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    How to Paint an Old Concrete Driveway

    February 6, 2021May 3, 2021

    Guys, don’t think that just because I have a house blog that I’m always super gung-ho about getting started on our long list of things we want to fix up here. That is definitely not the case. I procrastinate a lot, sometimes because I’m scared of making the wrong choice, because I just can’t make

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    We got a new sofa bed and I have to share how impr We got a new sofa bed and I have to share how impressed we are with it! ๐Ÿคฉ With family and guests coming to stay in the summer, and no guest bedroom, we decided to finally buy a sofa bed for my study. After careful measuring to work out what we could actually fit (there's a big archway on the left and a built-in cupboard to contend with) we bought the double sized Cushy Sofa bed from @koala. The slim arms meant it would fit and the promised delivery time meant it should arrive a couple of days before our Christmas guests. . Woaah - modern sofa beds have come a long way from the thin, squeaky contraptions of our youth! ๐Ÿ˜ It's comfy as a sofa, and as a bed. The mattress is very firm/supportive and while I personally like a softer bed, our guests all said it was a comfortable sleep ๐Ÿ˜ด The design is so clever - it folds out easily into a bed in seconds (swipe to see video) and no need to store extra pillows if storage is tight - you can use the four pillows it comes with ๐Ÿ›Œ . They must have been doing a pre-Christmas special - we ordered it on a Thursday night and had guaranteed delivery for arrival on Monday. Which it did ๐Ÿ˜† I know in an era of COVID delays and long shipping turnarounds that these things do not always happen, so I think it's worth shouting out when it all goes right! ๐ŸŽ‰ Koala's customer service was also really good. The only issue is Luka seems to think we got it so she can have her own room ๐Ÿ˜ . Now I just have two questions for you, as I'm stuck! Does the fabric colour go with the existing green of my built-in? One day I'd LOVE to wall in this study with a cavity slider - but it's a way off. I've always wanted a cosy all-green study - could I paint all the walls in here, or would that look weird being part of an open-plan space? Your thoughts.... I need them ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ . #housenerd #housenerdhome #sofabed #smallhouse #70shouse #smallhomesolutions #smallhomes #perthhomes #cushysofabed #guestbedroom #guestbed #houseblog #australianblog #perthblog #notsponsoredjustgood #study #wfhspace
    Hope you all had a beautiful Christmas! It was Lu Hope you all had a beautiful Christmas! It was Luka's first one with us and she was wonderful, except when she decided to put her long legs to use by trying to snatch the baked ham off the table ๐Ÿ˜ณ Thieving aside, we do love her - she is so good with the kids. Such a happy dummy and loves to make everyone laugh; it's like having our own personal clown. Also thank you for all your very kind words on my previous post. I was blown away ๐Ÿฅน I read every single one and haven't even managed to reply to all yet but I just wanted to say I appreciated the kindness in every single one โค๏ธ you are the best tribe! ๐Ÿ˜Š . #christmastree #christmas2022 #merrychristmas #housenerd #housenerdhome #christmastree #balsamhill #aussieshepherd
    Recently, we said goodbye to our beautiful Nala ๐Ÿ’” Our soul dog for sure. . Nala loved people fiercely. Even non-dog people and those scared of big dogs would come round after meeting Nala. She gave forceful hugs, where she would press her head against your heart and croon to you while giving you love eyes ๐Ÿ˜ If she met you once and liked you, you were locked into her memory forever. You could go years without seeing her, but when she saw you again she would remember you and that you were friends and where have you been?! She talked a lot. . Nala loved a party, especially birthdays (because cake + singing + showing off her tricks) ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฅณ She liked nothing more than being the centre of attention. She slept every night on our bed, insisting on having her head on the pillow, tucked in and spooned by Mr Nerd under the doona in winter; the hairy third person in our marriage. . Nala loved the beach, eating and high fives. I've never known a dog who loved the camera so much; she took great pride in her modelling. She never cared much for children, becoming martyr-like as she put up with them invading our home ๐Ÿ˜† Since puppyhood, she always had a great disdain for other dogs, except for her sweet bestie Molly. She drove us crazy barking when you opened the washing machine. She got huffy when you tried to shove her because she was taking up all the space on the bed. But somehow Nala was always perfectly imperfect in her obstinacy and rudeness and fierce intensity. . We are sad, and the house feels so empty. I know we're lucky to have had her for 13 years, but man she left a big hole. She grew up with us as we became adults; and everyone we knew adored this weird crazy dog. I will be eternally grateful that she passed peacefully and painlessly with us both there, snuggled in our arms at home, being reminded of how cool she is ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ’› . #nala #souldog #rainbowbridge #housenerdhome #petdeath
    I got Mr Nerd (and his friend ๐Ÿฅธ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ˜ถ) to com I got Mr Nerd (and his friend ๐Ÿฅธ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ˜ถ) to come with me to an industry event last night. All I had to say was, "it's a pasta making workshop" and he was there ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฅ‚ A beautifully styled and very creative night hosted by family-run @myareeceramics to get together, eat good food, make some dubious cavatelli (harder than it looks okay) and get a peek of MC's Collections 2023, showcasing the latest tile trends from the recent Cersaie exhibition in Italy. Loved the food and pasta class from @miscusifood, blooms from @be_botanics and the stunning tablescapes with tiles, so you could pick up and touch them all - I liked the Mar and Terracreta ranges in particular ๐Ÿ’™ Definitely adding to that itch to renovate again. . . #myareeceramics #housenerd #tilesperth #perthevents #buildingperth #cersaie #perthsmallbusiness #featuretile #perthblog #perthblogger #stmperth #perthmedia #journalist #columnist #homeideas #tiles2023 #tiletrends #perthstores #perthtiles #designperth
    So excited to give our old table a makeover! โœจ I So excited to give our old table a makeover! โœจ I've had this dining table for 12 years! ๐Ÿ˜… It was the first big, new, expensive thing I bought for my house in my 20s, from @east_west_design (and I ate Mi Goreng noodles for three months because of it haha). Since then, this table has seen all our board game parties, birthday cakes, jigsaw puzzles, art clubs, Christmas lunches, Cluedo nights and long late night games of Stratego with cups of tea. But the dark reddish mahogany colour had never really been to our taste, even back then. It's still a really solid, well-made table - so finally, I spent a Saturday giving it a facelift ๐Ÿคฉ I used our plug-in random orbital sander for the tabletop, and for the little crevices I used a detail sander from BLACK+DECKER's new revivaโ„ข Power Tools range - which are made from recycled plastic bottles! โ™ป๏ธ Packaged in fully recyclable cardboard boxes, this @blackanddeckerau range will repurpose more than 10 million single-use plastic bottles, diverting them from landfill. The 12V Cordless Detail Sander is made from 11 bottles alone! ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Ideal for small DIYs, it is perfect for little details on projects, like the leg joins on this table. To seal, I used @britishpaints clear, water-based satin Timber Protect, with a cheeky drop of Feast Watson Prooftint in Baltic Pine added for some depth and warmth ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ˜ Now the table looks so much better and lighter in our house ๐Ÿ˜Š Now I just have to sand back the six chairs... and yep, I know they're totally circa-2009, but they are THE comfiest dining chairs, come over, sit your bum down and I'll prove it ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ’› I know I'm showing you how nerdy I really am, but sometimes I'll stick with comfort over trends ๐Ÿค“ . #ad #brandedcontent #blackanddecker #housenerd #housenerdhome #sustainable #reuse #revivapowertools #reviva #environmentallyfriendly #rejuvenate #ecoproject #perthblog #houseblog #reducereuse #DIYblogger #weekendproject #DIYproject #nerdalert
    [AD] Iโ€™m certainly not the first person on Insta [AD] Iโ€™m certainly not the first person on Insta to talk about a boxed mattressโ€ฆ but I like to think I know a little, because we have now tried out FIVE different types! ๐Ÿ˜† And hands-down the brand that me and hubby, Miss Nerd, and 49 beanie babies agree is the best value and quality is @emma.mattress.au ๐Ÿ† We have had their award-winning Emma Comfort in Miss Nerdโ€™s room coming up to a year now, and it still feels as good as the day we unboxed it ๐Ÿฅฐโญ There is a reason the Emma Comfort was voted the #1 recommended mattress by CHOICE two years in a row. Made in Germany, these pressure-relieving foam mattresses are perfect for busy kids; firm and supportive, but still feel soft and cosy โ˜๏ธ If you prefer a hybrid mattress, the Emma Diamond might be a better choice โ€“ it is foam and spring, designed especially for people with back problems. We also use Emma Foam pillows, and it is the best pillow I have owned โญ๐Ÿ˜ด . Emma's price points are excellent โ€“ especially when they have their sales and you can knock a few hundred off! Check out the @emma.mattress.au sale at the link in my Stories - everything is currently up to 50% off, and you can use my discount code HOUSENERD to knock off a further 5% ๐Ÿ˜Šโญ๐Ÿคฉ . #ad #brandedcontent #emmasleep #housenerd #AwakenYourBest #emmamattress #emmacomfort #boxedmattresses #kidsroom #toddlerroom #kidsbeds #kidsspace #girlsroom #perthhouses #emmamattressau
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