Bargy Castle, Ireland 2

Bargy Castle, Ireland 2

Having arrived at the front of the castle we noticed a man painting the front door, who confirmed that indeed it was Bargy Castle. We explained to him that my ancestors had lived there for almost 200 years in the 15th and 16th centuries. Being a sensible soul, he...
Bargy Castle, Ireland

Bargy Castle, Ireland

It’s not every day that you get to visit castles that your family built or owned on the other side of the world but that’s just what happened when Graeme and I had a week in Ireland last year. A few years ago, I learnt that my ancestors on my mum’s side of the family...
Building on Trust 2

Building on Trust 2

A couple of months ago I did a blog about one of our current projects, a new build in Sawtell, on the mid-north coast of NSW. Since that time, the foot-print of the proposed house has undergone a few changes and as a result, the approved plans better suit our client’s...
New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

2019 has begun and many of us have made new year’s resolutions, some of which may come to fruition, some that may not! Maybe for you it’s finally getting serious about that renovation you’ve been putting off for years or embarking on a new build. If either of these...
Time Out

Time Out

Christmas and the holiday season are already upon us. It’s a great time to enjoy some time out from our everyday routine, be refreshed and hopefully motivated for the new year ahead. Some will be heading to exotic locations overseas, but most will holiday closer to...