Vive La France - My Window Planter Is Complete

Do you have a jigsaw? Great then lets make a window box! <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2dnBAaPQI9qLDLy8An3giuDW5tpHbr35n3l9TmSqXnJ6EgXWL6-WD84RvY-QHIlfI3ni-fGtw3ltErTsGD-FfXP7BF_rV1O5kTpsJ5SKAosRQ2ZyGyGG1tCYbw0fk9xuAOh9yFuNkGwM/s1600/DSC_0150a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2dnBAaPQI9qLDLy8An3giuDW5tpHbr35n3l9TmSqXnJ6EgXWL6-WD84RvY-QHIlfI3ni-fGtw3ltErTsGD-FfXP7BF_rV1O5kTpsJ5SKAosRQ2ZyGyGG1tCYbw0fk9xuAOh9yFuNkGwM/s400/DSC_0150a.jpg" width="335" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> I had these teak shutters custom made for the windows - I ordered them in March I will mention time and again that some bespoke items take time, however Chris and I knocked up the planter box in a day, well to be fair, I drew it and shopped for materials and Chris my carpenter did the rest.<br /> <br /> Later that evening I found my other half outside laughing - He finds it amusing, says it looks like we live in France. Vive La France! I say.<br /> Don't you just love geraniums in window boxes. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBTIWP-u9dWMyRkqG884eWG-__kMgR_DOEPPcWuNlbf1xfBGuQn4h2vUS6wBIFQZtsmG1yCZYn1pFsYugj43WoKefESvzN2D1RBTDa49P2fLa6y_v1tADoXkw-9poCN_L98_FMTf2y5Uw/s1600/tumblr_lqasbjMxdC1qems2do1_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBTIWP-u9dWMyRkqG884eWG-__kMgR_DOEPPcWuNlbf1xfBGuQn4h2vUS6wBIFQZtsmG1yCZYn1pFsYugj43WoKefESvzN2D1RBTDa49P2fLa6y_v1tADoXkw-9poCN_L98_FMTf2y5Uw/s400/tumblr_lqasbjMxdC1qems2do1_1280.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> Now I'm just waiting on the black and white striped eye lid awning. Will keep you posted! <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pSnA4_ttFDRaKpfOouwabq2zPbjt_a2we_pcKd-hkMBA83ALV3xEigI8x1cJg3gnANctqiRIZ9qrOmXmZ8T2he8cTpCF5SmCPFx8LHxBgqV7ax7Pocp0DFUt6uzMhe0lfPz8__wdgzI/s1600/5655720786_3f4e3300b6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pSnA4_ttFDRaKpfOouwabq2zPbjt_a2we_pcKd-hkMBA83ALV3xEigI8x1cJg3gnANctqiRIZ9qrOmXmZ8T2he8cTpCF5SmCPFx8LHxBgqV7ax7Pocp0DFUt6uzMhe0lfPz8__wdgzI/s400/5655720786_3f4e3300b6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVffT3HdIjyMR6Pd7KyEcZuPWKwZIFlJH0npxzSBRPk2Y6c_GmvDWr6DrnGilFHm0nZBfFlxFRK_DQRZ6ab25Th0Y7uc3duANrZb3usvq0Y_DRPZx1lTnYc4WZqmjxYNquFLbmWGBXnDE/s1600/black-white-striped-awning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVffT3HdIjyMR6Pd7KyEcZuPWKwZIFlJH0npxzSBRPk2Y6c_GmvDWr6DrnGilFHm0nZBfFlxFRK_DQRZ6ab25Th0Y7uc3duANrZb3usvq0Y_DRPZx1lTnYc4WZqmjxYNquFLbmWGBXnDE/s400/black-white-striped-awning.jpg" width="284" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

Black White; White Colour French Style Garden Design Red Renovation Teak Vive La France - My Window Planter Is Complete

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Our Reno - Front Porch Makeover & More

The front porch makeover is not quite complete however I couldn't wait to reveal how these cane chairs have been brought back into fashion with a fresh coat of bold red paint and new upholstery. For a colourful seasonal element I've added the brightly coloured chain stitch cushions and French, ready made, outdoor curtains. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ4m_YMZaL-OeF-QchBLpAeCwxAe6O2Vr0gTKPFyDDAA87NNfmML7xym-Xptq8ghQyk2553mDj98omwKvarHkx_HzxPVYZSL3uMPq4JVcZOyrRcO_HonUezkn_gjYgVjJDofS1qWmQ3fs/s1600/DSC_0040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ4m_YMZaL-OeF-QchBLpAeCwxAe6O2Vr0gTKPFyDDAA87NNfmML7xym-Xptq8ghQyk2553mDj98omwKvarHkx_HzxPVYZSL3uMPq4JVcZOyrRcO_HonUezkn_gjYgVjJDofS1qWmQ3fs/s400/DSC_0040.JPG" width="265" /></a></div> Lantern $219, Feature Cushions $120, Curtain $200 each <br /> All available through Journey Home 02 6156 2379 <br /> <br /> The black and white stripes continue through to the new eye drop awning I mentioned would be arriving soon, and here it is now recently installed. <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3fujYQ6l1D4zfkB-5AbGQwqjc7vQ5wSGUf_2mFT0pHaMWB-2k6uRmVSpYDeiwNPbxSZBJnCcnkVpwM1x_xa9SYrsSVYcsvQzCRDGtQ7JHTye9b7TRcK58p_3iVC7RCMsNXMroayDNEPE/s1600/DSC_0012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3fujYQ6l1D4zfkB-5AbGQwqjc7vQ5wSGUf_2mFT0pHaMWB-2k6uRmVSpYDeiwNPbxSZBJnCcnkVpwM1x_xa9SYrsSVYcsvQzCRDGtQ7JHTye9b7TRcK58p_3iVC7RCMsNXMroayDNEPE/s400/DSC_0012.JPG" width="265" /></a></div> <br /> There's just a few more things to finish before we can reveal the complete facade and garden. Stay tuned for before and after photos. <br /> <br /> <br />

Accessories Black White; White Curb Appeal Cushions Fabrics Furniture Renovation Spanish Mission Style Spring Our Reno - Front Porch Makeover & More

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Vive La France Part Deux!

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /> Sorry I've been away.  I've been busy working on a designs for a hotel room refurbishment and a new bathroom, both for heritage listed buildings. <br /> <br /> Here is an update on my planter box and awning.  <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLGPch_vU_hyTJzbtnzf5P962islwYGsHm3cfEtvqYo-Pa4jvBI4XFvxswKLcKEt79ILFpzgtuD1daW7szzVvfP2s-4NfECXwURgZYFa4P81b2Tu6RISB3aC2lah4wV8rGX_egokDKfPw/s1600/DSC_0009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLGPch_vU_hyTJzbtnzf5P962islwYGsHm3cfEtvqYo-Pa4jvBI4XFvxswKLcKEt79ILFpzgtuD1daW7szzVvfP2s-4NfECXwURgZYFa4P81b2Tu6RISB3aC2lah4wV8rGX_egokDKfPw/s400/DSC_0009.JPG" width="265" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /> My black and white awning is up.  Just waiting on the plants to grow a little more before doing professional photos.  My Big Red Geraniums are thriving, thanks to the irrigation and drainage that I included in the design of the window box.   I also get a lot of enjoyment as I dead head them every weekend to promote new flowers.  <br /> Thanks for all the positive feedback. </td></tr> </tbody></table> <br />

Black White; White Canberra Architecture. FCC style Curb Appeal French Style Interior Design Outdoor Furniture Spanish Mission Style Vive La France Part Deux!

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Touching Base

<br /> It's been a while, a busy 7 months in fact, during this time I have finished my stage one renovations, opened up the house for public viewing to raise money for <a href="http://www.hartley.org.au/" target="_blank">Hartley Life Care</a>, officially launching Journey Home Interior Design, no minor task by the way,  got myself a new website all whilst putting a lot of time and effort into client projects.  Did I mention I study too.   The result is that blogging had to give way for a while. <br /> <br /> I'd love for you visit  <a href="http://www.journey-home.com.au/" target="_blank">Journey Home Interior Design's</a> new website, especially my latest portfolio additions.    If you like what you see, please tell someone.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVonSjbenmAzE356FtqFKBCBUXYRkj2HUed4lBDFL4dv3O6-AY4dXth0OKy9XKIWR-Bqw7MRPwtbEiZn3LAqE90rULmhRKDGl46HGqmpyjZ_9hfP37_M78CmBIai6838dkXj42-8bYosA/s1600/MG_2095-2_JH.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVonSjbenmAzE356FtqFKBCBUXYRkj2HUed4lBDFL4dv3O6-AY4dXth0OKy9XKIWR-Bqw7MRPwtbEiZn3LAqE90rULmhRKDGl46HGqmpyjZ_9hfP37_M78CmBIai6838dkXj42-8bYosA/s1600/MG_2095-2_JH.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spring display for designer show house charity event hosted by Journey Home, October 2013</td></tr> </tbody></table>

Black White; White Bungalow style Cane Curb Appeal Curtains Floral Interior Design Outdoor Furniture Porch Red Touching Base

It's been a while, a busy 7 months in fact, during this time I have finished my stage one renovations, opened up the house for public v...

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