Why thank you condomary! Yes, I made it with bits & pieces that I had been collecting. I didn't want to drill holes in the tiles, so it stays on with suction caps.

Beautiful! Absolutely love the flooring too. Envy that view!!!

It would be good to use Dulux fine Texture Outdoor paint with a texture/spaghetti roller in a sandy (pale yellow) light to mid colour range on the all brickwork, including fence. Horizontal powder coated steel inserts to fence to finish it off in a the same blue as roof, guttering, etc. Leave the garage door colour as is (blue). I'd take out the tree you have planted in front yard as it just doesn't look right and will give you financial pain as it's roots damage your drains, and home. Just have one or two blue large round (you already have lots of straight lines) planters near or on the entrance to doorway. Large succulents like Agave in the pot would look striking and need little watering. Plant dwarf or regular Lilli Pillies on the council strip on both sides of corner in a line about 1.5 metres apart. They are a very fast growing native, that don't drop very many leaves and only need watering in the initial stages. They also are more tall than wide. This will give you more of a private, lush feel without the problems of planting trees in your extremely close front yard. Don't go with any suggestions of hedges....they are fickle and the work involved to keep them looking sharp would be horrendous. You just want to enjoy your home, not be a slave to it! Good luck:)

Hi I have been looking for a rug for my living room and thought I'd found one I could love, but I am not familiar with Chenille in carpets. I have seen it in dressing gowns and bedspreads, but most carpets I've used were Polyester, Polypropelene, Wool or Wool blend. Never come across Chenille before. It is a low traffic area but it faces north and is quite sunny in winter. I am putting blinds behind the drapes so can shade it well in summer but in winter I want to invite the sunshine in! Would be very grateful for advice from anyone who has experience with a rug of this type or has knowledge of rugmaking. Thanks