Browse Forums Building A New House Re: The Story of Stormy's Castle. *Loooooong overdue update* 1821Apr 05, 2013 8:04 am I think the frenzy was more in Brisbane, there were still heaps left at the 2 stores I went to here in Melbourne. I haven't been back since to see if there's anything left, though... Henley - Wilshire Mk 3 ... I love my house!! Site start: 4th Feb 09 Handover: 10th Sep 09 Blog: http://stormygirlscastle.blogspot.com/ Build Thread: viewtopic.php?t=7166 Re: The Story of Stormy's Castle. *Loooooong overdue update* 1822Sep 11, 2014 7:41 pm Yesterday marked the 5 year anniversary since we received the keys to Stormy's Castle. ![]() ...not quite sure where the time went!! We still don't have a front fence and driveway, but we have made a little progress inside in the last few weeks. After searching high and low for 3 perfect pendant lights that would go down the long hallway and entrance, and blend in with the mirror and chandelier, I finally found them! A great mix of traditional, Hamptons and industrial that suits my style of decorating. So far we only have the 1, but plan on getting the other 2 shortly. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ We also did the built ins in the study. No longer sharing the 13 year old ex office furniture corner desk, and arguing who was going to use the monitor! We now both have our own space. Here is it just after moving everything back in: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ ...and a few weeks later after a little styling (but still a long way to go!): Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ There's still a bit of organising to do (notice I didn't show you Hubby's side...). I still need to style the shelves a bit better and with more thought. A lot of it was dumped there to get it off the dining table as we had guests!!! Henley - Wilshire Mk 3 ... I love my house!! Site start: 4th Feb 09 Handover: 10th Sep 09 Blog: http://stormygirlscastle.blogspot.com/ Build Thread: viewtopic.php?t=7166 Re: The Story of Stormy's Castle. *Loooooong overdue update* 1823Sep 15, 2014 8:05 pm Love your style Stormy! You must be so proud. If you're interested, the apothecary jars are on sale at Ozsale tip Fri ![]() Indigo 22 Potters Grove, Officer, Vic Aug '13 - Signed PWC Oct '13 - Conditional Approval Dec '13 - Formal Approval Apr '14 - Land Settlement Jun '14 - Site Start Oct '14 - Keys Re: The Story of Stormy's Castle. *Loooooong overdue update* 1824Sep 16, 2014 7:41 am Cheers _chylatte_! I think Hubby would move out if I bought anymore apothecary or ginger jars! I'm running out of horizontal places and the house is screaming for a much needed spring clean and re-organise, so not so proud at the moment....snowed under and frustrated at lack of time, infact! Henley - Wilshire Mk 3 ... I love my house!! Site start: 4th Feb 09 Handover: 10th Sep 09 Blog: http://stormygirlscastle.blogspot.com/ Build Thread: viewtopic.php?t=7166 Re: The Story of Stormy's Castle. *Loooooong overdue update* 1825Sep 19, 2014 1:49 pm Gorgeous, Stormy! I still remember you doing that brand new desk in blue ![]() ![]() My signature is distracting people from my wise posts ... Re: The Story of Stormy's Castle. *Loooooong overdue update* 1826Sep 19, 2014 5:12 pm ...not so dreamy at the moment, it resembles a pig sty! Hopefully, I'll get time to clean over the school holidays and also paint the rest of the bedroom furniture (white, not blue - that was my daughters!) The other 2 lights are up in the hallway, I'll try and get some more pics up once I've cleaned!! Henley - Wilshire Mk 3 ... I love my house!! Site start: 4th Feb 09 Handover: 10th Sep 09 Blog: http://stormygirlscastle.blogspot.com/ Build Thread: viewtopic.php?t=7166 |