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Current Events: The Great Petrol ShortageCurrent Events: The Great Petrol Shortage

Post by Happy Homemaker UKI've never seen anything like this beforeWith talks of a possible fuel tanker strike,people are queuing at gas stations to fill up their carsThis petrol station has completely run out of gasYikes! Life continues to be an adventure here :)You can read more in the Telegraph n…

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29Mar2012

The 'New' Post Of The Month ClubThe 'New' Post Of The Month Club

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKSurprise!Not only did I move (locally),but Post Of The Month Club has moved to Australia!Needing to spend less time on the computer,I decided my beloved POTMC needed a new homeShould I say 'serendipitously', when I asked Felicity of Gifts of Serendipity if she'd like to b…

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29Mar2012

Spring LambsSpring Lambs

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKIn England, the 'lambing season' is synonymous with SpringThe countryside is dotted with sheep and their newborn lambs right nowI never met Mary, but their fleece IS as white as snowSince last spring, I added 'see lamb being born' to my long list of 'Must Do's' in England…

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27Mar2012

PAINT COLOR PAINT COLOR

NEW COLOR FOR A FAMILY ROOMFor a while, dark walls were all the rage.  Furniture looked amazing against them, as did artwork.They were dramatic and fun.  A whole room could be dramatic - or just one wall.  I noticed lately, that there are less and less 'accent' walls, and that dark walls are giving …

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27Mar2012

Spellbound By SpringSpellbound By Spring

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKSpring is here!I've been waiting a year to make a trip to the royal Savill Garden in WindsorEnjoy its deliciousness...Spring Magnolia (many Champion varieties) The daffodil is the Welsh national flowerand may have been brought to Britain by the RomansIn The Valley Gardens…

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24Mar2012

We're The FlintstonesWe're The Flintstones

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKHeeelllloooo! I'm back :)How I've missed our conversations this month!I feel we have so much to catch up on...We've moved and not without at few stories to pack up along the way...I must admit to being a little nervous about our second English moveOur initial move to this…

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20Mar2012

HELPING MARIAHELPING MARIA

BUT FIRST... RELAXFeeling rejuvenated after a mini vacation in La Jolla, Californiabreakfast at Cody's = *amazing*Read more »…

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19Mar2012

OVER THE BEDOVER THE BED

A FOCAL POINTThe bed is the natural focal point of a bedroomit should draw the eyebeautify the room and invite...because who really wants an 'uninviting' bedroom?Read more »…

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16Mar2012

BEDSIDEBEDSIDE

NO MATCHING SETS PLEASE!!!If you've ever wanted your bedroom to look like a display in a furniture storethen please, ignore my heading above. Go right ahead and buy the matching bedside tables that match the bedthat matches the dresser that goes with the highboy that looks like the armoire ...everyt…

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02Mar2012
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