tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.comments2010-04-25T05:35:59.528-07:00The House That Ben Built ...Running Threadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852236575656978489noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-17427852049422842142010-04-25T05:35:59.528-07:002010-04-25T05:35:59.528-07:00ok, now I am having serious house envy. Stunning ...ok, now I am having serious house envy. Stunning house, guys!Tracey@bountifullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977553433046874229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-55890253794229598512010-04-06T20:46:20.320-07:002010-04-06T20:46:20.320-07:00And we're here too....and happy to be enjoying...And we're here too....and happy to be enjoying such special time with the family xxRunning Threadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852236575656978489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-39168197296472369262010-02-28T00:40:27.051-08:002010-02-28T00:40:27.051-08:00Yes they are lovely .... the blossom actually look...Yes they are lovely .... the blossom actually looks like snow which has gently settled on the foliage. And the white is luminous in the garden - exactly the effect we were after. I love it when a plan comes together!Running Threadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852236575656978489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-83851623735580085462010-02-27T22:04:04.287-08:002010-02-27T22:04:04.287-08:00Jan Louise I can't believe how lovely the tree...Jan Louise I can't believe how lovely the trees look ! They were just coming into bud when we left in January and look at them now. I always felt nothing could be as beautiful as the roses they replaced (lost in transition)...but the blossoms just soften it all as you said. Marvellous darling....White Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-36198148283126990392009-06-03T18:06:40.587-07:002009-06-03T18:06:40.587-07:00That's just terific news, Jan. I hope you'...That's just terific news, Jan. I hope you're all very, very happy in your "new" home. Lots of love from us bothDe Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15727566906313623291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-82448239008731645052009-05-21T23:08:44.755-07:002009-05-21T23:08:44.755-07:00This was a long awaited blog. One we've been waiti...This was a long awaited blog. One we've been waiting for. Very special !! xxWhite Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-3767696275348912932009-05-09T22:27:00.000-07:002009-05-09T22:27:00.000-07:00Welcome to the world, Daniel JamesWelcome to the world, Daniel JamesWhite Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-62071603560952525772009-05-09T22:25:00.000-07:002009-05-09T22:25:00.000-07:00We're going to miss you all !We're going to miss you all !White Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-52525599980302130972009-05-03T03:28:00.000-07:002009-05-03T03:28:00.000-07:00Coincidence. We had spotted gum flooring in our f...Coincidence. We had spotted gum flooring in our first home. Survived quite a lot of traffic, squashed vegemite sandwiches, you name it. xxWhite Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-7210469919659764812009-05-02T04:37:00.000-07:002009-05-02T04:37:00.000-07:00Beautiful light fittings. Mrs B will be beside he...Beautiful light fittings. Mrs B will be beside herself! All looks wonderful xxWhite Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-54103513021775681142009-04-30T23:26:00.000-07:002009-04-30T23:26:00.000-07:00It's almost too good to be true. After all this t...It's almost too good to be true. After all this time your house is nearly ready for you. To say I'm happy for you is an understatement xxWhite Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-37650025989690792842009-04-30T04:51:00.000-07:002009-04-30T04:51:00.000-07:00Happy happy day xxHappy happy day xxWhite Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-91466573639580632262009-04-26T23:02:00.000-07:002009-04-26T23:02:00.000-07:00These back exterior shots are something. It will ...These back exterior shots are something. It will certainly be impressive when completed, and the front, just like a picture book cottage in complete contrast.White Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-10605054622783619692009-04-26T18:09:00.000-07:002009-04-26T18:09:00.000-07:00This was a very special moment xxThis was a very special moment xxWhite Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-51125363757527884972009-04-23T05:54:00.000-07:002009-04-23T05:54:00.000-07:00Wow! wow! wow! etc.etc.etc......I'd mark this day ...Wow! wow! wow! etc.etc.etc......I'd mark this day down in the diary (with a big red circle around it) xxWhite Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-4591966474716292252009-04-16T22:52:00.000-07:002009-04-16T22:52:00.000-07:00Never heard of hard plaster before. Will be inter...Never heard of hard plaster before. Will be interested to see the finish. Sounds as if things are coming together in a RUSH. As for the black ute thing.....well they've gotta have something to make life worth living !! xxWhite Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-90060769243241761032009-04-10T03:16:00.000-07:002009-04-10T03:16:00.000-07:00Another comment from me...The house is really goin...Another comment from me...The house is really going to be fabulous. So much attention to detail, and the fact that I met Ben made it special, a real craftsman if ever there was one. (what was he doing working over Easter?) In just a few more weeks we should see the finished product, a cause for much celebration. xxxWhite Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-76631199644794787862009-04-10T03:07:00.000-07:002009-04-10T03:07:00.000-07:00We visited the house that Ben built this morning. ...We visited the house that Ben built this morning. It was a very special celebration, a birthday party in the yet to be completed kitchen/dining/lounge room with wonderful views of Merri Creek. Thanks for the pink bubbles, fresh figs, soft double brie and crispy bikkies, not forgetting the ciabatta with smoked salmon and cream cheese...mmm delicious xxx much love from the family. ps panetone and fresh coffee followed !!White Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-1126289385183759852009-04-05T05:13:00.000-07:002009-04-05T05:13:00.000-07:00You won't know yourself with all those cupboards, ...You won't know yourself with all those cupboards, and how great to have a room where you can leave "stuff" until you're ready to get back to it. Envious xxWhite Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-76468627918765971162009-04-05T05:10:00.000-07:002009-04-05T05:10:00.000-07:00You are quite right about the importance of the ki...You are quite right about the importance of the kitchen in the scheme of things. I used to be a clean up as I go type person, but that has fallen by the wayside of late....don't know the reason why.White Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-26135026561351181412009-04-05T05:07:00.000-07:002009-04-05T05:07:00.000-07:00There seems to be such a lot of space compared to ...There seems to be such a lot of space compared to the original house. Hope you'll be able to fill it!White Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-16786679584448701012009-03-30T22:30:00.000-07:002009-03-30T22:30:00.000-07:00WOW Only someone as gorgeous as you would even thi...WOW Only someone as gorgeous as you would even think to do something like that. But it is also the reason that your house will not only become your home but it will feel like one too. xxxCRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06093190616114699304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-50158721105109943062009-03-28T14:20:00.000-07:002009-03-28T14:20:00.000-07:00Well, this is all very exciting stuff. It's reall...Well, this is all very exciting stuff. It's really coming together now. Just can't wait to see it xxWhite Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-37875901662191703332009-03-21T05:40:00.000-07:002009-03-21T05:40:00.000-07:00We are absolutely thrilled!We are absolutely thrilled!Running Threadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852236575656978489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950954413889913573.post-47875730241816776122009-03-21T05:38:00.000-07:002009-03-21T05:38:00.000-07:00Yep. We haven't forgotten Fudge. There's a little ...Yep. We haven't forgotten Fudge. There's a little cat door going in the bathroom, just near the bath.<BR/>That's if he wants to come home again, ever!Running Threadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852236575656978489noreply@blogger.com