Renovations and Repayments II: New Year, New Start, New Diary.

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  • daisy_1571
    daisy_1571 Posts: 1,187 Forumite
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    I can see an mse meet up at burgh island:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

    :rotfl:

    Daisy xxx
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  • AlexLK
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    newgirly wrote: »
    Nice kitchen Alex, I think you can get away with much more mixing of eras and styles nowadays.

    Thanks, NG. I'm not sure about mixing eras and styles, to be honest even if I could get away with it.
    Karmacat wrote: »
    Ooh, marble instead of granite. Me likeeee :)

    :). I try to think about what materials I want to use as much as the design.
    daisy_1571 wrote: »
    THAT IS A LOVELY KITCHEN !!! I ADORE art deco stuff (have just bought myself ANOTHER art deco design book which I gave to Mr d to give me for my birthday and I am so EXCITED to open it and start reading). I went American diner for my kitchen but my 1930s house would really be suited to make it more art deco 30s rather than suburban 30s. Page bookmarked for future drooling cheers Alex

    Daisy xx

    Thanks, Daisy. Glad to hear you like it.

    Next time you should give your husband a few to choose from, at least you'll get a surprise that way. :)

    '30's house without a deco kitchen requires a change, I think. :)
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  • Red-Squirrel_2
    Red-Squirrel_2 Posts: 4,341 Forumite
    daisy_1571 wrote: »
    It's on my list for when the dog goes, burgh island, portmeiron, Portugal and Disney world then back home to get more dogs and no holidays for another 12 years :rotfl:

    Dxx

    Ah, I'll look after your dogs! Or do a dog swap with a friend and you have theirs when they go away.
  • newgirly
    newgirly Posts: 8,927 Forumite
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    You can have the Cunard room GG , I'm in the Malcolm Campbell room with lovely pink bath :smileyhea everybody else will have to fight over the other rooms :D
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  • AlexLK
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    gallygirl wrote: »
    When I win the euro millions (note to self - start buying a ticket :rotfl:) I want a kitchen like that in my modern Art Deco style house. With this staircase. And this window is going somewhere. Maybe in the pool room :D. It will be such a wonderful house that when people see it (from the clifftop walk that goes quite, but not too, close by ;)), they will look at it and smile at its beauty :happyhear:happyhear:happyhear.

    :D

    Like the window and the house in different settings. However, the staircase ... :eek:.
    Suffolk_lass wrote: »
    I :blushing: the herringbone pattern floor in that window pic gallygirl

    Agree the parquet flooring looks good in that setting but it reminds me of the flooring in the ugliest buildings in my old senior school. :rotfl:
    Karmacat wrote: »
    Oh my. Okay, I had to follow the links after Daisy and Gally were both so enthusiastic. And I see what you mean. The kitchen, Alex, looks like it belongs on an oceangoing liner from the 30s, it looks *so* beautiful! And I remembered the art deco house on the front at Southport http://static.panoramio.com/photos/large/69050787.jpg which isn't as spectacular, but its a living breathing house.

    It's wonderful. :) Don't believe it's right for my setting but I appreciate it nevertheless.

    I love to see buildings from different eras with features intended to be there. :)
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  • beanielou
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  • AlexLK
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    daisy_1571 wrote: »
    Oh these links are amazing. I can't decide if I want to live in the houses or opposite them so I can see them every day. Love love love. Might have to go off and watch a poirot so I can dream..............

    Daisy xx

    Live in to appreciate the interior as well as the exterior features, Daisy. :)
    Suffolk_lass wrote: »
    I always coveted one of these flats when we lived near Southend-on-Sea http://media.rightmove.co.uk/dir/11k/10117/31580556/10117_3343A_AE005525_IMG_01_0000_max_656x437.JPG They are on the cliffs above the seafront

    I've always craved a sea view but I suppose that's what living in the middle of the country does. :rotfl:
    daisy_1571 wrote: »
    This deserves more than just being able to 'thank' it what a beautiful wee scenario to describe :heartpuls:happylove:happyhear:happyhear: and just for good luck :xmastree:

    :rotfl:

    Daisy xx

    Think you've made Daisy's week. Gally. :)
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  • AlexLK
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    newgirly wrote: »
    Some lovely piictures there GG. Has anyone heard of the Burgh island hotel in Devon? Poirot was filmed there, my parents have stayed and said it's a real Deco step back in time, tuxedos for dinner, no TVs's and modern stuff. I'd love to go but maybe when mf :D

    Mrs. K. and I have been there and can attest it is worth visiting. :)
    daisy_1571 wrote: »
    It's on my list for when the dog goes, burgh island, portmeiron, Portugal and Disney world then back home to get more dogs and no holidays for another 12 years :rotfl:

    Dxx

    Do you not have a friend to look after your dog? :)
    gallygirl wrote: »
    Oh what a beautiful house KC :).



    "Adds to Bucket List" :D. I'll have the
    LARGE DOUBLE (CUNARD)

    Suite gives you a sitting room with a stunning view, Gally. :)
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  • AlexLK
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    daisy_1571 wrote: »
    I can see an mse meet up at burgh island:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

    :rotfl:

    Daisy xxx

    So, you're suggesting we all meet at Burgh Island for a dodgy hug, Daisy? ;)
    Red-Squirrel wrote: »
    Ah, I'll look after your dogs! Or do a dog swap with a friend and you have theirs when they go away.

    There you go. :D
    newgirly wrote: »
    You can have the Cunard room GG , I'm in the Malcolm Campbell room with lovely pink bath :smileyhea everybody else will have to fight over the other rooms :D

    Knew you'd choose the pink bath, NG. :rotfl:
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  • newgirly
    newgirly Posts: 8,927 Forumite
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    It's similar to the bathroom in the film the shining, tried to get it for our bathroom in green but it was impossible (much to dh's joy!).

    Was it worth the money there Alex?
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