Spring Clean the Bathroom

Still gradually working my way around the house, but with my arthritis and heal spur acting up things are VERY slow. In fact, the bathroom was tackled last week. Next to do is my walk-in-wardrbobe but I can’t see that happening this week.

I don’t know why the bathroom always seems to fall into disrepair so quickly. I can assure you it already no longer looks like the after photos. I guess it’s such a frequently used room and we often use it in a hurry and don’t take the few minutes needed to put things away in their proper spots.

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On this cleaning day I actually sorted through my makeup – tossing things I didn’t like and making a pile of things to try again (and toss if I’m still not happy with them). I also passed some things along to the girls

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Since I sit here twice a day to do my skincare routine and/or put on make up it’s nice to have it all neat and tidy again.

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It’s still a work-in-progress and I need to find someway to store my long necklaces. I’m thinking of a short towel rail on the wall – a bit like what I have for my scarves.

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Then into the cupboard I went. This need a really good sort through.

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Much better. Now I can get things without everything falling out.

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I also went through all the drawers but Kevin’s drawer had the biggest makeover.

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I had a tub waiting for him to go through when he got home so a few more things did go back into the drawer but he can still reach and access everything.

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I also thoroughly cleaned the shower, toilet area, mirrors and the floor. Was exhausted afterwards but feel good to know it’s all done. I think there is something very rewarding about having things clean, tidy and organised…. or is that just me? 🙂

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Halloween House Tour

httpv://youtu.be/59ZpzHa_HqM

I thought with Halloween just around the corner I’d share with you how our house is looking this year.  Not not people in Australia decorate for Halloween so this is considered to be a lot (if not over the top) over here. There are a few more decorations to go up for our Halloween Party on Saturday. You can either watch the video above and/ or check out the photos below….

The front entry…

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The main bathroom…

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The loungeroom…

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Aren’t these flowers gorgeous – just perfect with our Halloween decor…

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My computer desk….

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The kitchen…

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And the family room…

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It’s interesting to look back over the years – 2010 and 2009 and 2008. Every year we add a few more pieces (mainly thanks to Kevin travelling to the States).

The week that was

Unbelievably it was a week of great weather. It was also the week I got back into my (revised) routine as it was a fairly normal, quiet week.

It was the week I got my new phone… isn’t she cute?

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And it was definitely the week of fresh juice and smoothies….

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It was the week I discovered Typo had opened in Wollongong…

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and I bought myself this cute little mail stand….

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and a cookbook stand (since my beautiful glass butterfly one finally broke)….

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It was the week I found this huge butterfly in the garden – he seemed to be a bit stuck but eventually flew away…

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It was the week I admired Coles new Organic fruit and veg section – then realized everything was packaged in plastic and on foam trays:-(.

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and with the warm weather it was definitely the week for fresh fruit. I started making up a huge tray for the girls and I (and any friends) to munch on over the afternoon….

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It was the week Amy went to a Halloween Party dressed as an Emo (depressed Goth for those of you like me who have no idea what an Emo is)….

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It was the week I discovered the most amazing Hummus EVER….. so sad it’s a limited edition….

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and it was the week for lots of yummy new recipes…. quesadillas from Frost Bite….

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pumpkin pasta bake for when my friend Mel came over for lunch….

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fiesta salad before the basketball (which we lost)…

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and Christy helped me make a delicious beetroot brownie on the weekend…

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Of course with the warm weather it was the week of swimming….

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And as always, cute doggies to be found….

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And it was the week my Mum bought me this box of orange chocolates (she knows what I love)….. they were indeed VERY yummy…

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Sunday Funday

We debated going to the Southern Highlands for the day but both girls were a little grumpy this morning (Amy had been a party last night). Instead we decided to just head out to buy some new sun-lounger cushions and have lunch at the Nan Tien Temple (which my regular readers know is just 10 mins from home and one of my fav. places)

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I snapped a few photos of the girls….

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And Christy got a blurry one of me…

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then we headed indoors for lunch. We usually eat outside but it was a bit too warm today. Christy started with water in a paper cup.

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Kevin and I had a delicious Chai Latte.

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We then shared some dishes…

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while Christy had a bowl of rice…

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We then went for a bit of a wander enjoying the gardens and gorgeous flowers…

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Cherry blossoms – just past their peak flowering…

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these were huge – about the size of your whole hand…

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and gorgeous bottle bush…

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The buildings here are amazing. So many intricate details…

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The amazing thing about this place is that is so peaceful and tranquil, yet overlooks the motorway – which runs along the row of darker trees.

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Love this sign – I’ve never seen it before..

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When we got home it was actually hot enough for Kevin and I to have our first swim of the season…

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and to soak up some of those lovely Summer rays….

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Hope you are all enjoying some gorgeous weather as well.

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