I was beginning to feel like the Sun was never coming back.We were all feeling quite depressed.But we tried to keep busy on our cold grey days.Things that had been put off, finally got done.One ...
If you stay to the end of this post you may need a cup of tea or coffee!April saw us travelling to distant lands.Visiting a National Trust Property.Doing a Village Fair.A Wedding.Trips to Londo...
This is my favourite breed of dog.The Lakeland.This Vintage Doggie is what hubby found the Sunday exactly one week after we lost our beloved Guy.I have been longing for one of these Vintage Lake...
I thought our kitchen was a need of a makeover.Just a fresh coat of paint.He was not sure but once he put his glasses on, had to agree!It all began here about six years ago.After a little searching a...
I woke this morning to this.So beautiful.Teddy jumped about like a spring lamb.It certainly disrupts many plans, but if it is only for a few days I can cope with thatand just enjoy our Winter Wonder...
Maybe January was not the best time to do this trip.Then again in some ways it was.Provided you have the correct clothing.It certainly was peaceful and that is just what we needed.We set off after a...
I am now confirmed as suffering from bloggly eyes...Before I slump onto the sofa I wanted to show you my latest project.I have painted inside my crackle glazed cabinet.Painted in F&B Light Blue, ...
We have started to update our new website. We will be adding more things from now and hopefully the shop will be open from the 1sty February 2012 for purchasing.http://www.simplys candinavian.b...
Setting up our new shop has been a learning curve as some you will understand.But it can be fun and exciting too.There is so much to think about and arrange before you can actually start.We star...
It has been a long time in the making.Johanna, Katie and me are nowSimply Scandinavian We started out with home parties and a weekend open day in the barn.We have many great suppliers on board w...
Fitting it all in is getting to breaking point!My posts are erratic.So they are a jumble of everything I have beendoing.I start with what should be the end of my post, the start of the Christmas...
Following on from the previous post and Chalk Paints.This candelabra has been hidden away for many years as the gold didnt fit in withanything I had in the room.I have painted it in Charcoal Chalk Pa...
I love September.(Yes I know it is now October!)Quiet days at home.The low sun.Once all the housework is done, well most of ! ha haI can relax and do what I enjoy.A little painting.With Lawrence on&...
September is one of my most favourite times of year.I am now happy to accept long summer days have gone (well the days that we really can call summery days were few) now is the time to snuggle indoor...
I am sorry.I did not expect to be sitting here ever so soon after Mum with news like this.Yesterday Manya said please come back Carol.I had to just get on here this morning, and do it.Tears still fa...
Well you wait for ages and then three come along together!June we went to Suffolk for a little break in the lovely town of Lavenham.We stayed in The Swan Hotel, which was simply gorgeous.Our room, wh...
The next few posts will be about everything I Love.So this will be a long list !Things that make me smileMy new real Vintage letters, given to me by Johannas fiance Steve.The M is really a ...
I have, as those of you who follow this Blog know, a tendency to go for quite plain simple styles when decorating my home.But not this time.This is Johannas old bedroom after we decora...
Goodbye To My Beautiful MumBye my MumI will see you one dayUntil then you will forever be in my heartLove You So Much.CX
Getting in the mood for Christmas already.I have not had any snow yet, but fingers are crossed!Even so, the frost still makes me feel all Chrstmassy inside and I am really enjoying being in with the ...
Firework night was on Saturday for us.Any excuse to light the chiminea makes me happy.Food prepared we all skipped (soon as the boys arrive we revert to excited little children) to the bottom of...
I have been busy here and there.Flitting from one room to another.I found a beautiful lace panel which I thought would look lovely in the new grey bathroom.So cut down and tabs cut off I sewed a new ...
Half Term again so we planned a day out for the boys.A picnic, a steam train ride and a castle.....what more could four little boys want!The train was on time.Freddie and Rocco did just what boys do ...
Once again we returned to the beautiful West Country.North Devon.I have been visiting this part of Devon since I was about five years old.I never tire of it.I love the ruggedness of this coastline.Th...
Born on 10th June 2010.Baby Fin, or Finley George when he is naughty.Weighing in at 7lb 1oz.Our gorgeous little chap is doing well.So is Mum Katie.The day before Fin was born Jude feel ill with that ...
It has been said that both my better half and I both have buttons in our bottoms!It seems every time either of us sits down the buzzer goes off and then up we jump to get on with some job around...
May and I missed it!My monthy post.The promise to myself to post once a month has failed already.But then again it has been a busy month in this house.Many projects started which keeps me or us rathe...
It has been so long since I sat here and blogged.I have not been able to visit many either and I have missed you.I really wanted to get an April post in before April disappeared. I have promised myse...
Quite a few years ago we stayed in The Alexandra in Lyme Regis.We were meeting our friends who moved to Birmingham some while ago and all thought Lyme Regis would be nice this time of year!.Dispite t...
F is for Freezing, Families and Fun.So far February has not been too glum.For a long time I have wanted some Maileg Bunnies.The pretty wooden furniture for them is gorgeous, well I think so.This is B...
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