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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Behind bars

Posted on 8 December 2011

We have finally started building our boundary wall. After waiting for moreĀ 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

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No time for weekends

Posted on 7 November 2011

My parents and sister came to visit the weekend. Which meant- more hands!! Have I ever mentioned that my parents are the DIY masters, Viv and I are just wannabees? We were so so so extremely happy and privileged to … Continue reading

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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

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Madly in love with floors

Posted on 10 October 2011

After a long wait, they finally finished up the kitchen/dining room/ scullery area so that our screeded flooring can be installed on Friday. Remember I changed my mindĀ about the colour of the floor within 5 minutes of placing the order? … Continue reading

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Third Time Lucky

Posted on 5 October 2011

We have officially entered the third month of renovating Raybelle. We’ve hoped to be in by the end of September, but yeah, that didn’t happen. We are now in October and we are still in the rental. I am driving … Continue reading

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