• Buffy 12 months ago sitting on her fave outdoor chair, which just so happens to be right next to mine. (We look at one another through the humongous Boston Fern... I think it needs its very own room 🤔). This week we emptied the pond you can see at the back. It was dense with pond foliage and attracting snakes. More than one has slivered out of there... One being a brown snake. So we decided to start from scratch. Not that pretty currently. But in a few weeks will look gorgeous again I hope. New outdoor seating ordered too. We are going for navy blue seating this time with Hmong cushions which I have been saving for here. Will show you when we have finished. Di 💙 . #home #buffy #outdoor #living #brisbane
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    Buffy 12 months ago sitting on her fave outdoor chair, which just so happens to be right next to mine. (We look at one another through the humongous Boston Fern... I think it needs its very own room 🤔). This week we emptied the pond you can see at the back. It was dense with pond foliage and attracting snakes. More than one has slivered out of there... One being a brown snake. So we decided to start from scratch. Not that pretty currently. But in a few weeks will look gorgeous again I hope. New outdoor seating ordered too. We are going for navy blue seating this time with Hmong cushions which I have been saving for here. Will show you when we have finished. Di 💙 . #home #buffy #outdoor #living #brisbane
  • For all asking to see little Buffy. Here she is. Coming home late today after our long daily walk. I said ‘Hey Buff wait a second’ when we arrived at the front door. ‘Your friends on insta would like to see you. Can you stay there a second while I take a photo. Is that ok?’ She willingly obliged. Sure she understands what I say. . She looks so tiny here. You may need to zoom in. Buff’s been such a tremendous support to me these past 7 or so months. Love her so much ❤️ We’re back. I think. Di x . #NotTheBestPic #RealLife #home #OurNewNormal
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    For all asking to see little Buffy. Here she is. Coming home late today after our long daily walk. I said ‘Hey Buff wait a second’ when we arrived at the front door. ‘Your friends on insta would like to see you. Can you stay there a second while I take a photo. Is that ok?’ She willingly obliged. Sure she understands what I say. . She looks so tiny here. You may need to zoom in. Buff’s been such a tremendous support to me these past 7 or so months. Love her so much ❤️ We’re back. I think. Di x . #NotTheBestPic #RealLife #home #OurNewNormal
  • After a long absence from insta, I’ve missed so much! Scrolling through the feed of my friend @mayflowerhouseinteriors tonight. Have to say, her work is so beautiful. Leilani worked with me for some time at Botticelli House creating beauty. I was so lucky to have her. So it’s lovely to see her doing what she does best - Creating gorgeous, timeless, seemingly effortless homes for her clients to live in and enjoy. Sure it’s not as easy as it looks though. Watch the video. I was mesmerized. Hope you are too. Di x . #PostingBecauseIWantTo #Beautiful #Love #CreativePeople #PleasureToPost #timeless #beautiful #interiors #mayflowerhouseinteriors
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    After a long absence from insta, I’ve missed so much! Scrolling through the feed of my friend @mayflowerhouseinteriors tonight. Have to say, her work is so beautiful. Leilani worked with me for some time at Botticelli House creating beauty. I was so lucky to have her. So it’s lovely to see her doing what she does best - Creating gorgeous, timeless, seemingly effortless homes for her clients to live in and enjoy. Sure it’s not as easy as it looks though. Watch the video. I was mesmerized. Hope you are too. Di x . #PostingBecauseIWantTo #Beautiful #Love #CreativePeople #PleasureToPost #timeless #beautiful #interiors #mayflowerhouseinteriors
  • The roses were all cut back this week. Took these clippings inside to enjoy and remember how beautiful they have been over these past few months. Hope you are all well. happy Sunday to you. Di and Buff x #SmallBeginnings
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    The roses were all cut back this week. Took these clippings inside to enjoy and remember how beautiful they have been over these past few months. Hope you are all well. happy Sunday to you. Di and Buff x #SmallBeginnings
  • Giving the garden a much needed drink late today. It’s been so hot. If you have zeroed onto the.. what can I say ‘grumpy face’ perhaps? 😆 I was late with her dinner. She’s a strict 5pm eater. Bad me. 😂 She needs to lighten up. Seriously :) . Mind you, she does try to lick my fingers (not my hand) trying to heal me. She instinctively knows that I have a titanium plate in there, so doesn’t go there. Love her for that. ❤️ . I’ve had more hand surgery post the meningococcal nightmare last November. I’m hoping this time it will be the last one and I can have a fully functioning hand again and be me again. I’ve not mentioned this before. Publicly. My surgeon has been so terrific and I’m very hopeful all will be ok. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼 . Ps: I’m not into insta at the moment, so if I’m not active, liking pics etc. please don’t take that as a negative. Just where I’m at and what I’m capable of. Felt I should explain. Di x . . . #home #brisbane #Buffy #Recuperating
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    Giving the garden a much needed drink late today. It’s been so hot. If you have zeroed onto the.. what can I say ‘grumpy face’ perhaps? 😆 I was late with her dinner. She’s a strict 5pm eater. Bad me. 😂 She needs to lighten up. Seriously :) . Mind you, she does try to lick my fingers (not my hand) trying to heal me. She instinctively knows that I have a titanium plate in there, so doesn’t go there. Love her for that. ❤️ . I’ve had more hand surgery post the meningococcal nightmare last November. I’m hoping this time it will be the last one and I can have a fully functioning hand again and be me again. I’ve not mentioned this before. Publicly. My surgeon has been so terrific and I’m very hopeful all will be ok. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼 . Ps: I’m not into insta at the moment, so if I’m not active, liking pics etc. please don’t take that as a negative. Just where I’m at and what I’m capable of. Felt I should explain. Di x . . . #home #brisbane #Buffy #Recuperating
  • There's no better place than home. Dusk tonight. Quiet moment when I’m closing the house up for the night and all I can hear is the garden sprinklers quietly chugging away, the kookaburras singing in the trees and the barking dogs enjoying their evening walk. My idea of #unedited bliss. Thought it was worth a photo. It’s the little things isn’t it that make us happy? Di 💙 . . . #dusk #classic #timeless #entrywaydecor #interiors #blueandwhite #decor #style #vintage #wallgallery #summer #bliss #home #ourhome #brisbane
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    There's no better place than home. Dusk tonight. Quiet moment when I’m closing the house up for the night and all I can hear is the garden sprinklers quietly chugging away, the kookaburras singing in the trees and the barking dogs enjoying their evening walk. My idea of #unedited bliss. Thought it was worth a photo. It’s the little things isn’t it that make us happy? Di 💙 . . . #dusk #classic #timeless #entrywaydecor #interiors #blueandwhite #decor #style #vintage #wallgallery #summer #bliss #home #ourhome #brisbane
  • Late today. Three attempts at going outside for a walk. Buffy made the call. Way #TooHot. I was thankful. ❤️ . . #brisbane #australian #summer #heatwave Not as bad as our southern friends though. #Scorcher #ourhome #home #blueandwhite #love #chinoiserie #blueandwhitehome #MyStyle I’m #blueandwhiteforever. #InCaseYouDidntKnow Plus #antique #vintage Only way to decorate.
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    Late today. Three attempts at going outside for a walk. Buffy made the call. Way #TooHot. I was thankful. ❤️ . . #brisbane #australian #summer #heatwave Not as bad as our southern friends though. #Scorcher #ourhome #home #blueandwhite #love #chinoiserie #blueandwhitehome #MyStyle I’m #blueandwhiteforever. #InCaseYouDidntKnow Plus #antique #vintage Only way to decorate.
  • Buffy has the right idea. Showing all those little doggies out there (and perhaps their humans) how to keep cool on a hot summer day! 🌸🌸🌸 Ps: I did laugh when I stumbled across this scene this morning. Had to take a photo. So Buffy. She didn’t know I was there due to the roar of the ceiling fan until I said ‘Buffy what on earth are you doing?’ 😂 . #OnTheBed #UnderTheFan #CoolingOff #MessyHair #DontCare #Australian #Summer #Brisbane #Buffy #Maltese #DoesWhateverSheWants #ThinksThisIsHerBedroom #ProbablyIs #SpendsSoMuchTimeLayingOffHere #Love #AwkwardPoise #WontTryItMyself
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    Buffy has the right idea. Showing all those little doggies out there (and perhaps their humans) how to keep cool on a hot summer day! 🌸🌸🌸 Ps: I did laugh when I stumbled across this scene this morning. Had to take a photo. So Buffy. She didn’t know I was there due to the roar of the ceiling fan until I said ‘Buffy what on earth are you doing?’ 😂 . #OnTheBed #UnderTheFan #CoolingOff #MessyHair #DontCare #Australian #Summer #Brisbane #Buffy #Maltese #DoesWhateverSheWants #ThinksThisIsHerBedroom #ProbablyIs #SpendsSoMuchTimeLayingOffHere #Love #AwkwardPoise #WontTryItMyself
  • Refilled this nickel plated champagne bowl with fresh Orchids today. Love their subtle softness and fresh summery feel. Next to a lofty display of fresh leaves they are my favourite decorating option for our entry table, plus easier to do. It’s the first thing you see when you enter our front door so I always like it to look pretty and welcoming despite whatever mess there may be behind it! 💚 . Unfortunately, I lost the light before finishing so instead I’m sharing this one from 12 months ago! #SameLook #AnotherDay . #home #brisbane #sunday #summer #evening #entrytable #decorating #phalaenopsis #orchid #chinoiserie #blueandwhite #antique #vintage #love
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    Refilled this nickel plated champagne bowl with fresh Orchids today. Love their subtle softness and fresh summery feel. Next to a lofty display of fresh leaves they are my favourite decorating option for our entry table, plus easier to do. It’s the first thing you see when you enter our front door so I always like it to look pretty and welcoming despite whatever mess there may be behind it! 💚 . Unfortunately, I lost the light before finishing so instead I’m sharing this one from 12 months ago! #SameLook #AnotherDay . #home #brisbane #sunday #summer #evening #entrytable #decorating #phalaenopsis #orchid #chinoiserie #blueandwhite #antique #vintage #love