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Triple Gable Queenslander 27 Aug 2013 | 01:38 pm
Remember that Triple Gable Queenslander that was up for sale and which I blogged about in May? If you missed it, you can read about it here and see some internal shots when I went to the inspection. ...
Spraying bindii and emus 26 Aug 2013 | 09:20 am
Spring is on its way. I know because I have a strong compulsion to wander around the Sow's Ear's gardens...not that they are really worthy of being classified as gardens with the amount of weeds entwi...
Israeli ceramics 22 Aug 2013 | 11:23 am
There's a line of thought in the hoarding world that you need to own three objects (of the same genre/maker/artist) before you can call it a 'collection'. I own two pieces of Israeli ceramics, which ...
Zoila's grave 20 Aug 2013 | 01:00 am
With the advent of technology, it has become a lot easier to find information online, from the comfort of home. For those who have been following our home renovation story, a small part of the saga re...
We're going to call the valance Holly! 18 Aug 2013 | 12:21 pm
You can tell we have too much time on our hands when we've dubbed the new valance around the deck Holly. Get it? Holly Valance? (Australian TV actress from the early noughties for those not in the kno...
1977: the year of knotty pine 15 Aug 2013 | 12:29 pm
I visited a very retro house for sale the other day which I just have to share with you. It's located on Brisbane's southside and was almost a perfect time capsule of the late 1970s. Think Saturday Ni...
Once Upon a Time - Reinterpreting the Fairy Tale in West End 14 Aug 2013 | 10:44 am
Kissing frogs, pumpkin coaches and hot men in tights are my first thoughts when I think of the fairy tales I read as a child... Ha! Imagine what the fanciful minds of Brisbane's artistic community wil...
Five tricks for stress-free entertaining 13 Aug 2013 | 06:14 am
Sponsored by Reckitts and Benckiser My plan over the next few months is to host a few more long lunches to enjoy the gorgeous sunny weather we’ve been experiencing. The Sow’s Ear is a great place t...
Valance construction mode 12 Aug 2013 | 06:00 am
The work on the valance has begun. Bright and early on Saturday morning, it was a hive of activity at the Sow's Ear. Mr D, our builder, is also back. Jason was so happy to get the extra assistance, c...
Operation valance 8 Aug 2013 | 11:40 am
After 15 years of marriage, it has finally dawned on me that Jason is not one to enjoy idleness. The man needs a reno project. Thank goodness we own the Sow's Ear. For the last few months Jason hasn'...
