May your home rise up to meet you
This past weekend we moved to a new apartment! Well, new is a stretch. It’s new for us, but it is a typical old New York style apartment – complete with black and white subway tiles in the bathroom and a fire escape ladder out the window (very RENT-esq for those musical-theatre lovers). Now […]
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So many lovely goodies to browse through this October! Time to buy a little something for your home? Methinks so! ENJOY! – Penny xo
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If you are anything like me, walking into antique stores can be overwhelming! So much stuff, so much dust! But like all home furnishings, antiques go through trends. This is good news as it means we can walk into antique stores with a purpose… making our visit a little less daunting. So here are 5 […]
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Fact: Pallets are so hot right now. From coffee tables to couches, pallets are cheap (like, free cheap) and versatile. With a little imagination and a few splinters, you can pretty much build your entire house out of pallets! Okay, I’m getting carried away… but seriously, pallets are awesome. Here are just 4 things you […]
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I grew up in a house where the wine bottles were stored under the staircase. They were certainly not put on display or easily accessible for thirsty teenagers to get their hands on. Maybe that was a wise decision considering my parents were outnumbered by teenagers 2:5! However, my time in New York has seen […]
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Hi Darling Streeters, I can finally reveal the finished results of the Wellness Library! After hours of painting, staining, drilling and shopping I have finished the renovation. I am so happy with the way it turned out, and it just goes to show what can be done on a tight budget. Originally I was given […]
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It’s that marvelous time of the month when I do all the work for you! Here are 5 lovely and unique gift ideas for friends. Or splurge and buy one of them for yourself! All products are available from online stores in Australia. – Penny xo
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Okay, so the walls are painted, the floor is laid, the shelves are hung and the desk is mounted. Now comes the easiest part of all – the finishing touches! Blackboard On top of a quiet reading/studying room for residents, I expect the Wellness Library will work as a meeting room also. I therefore wanted […]
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Hey Darling-Streeters! I am sooo close to finishing the Wellness Library! All the books are off the floor and on the shelves, so last week I was able to get started on my mission to lay a new floor. I had put aside $150 for the floor covering which meant I had to find a […]
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This month I found some fabulous goodies! For all you coffee drinkers, help the environment and buy one of Hookturn’s cute BYO coffee cups! Remember, you can buy all these gorgeous products from online stores in Australia:) Have a great week! – Penny xo
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