New table and stools

I finally got my new table! After a few dramas - firstly they ordered the wrong colour and only realised when they were about to deliver it, then the day they finally did deliver the correct table, the screws weren't included in the box so I couldn't attach the legs to the table and then when I finally got it setup the table is damaged! It looks like it wasn't packed properly and the edge of it has rubbed on the box or something -sigh- They are going to replace it, but in the mean time here are some photos!

I can't decide between the blue table runner and the green. I love the bright blue, but I think the green goes better with everything else

My table with the blue runner




With the green runner




New stools for under the bench, I love the shape of them

I've been shopping!

Harris Scarfe are currently having a big sale and so what better time to go shopping? :D

I bought a Stanley Rogers cutlery set - Monte Carlo which is a 56 pce Stainless Steel set with a 25 year guarantee - I got it for $99 and the RRP is $269!
I got two complete towel sets, 2 bath sheets, a floor mat and a face washer.
I got a Wiltshire 12 knife stay sharp block thingy, it has 6 steak knives and 6 good cutting knives to cook with
I also got a pasta machine thingy - I've never made pasta but I figured if I was going to then I needed one!

Counting down

Yes, I am officially in countdown mode! Tomorrow is the builders Final Inspection where building surveyors or some such come out and inspect the house in order to release the Certificate of Occupancy and evidently some of the managers from head office come out and take a look too.

I have 8 sleeps until my PCI and 15 sleeps until handover! -squeal- I really only have 2 weeks left to go!! WOOOOOOHOOOOOOO Wow!

I've been trying to make a list of what needs to be completed:

• Carpet
  
• Kitchen splashback
  
• shower screens
  
• Mirrors
  
• outdoor painting (I want to see my door!!!)
  
• electrician needs to move a light switch and do a GPO in the bathroom and an outdoor light
  
• Insulation to go into the roof
  
• Appliances - last thing to go in though

I finally bought some door mats on the weekend. I had been looking for something nice that wasn't plain and boring and I finally found one that's simple but OK.
I've asked a friend to get her hubby, who is a handyman, to give me a price on how much it would cost to build a brick letterbox but yesterday I also finally found the letterbox I was after so I'm really not sure which way to go with regards to that, I'm tipping it will be a price point decision.

I also ordered my redi shades last week and they were sent on Thursday so hopefully I get them today too

OMG I have only 15 sleeps to go!!! I really should have done some more packing on the weekend hahahah ahh well will do some each night after work this week, there really isn't a lot left to do but still, it does need to be done.

Rental notice given

That's right, I have submitted my 4 weeks rental notice to the estate agents! ARGH!! Wow! A big move considering but my builder has been really good and accurate with dates so far so it should be OK!

Today I've also booked the removalist, put in my annual leave and purchased the redi shades for the rest of my windows!

Oh hang on, I don't think I put it in here, on the weekend I had a suggestion put to me that I buy some nice wooden venetians for my 3 front windows. This way the front of the house will look finished and I will be able to block more light out of my bedroom so good all around and for less than $140 for the 3 (they were 40% off) I agreed, it was a good idea!

Comfycouchyness

Today I made my first big purchase for my house!! My first ever brand new couch! Yes, my first ever!! I've lived out of home for about 10 years but all my couches and chairs have either been from an op shop or hand me downs.... but not anymore!! YaY!!! Well, not after a 10-12 week wait :(

This is it, 2 recliners and a 3 seater couch and the 3 seater couch has a recliner on each end too! It is soooooooooooo comfy! I'm getting it in the espresso/chocolate colour







In other news, today there was no one working on my house! That's 2-3 days now and PD 24/7 says my house should be Fixed by today and it isn't... there are no skirting boards or window frames and not even all the doors are hung! hrmmm.... Will call my SS on Monday.

I've also started the hunt for a letterbox - what a nightmare!

I forgot to mention

I went to the new Spotlight in South Morang today - my gosh! I think that is going to be right up there with one of my new favourite shops once I am in my house! :D

Also, I've never before noticed how many adverts there are on TV for building houses! Seriously, are all these new or have they always been there and I just haven't realised?