‘A modern-day Brady Bunch making green building mainstream’
Welcome!
So glad you are here to witness our overly ambitious attempt to design & build sustainable, affordable, beautiful homes whilst juggling four kids, three joint-custody arrangements and two jobs.
Think The Brady Bunch meets Grand Designs…with a green twist.
What could possibly go wrong?!
If you are looking for more info on the sale of ‘Ethelbrook’ head here, or for day-to-day ramblings & house pics head over to insta.
Blend it your way,
Leese & Boots x
(Photo by Julie Mercer, Shepparton News)
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