olive
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Reged: 17/03/2009
Posts: 23
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We bought our house a couple of years ago. It is a typical Mancunian semi which needed quite a bit of work. We opened up the downstairs to allow much more light to come through and put in hardwood floors. The kitchen was moved into what was the dining room and we created a laundry room/ second loo. The backyard was landscaped to be virtually no maintenance.
It has taken a long two years to finish. What fast forwarded the reno the most was the arrival of our daughter.
Thanks for looking!
       
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lizd44
journeyman
Reged: 14/07/2009
Posts: 89
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I'm loving the artwork in the first picture, could I have more details about it please?
Your house is wonderful and I love your low maintenance garden.
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lucienne
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Reged: 06/09/2009
Posts: 126
Loc: The windmills of my mind
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Fab. Love the clean backdrop, the monochrome pattern and unexpected splashes of colour (esp your funky orange ceiling). Also that you've kept it from appearing cluttered (a constant failing of mine!) Very, very nice.
PS where did you get that gorgeous black & white artwork in the living room?
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olive
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Reged: 17/03/2009
Posts: 23
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thanks!
the artwork is by a canadian artist - paul fortin. it is a felt cutout.
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olive
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Reged: 17/03/2009
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thanks, lizd44. i can definately try to answer any question(s) about the artwork. anything specific?
the garden needed to be easy- although i love gardening, my allergies get the best of me. the bricks we used for the planter, were recycled from inside the fireplaces that i opened. so much nicer than new ones!
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olive
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Reged: 17/03/2009
Posts: 23
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ceiling colour was decided upon our return from thailand, where there was no shortage of vibrant colours that seemed to sit quietly against dark woods. orange on the ceiling gives the room a really warm glow day or night. paint is flat, though.
as far as the clutter- we've got it! but my studio is in the house where the clutter lives...
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MissMapp
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Reged: 30/05/2007
Posts: 921
Loc: Glorious Tilling
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Loving the kitchen and the bathroom. Very well done indeed.
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veronika
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Reged: 14/04/2007
Posts: 19
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Love your living room. You have a great style.
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RoD
stranger
Reged: 14/09/2009
Posts: 12
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What a minimalism in the backyard! A piece of art. Itīs really inspirative, thank you for displaying. R.
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olive
stranger
Reged: 17/03/2009
Posts: 23
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thanks, RoD. I am going to post some more pics soon of the backyard- to give a better sense of the space.
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MadeGood
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Reged: 10/12/2008
Posts: 527
Loc: League of Gentleman Country
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Am loving the splashes of colour, the sofa and generally everything!
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olive
stranger
Reged: 17/03/2009
Posts: 23
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Thank you, MadeGood. Am very excited about your website!
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Malgorzata
journeyman
Reged: 03/03/2008
Posts: 51
Loc: Bristol
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I like it a lot! Could live in your house  I've seen your 'egglight' before, haven't I? Lovely place, please post more photos
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HollyJack
enthusiast
Reged: 27/10/2008
Posts: 220
Loc: cloud cuckoo land
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Bloomin' lovely
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stephinlondon
journeyman
Reged: 12/01/2009
Posts: 54
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I have complete living room envy. Just divine. Well done!
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olive
stranger
Reged: 17/03/2009
Posts: 23
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hi malgorzata. you could live in my house- we may be selling in the near future! and yes, the egglights were posted a little while back. thank you for your comments.
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Eames
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Reged: 12/06/2007
Posts: 5301
Loc: Once Upon A Time
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I, too, think the artwork in the living room is lovely. The whole house has a very livable but stylish feel. Seeing all your beautiful things on show gives it a real shot of personality. Well done x
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susan14
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Reged: 05/12/2007
Posts: 5307
Loc: in a christmas countdown!
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it is beautiful, very light and bright with lots of things i haven't seen before which is always nice!!
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olive
stranger
Reged: 17/03/2009
Posts: 23
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here are a few more pics of the garden and house. we initially wanted to install a wood burning stove into the main fireplace but decided to use it for extra kitchen storage. the hallway leads to the laundry room/ second washroom and is where the kitchen originally was.     
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gwd
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Reged: 04/01/2008
Posts: 174
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I love what you have done, too, and I particularly envy you your sofa and kitchen table. And can I ask what your flooring is? We're in the market for some and I like the tones of that one...
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