Posted by Happy Homemaker UKHelllooo thereCome on in :)Today our Club will meet in a really special place -perfect for those celebrating the summer or winter solsticeAn English Shepherd's HutAvailable from Huts And Hideaways in North YorkshireTraditionally used by shepherds during the lambing season…
Last day of my 20% off sale!!!

It's the end of the financial year, which means it's the last day to get 20% off storewide in my Etsy shop!Just enter 'ENDYEARSALE2011' at checkout for your discount.Have a great day everyone,Kerri…
A short break in transmission
I'm away on a little holiday at the moment, but will be popping in to catch up on all the blog happenings as often as I can. In the meantime, I'll leave you with a pic of gorgeous Queensland island living....rather hard to take, isn't it? See you all soon,…
Sweet Peas and Vintage Blue

Well, it was a little longer in the making than I thought...what with the end of the school term, and all the last minute organising needed before the holidays. But I finally managed to finish off this little number; 'Sweet Peas in Vintage Blue':'Sweet Peas in Vintage Blue'watercolour and gouache on…
THE POWDER ROOM: SMALL SPACES WITH BIG IMPACT

It's not a very large roombut it's one your visitors are sure to seeand you know what that means...it needs to look greatRead more »…
The Hat That Dragged Me To The Royal Ascot

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKLast week a big ol' hat and I attended The Royal Ascot, one of Europe's most famous horse races (I'd never heard of it either)Held for 300 years in a town of the same name (Ascot, not Royal)unfussy-me had no interest in going to this fancy 5 day eventUntil I heard about t…
Wish I was here today....

...and I wish it was summer!sourceWill be back later today with a new painting...if I can thaw out, that is :)…
Political Climates

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKThe other night I was asked the difference between American and British politics. And honestly, although I've been here a year, I don't know much about the national politics in the UK. But here's my long answer...Milk or sugar for our little convo?Words stuck in my head f…
It's SALE time!

Not long to go until June 30, so what better time to launch a huge End of Financial Year SALE!So head on over to my Etsy shop for 20% off all prints storewide. Just enter the code "ENDYEARSALE2011" at checkout for your discount. It's my way of saying thank you to everyone for the amazing support for…
Oh my...

These beauties literally took my breath away. I found this first image on Pinterest (the most addictive treasure-trove imaginable), and found that it was the handiwork of Hutker Architects. be.still.my.heart. stunning in its simplicity those doors, exposed roof trusses...doesn't get much betterSo if…
Recess

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKHello, buttercup -how I've missed our chats!My apologies for the unannounced break -life has become too full for the momentfor writingNothing says 'England' like a thatched cottageFamily time, helping at school & scrapbooking (almost done!) have taken my full attentionI'l…
FIREPLACE DESIGN

Our family vacation destination of choice over the last couple of decades has been this breathtaking spotYosemite Valley, Yosemite National ParkWith only a very few exceptions, we have come here every yearRead more »…
Let's warm things up a little..

...with a touch of red. I thought it would be fun to add a new colourway to my paintings, and this rich raspberry is the result.'Sea Fan IV in Raspberry'watercolour on paper210mm x 297mm (8" x 11")for sale on EtsyI'm adding larger sizes to my shop too - all prints will be available in 11" x 14", as …
New blog on the block

I always enjoy finding new blogs to add to my ever-growing reading list, and this latest addition is fast becoming one of my favourites. I was commissioned to paint some original sea coral paintings for Melinda, and from her lovely thank you email I found her gorgeous blog - Georgica Pond. Reading t…