Showing posts with label driveway. Show all posts
Showing posts with label driveway. Show all posts

Monday, 26 November 2012

Driveway at last! And arched windows...

After living in the house for over a year, we've finally got a driveway!!! We went with Boral Salt and Pepper and exposed aggregate and got the plinth and path around the front of the house done as well. We are so glad we chose a great concreter this time. We still need to acid wash the bricks at the front, paint the plastic part of the downpipes, and are thinking of sealing the exposed aggregate. Has anyone had this done before? What are your thoughts? Is it worth it?


Remember this post? Well, after all we ended up going with this instead:




Even though in my pictures the difference in concrete doesn't look like much, in reality, we would have been left with a tiny grass patch had we gone with the option I had originally decided on. It was a difficult decision, because I wanted matching hedges AND as much grass as possible, so I left it up to MrB to make the final call. I don't like what I've been left with, but I am glad that I wasn't the one who made the final decision. Strange, I know...

Thank you to all who provided feedback on my Arched Windows in Modern/Traditional homes post! If anyone missed it, I'd love to hear your feedback too.

Here it is:

The exterior of our home is very traditional, but the interior is a mix of modern and traditional. We've got a fairly modern (glass balustrade) staircase and a contemporary kitchen and bathrooms ... However, none of the finishes are ultra modern, and are in my opinion fairly traditional/timeless. Eg. white kitchen, hardwood flooring, grey stone look tiles etc.

Do you think we should make the three arched windows a feature on the inside, or should we cover them ? Two of them are in bedrooms, and one is in the open space where the staircase is ... I've always thought that arched windows look wrong in contemporary spaces, but I would love to hear your thoughts.


Our ensuite, facade & kitchen

B

Friday, 23 November 2012

Organic, quality food and groceries at a reasonable price!!! PLUS $10 OFF on your first order

I recently discovered iherb.com and am currently waiting for my third order to arrive. Here are the goodies I've purchased in the past, along with all the prices. It is amazing how much cheaper these things are in the US! Check it out!

Organic Coconut Flour 454g - $5.05
Organic Coconut Oil 454g - $8.37
Organic Raw Cacao Nibs 454g - $17.58
Organic Jojoba Oil 118ml - $11.46
Organic Agave Nectar 482g - $5.19
Organic, Hemp lip balm - $0.85

100% Cocoa Butter stick 28g - $1.41
Sweet Almond Oil 118ml - $3.18
Quest Nutrition, Protein Bar, Chocolate Brownie, 12 Bars, 2.12 oz (60 g) Each - $25.60
Bell Plantation, PB2, Powdered Peanut Butter 184g - $5.31
Bell Plantation, PB2, with Premium Chocolate 184g - $5.31
French Lavender mist 60ml - $2.16
AriZona, Green Tea, with Pomegranate & Acai, 20 Tea Bags 38g - $2.98

To save $10 off orders of $40 or more; or $5 off your first iHerb purchase of less than $40 use discount code: PSQ372
My second order :)


This was my first ever iHerb.com order :)


Shipping costs are VERY reasonable and clearly listed at the bottom of your shopping cart.

Discounts and shipping details:

  • If you manage to get your order under 1.8kg and over $40, shipping is FREE
  • Otherwise, if under 1.8kg but under $40 shipping is $6.
  • Extra Discounts: 10% Off Your order! Ends Tuesday, Nov. 27th
  • If your order is over $60, you will get an additional discount of 5%.
  • Otherwise, if under 1.8kg but under $40 shipping is $6.
  • Use PSQ372 discount code and save $10 off orders of $40 or more; or $5 off your first iHerb purchase of less than $40
Enjoy!

PS. The driveway and path have been poured and are being finished off now. Eeeeeek. Nervous!

B