xmas ham

We celebrate Christmas with my side of the family. Its a small gathering with about 20 people for lunch. I have been making a xmas ham for the past few years. Its my mother in laws recipe. We don't spend Christmas day with her side of the family so I have claimed the rights to make the ham.  I used cloves for the first time this year and I didn't really notice any difference, but it does make it look more appealing. I have so much ham left over I think we will be eating ham sandwiches for a week lol. I am sure it will be my turn to host Christmas once our place is built. My family is already hinting and we don't even have a roof yet. 

Love this colour scheme

Homeone forum

I found this build on a homeone forum feed. Its ashame she doesnt have a blog. Her house is stunning. Here are some of her pics and mood boards.

Letter box designs

Last night I was starting to plan our letterbox. This top picture is on our plan. We will create it very similar to this but we have some flexibility in the design. I am loving the face plate and letter box slot in one. They are around $250 just for this plate that doesnt include the letterbox or the structure and stone. So not sure yet if its worth it. You can get vinyl numbers to stick on. They give a similar look with the stainless steel but I am not sure how long they will last. Another option is just buying the numbers from bunnings and putting them on or using letter to write the street name. Here are some photos I have been looking at. 

Avo update

My sons avocado plant was going amazing. I was holding off planting it because I was sure I would kill it. Despite this I potted it up and it was going well for a few days. It was in my sons room and the water was spilling so I decided to move it onto his balcony. This was a mistake because I found the poor plant this morning on the ground. I think something (a possum) has tried to eat the avocado seed and pulled it out of the pot. So I have move it into a smaller pot and put it back on the window sill (something I should have done from the start) See how it goes, it doesnt look very good at the moment.

Bricks, Sand and Cement Ready to go!!!

The bricks have landed.

I thought we were done for the year so I havent been back to the block for a few days. I was in the area today so I went by. First thing I saw was our neighbours roof, it looks great. Its a dark grey colour like ours, not sure if its monument or basalt just yet. I couldnt see anyone on our block but I did notice we had a brick delivery. Palettes of bricks waiting all ready for the new year. I wonder what day the brickies will get their. Should I guess now. Ummm maybe the 23rd January 2017.  Not sure if I will love the bricks yet. Urban one Chiffon was my husbands choice. I like grey but I worry it will look washed out and boring or like a prison lol. I liked the dark brick better but the combo would be the same as our neighbours so I am glad we have something unique. The build so far has been quicker than expected. Our other neighbour still doesnt have their frames up. I cant imagine they will be done now only a few days out from Christmas.

Urban one Chiffon