25 October 2020
Succulent wreath begins!
Succulent wreath begins!
18 August 2020
Treehouse gets an airing! With a new blackboard and ladder... afternoon tea by basket.
Treehouse gets an airing! With a new blackboard and ladder... afternoon tea by basket.
Juniper: 3 years and 2 months
11 August 2020
Lasted obsession: cake decorating
Lasted obsession: cake decorating
07 August 2020
Merino top for olive
Merino top for olive
05 August 2020
Pulley is up and running!
Pulley is up and running!
18 July 2020
Macrame is a big hit with the kids as I start the caravan curtain...
Macrame is a big hit with the kids as I start the caravan curtain...
02 July 2020
Iris’s birthday coat finished! Bae the button holes...
Iris’s birthday coat finished! Bae the button holes...
27 June 2020
It has only taken 2 years to get the door up!
It has only taken 2 years to get the door up!
27 June 2020
Fun with new piping tips...
Fun with new piping tips...
12 May 2020
Lockdown day forty six: treehouse painting! And play.
Lockdown day forty six: treehouse painting! And play.
10 May 2020
Lockdown day forty five: Mother’s Day, my driftwood gate of dreams! Only taken a few years to get it made! A yummy bacon muffin for brunch and dinner with the Turners.
Lockdown day forty five: Mother’s Day, my driftwood gate of dreams! Only taken a few years to get it made! A yummy bacon muffin for brunch and dinner with the Turners.
06 May 2020
Lockdown day thirty eight: Finished Oli’s ombrè tunic! Very pleased!
Lockdown day thirty eight: Finished Oli’s ombrè tunic! Very pleased!
05 April 2020
Lockdown day eleven: diy central. Concreting steps and weeding everywhere! Disco and apple strudel to finish.
Lockdown day eleven: diy central. Concreting steps and weeding everywhere! Disco and apple strudel to finish.
17 January 2020
Holiday craft: marbling eggs
Holiday craft: marbling eggs
18 February 2019
Treehouse project: the second window is in! Pretty pleased with it, now for the door!
Treehouse project: the second window is in! Pretty pleased with it, now for the door!
15 January 2019
Treehouse update: Finally getting around to the ‘stain glass Perspex’ windows! Tom nailed down the roof! Nearly weather proof for painting...
Treehouse update: Finally getting around to the ‘stain glass Perspex’ windows! Tom nailed down the roof! Nearly weather proof for painting...
10 November 2018
Treehouse update: windows are cut out, now for the Perspex!
Treehouse update: windows are cut out, now for the Perspex!
05 November 2018
Dinner in the treehouse followed by fireworks with the Rogers. Good fun, a little hairy when one Roman candle fell over, felt like a battle field!!!
Dinner in the treehouse followed by fireworks with the Rogers. Good fun, a little hairy when one Roman candle fell over, felt like a battle field!!!
04 November 2018
The ongoing treehouse masterpiece. Juni loved being amongst it all, especially the secret door. Not Juni proofed yet.
The ongoing treehouse masterpiece. Juni loved being amongst it all, especially the secret door. Not Juni proofed yet.
22 January 2018
Stage one of the much talked about “tree†house complete! He girls loved the platform and spent all afternoon up there. Now we got to start on stage two - the actual house!
Stage one of the much talked about “tree†house complete! He girls loved the platform and spent all afternoon up there. Now we got to start on stage two - the actual house!
23 June 2017
The work in progress window seat. Curtains ordered and fabric bought for cushions! Now to find time to sew them!
The work in progress window seat. Curtains ordered and fabric bought for cushions! Now to find time to sew them!
20 May 2017
Bunk building in one day. $400 of timber, sketchup plan, father son duo and voila! Top bunk is built. The girls are super excited, mummy is sad Iris is moving out of her room but onwards and upwards! Now to whitewash the bunk.... in oh 2 years most likely!
Bunk building in one day. $400 of timber, sketchup plan, father son duo and voila! Top bunk is built. The girls are super excited, mummy is sad Iris is moving out of her room but onwards and upwards! Now to whitewash the bunk.... in oh 2 years most likely!
17 April 2017
Another weekend, another planter built! This one has been on the cards for years to stop the cheeky chickens from kicking stuff onto our path.
Another weekend, another planter built! This one has been on the cards for years to stop the cheeky chickens from kicking stuff onto our path.
01 April 2017
What's this? The start of another planter?!?
What's this? The start of another planter?!?
16 January 2017
My cheap $20 'old lady rose arch' wasn't built to last and blowing with the wind and I was at a lost what to do but randomly our Neighbour was getting rid of their super heavy duty one so all solved! I have finally managed to make my top tier garden with hostas around the cherry tree. Job satisfaction, tick.
My cheap $20 'old lady rose arch' wasn't built to last and blowing with the wind and I was at a lost what to do but randomly our Neighbour was getting rid of their super heavy duty one so all solved! I have finally managed to make my top tier garden with hostas around the cherry tree. Job satisfaction, tick.
13 November 2016
The hedge numbers are planted! Just need a new letterbox and it's another project done!
The hedge numbers are planted! Just need a new letterbox and it's another project done!
18 October 2016
Pegboards are up! Pretty pleased.
Pegboards are up! Pretty pleased.
Olive: 4 years and 8 months
Iris: 2 years and 3 months
31 January 2016
And the back fence & planter is finally completed! Tops on the fence and planter are on (unfortunately at the loss of half a peonies due to a wayward saw). Only waiting on the plants to put in the planter now.
And the back fence & planter is finally completed! Tops on the fence and planter are on (unfortunately at the loss of half a peonies due to a wayward saw). Only waiting on the plants to put in the planter now.
20 January 2016
Just needs a top on it and the back fence/planter wall is done! Gini is itching to start planting.
Just needs a top on it and the back fence/planter wall is done! Gini is itching to start planting.
21 November 2015
We have a planter! Unsure if "Olive Mountain" is going to fit back in at this point but crossing fingers. It's all coming together finally.
We have a planter! Unsure if "Olive Mountain" is going to fit back in at this point but crossing fingers. It's all coming together finally.
11 November 2015
The fence posts go up! Slowly but surely...
The fence posts go up! Slowly but surely...
22 September 2015
First world problem: spice rack. Solved with magnetic wonder!
First world problem: spice rack. Solved with magnetic wonder!
05 August 2014
Lyons bed is finally finished. A good team effort!
Lyons bed is finally finished. A good team effort!
Lyon: 3 years and 3 months
17 July 2014
Lyon gets a new dog bed. A work in progress but at least the curtains are now safe!
Lyon gets a new dog bed. A work in progress but at least the curtains are now safe!
Lyon: 3 years and 2 months
17 March 2014
Pixels room is finally feeling like a real bedroom again with the carpet relaid and the wardrobe door on. Just cleaning, painting, curtains and furnishing left!
Pixels room is finally feeling like a real bedroom again with the carpet relaid and the wardrobe door on. Just cleaning, painting, curtains and furnishing left!
Iris: -3 months and 2 days
17 March 2014
The study nook is really coming along. It now has lights, wallpapered walls and left over carpet from Pixels room.
The study nook is really coming along. It now has lights, wallpapered walls and left over carpet from Pixels room.
02 February 2014
The pavers are mostly down on our little vege garden hideaway.
The pavers are mostly down on our little vege garden hideaway.
13 January 2014
Trying out the nearly completed top tier seat. Room for the whole family!
Trying out the nearly completed top tier seat. Room for the whole family!
12 January 2014
Tom was in need of some RnR building style after two weeks away from the backyard. Third planter nearly complete with a seat to boot!
Tom was in need of some RnR building style after two weeks away from the backyard. Third planter nearly complete with a seat to boot!
17 November 2013
We have vegetables! And a semi working sprinkler system. Sweet corn, tomatoes, rhubarb, eggplant, courgette, cucumber, chillis, sugar snap peas so far. A bit of an experiment this year.
We have vegetables! And a semi working sprinkler system. Sweet corn, tomatoes, rhubarb, eggplant, courgette, cucumber, chillis, sugar snap peas so far. A bit of an experiment this year.
16 November 2013
Our top tier vege box is finally nearing completion. Just need some more soil and it's planting time!
Our top tier vege box is finally nearing completion. Just need some more soil and it's planting time!
13 October 2013
We came home to a new gibbed wall and a study nook! Very exciting. There was still a special olive size door available for doing house circuits. Just. Great job Prosser/pecks boys.
We came home to a new gibbed wall and a study nook! Very exciting. There was still a special olive size door available for doing house circuits. Just. Great job Prosser/pecks boys.
13 October 2013
And what's behind door number two?
And what's behind door number two?
05 October 2013
Tom got stuck into demo day! Got the old walldrobe down and out, in a lot less time than it took me to clear out the contents. Then he cut a 20cm square in the wall and decided he needed a snooze. By the time we got home from our walk in the drizzle one side was gone! What have we done!!! Eek. Good job honey ;-)
Tom got stuck into demo day! Got the old walldrobe down and out, in a lot less time than it took me to clear out the contents. Then he cut a 20cm square in the wall and decided he needed a snooze. By the time we got home from our walk in the drizzle one side was gone! What have we done!!! Eek. Good job honey ;-)
20 January 2013
The gummies are getting a new home with our new planter!
The gummies are getting a new home with our new planter!
04 January 2013
A beautiful blue & still day, what better way to spend the early hours hanging out our washing on the new clothes line! Great job daddy and uncle G Dog.
A beautiful blue & still day, what better way to spend the early hours hanging out our washing on the new clothes line! Great job daddy and uncle G Dog.
17 December 2012
The sand goes into the sand pit!
The sand goes into the sand pit!
15 December 2012
And more pointing. This time at mitre 10 picking up the weekly supplies!
And more pointing. This time at mitre 10 picking up the weekly supplies!
26 September 2012
The completed deck, in all it's glory!
The completed deck, in all it's glory!
25 September 2012
The deck builders extraordinaire. A job well done.
The deck builders extraordinaire. A job well done.
22 September 2012
We prep the 90% completed deck ready for the day's visitors.
We prep the 90% completed deck ready for the day's visitors.
20 September 2012
Dave works out the angles on version three of the steps! Sorry Dave!
Dave works out the angles on version three of the steps! Sorry Dave!
19 September 2012
The decking almost all down! Looks amazing! Seat and steps construction begins.
The decking almost all down! Looks amazing! Seat and steps construction begins.
17 September 2012
Dave creates us a landing strip as the deck takes shape.
Dave creates us a landing strip as the deck takes shape.
17 September 2012
Bearers and joists all laid down for the deck foundations.
Bearers and joists all laid down for the deck foundations.
12 September 2012
The piles all concreted in and ready to go on the deck.
The piles all concreted in and ready to go on the deck.
10 September 2012
Work fully underway on the deck with the pile holes being dug with the help of a pile hole borer!
Work fully underway on the deck with the pile holes being dug with the help of a pile hole borer!
05 September 2012
The early morning reno's return, as Olive's room redo is in full swing. First night in the portacot and Olive slept "like a baby".
The early morning reno's return, as Olive's room redo is in full swing. First night in the portacot and Olive slept "like a baby".
Olive: 6 months and 21 days
25 August 2012
We took little miss for a trip to Mitre 10 Mega to give her a snooze and to stock up on supplies!
We took little miss for a trip to Mitre 10 Mega to give her a snooze and to stock up on supplies!
09 August 2012
The drain proves it's worth - as it diverts the torrent of water away from under the house. Quite chuffed we are feeling today after a torrential downpour puts it to the test. Here's hoping the office stays dry!
The drain proves it's worth - as it diverts the torrent of water away from under the house. Quite chuffed we are feeling today after a torrential downpour puts it to the test. Here's hoping the office stays dry!
05 August 2012
A great turn out for digging our drain to stop leaking water into the office and the start of the deck prep work!
A great turn out for digging our drain to stop leaking water into the office and the start of the deck prep work!
22 July 2012
The stage is set as we get underway on the first task for the back yard - the second tier retaining wall. The posts are now in place!
The stage is set as we get underway on the first task for the back yard - the second tier retaining wall. The posts are now in place!
30 June 2012
The carpet goes down in the office. So plush! It's like a real room now. Complete with "new room" smell.
The carpet goes down in the office. So plush! It's like a real room now. Complete with "new room" smell.
27 June 2012
The Office takes shape. Only the carpet install left before move in date!
The Office takes shape. Only the carpet install left before move in date!
27 June 2012
The wood fits in the new wood shed! That's a relief. Just have to re-do the roof (not enough over-hang) and we're done!
The wood fits in the new wood shed! That's a relief. Just have to re-do the roof (not enough over-hang) and we're done!
24 June 2012
The office and the woodshed take shape on a DIY extreme weekend.
The office and the woodshed take shape on a DIY extreme weekend.
24 June 2012
Lyon helps daddy with the framing!
Lyon helps daddy with the framing!
Lyon: 1 year, 1 month and 28 days
23 June 2012
The new home owners visit mitre 10 again for more supplies, olive has joined the gang in frenchie.
The new home owners visit mitre 10 again for more supplies, olive has joined the gang in frenchie.
Olive: 4 months and 8 days
20 May 2012
Look Ma, no wires!
Look Ma, no wires!