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Thinks I am loving right now
Okay, let me get the gratuitous self-promotional plug out of the way first – my latest book is on the shelves RIGHT NOW. Home For the Holidays is a Super Romance and you can find an excerpt on the books page, as well as some behind-the-scenes stuff from when I was writing the book.
Okay, plug over. Phew! Now, onto other matters….
My partner and I are currently in the process of moving countries – New Zealand to Australia, to be exact. We have been in New Zealand for two years and I’m very much looking forward to being back home where I can go watch my nephews play basketball on the weekends and attend my niece’s calisthenics reviews. It will be fantastic to be able to just drop in and annoy my family any old time I feel like it (not sure how they will feel about this, but what the hey!)
One of the things I’m also looking forward to is having our own home again. We sold up before we set sail for NZ, and now that we’re going home we’re going to be doing the old real estate trawl again, dealing with lies, lies, lies from real estate sharks and gnawing our fingers to the bone at auctions. Once that bit is over, however, we will once again have our own space. Yay!
If we don’t like the carpet or the curtains or the wall color, we can change it. What bliss! I have two years of pent-up home decoration just waiting to burst out of me. I’ve even been keeping a little file of ideas, just in case we need to re-model a kitchen or bathroom or garden or patio or whatever. I’ve also been fantasising about setting up my office properly and having all my books around me again (we left most behind in storage, including my beloved Georgette Heyer collection).
So, because I’m excited, I’m going to share a couple of my more whimsical decorating fancies with you. These aren’t necessarily going to make it into our new home, mind, but they’re on my radar right now.
How cute is this wall decal? No idea what room I will put this in, but I adore it because it's cute and a little bit rude. You can find them at Etsy,click on the piccie to be linked to the manufacturer's site.
This is wallpaper. Pretty cool, huh? Also kind of psychodelic. I'm thinking feature wall, possibly in my study. But I might have to work with my back to it with all that color popping out at me! To give you an idea of scale, that image would cover a whole wall - each can of caviar is about the same diameter as the average car tire. Click on the piccie to be linked to the manufacturer's website - they have some kooky/cool stuff!
Okay, admit it – you think my house is going to look like a sideshow at the circus, don’t you? It just might, by the time I’m finished with it. We’ll see!
Until next time, happy reading!
9 Responses to “Thinks I am loving right now”
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November 2009 at 2:27 am
Wow, Sarah–you guys are moving back!! Yay for you! I know it’ll be terrific to be close to family again
And hee–love the decorating options you posted! I especially like that decal! The wallpaper’s a little hard to imagine on an entire wall though! Maybe in a very small room… 
Must go pick up Home for the Holidays!
November 2009 at 5:09 am
I know what you mean about the wallpaper – it’s very likely this will be one of those whims that passes in the night. If we did go this route, I suspect we’d choose one of the less vivid versions of the print – there’s a “petrol blue” sort of monochrome one that is much less obtrusive. But isn’t the little doggy cute! The company that make him have some awesome wall decals. The thing that’s cool about them is that you can take them down easily (I imagine) when you’re sick of them. I assume you can, anyway. And yes, can’t wait to get home!!!
November 2009 at 9:47 am
Hey Sarah — moving back to Australia? Hah! I’ve heard that one before. LOL
Just popped in to say congratulations on being a top editor pick for november.
http://bit.ly/84oq6F
cheers
anne — warning that you’re going to need aircon if you’re moving back this side of the ditch. It’s HOT — and I don’t mean your books kind of hot!;)
November 2009 at 12:59 pm
Hey Annie! Lovely to hear from you. Thanks for the tip on the Top Pick – I had no idea. Bless their little cotton socks! And yes, I have been hearing tales of the hot weather. On our wishlist for our new house are swimming pool and air conditioning. We shall see… Looking forward to Melbourne Mob lunches and catching up with everyone. Have a merry one!
November 2009 at 2:26 pm
Aren’t you a sexy superstar!
Loving the look of your new book. I think I need a Bex and a lie down.
And glorious news about your return to Oz. About damn time.
xxxx Luke
November 2009 at 3:14 pm
Mr Devenish! Hello there! I’m guessing you must have a book out about now, too, hmmm? A certain sequel? Lovely to hear from you, and hope all is well in your neck of the woods.
November 2009 at 11:30 am
I’m still sulking that you’re moving back to Aus…but have to say it’s worth the trip over to see you and the doggie decal! LOL!
November 2009 at 3:53 pm
Sarah, I’m happy for you that you will be able to return to where your family resides.
If you locate & buy a house & decide to refurbish the kitchen, keep in mind getting advice from Julie Leto who made it a continuous project a couple years ago (she showed pix of it on her blog)–LOL.
Good luck on the move. Hope it goes well.
Patricia
November 2009 at 10:08 pm
Hi Patricia! I think the theory of renovating is much nice than the reality. Picking colors and looking at magazines and whatnot is all good, but when your house is torn apart and things go wrong…well, I would much prefer to buy renovated. But we shall just have to see… Lovely to “see” you!