Lovely Lorelai

 

Poor old Lorelai - she took a back seat while the house was being built and even though she has now been moved off the front lawn where she has been squished for a year, she is still waiting patiently for us to spruce her up.  All the hard work was done before the move and now all she needs is prettying up.   The sun came out last weekend and Surfer Boy decided to start on her exterior paint job....

We got as far as the blue stripe before it clouded over and more pressing jobs on the house called for his attention.  

She still needs a jade stripe added above and below the blue - to tie in the upholstery, and we need to paint the body with a top coat - off white, white, or cream - I haven't quite decided.  Hopefully she wait have to wait too much longer.

Lorelai

I've posted this shot because it has the flooring I am after for 'Lorelai' (the caravan).  I don't want the traditional black and white squares as I think they are too strong so I thought grey/white or steel blue/white would be perfect.  It's a very 1950's look so it is in keeping with 'Lorelai's' age but so far I have had no luck finding any.  I am happy to use vinyl squares so if anyone can head me in the right direction it would be much appreciated.

Caravan Love

They may not exactly be my style but they are still fabulous.

I'm missing Lorelai and can't wait to get her back. We visited her at the house yesterday and so far she is surviving the build well.

My Favourite House

This is my all time favourite home - it can be found in Stars Hollow Connecticut and is the home of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore.

(Yes, I know they're not real but humour me)

I love everything about this house - the verandah, the wisteria, the white trim, the trees and of course the lives that went on behind those double front doors.

Recently I came across a photo of Lorelai's home as it is now - a few years after the final season of Gilmore Girls - and I can't say I am happy about the changes.  I'm happy the house still stands but I think they have stripped it of much of it's charm.  I wonder what TV family will live here next?

Renovating

Over the last few weeks James has been doing a bit of a reno' on the kids room. Ben needs to move out of his cot and we decided bunks would give them more room. First to go was the chimney and fire place... keeping in mind James had absolutely NO help from me. He'd want you to know that!

Then came the plastering.. wa la... a corner!

Next came my part - hire someone to install built in robes. Let me tell you it was not as easy as it sounds. Many cups of tea were drunk while deciding on the design of cupboards and bunk!

James then moved Emma's bed into the cavity and proceeded to turn it into a bunk.


Tonight we're all set to finish the undercoat and hopefully over the next couple of days I'll be able to show you the next stage.

I'm working in the shop tomorrow so to make my day more interesting I've decided to set you a task! I'd like people to ring me at the shop and ask for Lorelai Gilmore! (feel free to then hang up) Anyone who actually comes in and asks for Lorelai Gilmore will get a free bath squirter!!! Please help fulfill my fantasy. 03 9314 8686