tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014280995621309172024-02-12T22:28:38.848-08:00Life in the Country LaneLife in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-74083529230507221392012-01-25T01:29:00.000-08:002012-01-25T03:27:22.808-08:00BEFORE & AFTER - THE BEDROOM REVEAL +Lots of pics, few words..... before - after the cracks were fixed
the first of two undercoats - the country green was a lot darker than I realised...
We had to have professional mould treatment done before anything could be done. The ceiling after two coats and my neck was bad....
such a big room - so many surfaces to paint.....
couldnt believe the old color coming through the Life in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-57993271122301165842012-01-22T04:13:00.000-08:002012-01-22T04:13:41.252-08:00IT'S TIME.....FOR THE BEDROOM REVEAL!This is the before....Sorry, just a teaser before I post a long reveal of what Ive been up to.Plus a 'sparkling' pic of a nice suprise in my life!!!(I have been reading your posts but never intended on the long absence - forgive me once again....)Only a few days and all will be revealed.Rebecca xLife in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-66713930836837268152011-08-27T14:31:00.000-07:002011-08-28T06:49:15.922-07:00Before & After
Before
I spotted a mini set of drawers on Etsy this week and was going to buy them. They were done in gorgeous paisley prints, to be used to store jewellery etc. I realised I had a set of similar drawers, so took inspiration from the talented seller to come up with my own.
Before
I also wanted to do up this very rustic ladder I found it on the wood heap!! M Life in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-6208282659801739432011-08-20T05:56:00.000-07:002011-08-20T05:56:07.565-07:00Stress ReliefMy night consists of
running a bubble bath
lighting some candles - this one I purchased from Simone of Beach Vintage
enjoying one of these ( the pink grapefruit is so refreshing)
I will then be curling up in something similar (in my dreams..) to this.
What are you up to this weekend?
Rebecca xo
(thank you for the lovely comments for my Dad, his surgery went well)
Life in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-76927182223098523142011-07-25T06:09:00.000-07:002011-07-25T06:09:37.798-07:00Fingers CrossedThis is one of two additions to the family.....
Beba - Greek for baby girl meeting her 'sisters' for the first time - and a little shy... Maia & Beba Beba & Izzy And secondly - Thing - the funkiest cat around (why/how the name - dont ask!) After a big day...Her preferred spot
I have my fingers crossed for several reasons. 1. I have had so muchLife in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-90955255675186831112011-05-31T17:24:00.000-07:002011-05-31T17:26:08.076-07:00Out of Action - FrustrationIt seems my log in issue and leaving comments isnt solved as I had thought. I have left many comments only to have them not save or I am unable to log in. I have read some of your comments regarding this but they dont seem to be working with mine. As its our busy time here on the farm seeding I dont have the time to sort this as yet. So please forgive my lack (not for want of trying) of comments Life in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-14809788315535835902011-05-07T01:52:00.000-07:002011-05-07T01:52:38.362-07:00Kitchen Ideas
kitchen-design-ideas.org
I wish this was my kitchen. Due to a breakdown in several electrical appliances, we are looking at some changes in our kitchen. The one above is my practical choice - we have jarrah floors.
kitchen-design-ideas.org
In a world of endless $$$$ I would choose this design aboveLife in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-60381978810109491752011-04-29T22:45:00.000-07:002011-04-30T02:56:02.913-07:00New BlogMy niece Sarah has finally (just) started her new blog called 4 Little Babushkas. She is a talented woman with four girls, Olivia, Bella, Lily & Ruby. Her blog is based around the hair accessories she makes along with brooches and more. Here is a link to the facebook page for her album of photos of what she has done and may have in stock. A lot of the images are taken by Kelly,Life in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-42674974065004437912011-04-21T03:03:00.000-07:002011-04-21T03:03:56.210-07:00Family TimeI hope you all have an enjoyable Easter and spend some quality time with your loved ones
Love my funny little 80cent chick
(Life in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-72447252658075074802011-03-31T03:20:00.000-07:002011-03-31T03:29:36.415-07:00GIVEAWAY WINNERSThank you thank you for your generous and beautiful comments on my absence. So nice to know I was missed and remembered. Also a big thank you for entering my first giveaway, and to my new followers - welcomr. Its now time to draw the two giveaway winners........
I spent 20 seconds trying to work out the random generator, when it didnt happen I decided to do it the old fashioned way and drawLife in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-27245488674899894232011-03-26T15:44:00.000-07:002011-03-26T15:46:42.896-07:00'Start the Car' Moment & Giveaway ReminderI recently had a 'start the car' moment when browsing through one of my local op/thrift shops. For those of you who may not have seen the IKEA ad, the lady goes to the store and looks around nervously as she makes her purchases thinking they will change their mind on the price before she gets out of the store. As she gets out to the car park, she screeches to her husband 'start the car' Life in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-68295780191148226812011-03-18T22:35:00.000-07:002011-03-19T01:22:49.170-07:00Freeing up the Guilt with a Giveaway!!!Its time for me to release my inner guilt and have my first giveaway!!!! I have no excuses for being away for so long..... I cant believe its been over 2 months since my last post. A lot has been happening, with most of it good times and fun, but with some sadness and difficulties in between. I have learnt a lot over the last few months, and am looking at life a little differently. Thank you to Life in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-50098671479757009212010-12-18T01:48:00.000-08:002010-12-18T01:48:13.406-08:00Positive Thoughts to The Moon"A positive attitude brings strength, energy and initiative"
Peace Pilgrim
via responsible-law-of-attraction-living.com
I have just read several posts on sending our thoughts and love to some gorgeous girls who need our support. After reading Marthas post encouraging us all to join in through this girl power concept I was inspired to pass it on...
Here is to Girl Power and positive Life in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-88994756731410209182010-12-15T01:41:00.000-08:002010-12-15T01:41:17.665-08:00Tim Burton Tree??Im loving all of the festive posts on decorating and gorgeous Christmas trees. There are a lot of posts to catch up on, but Im gradually getting there and enjoying them all. Thank you to all of you, my caring and generous followers and readers, who leave comments, and have made me feel so welcome to this wonderful world of blogging. I cant believe I have been blogging since Life in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-37522951323759412032010-12-04T23:59:00.000-08:002010-12-04T23:59:34.242-08:00Before & After # 6 Painted Bookcase!!I posted about this and received varying comments, but everyone suggested I paint them white....
Here is what I started out with before the decluttering and tidy up....
Bad light was a big problem...but the tidy up helped for the time being
I decided to use a little of my chosen bedroom wall color, Wattyl Inner Peace, and added it to Dulux White on White. This is after I hadLife in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-24693136218494326672010-11-27T21:43:00.000-08:002010-11-27T21:46:53.636-08:00My Baby is 21!!!My gorgeous son Dylan turned 21 recently. The 9lb 12ounce chubby baby is now a lean 6ft 3plus!! He has a love of history, especially Australian war. Hence a big fan of MASH!! So the theme for the family get together became a war/mash theme. I bought an old atlas and his girlfriend printed the font onto it for the sign above. I think it turned out great.
A MASH inspired table with war Life in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-27599215473976536022010-11-17T16:13:00.000-08:002010-11-17T16:22:12.826-08:00Latest Finds & Blog PurchasesThese are my latest finds and treasures. Apologies for the long post, but due to my issue with uploading photos I am way behind. These are the flowers my sons girlfriend gave me for my birthday recently - so I send them to you my lovely followers and hope you have a lovely day.
An adorable basket for $4
This gorgeous fine vintage linen cushion cover for $3
The pleated Life in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-16466288083489771302010-11-14T03:36:00.000-08:002010-11-14T03:46:41.683-08:00CelebrationThanks to my friends Maddy and Mat and my partner Martin - the three M's!! I celebrated a memorable birthday a few weeks ago with an evening of laughs, singing, great food and company (I tried to post this at the time, but have had trouble with the photo uploads - anyone else?).
Gorgeous vase from Maddy, Mat and Ash
My beautiful friend and her family gave me this gorgeous vase and a lovelyLife in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-25364491731899293462010-10-13T01:34:00.000-07:002010-10-13T01:34:39.731-07:00Before and After #5 & PurchasesI never intended to take a break from posting, it simply happened. Quite honestly I havent felt like it, no excuses, must have just needed the break. I have still as always been reading all of your lovely inspirational posts, though not always having left a comment. So please know they are read and enjoyed by me always....
I had a lovely fellow blogger comment and ask if I was going okLife in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-45685413823820823082010-09-11T06:01:00.000-07:002010-09-11T06:06:30.377-07:00Purchases via BlogsI love it when you find just what your looking for.... This is what I knew when I received my latest purchase found via a lovely lady, Pamela of Mountain Living. This gorgeous cushion cover has been beautifully made by Pamela and I think its perfect for my linen wingback chair. It seems this chair has featured in a few posts and will be in more to come - I know Im obsessed with her!
I loveLife in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-63928158034451554272010-09-05T21:48:00.000-07:002010-09-05T21:48:57.794-07:00Before & After # 4Saw this idea on another blog, but it was done with material, not paper. Sorry, I cant recall whose it was, so if you have done this recently, let me know - so I can thank you for your insipiration. This table was left here by M's mum and goes with the china cabinet I posted about a while ago here. I have so many projects on the go at the moment, and not enough time in the day to do it all. Here Life in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-13876456492250557752010-09-01T03:28:00.000-07:002010-09-01T17:38:24.459-07:00Thanks SydneyIve hardly been home since my return from Sydney, so sorry for the delay in this post. Id like to thank all of you lovely girls out there for your comments and advice on my recent posts. I appreciate every one of them. Please know I have read all of your posts, even though I have been quite busy, so I havent left many comments. The top spot recommended for my trip was to the Life in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-85201381494315609092010-08-19T00:58:00.000-07:002010-08-19T00:58:20.792-07:00WooHoo A Short BreakA last minute decision and Im off to Sydney for a few days on Sunday!!! I'm so excited. Going with my girlfriend Maddy, so looking forward to some girl time... I havent been there for many many years. Staying in the cbd, we will be doing the bridge climb - might help towards my fitness goals! and heading down to Bondi for the day, maybe get in a market and some good food. Any Life in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-27296926341268496132010-08-17T18:28:00.000-07:002010-08-17T18:28:41.855-07:00FriendshipHaving true friends is something special. There are many quotes/sayings out there, this is just one of them:
“A friend is someone with whom you dare to be yourself.”
Frank Crane
We had our closest friends for dinner on the weekend, as it was my girlfriend Maddy's birthday. The sign was up, and the candles were lit.....
We had smoked salmon and caper dressing, and I made Life in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201428099562130917.post-19829931113586016422010-08-11T23:57:00.000-07:002010-08-11T23:57:31.995-07:00Latest Purchases/FindsThese are my latest purchases and op shop finds...
From Letitia @ The White Shed I recently bought these at her Winter Shopping Evening - what a gorgeous display of homewares, and a beautiful girl
Love pears
bought two of these placmats, and this gorgeous jug/pitcher
and these bookends.Take a look at her blog, she is launching her online store this Friday.
I bought some tags and magnets Life in the Country Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531585554100996099noreply@blogger.com12