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My name is Taryn. I'm in my twenties. I come from the land down under. I'm married. I work full time. I like pretty things. My favourite food is watermelon. I hate dancing. I like to talk. I tend to contradict myself. I hate snails. I like you for reading my blog.

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29 April 2012, 2:22 PM
DIY - Wall Decor

I'm in bed have an afternoon lay down before I'm meant to go meet a friend for afternoon tea and just remembered I had a bit of a baby room update to post.


I found this inspiration pic somewhere on Pinterest or tumblr and wanted to replicate the frames for Baby Ks room, but I'm generally not very crafty or artistic, so I wasn't really sure how it would turn out - and although it isn't quite as good as I hoped, I'm still happy with it.



I started by buying a bunch of cheap frames from The Reject Shop for about $4 each and painted them all white. I still had some leftover touch up paint for our door frames that was just taking up space, so I used that (not sure what I'll do now if one of the doors needs touching up, but we'll cross that bridge later). I also found some frames that I've bought/been given over the years that don't really suit my taste anymore as they are and painted them too. That was the easy part.


Arranging the frames as they would go on the wall was kinda difficult for me as, like i said, I'm not naturally a very artistic person. I eventually found a layout I was happy with, then just had to find the prints to go in them. 


http://www.etsy.com/listing/88064040/damask-digital-paper-pack-in-pink-and


http://www.etsy.com/listing/95697826/pink-digital-papers-ruth-paper-pack-for

I ended up downloading from etsy sellers and printing then on my home computer, but this probably would have worked better if I picked up some papers from a scrapbooking store or something. My printer isn't exactly world class.
















I mapped out the layout on the wall using a very simple method - probably not the most efficient way to do it, but it worked. I used the largest frame in the bottom left hand corner as my guide to measure from and worked out the distance I needed between each picture hook. I then taped up blue painters tape as an outline on the wall and using a spirit level marked out the hook placements. Then I realised I didn't have enough hooks. So plans went on hold a couple days until I remembered to pick some up from the supermarket.


I ended up using the Command 3M wire hooks that come in packs of 3 for around $6. I like them mostly because I don't have a drill and because I don't like to commit to actual holes in the wall. I wouldn't recommend applying them for the first time in hot weather or on freshly painted walls though, as the glue can melt and down will come hook, paint and all. Happened in my study. Not particularly a good time.


So finished product looks a little something like this:






Like I said, I'm quite happy with it, even though it's not quite as effective as the inspiration pictures I found. At least I have a layout and the frames now, so I can switch up the prints whenever I want.


DIY - such fun.

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14 April 2012, 8:14 PM
waiting for the cold









Gawd, I love winter clothes. Not that we're quite there yet - it was about 30 degrees Celsius today, so I'm still walking around in shorts and singlets - but I'm so looking forward to leggings and jackets and scarves and textures.

As always, I'll be on the hunt for the perfect winter knits again this season, knits that cover my bum so I can wear them casually with leggings and boots and just be good to go.  I find wearing jeans so uncomfortable these days - they're generally so stiff. Oh, and when I say 'these days' I mean even before I was with child.

Speaking of Baby K, she's cooking along nicely, we had the 31 week midwife check up earlier this week.  We're on a bit of a countdown now.  I've nearly finished setting up her bedroom ready for her arrival and may or may not have already packed the bag I'll be taking to the hospital (organised or a touch OCD?).

Ooh, I almost forgot to mention - I placed a cheeky order on shopbop.com just before the Easter long weekend. I finally, finally purchased myself a gold toned Michael Kors watch.  I've been contemplating this purchase for a good two years now, but I figured after the baby comes there may not be as much spare cash lying around - so I bit the bullet and ordered the Jet Set Sport Watch in Gold and it is bea-u-tiful.  I'm sure you've probably seen it somewhere on the interwebz before, but I'll take be sure to include it in my next OOTD (coz you know I'm going to wear that shizz every day for the rest of my life). 

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01 April 2012, 7:21 PM
another attempt at style while bump-ing

'Twas the first day of April today, and it was such a typical April day.  Nice cool morning, perfect for snuggling up in bed with a cup of tea (and the man), lazy breakfast catching up on blogs & YouTube videos, warmed up slightly around lunch time (but not too warm) with a light sprinkling of rain, and now it's 7pm and cool enough to curl up in a fluffy, albeit short sleeved, dressing gown.  Happy.

Today was my cousin's 21st birthday afternoon BBQ, so I had to dress myself and the burgeoning baby bump in something smart, but relaxed.  I must admit, getting dressed in something other than sweats is getting increasingly difficult and I imagine I'll be saying goodbye to the heels soon! 








Dress: Temt (XL singlet top, but I've been wearing it as a dress)
Pullover: Temt (this season)
Boots: Deena and Ozzy via Urban Outfitters
Necklace: Diva, years ago
Watch: Urban Outfitters Asos.com (July 2011)
Sideways Cross Bracelet & 'Love' Ring: Sportsgirl
Nails: Essie Ridge Filling Base Coat & Chi Chi Disco Diva on tips.
Bump: Grew it myself

What else can I talk about this lovely Sunday evening? 

I went and saw The Hunger Games on opening night last week - I went in with no expectations and was quite happy with it.  I thought the actual games themselves could've been a little more epic, but I suppose they did what they could with the PG rating.  I felt that they didn't make the tributes innocent enough, if that makes sense.  The careers were just a tad too hard-core.  They almost made up for it at the end with Cato's desperate speech, but not quite.  And I don't think they quite managed to show just how tough the games were.  I didn't really feel that Katniss had that much of a rough time before the fire started, and I'm not sure they managed to properly portray Katniss's feelings towards Peeta, but ah well.  That said, I think it was a very good book to movie adaptation.  I'll definitely be getting it on DVD when it comes out.

I can't wait for my maternity leave to start.  I'm finishing up in May, a month before my due date, so hopefully I get a couple of weeks to get organised and get a couple good sleeps in before she makes her debut.  I bought some bits and pieces for my hospital bag on Saturday - fluffy socks and nursing bras - so I'm slowly getting organised.  I'm on the 10 week countdown now!!

Looking forward to the short working week and the Easter weekend now - are you doing anything for the four day weekend?  Not sure of my plans yet, but a couple of my close friends happen to have their birthdays this weekend, so it's not going to be all rest and relaxation I'm sure.

Happy April everyone!

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