Dreaming of Summer

We had a small taste of summer like weather, before temperatures plunged back down to 5C today.  I guess until summer arrives, I'll just have to be content with dreaming about it, and breeze filled summer homes by the lake like this one.

Tom Dixon Glass Bead Pendant Lights

Arent thest pressed glass bead pendant lights fabulous?  They're by Tom Dixon and would look great in a little cluster, above a long bar, or hanging above a bedside table.

Mini Glo Ball

As part of the bathroom works, I got my builder to re-connect the two double sockets behind the sofa in the living room. They had been hiding under the floorboards for about 3 years when they were moved there during the skirting repairs.    I've been thinking about a little floor light to add some glow to the corner of the room and came accross these Mini Glo Balls from flos which would be cute.

Spring Sunset

 



The weather is finally warming up and we had a beautiful spring sunset last night....

Magnolia Trees

 

 

It is a beautiful spring day (at last!) and the magnolia tree a few doors down is in bloom, so I thought I'd share some spring sunshine....

Magnetic Paint

Now that my bathroom refurbishment is complete, I am of course thinking about my next project.  Although re-painting my floors and windows is on the list, its not particularly exciting... so Ive been thinking about addressing the blank wall in my kitchen opposite my units and thinking that it would be great if I could have some sort of pin up board spanning the full length of my countertop. (See old blog posts from my kitchen)  

We recently had a custom sized magnetic white board installed in our office conference room which looks brilliant, so I am considering having one made... but while looking I discovered Magnetic Paint online. (The one I saw was by Weitzner)  It doesnt need to be black as you can paint over it... what a fun idea... My only concern is if I am regularly changing what I pin up, it might mark the surface over time.  Hmmmmm.....

Bathroom Refurbishment Complete

At last my bathroom refurbishment project is finally complete, and I have moved back into my living room.  Here's how it looks... 

The tall cabinet to the left of the door acts as a huge medicine cabinet, holding toiletries, make up, and all the cleaning products which dont quite fit beneath my kitchen sink, while the shelf provides plenty more storage space for towels, and pretty things.

The shower curtain glides with ease with these stainless steel shower curtain hooks with ball bearings.