When I met my husband to be we deliberated on where to settle. We both grew up in the same area of Sydney. However, I had moved to the other side of the bridge to be closer to the restaurant. We decided it would be more practical for us to be closer to G’s parents because the children love spending time with their Nanna and Pa. Pa is still fit in his 80’s helping with J’s paper run and Nana is the quintessential Grandma that bakes, knits, crochets and is a very talented watercolour artist.
We found a run down house to rent in a lovely leafy suburb of Sydney. I love older homes they have a lot character and charm. I don’t mind the odd bump and crack but this place needed a lot of love and a good paint job! The owners painted the inside all white and I took to the brush and painted the wooden shelving, panels and doors in the sunroom/dining room. Using my ever reliable Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White. No prepping or undercoat necessary just a clear wax ‘topcoat’ to seal the paint. It took 3 coats to cover up the dark wood but was worth every minute. It brightened up the room and makes the space feel roomier. This is my favourite room in the house. It is light and bright and has a beautiful warmth. This is where I take all my pics for IATB and my Etsy shop. The natural light makes for a good make shift photography studio!
