Single Fronted Cottage - Master Makeover

After- new built ins and white fireplace

Housewarming gift - Love print from My Sweet Prints 

Much needed storage

LOVE my new curtains

Simple and hopefully timeless lighting- yellow walls still to be painted.
Colour suggestions?

Before!

I always knew this little SFC had great 'bones' it just needed a facelift!

I have thoroughly enjoyed decorating our Master Bedroom! Hope you like it?

Can't wait to share the rest of the house.

The Single Fronted Cottage

The Single Fronted Cottage

Those of you who follow me on Instagram will know that I've been a little excited by the purchase of our very own little 'city pad'.

We used to own an apartment at North Adelaide before children but sold that to be mortgage free whilst raising little boys!

It's always been a dream of our to have a little single fronted cottage close to the city. We've always kept our eye on the market and had been waiting for the right property to come up.

We toyed with the idea of new of more modern properties, but that's just not us!

The boys scooting around the area with little mate Zander who lives one street away! Perfect! 

We missed out on a few I had my heart set on but this one is now ours. It's TINY but in a fabulous location, less than a km to the city, close to beautiful shops and restaurants.

I look forward to sharing our transformation with you! Any guesses what colour I am painting the maroon?

POP UP SHOP!

Delighted to announce our first ever Pop Up Shop! Even more excited that we have been able to 'join forces' with fabulous Rural and Online Fashion Boutique Bramhall & Miles.

We will open on Tuesday the 18th March and plan to run for about a week depending on stock and interest. 

Keep you eye on our Facebook page for updates on opening hours!

Green

Pretty New Arrivals- shop them here 

Lots of beautiful new products in store. I just adore green!

Stay tuned for some new and quite different items that are coming to the store soon.

Linen & Oak

These gorgeous new Linen and Oak bedheads have just arrived at The White Shed.

King Size $649, Queen Size $595

$10 delivery Australia Wide

You can shop them here! 

A Year On

A year ago our home graced the pages on SA Life Magazine.

The past year has been pretty full on (as if it wasn't enough so before).

Since shutting 'the shed' I have been overwhelmed with the growth of the online store. When I embarked on the journey I never thought it would end up as a full time job! 

Like many other mums out there I am still struggling with the balance of being a mother and working full time. But I am exceptionally grateful to be able to work from home. The flexibility to constantly reshuffle my working hours to suit as activities with the boys changes each week is brilliant.

I have always wanted to commit time to reading or helping at school and this still remains one of my favourtie things to do each week. I am very lucky that my boys attend a fabulous little country school where I have known many of the kids since birth and I love seeing all of them developing in to great little people each week.

There still seems to be a misconception that when you work from home you don't actually work, but this is one I am hoping some will wake up to one day! Perhaps some people are a little conservative or old fashioned or maybe they don't realise the power of the internet yet?

If any of you out there have any juggling tips please send them my way. I am still have a lot to learn!

THE NOIR RANGE

Apologies for things being a little quiet on the blog front lately.

Life has been relatively busy this term. I have been helping out choreographing a fabulous dance with my sons Year 1 class for their Danceathon this Friday. I have enjoyed this immensely! 

We have a 7 year old who starts off the routine with a back flip whilst two other boys are doing the worm. I can't wait for their performance!

I have also been busy working on compiling the beautiful new cushion range.

I am thrilled with the results. But I just can't decide in my favourite!

Huge thanks to the amazing Kelly Dyett of Black Sheep Photography for once again capturing my wares in the most beautiful way.

Bookcase Style

Just a few of the pretty new arrivals in store now.

They have been so popular that some have already sold out but more are on the way!

www.thewhiteshed.com.au

Pewter

Dragonfly Cushion $35, Napkin Rings -Set of 4 $20, Pewter Candle Sticks- Set of 2 $60, Butter Dish $35,
Ice Bucket $130, Water Jug $90

All available at The White Shed

There is something positively classic and stylish about pewter. 

Why don't more people have the good old fashioned dinner parties that our parents did? There is something nice about going to an effort for friends. Let's face it once children come along trips to a restaurant are few and far between!

I am a huge fan of formal entertaining so couldn't be more pleased to introduce these gorgeous goodies to you which are now available at The White Shed.

Styling Fun

The weather here is awful today. Luckily I've had plenty of work to do inside.

Tomorrow I have a fun little photo shoot planned with my new stock, so I have been busy styling a number of pretty little displays to be photographed for my website.

I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend.

A Short Break

I am taking a little break with my family, therefore any online orders placed after today will not be sent until 27th January. 

Thank you

Important Announcement

After careful consideration as of next year 

THE WHITE SHED will operate as an online store only with the shed to become the warehouse.

Locals will be able to shop online and select local pickup and there will still be shopping events held at the shed throughout the year.

The past few years has been extremely busy and due to the huge growth of the online store,

I hope by streamlining the business I will be able to be able to operate more efficiently, have a larger range and to spend more time with my family.

Next Tuesday the 20th December will be the the final Tuesday the shed will be open from 9.30am until 2.30pm.

Christmas Stars

Just wanted to share these gorgeous photos sent to me by a lovely local client who purchased these star ornaments from me recently!

I just love receiving pictures of my stock in peoples homes.

These and many other pretty things available over here.

A Baby Called Max!

One of the most amazing things about blogging is the wonderful people you meet. 

I recently came across the lovely Cherie of A Baby Called Max. 

Cherie is one of the most beautiful and honest writers I have come across.

Today Cherie has posted my business story. Please pop over and take a look.

Thanks Cherie!

PS Thanks everyone for your very kind emails, comments etc regarding Tommy's broken nose. He made me very proud this week with the doctors and X-ray and  is recovering well, just still a little sore. Back to Kindy next week he can't wait!!

Closed Tuesday

Tommy courtesy -Susan  Lemon Tree Photography

Sorry lovely locals but the ‘shed’ will not be open this Tuesday the 15^th November.

My littlest lad has gone and done himself a nasty but not too serious injury so I will need to spend the week looking after him.

Thanks for your understanding and hope to see you over the coming weeks!

Shed Idea!

http://www.atlantahomesmag.com

I came across this the other day when on Pinterest.......again.

We have a couple of old rather unattractive sheds which I think could benefit from this treatment!

Christmas is Online!

Thanks to those who left tree recommendations on my last post! 

Not sure which way I am going yet but already have nearly 30 healthy Manchurian Pears around the garden so I know they grow here! 

Also like the look of the Tilias and London Planes. 

Unfortunately Silver Birch don't grow so well over here. 

I'll keep you posted!

Christmas stock is now online at

 http://www.thewhiteshed.com.au/christmas.html

Enjoy!

Black & White

Even outside the 'shed'

I have tried to embrace colour a number of times and believe it or not each room of my previous home was painted a different colour, but I keep coming back to Black & White!

There is just something sophisticated, elegant and timeless about it both inside and out.

 I have carried this theme across to my shop in case you haven't noticed!

A beautiful facade!

www.realestate.com.au

I've had this one on file for quite a while now.

There's just something about an all green garden that I simply love!

The weather here is beautiful today. The boys are back at school and kindy after a great few weeks holiday and some much needed family time.

I have lots of orders to send, so out to the shed I go!

Our New Arrival!

A few weeks ago we headed over to Kangaroo Island to pick up our gorgeous new family member Harvey the Border Collie.

He is a very good puppy so far and the boys are absolutely smitten! 

Tommy is cuddling him as I write.