Design changes at home - 2025

 As another year comes to a close it's fun to look back at everything we achieved this year.

 As we have been renovating and updating our home for the last 5 years, this year was more of the same. Ticking off jobs that have been on our list. I also added a few new furniture pieces for a fresher feel.

Some of our tasks this year included...

Redoing our backyard with fresh artificial turf, resurfacing the pool and retiling the surrounds. We removed the cabana and put new fencing and greenery up. Everything feels fresh and new, all very low maintenance and it has inspired us to spend more time outside.

Next on our list was choosing a tile for the floors. We have had the white floors for the last 10 years and it was time for a change. We chose a beige tile that has added some warmth to the rooms.

Some of my new furniture pieces...

New dining chairs, the colour and leather add some warmth and texture.

Loving the chunky travertine plinth coffee table, it's size is perfect for grounding the living room

Our gorgeous marble console table

A darker walnut buffet/storage and travertine coffee table for the sitting room.

Simon and I love sitting in her on the weekends with a drink listening to records and having a chat.

I redid my gallery wall. It's so lovely to have the family photos out again. A mix of old and new.

A new neutral artwork over the bed

My favourite fuzzy chair and marble side table

So it has been a mix of big and small changes but they have all been considered choices that reflect our taste and stage of life we are at now. Who knows when they will evolve again but it has been fun to switch things up a bit this year!

Next year we have one more job booked in with the kitchen being renovated. It's the same floorplan but more integrated appliances and a modern streamlined look.

I will keep you updated! x

Lately...

Just a few things we have been up to lately...

We are really enjoying the updated backyard. 

Everything feels fresh and clean and such a lovely space to be.

 

We also retiled the inside of the house in a beige travertine look. We had the white floors for years but were ready for a change and something with a more classic feel.

I've added some new furniture pieces, a little more marble and travertine and I redid my photo wall.

We've also been making time mid week to go out with the boys. As everyone gets older and their schedules and weekends are busier it's been great to schedule a dinner or an activity.

Jasper has finished all of his HSC exams and is ready for the next part of his journey. Exciting stuff!

It's been a lot! It's been a very full year so far and still a couple of months to go! x

Winter things...

 It feels like winter has been going on forever! It has also been very full. I always find term 3 so hectic as everything gets crammed in before the end of the year.

Simon and I were in the city the other day looking at tiles and stone for our upcoming floor & kitchen reno and decided to stop into The Grounds for a coffee and breakfast. It's been years since we had stopped in. It used to be a real favourite! The current theme was Winter Wonderland. It was pretty in places but I feel The Grounds is looking a little tired and dated and could use a little refresh.

We also celebrated some family birthdays. Simon and Finn turned another year older so there were lunches and dinners out to mark the occasions. 

Jasper is currently in year 12 and doing his trials. He is having a year of "last times".

It has been a little sad to see some things coming to end. He had his final performance at the Conservatorium. We have really enjoyed watching his band and solo performances over the past with the school.

We've been trying to get out for walks when the never ending amount of rain Sydney has been getting stops for a while.

I've added some chocolate tones in the furnishings around the house for winter. It feels very cosy and perfect for the season.

How has your winter been? Stay warm! x