I still have a little more to share from my Melbourne trip but wanted to take a break to tell you that ish and chi was recently reviewed on the radio here in Sydney! (click to download and listen)
In addition to being OVER THE MOON that this little corner of the Internet was talked about, it also brought to my attention something I hadn't realised I was doing. In the segment, blog reviewer Jennifer Reid refers to my blog as a 'keepsake' for Robert and my writing is 'keeping a record of all the memories for her little boy'. So lovely to think of my blog in that way.
Since September 2008, this home has changed along with the changes in our lives. Robert and I have created memories in this old house and it is great to have this visual / written diary to capture it all in and to share with you.
I sometimes wonder what Robert may think one day looking back at the photos of his childhood home captured in these photographs , of seeing him grow along with it and of the memories created here. Makes me think a home is just a shell for a whole bunch of fabulousness within.
One reason why I love old homes is for the memories and history they have. Have you ever renovated a home and pealed back the layers of the walls to reveal various colours and history beneath?
That's what I did in this home and in the kitchen we revealed an old retro wallpaper design (see it here). Unfortunately I don't know a lot about the history of this house but my imagination took over when the top layers were pealed back to reveal the pattern. I imagined a 1950's housewife cooking dinner for her family, hair coiffed, nails immaculate in her then 'new' kitchen. The reality may be far different but nonetheless there are memories in this house for someone out there and now Robert and I are creating our own!
Do you know the history of your home? Do you have any special memories from your childhood home?
He is just-too-cute for words. Your blog really is a lovely documentation. x
ReplyDeleteHi Viv! What a gorgeous little boy you have! I have no doubt that he will be delighted you are documenting such an special period of his childhood with your signature stylish approach.
ReplyDeleteIt was so lovely to meet you the other night - do let's catch up again when you are next down in Melbourne.
Poppy xox
My dad has always sold project homes so as kids we moved from brand new home to the next brand new home. Which was nice, and I'm not complaining, but there was definitely no history.
ReplyDeleteThe apartment we live in now is the home that Shane moved into when he was 8. I love seeing photos of what it used to look like. They had such crazy taste back then... and it just amazes me how it's evolved.
Congrats on your radio review. You should be so proud of this beautiful space you've created. x
So glad you were encouraged by my review Viv! You really are creating a wonderful treasure trove of memories with your blog...keep up the magic! (By the way, just thought I'd let you know my blog "Life's like a Cupcake!" has moved and is now at www.lifeslikeacupcake.com).
ReplyDeleteI agree that its a wonderful keepsake to treasure that just keeps on growing. Congrats on your feature1 That must have been such a buzz. Fiona
ReplyDeleteGorgeous post! Blogs are a keepsake what a lovely way to put it! I started one because I'm sure my memory is going, but now I've made friends all over so blogging brings me a diary, friends and a wider perspective on life.
ReplyDeleteOur house is a century old and when we pulled up the old carpet we found the floors stained very dark...around shapes of rugs, hall runner and furniture! LOL so we got to see the colour the floorboards were before that owner too! We love our old cottage. Even when she leaks rain on us as we cook in the kitchen :)
I'm renovating my 1969 house and I dont think it had much love in its previous life, it was a rental most of the time so I feel like this house was waiting for someone to love it and bring out the best in it. Which is exactly what I'm doing!
ReplyDeleteHello, just stumbled upon your blog and saw the very rug I've been looking for in robert's room. Can you tell me what it is? sisal/jute? where did you get it?? thanks so much!!
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