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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 1/30/2008 9:55:00 PM
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nicole6598
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well here are some pics of our house
this is the front of the house, we have a carport to the right with a shed also. i should say, that we have a timber frame house, that brick on the front is fake. and the lattice work on the verandah, hubby made that bit so we could have a little verandah thing on our porch.
this is the backyard hubby made the pond but only used plain cement so water never stays in it. The back was basically just the two giant trees when we bought it and wees as tall as my hubby so everything else we have done.
here is another one that is the cubby in this picture and hubby's shed (we are in a drought in australia that's why the grass looks so bad). we are thinking of getting a pool where the cubby is and out a bit onto the lawn area.
this is hubby's shed, behind the clothes line is our laundry which is just white tin and then there is an outside toilet infront of that too, blocks the view of hubby's shed but its an eye sore in itself. this is a wasteland area, we are going to do something eventually. we did want a vegie patch but in a drought in a place that gets alot of heat there is no point.
this is our verandah area
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 1/30/2008 11:06:42 PM
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Nicole your backyard is amazing!! I am impressed!!
Do you have a place separate from your house to do laundry?
And why an outdoor toilet?
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 1/30/2008 11:12:20 PM
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And why an outdoor toilet?
I MISSED THAT!
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 1/30/2008 11:12:34 PM
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nicole6598
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LOL I should of explained, we have an indoor toilet too, but that was probably the original toilet or one that was built to service outside. I think the man who originally owned the house worked in his shed alot so maybe he couldn't be bothered going inside to the toilet. Like I said, not sure if it was there from the start or added on after.
Yeah, we do the laundry outside, alot of the old homes had a detached laundry, so it's about 4 metres from the back door I can take a pic and put it up in a minute of how far it is, but beware our laundry is disgusting and needs major work!! The door of it lets all the dirt and dust in.
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 1/30/2008 11:20:59 PM
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nicole6598
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dont you guys have outdoor toilets too at some houses? you know back in the old days?
ok here is the laundry (white tin thing) and the toilet (the small brick building) from my back door
here is the inside of the laundry
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 1/30/2008 11:24:58 PM
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clag4christ
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How convenient that you've got a sink in your laundry...I wish I had one of those to wash out baby poop explosions!
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 1/30/2008 11:26:00 PM
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nicole6598
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well where does the water go from the washing machine and where does the water go into it from?
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 1/30/2008 11:29:00 PM
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clag4christ
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Um...into the plumbing! Then into the sewer I'd imagine!
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 1/30/2008 11:32:03 PM
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well where does the water go from the washing machine and where does the water go into it from?
We just have direct connections like you have in the bathtub, or the toilet. Kwim?
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 1/30/2008 11:36:18 PM
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ohhh ok, i don't think i have ever seen that in any house in australia before.... even new houses, i mean they probably do have the plumbing under the sink but there is ALWAYS a sink in the laundry. it is good for soaking all of hubby's dirty work clothes in, a mechanic in the mines means soaking clothes all weekend.
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 1/30/2008 11:52:19 PM
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Yea, when I soak stuff I just put it on the "soak" setting, then it sits in there for about 2 hours then it cycles.
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 1/31/2008 12:59:53 AM
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I love laundry tubs. My parents have one in their house- it was great for messy clothes, bathing the dogs, etc.
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 1/31/2008 10:18:35 AM
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Okay, here are a few pics: I'm not sure they will translate very well, but I tried to get all angles to try to give you all the whole picture of the space. We are planning on putting the brushed copper stamped tin tiles on the backsplashes, what do you all think of that idea?
KITCHEN 1
KITCHEN 2
KITCHEN 3
KITCHEN 4
Here is what I can't decide:
1.) Should my canisters by my coffeemaker be changed out? They are from my old kitchen and they don't really do anything for this kitchen, they aren't horrible, but it would be an easy switch for something really falublous, any ideas? Here is a close up of the canisters (I really love my silly palm tree soap dispenser) and my rooster on the other side that I love...see what I mean about country french meets florida kitch?
CANISTERS
ROOSTER
2.) What should I put between my buffet & kitchen? Or should I leave it? Right now it is a pretty handy time-out spot, but I think it needs something, a pretty potted plant?
Okay, these might be hard to see due to the sun, but I tried to get the windows for advise on how to treat them. I don't want or need blinds, they just need to be softened somehow...
KITHCEN SLIDERS
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 1/31/2008 10:33:50 AM
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2.) What should I put between my buffet & kitchen? Or should I leave it? Right now it is a pretty handy time-out spot, but I think it needs something, a pretty potted plant?
Okay, these might be hard to see due to the sun, but I tried to get the windows for advise on how to treat them. I don't want or need blinds, they just need to be softened somehow...
You don't have to do anything between your buffet and cabinets. If you did want to soften that area, you could do a large potted plant, a tiered plant rack with several small plants, or a plant stand with a medium sized drapey plant. If you want a plant there, you should make sure the height is either at counter top level or above.
You could just do simple panels at the sides of your windows to soften them. You could use something sheer and gauzey if room darkening is not an issue or something lined and heavier if you need real privacy or room darkening.
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 1/31/2008 11:11:36 AM
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ohhh ok, i don't think i have ever seen that in any house in australia before.... even new houses, i mean they probably do have the plumbing under the sink but there is ALWAYS a sink in the laundry. it is good for soaking all of hubby's dirty work clothes in, a mechanic in the mines means soaking clothes all weekend.
hey, I can give you a tip there.....when washing something especially hard to clean (lots of grease) throw a can of soda in it (preferably "Coke"...it's stronger). I don't know why, but it works to get rid of the grease and gets them pretty clean. Paul brings his coveralls home every weekend, and we do one load with soap and coke and then wash again with just soap and it works great.
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I have a strange style...I like a little french country (but not too fussy) a little traditional but with modern sensiblities of clean lines, not too many nick-nacks, all with a dash of retro, Florida-kitch thrown in for good measure LOL, does that make sense to anyone but me??
Oh how fun...a GAME!!!!!
I would ditch the canisters and go with stainless steel...but that's just me....lol
You all have lovely homes!!! Maybe I will get it cleaned enough today to really get good pics of the rest of our rooms...but don't count on it. I am trying to stay off my feet so they don't swell more.
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 1/31/2008 12:48:16 PM
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elastic
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I would ditch the canisters and go with stainless steel...but that's just me....lol
me too....or the glass cannisters with the silver/steel lids.
we have the cheap ikea version,but i'm sure there are more expensive ones, or solid ones would look better...especially if you don't like the food items to show.
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LOL, does that make sense to anyone but me??
