I'm of an age where I can remember things being kept 'for best' - the dress that was only worn once or twice a year - Christmas and a 'special' family occasion, that bottle of my favourite Champagne or the eggshell china tea set that spends its days wrapped in newspaper, quietly waiting for an … Continue reading Don’t Save It ‘For Best’
Or as my sister now says, the half-bath.Following on from the remodelling of our family bathroom, we also updated the loo which is used the most during daylight hours.Here's the before:Here's the in progress:And here's the finished version: The half-height tiles are gone and replaced with just a splashback.The light shade is the same type as the one … Continue reading The Downstairs Loo
As July rolls in, here's a look at what June brought: 108: the number of photos I took at the dress rehearsal of the school's production of We'll Meet Again.23: the number of times I walked the pooch.That's more than a day's worth of exercise without even trying. 2: the number of medals won. Third in the Egg … Continue reading Month in Numbers | June
As we jump into June, here's a look at how May turned out.50,894: the number of votes cast in my constituency on Election Day. We had a turnout of 71.4%. The victor had a majority of just 274 votes and won with a 4.21% swing. 309: the number of photos I took in May.1: the number of times … Continue reading Month in Numbers | May 2015
Me: "Tony the Plumber came today to start on the downstairs loo." Him: "Okay ... {big pause} ... he could be on Britain's Got Talent." Me: "Doing what, exactly?" Him: "Drinking tea!"
As May rolls in, here's a look at what April brought.62: the amount I received in pounds sterling for sending out 22 photos from the Spring Concert. 8 separate orders gave me my 1st paid commission. 120: the number of lengths swum by me.15: the number of times I walked the pooch (which equates to another 15+ hours … Continue reading Month in Numbers | April 2015
After around seven weeks out of action, the bathroom is ready to be used again. The Boy Child will christen the bath this evening. I love how the mosaic looks and how the tiler took the time to follow the design around the mirrors I intend to keep the bathroom clutter free ... The shower … Continue reading The Bathroom | The Done for Now Edition
It's been a: wearing layers, but without socks, selfie attempting,blossom loving,washing on the line,final episode of Indian Summers watching,welcoming the plumber with open arms,tackling the ironing basket,preparing for back to schooland welcoming them back from their final adventure of the Easter holidayskind of Monday.This post is adapted from Sian's Me on Monday theme, which you can find on the fabulous From High … Continue reading Me on Monday
A few thoughts now that we are nearing the end of our bathroom remodel.We've endured orders that have never arrived and tradesmen who have disappeared.The end, however, is in sight. 1) Always anticipate that the work will take much longer than first thought.2) Ensure that orders have been received and are on site before work starts. This … Continue reading Five on Friday | The Bathroom Edition
I told The Brainy One yesterday that I was having a "do nothing" day.What I actually meant was more of a "stay close to home" day. I met up with The Brainy One for a cuppa after he'd walked the pooch.It was warm enough to go without a coat. I opened up the French doors for the … Continue reading A Doing Nothing Kind of Day | Photo Heavy
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