1 Year

Print by Burbia

1 year ago today our lives were in boxes... again. But we had just handed over copious amounts of money to real estate agents, removalists, banks, and lawyers and were on our way to our brand new home. 12 months later and I still love our new home as much as the first time I looked at it and went home to my husband and told him "love it, but there is no way we will get it"...

This week we have been doing a MAJOR clean. Christmas decorations and new presents are all in their places, kitchen cupboards have been tidied, and a full carload is ready for the tip as well as a (huge) pile to donate to charity. It feel so good to have it all done and start the year!

One of my favourite pieces at home, is the print above from Burbia that I gave my husband for his birthday that hangs above the dining table, but I put my DIY hat on to make something for him at Christmas.

He has only been running for such a short time and we are so proud of him. With some supplies from Bunnings, a custom vinyl label and some crafting, he now has a place to hang all his bibs and ribbons proudly on the wall beside our bed instead of stuffed in a drawer. Hung up today, 1 year after we moved into our home.

School spot

In our old house, it was just Bella at school every day, so we had one basket in her room with all her school things and remembering what to take each day was simple. With the new house and now Liam and Bella are both at school every day and Miss Eva on Fridays, there's a little more to remember... and more school things! Books, hats, sport shoes, school shoes, library bags etc etc.

This week I finished off a little spot in the toy room for everything including some planners I designed so each child can see what they need on each day.

A hook for school hats, a planner to see what they need, the shelf is for their bags and the basket holds their school shoes, books, library bags and everything else school related.

Happy Australia Day

The weather outside today might be blowing a gale and pouring rain all day but Australia Day was spent in the sun. Riding bikes, eating ice blocks and catching up with friends.
We also made a trip to Ikea Saturday morning for some bits and pieces including some chalk for the kids to test out our new chalkboard.... the back of our new pantry no longer bare but a place for the kids to draw and for shopping lists to go.