This weekend Pen Y Llechwedd, saw some DIY. I turned my hand at staining our little hall table. When we originally bought this hall table, it had been stained a typical brown. We immediately gave it a good sand and then this is how it stayed oh for about 6 months now. Our intention was… read more →
Monthly Archives: April 2015
Toolbox Tuesday-The Hammer
Welcome to the first post of my new series, Toolbox Tuesday. During this series we will go through each tool in my builder hubby’s toolbox to give you a reasonable understanding of what tool is what and how it is used. This week we will start with the humble hammer. Hammers come in… read more →
Inspired Space-Autumn Styling
Finally the weather is starting to cool, this has got me thinking about adding a few pieces around my home to reflect the change in season. I generally find the shorter days and the cooler weather to be quite depressing, however this year I have vowed to enjoy the changes that happen as this is… read more →
Confession Time, I’ve Been Cheating
It’s true, I’ve been cheating. I’ve been doing it for some time now, scandalous I know, but things were tired, and I just felt like there was no time for those special moments. I’ve been so scared that I would be found out. The pressure of living a double life has been huge. I’ve been… read more →
Teck Talk-Communication
It is my belief, that the most important part of being a successful builder, is communication. It is not a skill that is taught in the initial carpentry apprenticeship, nor is it then taught in the courses required to become a builder, is a learned skill that comes from years on the job. Communication is… read more →
Pen Y Llechwedd-An Update
This weeks focus in Pen Y Llechwedd, has been entertaining. Goodness have we done some entertaining! Friday drinks and nibbles, coffee in the morning with friends, Sunday saw a more formal sit down lunch with 6 of our friends, followed by an evening of silly board games and a few too many wines. Monday a… read more →
Inspired Space-Side Table Styling
I’ve made a decision to include a side table in the corner of the lounge room. I’d like to have a floor lamp behind it and then a plant on the table, as well as other bit and pieces to create a vignette. Here is a little of the inspiration I have found on Pinterest… read more →
Etsy Love-SugarLab Creative
When I am not obsessed with all things house, I am completely and utterly obsessed with all things jewellery! I just love how beautiful jewellery can transform an outfit. Today I am sharing with you, one of my very favourite Etsy shops, SugarLab Creative. I am absolutely blessed to have this gorgeous woman as my… read more →
#everydaygratefuls
A few of my friends joined in for this weeks #everydaygratefuls. How wonderful it is to have them along. This weeks gratefuls include, taking a little breath before the sporting weekend begins, 5 games of football over 2 days The beautiful gifts of nature and the beautiful gifts shared by neighbours My good friend Marie,… read more →
Tech Talk-Cooling Off Period
Recently we were contacted and asked about the cooling off period when purchasing a home. This client of ours, had purchased a property, and wanted our opinion on the viability to renovating the house for profit and was a little unsure of the complexities of the contract. As we are builders, we didn’t have a… read more →