Bower Bird Finds Karen Oberg
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Welcome - Recycle Reuse Reinvent from old to new again
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Facing Cancer Together
We have just been diagnosed with Prostrate Cancer, well that’s to say Rob has been. Although Rob has cancer, the illness is really happening to us. Our life as we knew it has been disrupted in many of the same ways. We are sharing many of the same emotions and concerns. Our lives have been put on hold until we can sort this out.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://bowerbirdfinds.com/2021/05/08/facing-cancer-together/ -
From Land fill save to Retro Cane Suite Makeover
Are you seeking retro vibes? This cane 3 seater lounge plus 2 single arm chairs boasts the 80's vibes and can be used inside or outdoors to create the grooviest of lounge areas. Updated from the 80’s look to suit your modern lifestyle with new cushions featuring Australian Textile Artist Jocelyn Proust fabrics. Throw cushions in various fabrics including the revival of corduroy. The suite is painted in Dulux “Tightrope” a colour that will bend with almost all decorative styles. Find out how I saved this cane suite from land fill to now be a proud piece of furniture in someone’s home.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://bowerbirdfinds.com/2021/05/04/cane-suite-makeover/ -
This quirky table set gets a new “Hamptons” look
A nest of tables allows you to quickly adjust your storage needs on a whim. Pop out an extra table to hold another bowl of snacks and disappear it just as easily … I fell in love with this little nest of tables. i knew the Hamptons look was the way to go. Inspired by the architecture and decorating of holiday homes and buildings in luxury seaside communities. The fundamental element to Hamptons style is white, white and more white. With other key decorative elements and accent colour and texture where it counts.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://bowerbirdfinds.com/2021/05/03/this-quirky-table-set-gets-a-new-hamptons-look/ -
The BIG Reveal – Study, Lounge, Guest Room pod reveal
I’m so excited to finally be sharing with you our 1st finished container pod! I’ve made it a point not to giving you to many glimpses into the this pod so that we could do one big reveal! Because who doesn’t love a good surprise? But the secrecy has been killing me! If you have been following along you would of seen steps that we have taken along the way,
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://bowerbirdfinds.com/2021/05/02/the-big-reveal-study-lounge-guest-room-pod-reveal/ -
Want a Container House but you don’t want to DIY
If you are not in the DIY category but still would love to build a container house here are my in no particular order top 5 builders in Australia.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://bowerbirdfinds.com/2021/04/28/want-a-container-house-but-you-dont-want-to-diy/ -
Installing our Floating Timber Floor
Most laminate flooring is made from wood fibers and pulp bonded to a plastic surface. There’s a slew of style choices — from rustic-looking hardwoods to exotic finishes or classical decor. This podcast takes you through the steps we took to install our floating timer floor in our container build.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://bowerbirdfinds.com/2021/04/23/installing-our-floating-timber-floor/