trinkets

Posted on 25 January 2012

My mother-in-law and I found this ugly duckling in an antique shop while we were on one of our treasure hunting missions. But look past the ugly painting of the poor soul who probably took hours to paint it and … Continue reading →

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Thanks grandpas

Posted on 6 December 2011

I love having items around my house that have a story to tell. Items that aren’t bought at the nearest decor shop and probably made in China, but things that speak very close to my heart. Both Viv and I … Continue reading →

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The grass is always greener

Posted on 30 November 2011

The one thing that I was probably most excited about, was having my very own home office. I posted a couple of my inspiration offices in this post. We have started with ‘project home office’. It now has a floor … Continue reading →

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DIY Pantry Shelves

Posted on 15 November 2011

We woke up Saturday morning and decided that we were going to build some shelves for the pantry. Keep in mind that neither Viv nor I have worked with powertools before and that we had absolutely no idea how to … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Kitchens | 4 Comments

Jump on! Join the ride

Posted on 27 July 2011

Just as I thought that I overdosed on DIY after my sister-in-law’s baby shower, I am back onto the DIY train. What can I say. I’m addicted, a DIY junkie. But this time I want to invite you guys to … Continue reading →

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Take that hammer, who’s the boss now?

Posted on 25 July 2011

Last week Viv and I celebrated being the legal owners of Raybelle by destroying the weird shelves in the dining room. (If you have missed it, read all about it here) But we got interrupted by this… the epic fail. … Continue reading →

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Let’s do this thing

Posted on 19 July 2011

We heard yesterday that all the paperwork for the transfer of the house is done and we are now legally the owners of Raybelle. After work last night, we rushed over to our new casa to celebrate, yet again, but … Continue reading →

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Baby shower madness

Posted on 18 July 2011

Saturday afternoon I held a baby shower for my sister-in-law who is expecting her baby boy at the end of September. Last week I shared with you guys a couple of DIY projects that I was working on. (Read more … Continue reading →

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DIY Cake Stands

Posted on 15 July 2011

If you were wondering why I suddenly jumped onto the DIY train, I am throwing a baby shower for my sister-in-law tomorrow.  I got all over eager and thought that I am Martha Stewart and is making ALL the decorations … Continue reading →

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Cupcakes save the day

Posted on 14 July 2011

I do believe that cupcakes make every situation better. They even help when you are too broke (’cause every single penny you have is going into your home’s renovations) to buy flowers for a party that you are throwing. But… … Continue reading →

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