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New painting...at long last!New painting...at long last!

As I get ready to fly out the door for what seems like the millionth time today, I thought I'd pop in and share my latest painting. After sending myself almost blind trying to get this finished last night, I realised that:I cannot paint at night, unless I'm happy for coke-bottle goggles to be a part…

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30Nov2010

Let's Just Call A Spade A Snow ShovelLet's Just Call A Spade A Snow Shovel

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKI was going to go to my first outdoor antique market today, but due to the snow (sniff sniff) I am home. Unexpected housebound days allow me to do a little catch-up with a cup of hot tea and my dog on my lap (he couldn't be happier).You can see why the English talk about …

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30Nov2010

Pool renovation - the saga continuesPool renovation - the saga continues

Why do I do it? Leave things until the last minute, that is. Life has been insanely busy this last year, but of course, trying to organise the refurb of our pool in the lead-up to Christmas is nothing short of crazy. That's just how we roll here I guess, but next time, please remind me to tackle som…

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28Nov2010

Friday Fun: What's Your Sign?Friday Fun: What's Your Sign?

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKAs a follow up to my post Sign Of The Times, I can't resist photographing signs that are interesting or overly graphic.I wonder how well attended this church is...How sweet... Friday Fun: What do you think this Belgian sign is indicating below?Please place your guess (sil…

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26Nov2010

Pool party anyone?Pool party anyone?

And so it begins....the renovation of our pool, that is! Our pool has been looking more like a swamp than an oasis of late, and that's because it's way overdue for a complete overhaul. And after the recent floods we've had here, we had the added problem of dirt and debris washing in from the back ya…

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25Nov2010

Bedroom makeover - an update (of sorts)Bedroom makeover - an update (of sorts)

You might remember this post, when I shared some pics of my painted canvas floor rug? Well, I had a little play with it:and popped it on the wall in my daughter's bedroom. I do apologise for the terrible photo - it's the only one I have at the moment, as my former design assistant Darcy...hmm, butte…

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24Nov2010

Ringing In The HolidaysRinging In The Holidays

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKTomorrow is Thanksgiving in the US. My kids do not have the day off for the holiday, but I will be in their classrooms to help celebrate this American tradition. A few Americans I know will go to the US for the holiday, but most will be enjoying it in their UK home over t…

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24Nov2010

Frankie Magazine's 'Spaces'Frankie Magazine's 'Spaces'

While tearing through my local shopping centre yesterday, I popped in to Borders and managed to find this gorgeous book. 'Spaces' is frankie magazine's new project. According to frankie, "Spaces is a collection of eclectic interiors from around world. This large-format mag explores the homes, studio…

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23Nov2010

Saturation pointSaturation point

I've had these images saved in my file for some time now, but I've only recently discovered that the creative genius behind the lens is photographer Chris Court. It stands to reason that his images are full of texture and infused with rich, saturated colour - he is, after all, the brother of uber-st…

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22Nov2010
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