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Land of Nod

Have you ever been to the Land of Nod? Not as in that place where you close your eyes and catch some zzz's, but the store in the US?

If not, you really should, it has some incredibly cute things, and best of all, they ship to Australia. AND get this, it isn't like shopping at GAP thinking it is incredibly cheap, only to find out the shipping is $120 to get 2 jumpers, 3 jumpsuits and a pair of pants to Australia. (I wrote them a very cranky email regarding this, as even over at Gymbo shipping is only $35) Shipping on two quilts, a valance, a change mat and 3 sheets was a very reasonable $20.

Oh, and just incase you are curious, these were in my hypothetical cart

And I wish I put this in, as it is so cute (though is only an extra $5 to buy in Australia, so prob not worth the conversion of my credit card).

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Welcome

After debating birth announcements for a long time, I ended up going for a picture version from Ellieoh Designs. Lisa was lovely and changed the design to suit what we wanted, and I couldn't be happier. I am having them printed onto postcards so that we can write our thank you messages on the back.
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Paper Flowers

Remember when I made the paper bows? Well now I bring you paper flowers, courtesy of the very talented How About Orange. How adorable, must give them a go sometime soon.

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Green Glass Goes

I have never been a fan of the glass around our front door, mainly because 4 panels were green, and one was clear (I presume that it had been replaced). It had a flower pattern in it, which was pretty enough, but a b*tch to clean - especially as the flat side was on the inside rather than the outside, so it stored every little speck of dust that came within a hectare of our house.

This year it was my aim to repaint the door and frame and replace the glass around the door (along with making the front of the house prettier).

Our door went from blue and white to dark grey and white one weekend, and recently I finally got around to getting the glass replaced. It went from this at the start of the year

To this a few days ago.

 (Notice the new weather strip that actually fits the door, they were curtosy of a rodent sighting tantrum).

From the inside it looked like this (notice the green glass at the sides, and clear etched glass in the middle):

 To this:

Oh, and whilst I was sick with a cold a few months back I painted the inside of the door. I was going to do the frame, but then the husband pointed out they would need to remove the timber thingies to replace the glass, so I didn't bother. 

It is a bit hard to tell, but we changed our minds on having clear glass installed, and went with a frosted glass, which is basically the same as what you find in most bathroom windows. There was a whopping $30 difference between the two glasses, and I always planned to get the glass frosted with that film stuff, and it just seemed easier to get it done all in one step.

Now I just need to paint the frame. Any suggestions on colour, the door is Hogs Bristle Full Strength on the door, Hogs Quarter on the inset panels, and the walls are Hogs Half.

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Bathroom Beauty

I love this bathroom, but I can't quite remember whose it is. I know it is from a blog I follow (sorry to mystery bathroom owner, it was in my inspiration file, but I just can't work out where from to credit you).

I love that custom vanity though, oh so much storage! I would love something similar in our new house, but with a laundry hamper cupboard in the middle.
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Nursery Rhymes

Once upon a time I may or may not have said that if I had a little girl I would never go over the top with pink things.

Yet here I am, sitting her looking for pink (and orange) material and looking at linen that just happens to be pink. I am currently loving Jacadi for both their clothes and their decor.

 Oh my, how cute is this little hedgehog? I love it!!!

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