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Two Little Dicky Birds is a collection of things that I love, be it interior design, decor, food, travel, art or craft.

In April 2006, my husband and I purchased our first home and spent four years redecorating. It was such a rewarding process, and fuelled a love of interiors, which is now driven by an obsession with decor blogs!

During April 2009, we moved on from our beloved miner's cottage, to a new family home, where we have been chipping away at renovating and redecorating, all the while raising our two little dicky birds, Noah (3) and Sam (9 months).

My two beautiful boys have ignited a long-forgotten love of photography, which you'll find me dabbling in on a daily basis.

I hope you stay and have a look around. You'll find a selection of just some of the things that inspire me, and hopefully something that inspires you too!

Abby xx

Monthly Archives: July 2011

Jul 15 2011

Colour Combo: Ocean + Caramel

Well, we’re back in NZ, hooray!!! I love being here, even though it has rain incessantly since we arrived and it is FREEZING cold. It is great looking out the window and seeing green plants and trees, rather than red dust. We are settling into our new house, it is so, so small, but very cute and I’m already dreaming up ideas for it. All our belongings are still weeks away, but my parents have come through with furniture and various bits and pieces for us, so we are quite comfortable and have everything that you need to get by day-to-day. I haven’t unpacked my camera yet, so I don’t have any photos, but I will have some for you in the coming weeks. At the moment I’m dreaming up ideas for decorating. These colours are definitely this seasons favourites, for me anyway…

via mixr

Nightwood Furniture via Chocolate Creative

via Apartment Therapy

via Erika Carlock at Pinterest

Mmmmm… caramel

via Mel's Kitchen Cafe

Posted in Colour, Inspiration, Interior Design Tags: blue, brown, caramel, colour, inspiration, navy

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ann - July 15, 2011 - 7:21 am

Welcome home – we leave next week so I am madly cleaning, sorting and calling – all those little things add up! So glad you are so happy to be back – what a wild week of weather. I’ll be so sad to leave. Last day of school today so I’m wearing my sunglasses to assembly. I’m sure to cry!! A x

Jess - July 15, 2011 - 8:58 am

Good to hear you are settling well. How exciting having a new house to decorate!

HappyHomemakerUK - July 27, 2011 - 7:25 pm

Love all the wood. And that caramel looks delish Good luck on getting settled

Sarah (Catching the Magic) - July 31, 2011 - 5:27 pm

All the best in settling in and hope you things arrive soon so you can enjoy ‘home making’ Love your ideas!

Melissah - August 1, 2011 - 1:04 pm

I just discovered your lovely blog and I look forward to popping by again for some more inspiration! I’ve just put the finished touches on my new blog ‘Coastal Style’ It will have lots of inspiration on beach houses, resortwear, summer food, travel and anything ‘beachy’. I had a lot of fun putting it together so maybe you would like to check it out if you have a spare minute.
http://coastal-style.blogspot.com/
x
Melissah

jody brettkelly - August 9, 2011 - 3:22 am

Great combination love those colours and all that wood, especially the chairs and the barn door. Fantastic. Can’t wait to see what colours and pieces you choose

Amanda - August 9, 2011 - 1:46 pm

Glad you’ve arrived safe and sound and are slowly settling in. Gorgeous inspiration pics! x

Chuzai Living - September 11, 2011 - 1:56 pm

It sounds like you’re transitioning back to NZ well. It must be really nice to have your family so nearby to help you. Looking forward to the photos in the future.