Category Archives: Gardening

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Preparing to sell

Posted on 23 October 2012

Even thought it was painful, both Viv and I wanted Raybelle to sell fast. It was more like, “let’s just get this over and done with P-E-L-E-A-S-E!!” We had absolutely now idea what to do or how to sell a … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, General | Tagged preparations to sell, preparing raybelle for sell, selling house, selling raybelle | 2 Comments

The unicorn moment

Posted on 23 May 2012

Ever had one of those moments? I like to call it a unicorn moment. Where you see stars and hearts floating around and you can hear angels sing and trumpets are blown and a unicorn jumps over your head and … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged baby girl, exterior, exterior update, garden, gardening, lola, outside | 1 Comment

Rock and Roll

Posted on 3 May 2012

The one side of Raybelle was in dire need of a face lift. The passage next to the house also hosts our washing line. The ground was covered with weed and other gug that is probably 60 years old. Also, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged exterior, exterior update, garden, garden update | 2 Comments

All Done

Posted on 2 May 2012

Whenever my BF’s little boy are done with whatever he was busy with; whether it is colouring or eating, he smiles so proud and says “All done”. That is exactly how I felt when the painters packed up all of … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged exterior, exterior paint, exterior update, garden, painting | 5 Comments

Ooh La La

Posted on 18 April 2012

The first coat of delicious grey was painted yesterday and it looks amazing. We are so happy with the colour. We keep on walking outside to stare at the grey walls. I think our neighbours are now happy too They … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged exterior, exterior update, external, paint | 5 Comments

Exciting News

Posted on 16 April 2012

Well, this might not be as exciting for you guys as it is for us. But we have been waiting for this day, which seems like forever!!! We have started painting and updating the exterior of Raybelle! We had to … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged exterior paint, exterior update, painting | 2 Comments

Path your way

Posted on 7 March 2012

In yesterday’s post, I gave you an update of the outside of Raybelle and if you looked past the horrible unpainted, grassless house, you would’ve seen our new little path that connects the gate to the front door. And yes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged DIY, garden, garden path, outside update | 2 Comments

I’m back

Posted on 6 March 2012

I know, it’s been a while since I last blogged. I have been out of town for work quite a lot lately, which left my poor ol blog neglected. But, I am back in full force and have missed blogging … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged garden, gardening, outside DIY, outside update | 2 Comments

Behind bars

Posted on 8 December 2011

We have finally started building our boundary wall. After waiting for more than 2 months for city council to approve the plans, we are now full steam ahead. We didn’t want the house to be exposed while building the wall, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged boundary wall, building, exterior update, garden, wall | 1 Comment

Day 75: 10 days left

Posted on 18 October 2011

I got a couple of frowns when I said that we are putting ceiling tiles on our tv room wall. My friend called me the other day and said that she knows that my ideas are quite different, but putting … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Living Room, Renovation | Tagged ceiling tiles, exterior update, sanding, tv room, wood panelling, wooden floors | 8 Comments ← Older posts