Round and Round we go...

Today has been somewhat industrious with the electrician installing ceiling fans in anticipation of hot summer days and nights ahead. For aesthetics we choose fans which hopefully blend into the surrounds rather than look like an eyesore, well that's the theory. A wall mounted air-conditioner is placed in the kitchen/family area but as we're not lovers of air-con, fans are in all rooms and the a/c super burst of chill will only be used on ridiculously hot days.

The formal living area has a massively high ceiling and installing this fan was difficult for our electrician but he rose to occasion and there she is...can you see it? I think it blends very well and because it's a large model it packs a punch but is very quite at the same time. My nerves were on edge with two extension ladders being moved around the light fittings!
See the ripple effect on the ceiling? This delightful scene is cast from the crystal baskets. Took this pic this afternoon in dim light so you can imagine the shadows at night! Another aahhh moment upon entering this space.

I apologise now if you see this photo continuously throughout the blog because I am in love with these crystal basket beauties.

Photo quality not great here but you get the idea. A stainless steel finish for the family area to tie in with the black/white/silver kitchen and furnishings. On first installation the pole was the same length as the light fittings so it was shortened to unobstruct the line of glass dome lights. My pedantic ways have come to play in this house and there have been certain things I've insisted on!

Another little insistence was the light switch covers. Adhering to a certain colour scheme involves renewing jaded white with silver. Yes there's a few to replace!


Today's activities necessitated another long discussion about the formal living area. This space, for several reasons since we recently moved in, has not gelled. More ideas thrown about today and I'm excited because we've finally determined (hopefully) how this area should work for our family.
The new idea necessitates the removal and selling of furniture that holds sentimental value to yours truly ( how many dining tables does one actually need?) I'm happy with this decision as I've struggled over parting with these pieces.
Have you discovered in life that holding onto something because of sentimentality is not conducive to your wellbeing? Even if it's only furniture?
Now I must confess Mr redroses eyes did glaze over but he realises this room has to evolve and be utilised efficiently. All he could mutter was 'will it involve flat-pack furniture'? Bless him.

Sooo I busied myself and moved some pieces around to 'feel' this space. Have I told you I love moving furniture? Drives the family nuts.
Stay tuned, just need to twist Mr redroses arm a little more to activate the final touches, although a large built-in is in the pipeline so might be a little bit before this room is finally revealed.

Gave the old farmhouse table a nice polish today during my industrious mood. This beauty I can never part with. Purchased in 1986 during a trip to Melbourne, then set about having it trucked up to Sydney where we lived at the time. Many a happy family celebration has been enjoyed around her plus I designed the kitchen specifically to suit the inclusion of this table. There were a few anxious moments on moving day in anticipation of 'will it work'. Yes it does.


And in breaking news.....here is my first red rose, picked this week! Two pink buds are also ready to pop. Very exciting!

May everyone enjoy a pleasant weekend and take care

xx