Image Courtesy Debi TreloarI started taking photos this morning, then got distracted and never considered the camera again so I'm sorry you will have to wait until at least some of our furniture is in before I post some more.
We have done our sums tonight, while paying stressfully large bills! and I am also pleased to say that we came in right on budget, give or take a few thousand. I'm wrapped. I've kept control of everything I could have down to the letter and the few unavoidable blow outs... plumbing, electrical circuitry... couldn't be avoided, but were offset by bargains where I could get them......
Boy this has taken a physical toll on me... I STILL HAVE MY COUGH ..... but it has been well worth it. The place tonight (despite the mud) looked magical. My heart skipped a beat when we left. I'M FINALLY EXCITED! Thank you for all your wonderful support, my friends. You have helped me deal with the tough times and have been so generous in your compliments. I am sorry I have not been able to visit many of you lately. Once I am settled, I will have a big 'session'. This bloggy blog is not over. I will continue to post as often as I can but I will also be spending time over at my shop blog.... now need to pay for all this. Good night my friends. See you on the other side... whenever Telstra can get their act together and get me a phone line! (another story).
I have so enjoyed reading about your house. Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to see it furnished. I'm American, with an Australian mom, and I haven't been to Brisbane since I was a little girl, but thanks to your blog and absolutelybeautifulthings, I'm dying to see it again some day soon.
ReplyDeleteWell done, I am so happy for you. Enjoy every minute of your weekend. What an exciting time for you all. Found any grey hairs?
ReplyDeleteCheers
Julie
So glad to hear you are excited! It's been stressful, I know, but everything is looking just beautiful. It's been so fun to take this journey with you. Can't wait to see finished photos!
ReplyDeleteHang in there, the finish line is in sight!
Jill
Best wishes for a wonderful life in your new house. May all of your dreams for this house become reality. And may it be dry as a bone!
ReplyDeleteAM - well done for making it thus far!!! Merely hours to go (well, nearly), so I am glad you are finally excited about getting the keys to your gorgeous home! My bet? Your cough FINALLY disappears after just a week in your new place :)
ReplyDeleteWarm regards
Romana
As always! my sayings: Chill Out, lady?
ReplyDeleteBlogging is fun but each of us have priorities.
Just remember that am proud of you & you know that. Take a short break and one thing at a time.
Enjoy the week-end w/ the 3M's. See yah around, mate? *wink
XOXO
You are truly a wonder dear A-M! You, L & your 2 cherubs deserve to really enjoy the next week in The House That A-M Built, this is your moment, now go enjoy every second of it! What a time it's been sharing this amazing journey with you, the high & the lows, the laughter & the tears. The biggest high five & the warmest of hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteLove Millie ^_^
Horray!!! I am so excited that 'you' are now excited!(I get it though... the stress really zaps the excitement along the way, doesn't it.) It will all be spectacular and so worth all of the effort and stress! Look forward to seeing more pics! (p.s. I am SOOOO envious and impressed that you are on budget!;) So happy for you! And so glad you didn't have my GC!!!)
ReplyDeletejoan
and one more thing... that photo of your precious wee ones on the sidebar is too, too, too adorable- what loves they are!
HI there, a friend turned me onto your blog and I am certainly hooked! Your sense of style is fabulous, and your new home is just beautiful! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYou've done a fine job. Now it's tieing up the dings and dots. Pat yourself on the back and have a cup uf what ever works for you, girl!
ReplyDeleteYAY! So excited for you! Can't wait to see the new pics of the place all decorated. AND I love the new header!
ReplyDeleteso exciting A-M. And the accountant in me is VERY excited to hear you came in on budget, I believe that can be a rare thing when building. So looking forward to seeing more pics, I bet you can't believe it. Enjoy it all xxxxx
ReplyDeleteOh, I can't wait to hear that this is now your home!
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog but have thoroughly enjoyed reading about your progress in the last couple of days.
ReplyDeleteI also have a house in Brisbane that is currently rented out but will need renovating soon, so it would be great to learn about the tradespeople you used. There's no better recommendation than word of mouth.
...all the best ...and I look forward to reading more about your move-in and settling down to a new life in your gorgeous new home. It really does look spectacular!
Lesley
I am new to your blog but have thoroughly enjoyed reading about your progress in the last couple of days.
ReplyDeleteI also have a house in Brisbane that is currently rented out but will need renovating soon, so it would be great to learn about the tradespeople you used. There's no better recommendation than word of mouth.
...all the best and I look forward to reading more about your move-in and settling down to a new life in your gorgeous new home. It really does look spectacular! It's everything I imagined my dream home would look like
Lesley
Well A-M, you have done it!
ReplyDeleteCongrautlations on a job extremely well done.
Catch you soon.
~S~