A good friend of mine asked me to take on a project for her, promoting her holiday rental property called “The White House Quinns”. It’s fabulous holiday rental accommodation in Perth and is to let the whole year round.

Knowing I am a project junkie, she was delighted when I literally dropped everything to pop over and take some pictures inside the apartment.

I just thought I’d share my handiwork with the world, along with a description of the accommodation, just in case your planning a vacation in the near future and want to put Perth on your agenda. And if you do, make sure you let me know so we can hook up for some fun!

The White House Quinns awaits you…

A very modern 2 bedroom apartment that is light, bright and airy, with fantastic ocean views from the living room, dining and main bedroom, the White House Quinns is more than just a holiday home. It’s a home away from home.

Private, quiet and relaxing, this venue is perfect for a holiday or weekend getaway, with plenty of room for a couple or family.

It’s the perfect location for a writer’s retreat or somewhere to process your life plans, The White House Quinns is simply idyllic.

Tucked away in a quiet street well off the beaten track, and just a hands throw away from Perth’s beautiful white beaches, the White House Quinns has all the ‘mod cons’ including a dishwasher and stainless steal appliances, toaster, microwave and CD Player. The whole place is immaculate and tastefully decorated.

For inspiration or relaxation, swim in the 10 metre pool, walk to the beach and have a coffee or glass of wine at the friendly ocean front cafe. It literally is a 5 minute walk to the beach.

The master suite has walk in robes and a private bathroom, with easy access to the pool via sliding doors. Sit by the pool or at the table with a view and enjoy an early morning coffee.
The second bedroom has its own private bathroom with a lovely big bath, and looks out over the below ground pool.

This home has stunning real wood floors and has been stylishly decorated.

Just 15 minutes from Perth’s Mitchell Freeway, the rest of Perth awaits your exploration. There are so many things to see and do…

I’m not into materialism. In fact, money means nothing to me but a means to an end, so this post is not about materialism at all.

Yesterday I went and purchased a desk. I’ve been working for two years from home on this…

I do a lot of work from home as I am a Business Trainer and Mentor, but sideline doing graphics, design and layout work. Previously, if you can imagine that tiny little computer desk with a huge computer on it, then you will realise that every time I wanted to put something on the desk, there was no room to do anything. This was especially frustrating when I had a client with me and I needed room for them to put their coffee cup down, as it caused unnecessary accidents.

So after I received a good payment for a particular job, I decided that was it. I was going to do something positive about the desk need! So I purchased two parts – a main desk and an executive return. They are supposed to butt up together but I haven’t worked out the best position in the lounge yet. But here they are for you to see:

Ignore the mess on the desktop, because I’m not quite finished yet. The point is, I now have desktop space to spare and I’m thinking that the executive return will prove a handy place for me to have my youngest sit to do her homework while I’m working.

The effort to put these desks together was huge! I tried to do it by myself. Imagine me and a 6 year old and an 8 year old holding pieces together while I tried to work out how to use these funny looking screws and caps. Well, I got it together alright and turned it up the right way and within minutes it fell apart. If it wasn’t so tragic, I’d be howling with laughter because I am the “I can” woman!!!

My husband, who was coming up for the weekend to be with the children arrived just as it fell apart to my humiliation and abject horror, as we’d already had a blazing row about him helping me put it together earlier in the day. He saw what I’d done and scolded me for not waiting for him to help me. Secretly, I’m glad I tried and failed because it made him see how much I need his practical help, despite us being separated. Why is it that when you are with someone for 12 years, you develop a dependency on certain aspects of their nature and when they are no longer around you realise just how important they really are to you?

Anyway, I’m very pleased to say that it was relief when we finally got every screw in place. By the way, my error was that I didn’t screw the screws in tight enough for them to expand the thing that keeps it all together. I did it as tight as my fingers could go, but needed to use a screwdriver, which I couldn’t find. )))

Well, now I am sitting at my lovely new desk, typing this and thinking about the new office chair I am going to need to purchase because now the desk is too tall for my chair. It just doesn’t end…