By Lysandra Fraser
Itโs come to that time where I am writing my final guest post for Interiors Addict. I had been thinking to myself โWhat topic am I going to pretend to know about this week?โ LOL! Then Jen suggested that it would be nice for the final blog to be about โWhere to from here?โ For Alisa and I, this is a question that we have been asked rather frequently of late.
I think back to a year ago and think โwowโ at how both mine and Alisa’s lives have changed so dramatically. We were both police officers working part-time shift work, always striving for a bit more in life. We sat down and watched the finale of The Block one night and thought to ourselves, yep, letโs apply. Actually, letโs win The Block 2013 (no word of a lie). From the moment we decided to audition, we had this gut feeling that we were going to win.
Well as I sit here in front of my laptop, as winners of The Block, itโs only now that I have time to sit back and take in the gravity of it all and it still seems so surreal to me. I guess the biggest thing that has happened post Block, is that Alisa and I have handed in our badges and are no longer police officers. I think sometimes you just need to take a leap of faith, and thatโs exactly what we have done.
I think what amazes us is that people are talking about our eye for design, and not about whether they did or didnโt like us on the show. Upon entering this competition, we would never have anticipated the response that we have had. Itโs a very humbling feeling to receive such words of encouragement from so many people, and even crazier to think that people want to pay us good money to makeover their houseโฆ haha!
So, here to from here? Well, we have many exciting projects coming up in the near future, but one that we are concentrating strongly on at the moment is the launch of our online store. We are in the process of getting our website established as well as our own label. We will be selling homewares for everyone (not just interior designers) to buy. From cushions, quilt covers, lamps and throws to furniture and plenty more. Alisa and I found that it was really hard to find things we liked without having to drive all over Melbourne to 50 different stores, so we thought letโs come up with our own designs and fix the problem. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter as weโll announce it as soon as itโs up and running!
I guess Alisa and I would like to conclude with saying thanks to everyone out there who has been behind us all the way. Thanks to the people in the industry that have taken us under their wings and guided us in the right direction. We know we have a lot to learn before we can even dare call ourselves interior designers/decorators, but with every month that goes by we get one step closer. Watch this spaceโฆ
Love Alisa and Lysandra x
Comments
Jenny Tranter says
Congratulations Alisa and Lysandra. From someone who is also a twin AND also made the big decision to hand back in the badge recently, its a bit like leaving one loving family, but being introduced into a whole new one! Best of luck to you both!
Bailey says
Well done Alisa and lysandra on winning the block 2013
Ben says
Well done on winning the block 2013, I am cheering for you both to win the block fans vs favs. You were my favourite team in 2013 and I’m glad your back again this year. Can’t wait to check out your online store for some ideas
John says
Good luck with it girls. And keep it fun. My sister’s in Melbourne and a very talented fashion person. Sing out if you are looking for good help. Cheer John in Papua New Guinea