Friday, September 23, 2011

We're In!

I can't believe it - we're in and we survived! It was a day of contrasts last Thursday: I think it was probably the more organised move of the nine we've done in the past 15 years but it was definitely the most chaotic at the moving in stage.

Think: painters still painting when removalists arrive, cleaners trying to clean when removalists arrive, curtains being hung when removalists arrive, electrician fixing lighting when removalists arrive! It was a menagerie of beavers beavering away and we turn up with a ton of boxes and furniture on the pretext of moving in.

Perhaps we were mad but then, again, I'm loving being back despite the amount of work still to be done and the things we've discovered that haven't been done when they should have. But we have flushing toilets, an amazing view and beds to sleep in so what more could you want?

Instead of taking photos of what is yet to be finished (ie study joinery, more painting, more blinds, shower screens, bathroom mirrors ... and that's just the inside!) I've taken a few snaps of the good bits (in fact I've taken quite a few so I'll post them over two blogs).


Entry hall table


Entry - view from the top of the stairs


Entry stairs with paintings, yet to be hung, by my dad of our old dog and our new one, Ruby


At the top of the stairs you get to the dining area

... and the living space


... and the kitchen (don't look at the missing dishwasher and cupboard doors)


More to come over the weekend, folks!

13 comments:

  1. Congratulations! It looks so good. That feather light is a beauty. I'd love to have a more contemporary house! You must be thrilled despite it not being completely finished. xx

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  2. Yipppeeee!!!!

    It's glorious Jane - just glorious.
    Can't wait to see the rest and I bet you are thrilled to bits.

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  3. Wowee! It looks amazing Jane - such a huge milestone for you and your family. Congratulations!

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  4. Wow! It's all absolutely stunning, especially those stairs against the stone wall :)

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  5. Congrats Jane - what a long journey (as they say in all good reality programs) and worth it - it's stunning. Love that view from your living area and it is SO Sydney. You must be thrilled... I look forward to the home mag spread that must be coming...! A x

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  6. Yay!!! That is great news. How exciting Jane. Your views do look amazing and I love your stairs. Ooooh I can't wait for more pics. xx

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  7. Fantastic guys! It just looks gorgeous, well done. More pics, please!

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  8. Yay to be finally in. It looks amazing and I can't wait to see more. I especially love your stone wall. Enjoy! ;-)

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  9. Wow!!! I love it all. The view from the living space is gorgeous. Enjoy the weekend.
    Rebecca x

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  10. Just found you and enjoyed scrolling through! And WOW - love the range top!

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  11. Woot Woo!! Congratulations Jane, its incredible. I bet you keep pinching yourself to check its really happened. Cant wait to see more.
    Enjoy!!

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  12. Wow, your home looks stunning! Enjoy to the max!

    Lise
    Urban Style Vibes*

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  13. Your home is beautiful!! We are about to start building ourselves and I LOVE your choice of sandstone - where did you get it from?? Most we have looked at are really 'yellow'

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