We have a lot of plans for our tiny backyard this summer. First we have some debt to pay off and some necessities to buy - but we are very much looking forward to transforming our space into a little ghetto oasis.
Here are a few photos that inspired us.
Here is our current backyard space. It's roughly 20x16 feet. I took the 2nd photo as a number of photos and then created a composite.
And here is my kooky drawing of the projected changes:
The blue is where we would build a couch. We're still arguing about how much of this will be green space. I'd like a little more, Matt would like what is pictured here. The biggest issue is removing the concrete where we plant grass/plants etc. That will be a gigantic undertaking (and expensive to rent the equipment).
I'll keep you updated on our progress. For now it is a dream - but we are project people so we do much better with a dream in front of us...
I'm still not really shopping because we are waiting patiently for God to find Matt a job. (Matt is looking too, don't worry!) But I thought I'd do a little wish list of some cheap finds. The best thing about after Christmas - besides taking down the Christmas tree and feeling like your house is 10x bigger - is the amazing sales! I got a few cheap pieces at Kohls (like this one I snagged in store for $14!).
All of these items are under $50 - ENJOY!
With Matt still looking for a job, we aren't going to do much for each other this year, just enjoy each other and being home after a lot of traveling this year. At the beginning of 2012 - we wrote our goals for the year and we had listed 5 dream places to go in 2012 and we hit all but one! They were San Diego, Colorado, China, Australia and Oregon. Oregon will have to wait!
But now we are home and waiting on God to find Matt a great job. We are praying for something that will challenge him, get him back to working with other people and not at home by himself and a job where he can really contribute in a positive way to the company.
So I am getting used to not shopping and not even looking online as much anymore, but of course there are a few things that have caught my eye...
1-Topshop; 2-Piperlime; 3-Asos; 4-6pm; 5-Nastygal; 6-Shopbop; 7-forwardforward; 8-etsy; 9-Stylebop
As we head back to the States, hubby is about to start job hunting and that means that shopping is entirely on the kibosh.
But a girl can dream...
1-Coat: Zara, 2-Shoe: Modcloth, 3-Brooch: Looka Jewelry, 4-Necklace: Madewell, 5-Blouse: H&M, 6-Trousers: asos, 7-Bag: H&M
It's been a crazy few weeks. I went from a little bored to full-on exhaustion. We went to Melbourne and toured like crazy - saw everything, did everything we could jam into a week. Then we came back to Brisy and in two days, I turned around and went to visit some of my company's employees in Sydney, Adelaide and Perth and then came home all in 3 days. I need to get around to our Melbourne trip and fill you all in, but first I thought I'd just do a quick wish list to hold you over!
I'm obsessed with two things. First is the pocket watch necklaces that have been around for a while now. I just bought a fabulous one-of-a-kind for someone for Christmas and I am trying to not cave in and wear it before I give it to them! Second is Blundstone boots. They are traditional Aussie wear here - both for work and dress, depending on the style. I know these are finally making their way into fashion with various colors and heels. These are the old school version and I'm hoping to snag some before I go. We'll see, the budget is quickly dwindling with all our adventures!
Necklace-etsy; Bag-Asos; Skirt-Ostwald Helgason; Pants-Diane von Furstenberg; Scarf-Jonathon Saunders; Earrings-Modcloth; Jacket-H&M; Turban-Asos; Sweater-H&M; Boots-Blundstones
Boots – Modcloth; Pants – Forever 21; Pin – ebay; Top – Modcloth; Earrings – Collette; Jacket – Rachel Roy; Necklace – asos; Bag – Collette
Although it’s just moving into summer here in Australia, when I get home in a few weeks, it will be fall, so I’m trying to adjust my thinking to look forward to that. There are some pieces that I would wear anytime of the year and you can see that here. I love color always.
This season I’m looking forward to using some brick coloring and would love a pair of multi-tone boots like these. I am finding myself getting on board with the animal-jewelry craze and insects often seem to be my go-to, but this dog necklace is really adorable
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There is nothing funnier than sitting in a meeting and the person presenting stops mid-sentence to say “are those dogs on your necklace?”. This has happened to me twice with animal pieces.
