I'm going for bright simplicity from now on rather than gloom. Another change is the blog name. I always hated it. It didn't make sense. So after two years I'm having a makeover. I may add things later. Hope you like...
I've just twigged that I've not been getting ANY blog emails at all for, um, a few months...
Told you I'm not very technical. Apologies if I haven't replied to people during this time. I have a massive backlog to work through, so if it's important, you might want to email me again.
So, here's what's been going on. Connies First Holy Communion was lovely and she looked so sweet in the dress. I don't have a blogworthy pic but we get to do it all over again in a few weeks so I'll try harder then.
The sewing machine is put away and the kitchen cabinet doors are back in their rightful place on the dining table. I hung three yesterday...
I'm getting there!
And created a bottom for the bottomless cupboard under the sink...
There was a drip that caused the bottom of the cupboard to perish before we bought the house...
I had some contiboard cut to size, and Bob's your uncle...
Turns out that the drip is still dripping which is a drag. Hence the jam jar.
I also removed a totally MINGING semi circular carousel from the corner cupboard and had a piece of contiboard cut to fit as a shelf in there which will make far greater use of the space.
Just waiting for the shelf supports to arrive!
The wallpaper decision making is still no further on. Just need one more sample to arrive.
Let me just leave you with a bit of prettiness...
I found this sampler at the flea market.
I got it for £18. Sometimes they sell for hundreds. I know nothing about what makes one valuable and one not so valuable but we love this one.
I love that Sarah Ann Jordan was seven when she worked this, same age as my daughter. I wonder who she was...
The frame was dark wood and I took it all apart, painted it with gesso and waxed it...
It's hanging above Connies bed. We had Bad Bobby stuffed as you can see. He's a lot less trouble now.
Kidding! He's alive and well but he's been out partying til 2am and won't smile for the camera this morning or get out of his bed. I know that feeling...
P.S. Did anyone else have the pleasure of watching 'The Auction House' on Channel 4 the other day? It's my new favourite show. I think 'Alpine Surgical' will be the new 'Shabby Chic!' Bahaha!
