Thursday, 13 June 2013

Giveaway results...

Well, the school fair was dreadful. Is it possible to sue the BBC weather man? After seeing the weather was going to be in the low 20's I changed out of my jeans at the last minute and went for a silk maxi dress. What a mistake. The 'light wind' was an icy northerly that almost took a double gazebo over a 6 foot hedge and into the field next door. If I hadn't taken double sided tape we'd have lost our tablecloths too. And I froze. The sun didn't appear for more than a few seconds at a time and it felt like 10 degrees to me. 

My daughter and I were simultaneously struck by a vomiting bug yesterday. And my goodness, children really can puke everywhere! I've been washing everything and scrubbing rugs and floorboards. Even doors! Not great when you feel pants yourself. My husband was away. :(

And Bad Bobby has been backwards and forwards to the vet with a tail abscess that won't clear up. He first got it at the last bank holiday which is typical of him, when the vets were closed! Apparently it's common in cats that fight as the tail is a good place to bite. And he's a tough guy.


As you can see!

So this post is a total winge fest!

Let's cheer ourselves up with the Bloggiversary Giveaway results!

I stuffed up on the dates. There was no Wednesday 13th. It was Wednesday 12th. Doh! Anyone hoping to enter at the last minute - tough.


Drum roll please...

The winner of the marmalade pot is... 

 KRISTA W!

The winner of the crate, nail polishes and tea towels is...




LOO from Jumbles and Pom Poms!

Congrats ladies! Please send me your addresses and Loo, have a think about if you'd like some text on your crate?

Painting progress is non existent but we have had a house full of sparkies today and we are now ready to do the dining room floor! Yay! Because at the moment it is this:


...which is upsetting. But certainly not the worst I've ever had. 
Nor was this!



Or even this... 



...nope, I've had worse than pot holes...

This is the all time worst carpet (from my last house)...


I mean, what were they thinking? It didn't stay long after I moved in! The mis matched bannisters were an unusual design feature too.

But before the floor can go down, the walls need a little TLC now...




Lovely! Good thing this house is a ten year project!




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15 comments:

  1. WendyB13 June 2013 at 21:43

    Oh, poor kitteh! He needs to give peace a chance so that he doesn't lose pieces of his tail! >^..^<

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    1. Emma Kate at Paint and Style14 June 2013 at 06:24

      His tail is shaved in several places so it actually looks like there's chunks missing! He'll never learn. x

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  2. Hook, Line and Sink Her13 June 2013 at 22:43

    So sorry to hear you've been ill :( and your daughter, and Bad Bobby! Completely understandable you're feeling down- it must have been awful clearing up sicky doors whilst feeling rough yourself!

    On the plus side, I'm pretty sure someone will be turning up to present you with the Mum Of The Year award before the week is out. Because you're brilliant- not because you're anything like Kerry Katona! :p Really hope you all feel better soon xxx

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    1. Emma Kate at Paint and Style14 June 2013 at 06:27

      You're kidding! It's Fathers day weekend! We all have to make a fuss of Daddy! xxx

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  3. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms14 June 2013 at 09:23

    Ohh Emma Kate, so sorry to hear that you and your daughter have been busy vomming. Poor you both. Glad, though, you are making progress on the decorating front. You know, I'm actually quite liking the carpet on the stairs. I know! I never had any taste! OMG. I've actually won! You really have made my day. I'm so excited. I'll email you. xx

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    1. Emma Kate at Paint and Style14 June 2013 at 13:34

      Well done Loo! Well, that carpet is certainly retro! (But perhaps not in a good way!) xx

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  4. Vix14 June 2013 at 11:32

    You have had a rotten few days, haven't you? Poor Bobby, too!
    I'm just glad we're in a marquee this weekend, the forecast looks appalling. xxx

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    1. Emma Kate at Paint and Style14 June 2013 at 13:35

      Ah, wrap up warm Vix. A nice cagoule is what you need! xxx

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  5. Anonymous14 June 2013 at 11:35

    What a shame about the school fair. It has been really windy lately, we've even lost a blueberry bush due to the wind! I hope you both will be better soon, and bad bobby is certainly living up to his name, although looking at the picture you would think butter wouldn't melt!

    You really have had some amazing floors and that last carpet on the stairs is hideous, to think that someone had to design that carpet and someone bought it! Scary!!!

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    1. Emma Kate at Paint and Style14 June 2013 at 13:38

      Yes, I buy the houses that other people run away screaming from! I am fearless when it comes to bad carpet! x

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  6. Sarah14 June 2013 at 12:09

    What a truly awful carpet! Sorry to hear you've been poorly - hope you are all feeling better now. I can't believe I missed the givaway! My fault, not your's though as I clearly missed the whole post. My cat had an abscess on his neck after fighting and it took a while to clear - I had some antibiotic spray that turned his fur green so he looked a bit odd but eventually it did clear up. xx

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    1. Emma Kate at Paint and Style14 June 2013 at 13:52

      Much better now thank you, and Bad Bobby is happy as his pills are hidden in a dollop of crab spread. xx

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  7. Plain Jane14 June 2013 at 20:36

    Well at least..... nope - sorry - can't think of anything that might make your last few days seem a bit better - maybe 'at least they're over with'? Have a NICE weekend this time x Jane

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    1. Emma Kate at Paint and Style14 June 2013 at 21:02

      It's all good now. And we have spotlessly sanitised bathroom which is nice. Have a lovely weekend. xx

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