tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53752896828147602372024-03-06T01:26:49.545+11:00Missy Mao MaoHand made living in an old house and garden.Missymaomaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769418983487204259noreply@blogger.comBlogger418125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375289682814760237.post-16861314472181796612013-07-06T18:23:00.001+10:002013-07-06T18:23:36.676+10:00Studio refit progress report.I've been busy all week trying to get my studio looking a lot more organised.<br />
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Mr Missy Mao Mao put the Ikea units together for the new cutting table.<br />
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I took the top off the old cutting table and moved that unit to the side wall. I now use it to store my woven fabrics. The top is used to store my weeks sewing organised in trays of colour.<br />
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Here's a photo of what I've managed so far.<br />
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I I used some of my old Ikea desks to create a new office area. It looks so much better without the hutch style desk. All I need to do is refill the area with all my office stuff. I've taken everything out of the room and I intend to be ruthless and chuck everything I don't use in the bin or recycle. Only what I need will return to the shelves. It's feeling good so far. Next week I will be doing an hour of sorting before I can start sewing so I don't interrupt my sewing schedule too much.<br />
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Missymaomaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769418983487204259noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375289682814760237.post-55166001918617534832013-06-27T15:34:00.002+10:002013-06-28T17:16:40.859+10:00Studio ChaosMy studio is testimony to the statement "you can't be in two places at one time". During the renovations I hardly had a chance to sew let alone keep the place in some sort of order. This is my blog post about my studio some years ago.<br />
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One big mess. I'm sure you will agree that I need to do something about it.</div>
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Well, late yesterday I decided I would make the move. I got onto Ikea and started to think about what I could do to improve my studio situation.</div>
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My first thought was: I have a big cutting table which I love but I'm using half the space to just dump things on. There's a lot of space under the table that just isn't being used. </div>
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Ikea have some lovely things and I started to think that I should just bite the bullet and change and sort everything out in one go. My major problem was money. I can't afford to do it all at once. So I decided to think about my space in the terms of zones. I could then renovate each zone as the money became available.</div>
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The first zone I'm going to deal with is the cutting table. So late yesterday we drove down to Richmond Ikea so we could pick up my chosen pieces. I'm using some of their free standing kitchen and then I'm going to cover the entire top in a large cutting board.</div>
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These are the items I've chosen.</div>
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My old cutting table will go in the outside studio which I will use to cut the large rolls of vinyl. Hopefully I will have a much more organised space in the next few weeks.</div>
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My next purchase will be for the postal area. I will be using this space for my stud machines as well. I want to get them bolted onto a bench top. I'm thinking of using cheap kitchen cabinets so I can use it for storage as well. Some wall shelves would be a good idea. I thinking on it. </div>
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Missymaomaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769418983487204259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375289682814760237.post-8261661539619330562013-06-23T17:37:00.000+10:002013-06-23T17:37:00.362+10:00Winter bags.Here's a few pictures as promised of the new winter bags. I've got this thing for leaves this year. If you are interested in any of these bags please contact me and I can let you know where you can buy one or I can put up a special order for you in<a href="http://missymaomao.etsy.com/" target="_blank"> my etsy shop.</a><br />
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Missymaomaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769418983487204259noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375289682814760237.post-17075444788616966462013-06-22T17:17:00.000+10:002013-06-22T17:51:56.363+10:00Life in the Fridge.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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There's been frost on the ground most mornings this week. The cars have all had frosted windows and the grass is crunchy underfoot. Makes me feel like I'm living in the crisper of the fridge although this year we have the benefit of insulation and the new extension area. That's one of the reasons I've been absent from my blog. I've been trying to get my house in order. A major renovation takes a lot out of you and creates a lot of mess around you. I've also been diagnosed with a rare benign tumour in my pituitary gland and I think this has left me feeling sluggish. It's nothing really to worry about, I just have to watch and monitor any changes. There's no medication to fix it and it probably will have to be removed some time in the future. So I'm just plodding along making bags and fixing up the house. I will update you with a few pictures of my winter bag collection tomorrow. See you then.<br />
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Missymaomaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769418983487204259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375289682814760237.post-33940122559506350082013-03-12T19:15:00.002+11:002013-03-12T19:15:26.865+11:00Building blocks.I can't resist something quirky. Can you? So when I found these building blocks by Christian Northeast for Fred I had to buy them.<br />
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Nice images and great to play with. I bought my set from Azeno here in Ballarat. I'll be bringing you more pictures of these little blocks in the coming months. The images are a great inspiration for a weekly blog. I just have to work out which block to start with.<br />
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Oh! Azeno is a great shop here in Ballarat that has a gallery space as well. You can find Azeno at 420 Sturt Street Ballarat. Phone 03 5333 2602. Sit down and have a nice coffee at Yummy's a few doors up after you've been to Azeno.<br />
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<br />Missymaomaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769418983487204259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375289682814760237.post-57564208834099391852013-02-24T10:00:00.000+11:002013-02-24T10:00:04.713+11:00The new woodland collection of bags.<br />
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I'm adding these to my wholesale catalogue so hopefully the shops will pick them up soon. All made in limited edition so if you are interested please contact me and I will let you know where you can pick one up from.<br />
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<br />Missymaomaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769418983487204259noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375289682814760237.post-73590129871806438892013-02-23T17:29:00.001+11:002013-02-25T13:05:01.160+11:00In the last weekGoodness painting and renovating can be such a chore.<br />
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The good news; my laundry floor has been tiled. Nice large square ceramic tiles that resemble slate. I now need to contact the plumber to finish off bits and bobs. The windows still need a coat of varnish inside. That's my job for next week. When it's all nice and shiny and finished, I'll take photos to show you.<br />
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In the middle of all our painting and cleaning we had a fatal disaster, our coffee machine died. It just coughed and spat coffee and refused to behave or make it's promised delightful brew.<br />
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Do you have a coffee machine. My sister bought one years ago and the coffee was really yummy. I was hooked but couldn't ever find the spare cash to purchase my own machine. Then Aldi bought out their K-fee Expressi machine. Ummm nice. Great price $89. I thought; could it be any good for that price considering what the other machines cost. I ummed and arrrd for ages. Then my friend Matt gave me a gift of the K-fee Expressi coffee machine. He had bought one for himself and was so impressed that he gifted some to family and friends. I was so happy. Great coffee that I could make at home. What more could I ask for. I think I may have read somewhere that the K-fee machine was recommended by Choice magazine. Either way I thought; Aldi you are on a winner here. The range of coffee was excellent and then I found a box of chai capsules. I was in love with my little K-fee home cafe.<br />
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Then my machine died.<br />
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I didn't know what to do. Had I done something wrong. Nope it appeared to have broken. As it was a present I thought I better do something about it. I didn't want Matt to visit and not be able to offer him a nice coffee. So I emailed K-fee to ask if they knew what the problem might be. They were fantastic. I normally wouldn't blog about a product but I feel Aldi deserve a pat on the back for great customer service. My machine was replaced without any fuss or bother.<br />
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Here's my new machine.<br />
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If you are in the market for a coffee machine I highly recommend the K-fee machine. Ok so mine went belly up and died on me but like the guy from K-fee pointed out, faulty items are a fact of production. It's unfortunate if you are the one who buys the faulty product but when a company stands by it's products and gives you delightful service you soon forget any hassles. (It's always important to keep your receipts.) The coffee maker comes with a two year guarantee.<br />
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Today I wandered into Aldi to buy some more coffee capsules and I found another product that I just love. I ceramic pot with holes in it to store potatoes. A few months ago I nearly drove myself mad looking for this very item. I tried all the major kitchen ware shops. It fits in the new pantry wonderfully. Thanks Aldi, I wonder what I'll find next week.<br />
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<br />Missymaomaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769418983487204259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375289682814760237.post-32057061403359906252013-02-11T16:17:00.000+11:002013-02-11T16:17:06.816+11:00Well! Hello again.Dear Readers.<br />
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I can't believe I have been so slack to have left you all in September. I left you all hanging there with a promise of more photos of my new kitchen extension. I'm so sorry that I haven't taken the time to get back to blogging. A friend gave me a little nudge at her exhibition recently and so I felt encouraged to get back to blogging. It occurred to me that you all might have thought I'd fallen off the earth but in reality I'm sure you all know how hard renovating and running a business is. The truth is, I just didn't find the time.<br />
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So today I'm bring you some updated pictures of my kitchen. It's NOT finished YET! So please bare with me.<br />
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This is the new kitchen looking into the new family area.</div>
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The kitchen is full of drawers which I love.</div>
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The yellow pressed metal is now nicely framed with the waterfall jarrah bench. </div>
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My twin Neff ovens and induction cook top. I made the towers grey so the oven blended into the cabinetry. </div>
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The floors are Tasmanian hardwood. I saved for a new fridge that fitted perfectly into the space.</div>
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The kitchen from the family area. The doors each side of the fridge lead to a pantry and laundry.</div>
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I have lots of work to do on the garden. The cedar doors still need varnishing inside and out. </div>
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I organised for the builder to get some chunky cedar frames around the doors and windows as I really wanted them to make a statement equal to the metal cladding.</div>
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I love my pantry. It's not all organised yet. I have separated it into areas such as baking and preparation.</div>
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Double cedar doors which I have to coat with 5 layers of finish so they don't go grey. When I'm in the garden I love looking though to the bright yellow bench. </div>
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It has a bold yellow pressed metal back on the island bench. The back wall is a blue grey, drawers are new antique white in gloss. The oven tower is a lovely grey that looks like fabric. Bench tops will make things look different again. I'm not telling what I have planned, you will have to wait and see. Oh and I am having handles on my drawers as I thought they contributed to the 50's feel of the kitchen. I will give you lot's more details about colours and materials used in a later blog. I hope you enjoy what you see so far. I'm off to buy more paint, be back to blogging soon.Missymaomaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769418983487204259noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375289682814760237.post-35286407927985380812012-09-17T16:02:00.001+10:002012-09-17T16:02:51.955+10:00Well Hello Again!Well hello! I'm back but without any promises. We have had so many ongoing computer problems that I just gave up trying to blog, post and generally be here on line. I spent most of my time with the build that was going on here and trying to maintain some sort of order in the house. We have been living without a kitchen and laundry for such a long time now. I can't say that I am used to it because I crave a home cooked soup and sour dough bread. I am longing for my new oven to be installed, in fact a few kitchen cupboards would by handy as well.<br />
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This is where we are up to.<br />
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Last week we broke though to the old part of the house. My little dog was thrilled to discover her garden was still where she left it. She kept looking out the back and wagging her tail and yelping with delight.<br />
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Here's the outside. Lot's of metal and cedar doors and windows. I had extra wide wood machined and placed around the window to give a chunky look.<br />
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I've started to shop for all the interior fittings now.<br />
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The kitchen is a patchwork of different surfaces. I really hope my ideas come together. I don't have a huge budget so I've purchased some items from the major stores like Beacon Lighting. I've spent my money on quality tradesman who can put my ideas into reality.<br />
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So far all seems to have gone fairly well. We have a few landscaping issues that will challenge us over the next few months. Our garden still looks like the local tip and we have so much painting to do both inside and out.<br />
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I'm off now to see how the new floor looks. It's select Tassie oak. The builders have been banging and sawing all day.<br />
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The celebrations begin today at the <a href="http://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/" target="_blank">Arts Centre Melbourne.</a></div>
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Hamer Hall has been closed for a few years now for major renovations. Over the next week the city of Melbourne will celebrate the opening of the <a href="http://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/hamer-hall-redevelopment.aspx" target="_blank">redeveloped</a> Hamer Hall.<br />
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There has been a performance venue next to the Yarra River since the early 1900's when it was used for a circus and an iceskating rink. You can find out more about the history of the site <a href="http://www.arts.vic.gov.au/About_Us/Major_Projects_and_Initiatives/Southbank_Cultural_Precinct_Redevelopment/History_of_the_Arts_Centre_site" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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Every Sunday at the Arts Centre Melbourne Market I've peered though the windows thinking one day soon it will be ready. I've got to say the process seemed to take ages. We watched as our dear old Hamer Hall was stripped and bashed and ball dosed. It looked like a battle field. But then the outside started to shine a little. The hugh frames, used to make the outside, were peeled off to reveal a curious and bold curved concrete exterior. Our swan who had turned ugly ducking during the renovations was back. We watched patiently as the interior was rebuilt. We watched and waited with the rest of Melbourne, putting up with the hassle of a building site knowing the end result will be worth the wait.<br />
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So Melbourne this weekend you are in for a real treat. The Arts Centre has put on some fantastic events for you to enjoy. The market will be held both Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 am. I'll be in my own little booth right next to the spire just as you get to the Arts Centre building. I've got lot's of new stock which I will try and show you over the next few days.<br />
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Check out Arts Centre Melbourne face book page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/artscentremelbourne" target="_blank">here</a> for the hands down on the event.<br />
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This week I've been busy looking at kitchens. I've been looking and dreaming about my new kitchen. I've even found myself looking at recipes and day dreaming about standing in my new kitchen while I make them. Just thinking, yes, that's where I'll store the pans and the pots. And that's where I'll put my cookbook stand. Oh and what a lovely view of the garden I'll have while I stack the dishwasher.<br />
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So with the new kitchen comes the desire to splurge of a few new cooking tools.<br />
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It's not so hard being green. I live where I work and run the studio on solar power. We grow our own vegetables and reduce waste. I have two hugh tanks for water, one tank will be connected to the new laundry when it's built. There is always something new to learn and improved ways of doing things. If you are in Sydney and attending the Sustain Expo have a great time and let me know of any good green tips and products you come across.<br />
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On the renovation front, we are waiting for the slab to be completed. I'm living in a mud hole as the rain has been a constant threat to the build. So we have to wait and waiting we are.<br />
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Today is Mosey on down Wednesday. I can't believe it's here already. A whole week has just skipped and jumped by.<br />
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With all the renovations we have to keep our little dog inside and go for lot's and lot's of walks. The walks start early in the morning and we usually go down toward the Yarrawee River. Recently our neighbour lost all their chickens to a very cunning fox who lives down the river. My little dog has spotted the fox trail in the bushes and every morning she is so excited to pick up the scent. Foxes are strange creatures. They have sharp features and a sharp brain but something about them is sort of cute and cleaver and worthy of a suit and tie.<br />
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When I visited <a href="http://www.ballaratpatchwork.com.au/" target="_blank">Ballarat Patchwork</a> recently I picked up a few fat quarters. I tend to buy a lot of fabric on line so it was great to go and see the colours and feel of the fabrics for myself. I've got to admit that on line purchases, while convenient don't always add up to my expectations. The problem is, my expectations. In my head, I've imagined the fabric design to be small or larger than it really is. I often have to laugh at myself. So it was a delight to pop down to <a href="http://www.ballaratpatchwork.com.au/" target="_blank">Ballarat Patchwork</a> and see all the fabric in a real shop situation. I fell in love with this little red selection and made a couple of puffy purses. What do you think? </div>
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Dogs and Cats one side and snazzy geometrics the other. All available as from today at my stall at the Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market.<br />
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Enjoy your Sunday!</div>Missymaomaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769418983487204259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375289682814760237.post-91534592196516554472012-07-07T13:53:00.001+10:002012-07-07T14:55:35.238+10:00Some new things for the market.When visiting <a href="http://www.ballaratpatchwork.com.au/" target="_blank">Ballarat Patchwork</a> recently I came across some lovely tapes. I had no idea what I'd do with them but I bought them anyway.<br />
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Key ring purses.</div>
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Today when I took the dog out for her morning walk, I took the camera to capture the fog for you.</div>
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The foggy morning has turned into a delightful day and I've already spent some time gardening. Now I have to finish a few of the new products I have to show you tomorrow.<br />
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Enjoy!</div>Missymaomaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769418983487204259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375289682814760237.post-8307981889183926472012-07-04T10:45:00.001+10:002012-07-04T10:45:54.296+10:00Mosey on down WednesdayHi, I'm back. It seems I'm living from Wednesday to Wednesday in blog land.<br />
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Renovations are happening fast. The back of the house has been demolished and new area has been mapped out with string. I've taken some photos and will post more in the next few days. I've also spent lots of time making surplus stock for the market just in case I don't get time as the renovations move ahead.<br />
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I'm trying to avoid the terrible frustration and general nuttiness during renovations that everyone has warned me about. I think the best thing to do about turning nutty with frustration is to eat the nuts, yep, munch and crunch some yummy nutty treats.<br />
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renovating, no it would be more like demolishing and rebuilding the kitchen,
laundry area of the house. Today they dug up all the old slabs. All the old
layers of concrete that made up our old floor. So to be on the safe side we had
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the back hoe and other cute giant sand pit toys shifted dirt and concrete
around the yard. I sort of imagined I could drive one of those things, one of
those magnificent machines. I could be a bloke for a day and wear big hob nob
boots, a stripe shirt and overalls. I could have a big moustache that I could twill
while I inspect my good work. Or I could be <b>me</b> with my work boots and clothes
on sporting the big gloves I use to pick up all the bricks and mess. I could be wearing a
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Overnight it rained. This was the view from my dining room, though a glass door that used to lead to the kitchen. We had it all removed because we flooded every time it rained heavily. Last night it rained and we woke to water everywhere.. AGAIN!!!! I have to keep my eye on the prize. I have to remember when all this is done I will have a lovely area to sit and look at the garden.</div>
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So really this blog is just to let you know that I might not be on here quite as often as I would like to be. I apologise for the absence of the <i>Mosey on down Wednesday</i> weekly blog yesterday. We were in the thick of the demolition. Pop back next Wednesday to see what <a href="http://www.mosy.com.au/" target="_blank">Mosey</a> goodness I will have for you. I will be bringing you some more positive blogs about my renovation over the next few months so you and I can both look forward to that. </div>
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Take care and enjoy life, even on wet and windy days.</div>Missymaomaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769418983487204259noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375289682814760237.post-63598554133853950742012-06-13T14:49:00.000+10:002012-06-13T14:49:21.877+10:00Mosey on Down Wednesday. Winter CoatsI love winter coats. On Sunday I was looking at all the different coats that make up a winters day in the busy streets of Melbourne. Lots of different styles. You just can't beat a great nice warm winter coat.<br />
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Little Dotty is a limited edition range, available from my market stall at the Arts Centre Melbourne tomorrow. If you can't get there please contact me so I can help you with your <i><b>I can't resist it </b></i>factor.</div>
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Enjoy!</div>Missymaomaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769418983487204259noreply@blogger.com0