On this day, five short years ago, I was on the move. It was a Tuesday and the long Anniversary Weekend holiday had been spent in a packed up house in Stokes Valley, after two energetic packers had spent the preceding Thursday and Friday putting all my worldly possessions into boxes for the big move. I was leaving the bush for the beach. Five years on I still marvel at how blessed I am to be living here. Here are a few 'before and after' shots. I think it is safe to say my chosen style for home and garden involves a lot more 'stuff' than the the minimalist approach preferred by the previous owners. However, their meticulous approach to tidiness and cleanliness were a major selling point.
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Long may the cluttering continue. 2016 is shaping up to be another stellar year, and so we move on to the much anticipated ....
I hate minimalist houses. I prefer your improvements. Their deck furniture was a bit better though. Fix that. OK? That Clapton album is one our favourites. ( I'll have to look at my deck furniture now that I've accused you)
I should have put up my jaunty umbrella for you, Curmudgeon, to give you a complete picture. I did have a big table when I moved in, but for some reason they make outdoor settings that rust and disintergrate ... I guess they don't forsee outdoor furniture ever getting wet!
Well done with the house.
ReplyDeleteI hate minimalist houses. I prefer your improvements.
ReplyDeleteTheir deck furniture was a bit better though. Fix that. OK?
That Clapton album is one our favourites.
( I'll have to look at my deck furniture now that I've accused you)
I should have put up my jaunty umbrella for you, Curmudgeon, to give you a complete picture. I did have a big table when I moved in, but for some reason they make outdoor settings that rust and disintergrate ... I guess they don't forsee outdoor furniture ever getting wet!
DeleteLove what you have done with your house. Love Eric Clapton
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