FINALLY FRIDAY: Aussie Beach Shack – Just Shabby

Finally it is Friday!!!

The weekend is here and as usual all I want to do is escape… Somewhere quiet, relaxed and unpretentious. Well last time I posted an Aussie Beach Shack I was informed by a few that it was not quite like the shacks of our youth... ‘not shacky enough’. ha ha I agree!

Anywhere I ever stayed in my youth was pretty much an uncoordinated mismatch of worn furniture, discarded crockery and old scrappy linen. I’m not talking ‘Shabby Chic’ here people, just shabby!! But you know those weekends were always the most relaxing and carefree. It’s true these days I prefer a little more comfort, but the shack I am about to show you, although definitely ‘roughing it’ [and perhaps unnihabitable?], looks like an incredible escape from the modern mayhem, with THE most coveted view you could image.. Sydney Harbour.

These dramatic images were created by Simon Kenny, an Australian photographer I discovered when I first started blogging. I love his work and am pretty sure you will love it too. IF not .. you will surely love the view.

So .. here to gently lure you into a weekend of relaxation is ..

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Crater Cove ..Sydney Harbour

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Here she is

In all her ‘UN’ Glory!

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IMAGES: By Simon Kenny

BEACH SHACK: Aussie Vintage

Happy weekend everyone.

This cute little beach shack reminds me of a very aussie 'rite of passage'. That is, the infamous weekend away at the beach shack. Lucky for me, I had friends who had one.

Crazy days when life was easy and the hardest decision was where to eat out, and the only worry was hoping your 1st car will make the trip there and back (my little green mini often didn't). Once there, the days were spent at ease with the beach only a walk away down the track.

Well in memory of those wonderful weekends, I thought I would share some Aussie Beach Shack love with you. This particular dandy is another treasure by phographer Simon Kenny.

Beautiful beach, but let's see the shack

Here we are at the front porch. You will notice another aussie tradition, the garden gnome here to welcome us and a bit of Pelican love on the roof!

So come inside. There's plenty of lounges to relax and some great vintage touches to help you feel a million miles from home.

Ok we need some modern technology, just not too modern!

And here we are at the kitchen. If you're hungry there may be something in the fridge!

Ok, so come out the back, there is something I want to show you ...

No.. it it's not this...

It's this!

When your hard day's effort at the beach is over, just take a soak in the tub. No need to walk the sand through the house!

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Well I think I would prefer a more soothing palette for a getaway, but these high energy colours do remind me of being a teenager! Although the furnishings were much more 'lost and found' and the space a lot less orderly.

Enjoy Your Weekend!