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I really enjoy finding unsual items that I can use to create a point of interest in our home. I enjoy the challenge and the element of unknown, the unique and most of all getting something for a really good price. Hopefully I will have had a successful day tomorrow and I will have some interesting finds to share.
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Hmmmm, I am not sure if he will actually look any better. Bulldogs are not really pretty, I guess you would say that they have character.
..... here is what he will look like or close to when he is grown up.
Just because they put a smile on my face here are a few more for you to enjoy. 
Both my boys are very excited at the prospect of a puppy dog joining the family and they can hardly wait until we can pick him up. Look out for further updates, I am sure that that there will be many more photos of Mac, especially while he is a cute puppy
I had another feel good moment today when I got home and waiting for me was my marked assignment. I received a 'high distinction'. Yay!!!!
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This chair was a desk chair I had when I was growing up. It originally was my sisters when she was at University and then I ended up with it. I had already reupholstered it and painted it a few years ago however I felt it was time for a change.
Gone with the plain calico and in with a pattern. It turned out quite nicely and I am happy with it for now. This chair lives in our bedroom and the stone colour works well.
It was great to achieve something in my time off. Little projects like recovering chairs are so great because you get results fast. So nice to be able to have a job started and finished in a matter of an hour or so. Some of my other projects were small and some took a little longer. I'll post more soon.
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A quick stop at the Hunter Valley en route. We definately need to go back for longer, there is so much to see and do (eat and drink).
We went for walks and found some great places to hang around for a while.
The Fighter Jets were a hit with the boys.
I always enjoy the eating out part, ok I always enjoy the food......
Enjoying the crowd free beach.
We ventured out to the spit and explored the area. Unfortunately the tide was high and we couldn't cross the spit.
The ocean is so calming, I love spending time at the beach, it doesn't matter if it's hot or cold it is always so beautiful.
Kids don't seem to feel the cold as much, they always are keen to swim even if the water is like ice.
Putt Putt Golf is always fun (frustrating), especially a course on a hill. There were some very tricky holes and we ended up finishing the game in the rain.
The week went by way too quickly and we would love to go back again in summer so we can explore the area a bit more.
The last two weeks of my holiday were a great mix of rest and productivity. I managed to get a few projects finished which I will post over the next week or so. We also have some big developments happening which are keeping us busy. More of that later as well.
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Have a great weekend.
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My friend is currently planning her renovation and she was so excited at the proposed addition of a mudroom/laundry. It would be soooooo nice to have a space just for leaving all of your muddy clothes and bags, umbrellas etc. After chatting about her plans for her house I have been dreaming of a mudroom all afternoon. Hmmmm...could we incorporate one in our house, Possible? Yes... Probable? Maybe............One day............... We can only dream.
