We've achieved a lot in a month. Almost all the rooms in the house, save the third bedroom and the pantry are now clean and in use. The grounds have been cleaned up and the massive process of weeding begun. Tanks have been cleaned, plumbing fixed, smoke detectors got back to a functioning state. This week, I painted the bathroom floor a gloss white to try and disguise the terrible old boards on the floor there.
Dan also picked up some French doors to match the existing ones from a salvage yard. They will be installed where the internal window is, so we can begin the process of securing the house from the verandah and then begin to take off that verandah cladding. There is a floor plan up top under 'architectural tidbits' if you're curious - it might help make more sense of what I'm saying.
I think the best thing we'e achieved in the last month - and certainly the biggest surprise- has been getting to know so many of the neighbours. Not just a few chats over fences but playdates and house visits and numbers exchanged. One neighbour is determined to get Lucinda on a pony, something she has so far resisted. Everyone has been welcoming and told us how happy they are that 'the ferals' have left the area.
Thanks to people reading for your kind messages over the last month. I have been hopeless at responding to most, or visiting any other blogs, as Internet is still difficult to access. Not much longer! Our dish is on its way.
Finally, I have done another video tour showing the outside of the property. As soon as i can upload it to You Tube I will do so!
I am loving following your progress. Seeing your old post office turn into a home is so inspiring. You have certainly achieved a lot in a month :)
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Hi Edwina, you have achieved SO much already. This house has such great 'bones', I can't wait to see how you go with the full on renos.
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That floor looks fabulous with the white paint!
ReplyDeleteThat's so exciting - you certainly have come a long way in such a short time! Imagine how you will be powering along by the time the cooler weather steps in. The floor must be much nicer for you to use. Loving following your journey. cheers Wendy
ReplyDeleteHi Edwina...a month already!. the bathroom looks great. The power of paint (& patience & hard work!) Love your little green cabinet. Lucinda will be on that pony (and you`ll be pony club treasurer!) before you know it...country communities have a way of making you belong!
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nice doors!
I'm loving this blog. It's all so interesting and I wait for each instalment. I know that you're going to have a spectacular house and property once you're finished. I'm so glad you're sharing it.
ReplyDeleteHi Edwina .. Its hard to believe you've only been there a month, the house really looks like a comfy home now. Even your dog looks like he/she has lived there for yonks. Love what you've done with the bathroom floorboards. Those French doors are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteA month has gone by so fast, and by the looks of the images you have achieved so much. I cannot believe how you have already made this house into a home. Yay for getting a sat dish, hope that make things easier (as far as the internet goes).
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It's wonderful to see the transformation happening - it's becoming a home!
ReplyDeleteYou have done sooooo much in a month, especially with all the drama and a toddler. Well done. Love the bathroom floor, looks fantastic. You should look at crazyhousecapers.blogspot.com.au she has just painted her floors in this amazing aqua and white diagonal check pattern, would look amazing with your green bath. So nice to hear how welcomed you have been too, you feral ousters. mel x
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspiration. I eagerly await each update and think, wow, if they can do those renovations on that property, why does mine look like its falling apart!? Makes me want to get to work!
ReplyDeleteYou should feel so proud of the changes you've made in such a short time, not just to the house, but to your future lives and your new community too. Did I mention your work inspired me to finally re-grout the bathroom tiles? - Well you did. Thanks for sharing your journey with me. :) - Michael.
ReplyDeleteArgh, somehow I forgot about your blog change. Following now so I don't miss anymore!!
ReplyDeleteJust caught up now. You've certainly been hard at work!
The place is looking a million times better already.
Another follower catching up! Lol, I'll read the remainder tomorrow morning and watch the videos on my off peak satellite internet time :). You two have done so much in a month and the house is shaping up nicely. Your bathroom could use a homemade rag rug to add some colour and I love the shabby chic cupboard.
ReplyDeleteIf Lucinda falls in love with horses she probably won't notice boys when she's older unless they are "horsey" too!