Gee time flies when you are having fun! Well not so much fun having to change jobs but am so glad I had to go through the mess to come out the other side and find a great job without all the stress and pressure that I've had to deal with for the past 16 years and it is also only 5 minutes from home. It has been lovely to be able to come home and spend more time with Ryan and Hubby and especially now since Day Light Saving has started.

We have almost finished the formal lounge room...this room has taken quiet awhile as we discovered there had been previous water damage to the ceiling and the previous owner had tried to do a dodgy patch job. So photos will be forthcoming (very soon...I hope!).

On another note I went to my first "live" auction up at Mudgee and it was so much fun. These are just some of my purchases on the day. We are already planning for the next Auction to be held in March next year...*note to self...take trailer!!!

I think these are called Shoe Stays...I only wanted this particular one but ended up with 5 different types in the lot

The slipper chair was a spur of the moment (or should I say "heat of the moment") buy but plan on getting it recovered and put in my new bedroom.

I've wanted one of these hat boxes/travel cases for awhile...this one is in near perfect condition including the original luggage tag.

I actually bid on this old typewriter only because no one else had bid on it so when the Auctioneer offered it up for $5 I put my number up without even thinking...then someone yelled out that it was worth a bit of money so someone else had the next bid at $10 and I quickly put my hand up again (hands have a habit of doing that in Auctions!!) and won it for $15. I came home and did some research on it and it turns out to be a 1929 Royal Typewriter made in New York with an approx. value of $500 US!

I got a few other bits and pieces as well but just had so much fun...although sat there for 7 hours straight (because I didn't want to miss anything!)...another note to self...pack picnic lunch for next time.

Hope everyone has a great week...

Woohoo...the mirror is up, the towel hooks are up and the shower screen is in place....we have a fully functioning ensuite at last!!! OK so I'm excited...well it has been just over a year since the building works were completed...can't rush these things people!

And did you happen to notice the 3 towels hanging up...this is because I not only have to share it with my hubby but with the little munchkin as well...who before this absolutely refused to have a shower (read screaming matches) - only baths for him. Now I can't have a shower on my own without him wanting to have one as well!

How fun...saw this on My Romantic Home so had to have a play....so if you have a bit of spare time go have some fun!

I have been wanting to stay at this place for the longest time...they even allow weddings there...hmmm wonder if I could talk hubby into renewing our vows?!!! ha ha.

To the best Dad in the world...Happy Fathers Day...I hope you had a lovely day. Here he is with his little hobby...his Standard 10 at a recent All British car show.

My weekend away in Mudgee was absolutely wonderful. So relaxing and with just the two of us the time just seemed to go forever. We wandered around the town, practiced our "drive-bys" and just generally enjoyed the down time. My favourite place was actually on our way back home, we took a little detour and went through a little country town called Rylstone...almost every building was gorgeous even the Police Station was a beautiful old 1800's building. We were amazed at the Churches and the Train Stations...they used to build to the most stunning and ornate buildings.
This was the place we stayed at, the Cobb & Co Boutique Hotel which I highly recommend. It was right in the heart of town so we could walk everywhere and they also have a restaurant & bar.

Just wanted to show the progress of my new master bedroom...still needs decorating but finally getting somewhere....

The wall colour is darker than in it shows in the photos but I'm very happy with how it's all coming together.

Our ensuite is almost finished, just waiting on the shower screen to be fitted so until I have a full "after" photo for you I thought I'd share this little idea for our vanity. I purchased an old pot cupboard and a separate basin for the top.

This is the before of the cupboard which I later decided to paint as it clashed with the tiles. Our plumber just hooked everything up and it is now a proper working basin.



I also got this for our towels to hang on instead of the usual towel rail.

Yes time for a change...and also decided on a whole new name for my blog as I haven't been happy with Shabby Windsor Cottage...originally when I started this blog I was all about Shabby Chic and just loved the style however whilst doing all these renovations and basically getting to start from scratch in some rooms and use what I have in others I have come to discover that I don't actually feel that it is for me...although I do still love to see other people's homes decorated in this style and do have a few elements of Shabby Chic in my home.

I guess I'm just decorating to what I like and mixing it up a little...vintage, french country, cottage whatever takes my fancy and just trying to put it altogether. So hope you like my new look (not sure how long this one will last) and the above makes some sense!

And because I don't like posting without a photo...thought I'd share what my holiday cottage is going to look like one day...he he. These come from the movie The Holiday and this was Kate Winslet's little home. It is a must see movie (even just for the decor!). I know everyone has probably seen these a million times but I love them.

(photos are from Cote De Texas not sure of original source)