Friday, May 6, 2011

Exciting times ahead

Today contracts exchange and I paid the real-estate agent a 5% deposit. Settlement is scheduled for 3rd June.
I was so excited today with this news. Finally, after 11 years of realizing this dream, the reality of it all is getting closer.

Like an excited child at Christmas time, I went to Beacon Lighting with my wish list. Already I know what to do with the interior. Its going to be a classic, yet contemporary look.
These Sphere pendants would look fantastic;



Photo courtesy of Chippendale Restorations



Viva La Forster

Had the week off as it was my first and only opportunity to take some much needed annual leave. Couldn't stay in Newcastle, really wanted to get out of town just for a couple of nights. It's all bad timing with buying the house and being careful with expenses at the moments. The big bills are yet to come.

As it turns out,  friends offered their caravan in Forster, NSW - for free! Very generous of them for the accommodation.  Its just two hours drive north of Newcastle. I think best the pictures tell the story. Two nights were enough, beginning to miss the creator comforts of home.


Saturday, April 30, 2011

Finally I did it

After relentlessly searching and saving, this will be be 'new old' abode.
Its a humble beginnings, located in the former industrial suburb of Mayfield, Newcastle.
Mayfield is best remembered for BHP,which closed down in the late nineties. Since its closure, the suburb has undergone gentrification, like most inner city suburbs do. It's just 7 km to the CBD of Newcastle and it's beaches.

Nice quiet street, it's a two bedroom brick and tile roof on a more than manageable block. Cannot wait to add my own personal stamp. The kitchen is a 1950's - which I love. So many ideas that are simple and cost effective. Just need time!

Anyway, let the settlement process begin! Here are some more pics;