Monday, September 14, 2009

beach studios


 
I quite like the lock of he mismatched shelves in the bedroom, the antique linen or fabric as a bedhead, the selves against the VJ's in the kithchen, because god knows i have VJ's, I was gapping them all weekend!
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Rebecca Geldard Ray White Real Estate 0409 721 671 rebecca.geldard@raywhite.com

Friday, September 4, 2009

cottage garden appeal









So this is my dilema, I have a sloping rear yard, only gradually, but enough so the water runs towards the rear left during heavy rain. A gravel pit under the rear corner should fix a part of this problem. The water is naturally meant to run that direction, as my street and the street behind are part of the catchment for the Kedron Brook river so it isn't a bad thing, yet the pooling in the rear corner is annoying. I had the mango tree stump grinded out yesterday which was interesting to watch, so hopefully the water will use that section of ground to drain. I thought i would find some garden inspiration pictures, as i really want to get it established quick smart. More hard yakka for my only day off!

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sunset.com this website has step by step instructions to create this look. Just want I need, instructions!
sunset.com
charlotterowe.com
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charlotterowe.com
charlotterowe.com
charlotterowe.com
creative-vignettes.blogspot.com


Rebecca Geldard Ray White Real Estate 0409 721 671 rebecca.geldard@raywhite.com


Thursday, September 3, 2009

Sarah Jessica Parker's Hamptons House



It's nice to see some colour. I really like the stairs, gently cascading into the grass. I have this thing about wide stairs and low houses.

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hookedonhouses.net


Rebecca Geldard Ray White Real Estate 0409 721 671 rebecca.geldard@raywhite.com


Tuesday, September 1, 2009

black and white interior inspiration




Don't you just love Elle Decor. It is my 2nd favorite magazine, after Belle. Third would have to be Vogue Living. Perhaps when I have a few dollars behind me, I will venture into the world of magazines, or maybe I could be a location scout. Even better, I will own a selection of properties, about 10, which would be used for photos shoots, film sets etc. For the meantime, if I ever finish my house, I might be able to make a few thousand dollars here and there by having a few commercials or photo shoots conducted in the house. I better get renovating. It's 11:53pm at night, so I don't think I am going to start tonight!

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Elle Decor - via candacerose.typepad.com
Elle Decor - article 'At Home with Anna Sui'
Elle Decor - article 'At Home with Bagley Mishka'


white painted timber floors





Some of the best places to find inspirational pictures, apart from other blogs, is photographic location agencies.

Check out the photos from lavishlocations.com of the house with the painted parquetry floors. Stunning!

Two of my favorites are www.lightlocations.com and www.lavishlocations.com







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You might not know where Pinkenba is, but it is a 4008 postcode which means it isn't far from the brisbane CBD, in fact, only 12klms.

I have just listed this ecclectic little property for sale. The character is overwelming. Notice the bird, Fred, who is in the tree. He is capable of a full conversation. Mind you, I think he told me the other day "I don't want to talk to you, go away".

Email me for further info. rebecca.geldard@raywhite.com

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what paint to use to paint your floors white

I have googled so many times what paint to use to paint my pine floors white. Some suggest painting timber floors with a marine paint, which is like a 2 pac epoxy, others suggest white washed floors. I have been told to keep away from enamel paint to paint my floors white, as enamel can yellow over time.

I have two dogs, both white/cream (when clean!), so a white floor would work well for my family, which consists of myself and the two dogs.
A lot of references are made to

I did find a great article on countrylife.co.uk which provides two options, in an article titled How to paint white floorboards

They recommend a brand called Farrow & Ball for white painted floors.

Their website describes their floor paint as follows:

Available in all colours so an ideal way of treating timber or concrete floors. This tough, oil based paint, with a classic eggshell finish, is becoming increasingly popular. Stylish and practical, Farrow & Ball Floor Paint is suitable for use in virtually every area of the house, from hallways to kitchens, as well as bathrooms, utility rooms, playrooms and offices.

  • Available in all colours.
  • Preparation use an oil/aluminium based primer for wooden floors.
  • 40% sheen level.
  • Completely washable.
And there are so many colour options. I prefer the following: All White, Strong White, Wimborne White, Great White & James White. There is a blog i came across which has used Farrow & Ball paints. The Yvestown Blog. Below is the picture from the blog using Farrow & Ball floor paint in Elephant Breath. Other Farrow & Ball Paints in pictures

Walls are painted Off-Black, Estate Emulsion, by Farrow & Ball. Photo from Homes and Gardens, Jan. 2006.

Walls are painted Farrow & Ball’s Lulworth Blue. Photo from thedailymail.co.uk.


Wainscoting and woodwork painted in Farrow & Ball's Lime White sets off walls painted Light Blue in this stair hall by Madeline Stuart. Photo by Roger Davies, House Beautiful, March 2007.

Photo by J. Savage Gibson, House Beautiful, December 2007. The galley kitchen of designer Phoebe Howard’s Atlanta apartment. Walls are painted Farrow & Ball’s Shaded White.

View more examples of Farrow & Ball paints on flickr.com

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