We’re lucky to live in the countryside and have plenty of wildlife and birds around. Of course when I’ve done the hour long annual birdwatch survey that’s when all the birds disappear. We can get a good variety of birds too,…
I definitely took after my mum when it comes to gardening. She hated gardening although had no choice but to do it herself (until we were old enough to let loose with edging shears and lawn mower). She also paid…
I mentioned to a friend the other day how I was embarrassed to invite people over to the house, because of the state of it. She commented that I shouldn’t be worried about that – but she’s not seen the…
This is a collaborative post Everyone wants a comfortable and practical home, but we also want it to be stylish. Trends come and go so fast that keeping up with them can be impossible. What you need is a comprehensive…
Lego is a brilliant toy. But it’s a pain to store. It’s lovely being able to store sets in their boxes, but it’s rare in our house that anything stays complete or near its original box. We’ve recently had a…
*Ad – collaborative post Like many other people, I hate cleaning. I do a quick wipe round (wipes may not be sustainable, but they do make it easier to do a minute here and there) after cooking and in the…
I have to admit our house is a tad on the unfinished side (and has been since before I moved in 13 years ago). I love looking at stylish houses, but just never have the impetous to do it in…
A couple of weeks ago saw the arrival of my piano. After living in this house where it was big enough to have a piano for close to 13 years, I’ve finally managed to move it from my mum’s house…
I hate cleaning. There, I’ve admitted it. Although most people who know me would know that anyway, given the amount of time I like to spend out and about at weekends. Anything to avoid having to spend time cleaning. When…
Last Christmas I was debating what to get my best friend for a present…I’ve exhausted a lot of my brilliant ideas, and the pressure’s on because she’s been really pleased and chuffed with the really thoughtful presents that she’s loved…
I’ve been saying for years we need to do something with the garden. The wall needs a bit more compost or soil in so the flowers will be higher up and seen rather than sunken in the bottom of the…
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