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Loulabelle

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Loulabelle

21 November 2009

Re: How many builders did you get a price from to build?Building A New House

Nov 21, 2009 9:13 am

We got 4 quotes and they took a few months to come in but we pretty much knew 99% that we were building with Lander as we've had friends build with them and their houses still look great a few years down the track. I also prefer dealing with a builder that doesn't build on mass scale. Our slab got p...

We got 4 quotes and they took a few months to come in but we pretty much knew 99% that we were building with Lander as w...

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Loulabelle

18 November 2009

Re: Facade V PoolBuilding A New House

Nov 18, 2009 8:07 pm

Yes I like the majestic too with the balcony, it does finish it off nicely and plus a balcony gives you an extra retreat space.

Yes I like the majestic too with the balcony, it does finish it off nicely and plus a balcony gives you an extra retreat...

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Loulabelle

2 November 2009

Re: Help with external selections, pretty pleaseInterior Decorating Lounge

Nov 02, 2009 9:47 pm

No I think your right. I will get colour from the plants

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Loulabelle

2 November 2009

Re: Help with external selections, pretty pleaseInterior Decorating Lounge

Nov 02, 2009 12:43 pm

Thanks Michelle, I've updated them. I was ganged up against by the lady and dh, lol. I got my way in the end :D What are your thoughts on a Duck Egg Blue front door? I know I can add colour using landscape

Thanks Michelle, I've updated them. I was ganged up against by the lady and dh, lol. I got my way in the end What are yo...

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Loulabelle

1 November 2009

Help with external selections, pretty pleaseInterior Decorating Lounge

Nov 01, 2009 9:58 pm

Hi Michelle, We start on our house this week and I'm second guessing our external selections. I wanted/still want something like this: http://wbhomes.com.au/#/homes/displayhomes/cove but in my selection meeting the lady talked me into doing the gutters Jasper but now I'm not keen on making the gutte...

Hi Michelle, We start on our house this week and I'm second guessing our external selections. I wanted/still want someth...

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Loulabelle

5 October 2009

Re: Help Me Please!!!!Landscape & Garden Design

Oct 05, 2009 8:45 pm

I think you’ll regret changing the fence colour to cream; it will be glary and stand out a lot more. The colour that it currently is, it sort of disappears especially after putting some planting in there. I think mondo grass would look good along the retaining wall, sorry but can’t help with plant s...

I think you’ll regret changing the fence colour to cream; it will be glary and stand out a lot more. The colour that it ...

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Loulabelle

5 October 2009

Re: What does the soap go?Bathrooms and Laundry

Oct 05, 2009 8:26 pm

My dh prefers liquid soap and I've now switched us over to an SLS and Paraben free one, he just uses what's in front of him

My dh prefers liquid soap and I've now switched us over to an SLS and Paraben free one, he just uses what's in front of ...

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Loulabelle

5 October 2009

Re: Pool issues, Pipes and Copers/PaversOutdoor Living

Oct 05, 2009 8:00 pm

I would be bringing up those issues with the pool company, I think they are unacceptable especially how the pavers are sloping down so much.

I would be bringing up those issues with the pool company, I think they are unacceptable especially how the pavers are s...

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Loulabelle

5 October 2009

Re: Size doesn't matter apparantly !!Kitchen Corner

Oct 05, 2009 7:56 pm

Yeah the sales guy at harvey norman told us that too. So we will be going with the 75cm oven, 90cm cooktop and 90cm rangehood

Yeah the sales guy at harvey norman told us that too. So we will be going with the 75cm oven, 90cm cooktop and 90cm rang...

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Loulabelle

5 October 2009

Re: Microwaves or Steam ovens under islandKitchen Appliances

Oct 05, 2009 7:51 pm

My mum has the microwave under the island. When we stay I don't find it a pain to bend down, well maybe a little warm up my daughters milk if I have to carry her in my arms, lol. It's also annoying because she can play with the settings when in use, she can change the wattage. I also don't like it b...

My mum has the microwave under the island. When we stay I don't find it a pain to bend down, well maybe a little warm up...

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Loulabelle

30 August 2009

Re: Polished concreteFlooring & Floor Covering

Aug 30, 2009 1:01 pm

I would have loved to have had polished concrete as our flooring instead of tiles but it wasn’t in our budget. I too thought it would be a cheaper option but it certainly isn’t. Maybe the next house, lol

I would have loved to have had polished concrete as our flooring instead of tiles but it wasn’t in our budget. I too tho...

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Loulabelle

30 August 2009

Re: What were the "must haves" of your plans??Building A New House

Aug 30, 2009 12:50 pm

I guess it all depends on where you live and what your lifestyle is about. Here in Cairns it’s all out outdoor living/entertaining. Here was our list: Large outdoor entertaining area - total size is 70 sq m (this is two patios, main one and one off the kid’s rumpus room). Bi-fold doors from lounge o...

I guess it all depends on where you live and what your lifestyle is about. Here in Cairns it’s all out outdoor living/en...

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Loulabelle

15 July 2009

Re: Steam ovensKitchen Corner

Jul 15, 2009 12:51 pm

I thought they were a replacement for a microwave??? or similar No they are completly different from a microwave, they allow you to cook in 1/2 the time as compared to a normal oven and "help retain vitamins and minerals in fresh foods as well as maintain original colour, shape and consistency...

No they are completly different from a microwave, they allow you to cook in 1/2 the time as compared to a normal oven a...

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Loulabelle

14 July 2009

Steam ovensKitchen Corner

Jul 14, 2009 10:58 pm

Anyone have one? My mum has a Gaggenau one (so out of our budget ::cry:: ) and she uses it on a daily basis. Whenever I stay I always use it too, it's fantastic. I'm thinking of getting one for our new house, at this stage we'll be having Bosch appliaces and I know Bosch does steam oven. Does anyone...

Anyone have one? My mum has a Gaggenau one (so out of our budget ) and she uses it on a daily basis. Whenever I stay I a...

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Loulabelle

8 July 2009

Re: stainless steel fridge magnetsKitchen Corner

Jul 08, 2009 1:29 pm

I just use normal fridge magnets on our stainless steel fridge. I don't have anything on the front, just the side that's out of view. I'm really loving glass magnets: http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=handmade&search_query=glass+magnets&order=date_desc&ship_to=

I just use normal fridge magnets on our stainless steel fridge. I don't have anything on the front, just the side that's...

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Loulabelle

28 June 2009

Re: Glossy floor tiles in ensuite?Bathrooms and Laundry

Jun 28, 2009 9:10 pm

The sales guys at the tile shop told me as long as you step straight onto your mat from the shower then it's no problem. I have a toddler so I'm not willing to take that risk so I changed my floor tile

The sales guys at the tile shop told me as long as you step straight onto your mat from the shower then it's no problem....

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Loulabelle

26 June 2009

Re: TV Now: Cracking the Colour CodeInterior Decorating Lounge

Jun 26, 2009 12:03 pm

It seems to be a series, on every wed for the next 4-5 weeks.

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Loulabelle

24 June 2009

Re: Colour or beige?Interior Decorating Lounge

Jun 24, 2009 9:05 pm

Thanks Michelle for your help. :D I love both those colours there. In the bathrooms we are using a haymans wall hung unit. It's a white gloss polyurethane, it's an all in one unit with the benchtop already attached to the drawers/cupboards. In in the end we decided to go with Duck Egg Blue (Solver p...

Thanks Michelle for your help. I love both those colours there. In the bathrooms we are using a haymans wall hung unit. ...

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Loulabelle

24 June 2009

Re: Colour or beige?Interior Decorating Lounge

Jun 24, 2009 8:56 pm

Hi Loulabelle, I like your colour selections. I used Ebony Macassar on my kitchen island back panel with ceasarstone Nougat benchtop. I am going to have Dulux Arava on kitchen glass splashback. If you don't mind me asking, are you going to have Arava on starfire glass? Hi Braveheart, Not sure as ye...

Hi Braveheart, Not sure as yet if it will be on starfire glass, still waiting for final quote to come in. I will mentio...

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Loulabelle

18 June 2009

Re: Colour or beige?Interior Decorating Lounge

Jun 18, 2009 9:18 pm

Michelle, Would love to hear your opinions, we meet with our consultant on monday to submit final decisions. Thanks :D

Michelle, Would love to hear your opinions, we meet with our consultant on monday to submit final decisions. Thanks