Our Baby Bubble Captured - Newborn Photoshoot
How we went from a family of 2 to 4 in the same week
We have been waiting for you both for so long…
Firstly welcome to the world Marigold Louise Disco Roberts “Goldie”, after many months of you dancing around in my tummy, building your nursery and imagining what you’d look like it’s so nice to finally meet you! I’ve lost count of how many hours Al and I have spent staring at her in amazement and asking each other - how did we make such a perfect tiny human?
Two days after Goldie arrived, Edwina, our beautiful pup joined the family. Edwina is a Mini Groodle; Golden Retriever mum crossed with a white Mini Poodle dad. We’d put our name down on a list well over a year ago after falling madly in love with our neighbour’s dog Ruby (who you may have seen modelling in many of our furniture shoots).
Of course we received an email saying “your puppy has been born and due to be picked up on the 6th of May”… 2 days after our baby's due date. Our instant thoughts were “this is terrible timing, how are we going to manage both?”, we slept on it and woke up in the morning and just knew we had to have her as part of our family. We let the breeder know that we would have a small baby in the house and they set aside the pup in the litter with the calmest temperament.
Marigold was born on Tuesday, came home on Wednesday, Al picked Edwina up early on Thursday morning and the two have been inseparable since. Edwina is so gentle and sweet with her little sister and we can already tell these two are going to have an unbelievably special bond.
We invited Geelong based photographer Michelle Mckay into our home when Goldie was 10 days old. Michelle followed us around the house, casually capturing moments of our new morning routine. Michelle was a dream to work with and it’s safe to say that we will treasure these beautiful memories for a lifetime.
It’s now been 3 weeks since the birth and we’re settling into our new life and figuring out how that looks now with a baby, a new pup and a business to run. Usually i’d be writing this blog on my desktop in the office but right now I am sitting in bed at 3pm with my laptop. Edwina is sitting across my legs, Goldie in her bassinet with the baby monitor by my side as I watch her eyes open and close not sure whether she’s trying to go to sleep or wake up.
For now, we are in baby / puppy bliss and cannot wait to share our adventures as a family of four as they unfold.
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For our family bathroom we wanted to create a functional, practical and beautiful space that felt like a dayspa. Click through to read how we created this space from start to finish.
Discover why we chose Champion Blinds for our new home in Torquay. From their local showroom to personalised service, learn how they transformed our space with high-quality blinds and curtains, offering convenience and expertise every step of the way.
The inspiration for our master bedroom and ensuite came from chasing the feeling we get when we stay in really beautiful places. Whenever we’re planning a trip I love to research and find unique accommodation, places that inspire creativity and ignites ideas between myself and Al. So when it came to designing our own master bedroom and ensuite that’s where we pulled inspiration from.
Step into Daisy's sweet nursery, where every piece of furniture tells a story, weaving a legacy of love from Goldie's past to Daisy's present. Join us as we pass our heirloom nursery furniture down from one sister to the next, crafted lovingly by mum and dad. A playful and peaceful room perfect for our Daisy girl.
Elevate your bedroom with our passion for design, sustainability, and the beauty of custom creations. Dive into the world of AL + IMO and transform your sleeping space into a sanctuary of style and craftsmanship.
Discover the fun journey of Goldie transitioning from her cot to a custom big girl bed in our latest blog post. Dive into a world of colour, DIY, and personalised touches as we share our creative process in designing and styling Goldie's playful toddler bedroom – where good design meets the sweetest moments of growing up.
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In this post, we share some tips for when it comes to making design selections for your new home or renovation.
In this post we share how to install TouchWood timber panelling and some tips that Al has picked up along the way. They come in sheets 1200w and in lengths up to 3.6m which means you can cover a larger surface area quicker and more sustainably than using solid hardwood.
I (Imo) absolutely love dishes that are packed full of flavour and this does not disappoint. This meal freezes well too so it’s a great recipe for meal-prep.