This weeks tech talk is a little different to all the others. I really want to address stereotypes, and how they impact all of us. I have two stories I’d really like to share, both of them personal experiences, and one of them also touches on something I hear nearly every day. Story 1. I recently had an… read more →
Monthly Archives: April 2015
Pen Y Llechwedd-An Update
Little has changed at Pen Y Llechwedd in the last few weeks. We’ve holidayed, we’ve entertained, we’re back to school, sport and busy work. We are embracing the cooler weather and the changes it brings to the house. Even though we are on top of a hill, we lose light here quickly in the afternoons.… read more →
Toolbox Tuesday-Pliers
Pliers are a hand tool that resemble tongs. Two metal levers joined at the fulcrum, to create jaws on one side of the fulcrum with long handles on the other side. They have the advantage of being able to cut as well as hold. Image Source Pliers are used to hold, grip and provide added strength… read more →
Inspired Space-Entertaining
We have entertained quite a lot over the last few weeks, friends, family and clients, have shared meals, drink and nibbles, and time by the fire with us. We have really enjoyed the way our home takes on a new life when visitors come, and this has made us think about how we change our… read more →
Etsy Love-Peggy’s Emporium
This weeks Etsy find comes from Sydney. I do love a local Esty vintage shop. Again I have become very taken with not only the items for sale in this Etsy shop, but also the loving way in which they have been presented. Nothing is more exciting than shared passions, and this Mother and Daughter… read more →
Teck Talk-MDF
What is MDF? Medium Density Fibre Board, it is made of hardwood particles (like sawdust) that is then compressed under great heat and pressure with a resin or glue, to create MDF panelling. MDF panelling is stronger than particle board and plywood, and is used in similar circumstances where plywood would be used. In Australia… read more →
Toolbox Tuesday-Tape Measure
This is the number one tool used in my toolbox, the tape measure. It is an essential tool to have in your home, so essential to us as builders, we have several in our home, as well as one is each car, in each tool belt and each work tool trailer. You simply cannot do… read more →
Inspired Space-Resort Style
Adam and I have just returned from a four night getaway to Peppers Salt Resort and Spa in Kingscliff. To say this was divine, is an understatement. Our first break without children in four years, did not fail to impress. The relaxed feeling that comes with a holiday is something we have decided to replicate… read more →
Etsy Love-A Ceative Lifestyle
This weeks Etsy love, focuses on A Creative Lifestyle. This ‘shop’ is located in Hobart Tasmania. It holds a combination of vintage items as well as upcycled vintage items. Here is a snippet of the stores description, Recycle, Repurpose, Reuse, Renew. Up cycling vintage. All things white and all things unusual!I am passionate about the preservation… read more →
Teck Talk-Treated Pine
This week we are talking a little about treated pine, the different grades of treatment, and which timber should be used for which purpose. What is treated pine? Preservative treated pine is timber that has been impregnated with a chemical solution containing 2 major components, fungicide and insecticide. Because the preservatives are forced deeply into… read more →