Giveaway time at Decorating Emporium

Decorating Emporium

 Elements and Julie Anne have just started a new store known as Decorating Emporium. To launch this exciting concept, they have an amazing giveaway this week so take a look at what they have on special! See that gorgeous blue links cushions in the picture...I have my eyes firmly set on that!

When making a comment to enter, please tell them you found this shop through Mrs B! Its just nice to know how far good news travel.

Happy Shopping everybody!

Mrs B xxo

Matlida's Market

Cute little bottles from Matilda's Market

Today I went to Matilda's Market at the Hawthorn Townhall. I really had no idea what stall holders would be there as I read about it briefly on  beautiful  A-M's blog and thought to myself Off to Market Again...Yippee! And of course, I met up with A-M again and I think we didnt stop talking, admiring and gooing over the most exquisite homemade baby items under one roof. I was also very fortunate in meeting A-M's friend Rachael who just happens to be the  organiser  of the whole Matilda's Market. To be in the company of such very talented women just makes my Sunday morning perfect!!!! 

I bought these 6 little gorgeous bottles for my kitchen shelf and both A-M and Rachael told me the best flowers to put in them are the 'weedy' type you would find in your garden. I would like to put herbs in them I think but these stems from a native bush we have look just as pretty. Oh...when Mr B saw the bottles, he immediately went to the local Italian supermarket and bought me the same 6 little bottles with the orange nectar in them. Now I have 12 and intend to use them for my childrens parties next week!

So, who watched The Block last night? Later I will post my impressions about the end result. All I can say that Amie and Katrina, you have both been wonderful throughout the whole series...good things come to good people. Keep Strong, lots of hugs and kisses!
Mrs B xx

Home Sweet Home...

Home Sweet Home

This is my favourite room. When I walk upstairs its the first thing I see, my gorgeous home sweet home cushion from Heartfire at Home. Linda is the owner of this beautiful blog and as soon as I saw this cushion, I just knew I had to have it and exactly where it was going to go!

You may also notice my other cushions on the green couch...they look okay for now but have been recycled so many times, on different couches. I still want the yellow and navy blue look but for now, they still look pleasant and I have to stop this cushion fetish I have at the moment.

So, that's all for now, Blogger is driving me crazy and will not let me set my margins correctly, pictures disappearing and unable to highlight text for links! I am just hoping it is one of those things and everything will be back to normal....very soon!

Oh! and of course I have been watching The Block every single night for the last 8 weeks! I actually got to see Amie and Katrina's home and Rod and Tania's on a day nobody else was there. All I can say is that both houses are just gorgeous and I wish all the couples the best of luck for the coming auctions.

Mrs B xx

Lighting Bling!

The two lights above the kitchen bench need to be changed into something BLING!

When we first built (it has been over 2 years now, there were a few decorating decisions that just had to wait. The ceiling lights above the bench was one of them. i just couldn't focus on what lights we wanted so the decision got postponed until now. I want something that is unique, something that is the WOW factor...a bit of bling. It doesn't matter if it's modern or older style, as long as 'it works' overall.

Cape Cod Designs

I love this french light with a passion but would it work in a kitchen? I don't think the dimensions are big enough for my space but I can still sigh and look!

Bell Chain Pendant...Cape Cod Designs

Maybe something more like this? Modern style lighting is not working for me at the moment. Any comments about the lights above my kitchen bench will be greatly appreciated. Mrs B xxo

Teenage Boys Room...grrr

The latest picture of one of my son's bedroom (yes I know, the never ending saga) Believe me I have tried and tried and tried to make it look as nice as possibly...sigh. The problem is, no matter how much $$$$$'s is spent in this room in regards to decoration, nothing can compete with what is on the opposite side of the room, the wall you cant see. Think BOY heaven! Every possible gadget and game consol a teenage boy could ever wish for. So here it is with Collingwood football pictures stuck on the walls for extra effect. Please tell me that everybody else has problems decorating for older teenage boys....or is it just me LOL

Skinny laMinx...etsy

Now this is better! Great cushion, trendy light , perfect for my son's room. I really like this shop from etsy and they some fabulous cushions all unique and hand crafted.

On another note, I cannot wait for The Block tonight for the bathroom reveals! All I can say is

GOOD LUCK KATRINA AND AMIE !

Mrs B xxo