
I nearly didn’t publish this post. When I finished extending the legs of this little table, I wasn’t totally satisfied with how it turned out. However, I have been living with this table in my kitchen for a few months now. Continue reading
I nearly didn’t publish this post. When I finished extending the legs of this little table, I wasn’t totally satisfied with how it turned out. However, I have been living with this table in my kitchen for a few months now. Continue reading
I started collecting china (of the pretty cups and plate variety) about eight years ago. It all started when Dad come to stay and very generously cooked us a roast chicken. Much to his “horror” I had no gravy-boat for the homemade gravy and we had to make do with a plastic measuring jug. Continue reading
I think one of my favourite things to do on my day off must be rummaging through the local thrift shop. With Miss E at school and Paul at work, there’s no one to distract me from my mid-week bargain hunt! A few weeks ago at my favourite thrift shop, I spied a free standing wooden towel rack. Continue reading
Spring has finally arrived down-under! There is warmth in the sun and the days are getting longer. It is also the perfect time to spend working in my poor, rather neglected garden. Continue reading
When Miss E and I visited Mum and Dad in Canberra a few months ago, Mum took me for a rummage through their garage. She pulled out the sweetest little step stool and held it up. I saw this at a fete the other week and thought of you … it’ll probably need painting, but would you like it? Would I ever … does my mother know me or what! Continue reading
I am very excited to announce that I have been nominated for a Liebster Award by Mary at In the Boondocks. If, like me, you hadn’t heard of the Leibster Award before, it’s an award created to recognise and discover new bloggers. The award is given by bloggers to other new bloggers. When you’re nominated for the Liebster award you are asked to answer 11 questions from the Blogger who nominated you. I think it’s a great way share and discover new bloggers and the blogging community.
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I have been going through a bit of a planting frenzy at home … of the indoor variety. I’ve never had indoor plants before, but I always found gardening … even if it’s just watering …. very relaxing. Continue reading
The last couple of weeks have been a wee bit unsettled for me. I’ve been distracted by a few changes at work … so much so that I haven’t written a post in over a week or picked up a paint brush. Continue reading
This humble little side table was given to us by Mum and Dad a couple of years ago. Continue reading
When Mum and Dad visited us for my daughter’s birthday, I jumped at the chance to team up with Mum and work on a project together. Continue reading