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    A New Hamptons-Style House in Wembley Downs

    May 19, 2018June 25, 2019

    Having built four houses across a range of looks from coastal to Colonial to contemporary, empty nesters Debra and Steve knew exactly what style they wanted their next home to be. The end result is what they both call their dream house – a beautiful, timeless Hamptons-style home perfect for dinner parties and entertaining. Beginning

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    The Woodbridge Weatherboard Renovation

    June 21, 2016June 25, 2018

    This story first appeared on my original House Nerd blog here. It was dilapidated, needed love and had slowly deteriorated to the point that almost none of the doors and windows could be closed properly. But there was something mesmerising about the old weatherboard cottage that drew young couple and serial renovators Nat and Trent

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    Woah my Stories blew up today when I started talki Woah my Stories blew up today when I started talking about kids birthday parties and our present drawer! For about a year or so now, I've kept a drawer of gifts in this old dresser (and wrapping paper and gift bags nearby in another). Now that the kids are in kindy and school they get invites to SO many parties - and I swear June and May have been particularly hectic! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ˜… At one point, Mr Nerd and I were like, "Maybe we can just ask them to pick the parties they most want to go to?" ๐Ÿค” but apparently that is not how kids operate ๐Ÿ˜… 
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I had my reservations about starting a present drawer again (you can read my odd reason why in Stories ๐Ÿ˜†) but now having one seriously saves me SO much time - and money, because buying for multiple parties a weekend can sure add up! Do you have a present drawer? I'm really enjoying the conversation - how you guys budget and organise for birthday parties, and also what you think is an appropriate and sensible spend for kids gifts! ๐Ÿ’ฐ I'll put the Stories and responses in my 'Adulting' tab of my Highlights ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Also if Nala looks proud, it's because she thrifted this dresser with me a few years ago, we found it on the side of the road going for a walk. We cheap like thatโœŒ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ˜Ž ๐Ÿถ
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    I fell in love with a house this week. Went to wri I fell in love with a house this week. Went to write some copy on this little warehouse-style home in North Fremantle for @sarah.bourke_real.estate and didn't want to leave! Look at it! ๐Ÿ˜

Many moons ago, before my head grew cluttered with trends and overwhelmed by the noise of Pinterest and Instagram, this is exactly the kind of house I envisioned I would have one day: small and cosy with a loft bedroom, lots of reclaimed timber and recycled materials, exposed brick and soul. I LOVE IT ๐Ÿ–ค It was designed by now-retired architect Tom Roberts, built in 1984 and it has aged so gracefully - to me that material palette is still just as timeless today. It  has dual zoning - the front room could be used either as an office OR bedroom. Bonus points for the cute potter's studio in the garden. (And the Stop the Toad sticker ๐Ÿธ)

If my hunch is correct it will go under offer in roughly two minutes, so go buy it quick haha. Once you're settled in, I'll come over with a bottle of red. 

๐Ÿ  11A Jewell Parade, North Fremantle
2 bed 1 bath
Open 10am Sat 18/06
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ @sarah.bourke_real.estate
๐Ÿ“ท @rmvision_photography
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    Who knew a cute adult nightlight was the home item Who knew a cute adult nightlight was the home item I never knew I needed? ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ’ก @beaconlighting sent me a lovely little thank you recently. This is their Odette LED Portable light (in Olive) and I love it - the stylish shape, the colour, the way it dresses up the MCM drawers I found on the kerb, and the practicality. A while ago, in an attempt to decrease how much time I spend mindlessly scrolling (a lot ๐Ÿ˜…) I started keeping my phone OFF my bedside at night, so I wouldn't scroll before sleep and upon waking up. But of course this means missing out on one of the best things about a smart phone - a torch at the ready ๐Ÿ”ฆ Now I tap the spot on this little touch lamp and carry it around - perfect for checking on the kids when they're asleep, reading a book without keeping Mr Nerd up, or getting up to write a reminder to yourself for that urgent task that *only* comes into your brain as you're about to fall asleep (I know a lot of mums in particular will relate ๐Ÿ˜…) Will link in Stories!
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    If the perfect piece of furniture doesn't exist... If the perfect piece of furniture doesn't exist... DIY your own! โœจ I've always wanted to add a drawing/Lego desk to Miss Nerd's room. But typical of lots of 70s houses like ours, her room is little - 2.7m x 2.7m (about 7.3ft) - and those of you with small spaces will understand, every inch counts! ๐Ÿ˜… No desk I found would fit or was exactly what I wanted (swipe for the before, a hand-me-down make-do). So I roped in my clever sister @simoneanderson to help the kids and I make one. I know my strengths and weaknesses, and Simone is much handier than me and less likely to chop off a digit ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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We used two pieces of wood from @bunnings affixed together, added brackets to the walls, and Miss Nerd helped me paint it with some paint leftover from a @duluxaus collab (Dulux Edvard) ๐Ÿ’™ 
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The kids loved their little upgrade. It's a tight fit, but it makes the room more practical.
And gives just enough cosy space for them both; for Little Nerd to produce his wholesome stories, and for Miss Nerd to produce many creepy drawings to come ๐Ÿ‘น๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ˜ถ
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    One of my long-time favourite local MCM houses is One of my long-time favourite local MCM houses is for sale! ๐Ÿ˜ I would buy this sweet house if I could. I've loved driving past this house since I was a kid. Imagine curling up with a book in that cosy sunroom while it's raining, or playing board games in the dining room, the lights of the city skyline in the distance ๐ŸŒƒ๐Ÿคฉ AND when you wake up the morning after your wine-fuelled Take Two and Dutch Blitz shenanigans, in just two minutes you can walk to some of the best coffee in Perth, @grouchandco! โ˜• The interior is so cute - the house been kept in the same family since it was built in 1962, which I think is so special ๐Ÿ’› They have selected the lovely @siobhanmicaleyardproperty to sell their house for them. 
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First pic my stalkery snap, professional pics by Clint Baker @musemediaperth โœจ Someone please, please buy it and invite me over for wine ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ I will help you throw a 1960s-themed housewarming party. I'll bring pigs-in-a-blanket and devilled eggs ๐Ÿธ
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29 McCoy Street, Melville
Built 1962, 4 bed, 2 bath
@siobhanmicaleyardproperty
@yardproperty
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    "No dogs sleeping on the bed next time we get a do "No dogs sleeping on the bed next time we get a dog," Mr Nerd and I vowed to each other before we brought Luka home. As you can see, it's going really well. Our resolve isn't crumbling at all ๐Ÿ˜ถ

Also, that big linen blanket is from my friend @bedtonic, and it might be my favourite thing I own. If you invest in one thing for your bed in the next couple of years, make it one of these! We haven't used the heater in our bedroom since we got one a few winters ago. Good time to ask for one with Mother's Day ๐Ÿ˜‰ ๐ŸŒธ Hope you all had a lovely morning โ˜•
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