Posted by Happy Homemaker UKOn Monday, June 4tha chain of over 4000 beacons will be lit by churches, municipalities, and associationsworldwide to celebrate the Queen's Diamond JubileeBeginning in Tonga and finishing in Canada,the world will light beacons around 10p, local time(including Australia, C…
The Diamond Jubilee & Window Shopping

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKWith the upcoming Diamond Jubilee and the Summer Olympics,this will be a historical summer in Great Britain!* squeal *Submitted by10 year old Katherine Dewar of Chester,this official emblem was selected in a competitionAlong with festive bunting and 'Best of British' slog…
Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKAre you ready?!As THE week begins,follow my posts as The Diamond Jubilee unfoldsto celebrate 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign'I declare before you all that my whole life,whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your serviceand the service of our great imperi…
Post Of The Month Club: May

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKThis month's Post Of The Month Clubwill be hosted by the wonderfulJane from Life On Planet BabyCompassionate, crafty, and 'real',Jane lets you peek into her life as a busy mum of threeliving in TasmaniaPop over to Jane's blog at the end of the monthand submit your best po…
All that glitters...

...is often gold, but sometimes silver too. I've just had some of my pieces framed, and thought I'd share a few pics of the finished works. My fabulous framer has done an amazing job, so here's a look at what's new:'Pink Orchids in Vintage Blue'original watercolour on paper30cmx42cm ...and here's a …
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012 Highlights

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKLucky meI attended the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this weekIt is always a mind-blowing eventthat pushes the limitsI am always amazed by the creativity seen at this sold-out, five day showthat hosts 157,000 visitors over its 11 acres in London annuallyby Birmingham City Counc…
FINDING PERFECT COLOR

SOMETIMES THE PERFECT COLOR ISN'T FOUND IN A PAINT STOREsometimes its the perfect neutral palette found in the downy feathers of a tiny chickadeeviaor the soft green of vintage glassRead more »…
The English Rhododendron Season

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKThere is a magical window of time in England when the bluebells and rhododendronsbloom simultaneouslyThis stunning world-famous Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons and azaleas is at Exbury Gardens,a spectacular 200 acre garden in The New Forest, HampshireLovers of mild…
What Americans Really Think Of The Monarchy
Posted by Happy Homemaker UKAmericans are misunderstood when it comes to the Royal Familyand I'm feeling the need to write about it :)The lovely Duchess of Cambridge(Getty Images)Strangely, I often get the sense from the Englishthey think Americans on some repressed level regret gaining independence…
CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLOR
ITS A QUESTION OF COLOR.....LEGENDARY GRAY - DUNN EDWARDSYour Nest DesignRemember to balance your grays with lots of white, warm woods, a touch of black and some reflection - chrome, silver, mirror. Gray makes other colors look great, but gray on its own can be a little depressing. Give it a littl…
British Pride & The British Library

Print for sale via Metro Line 6A recent poll in the BBC News revealed which British symbols made participants most proud. The results listed in order:ShakespeareNational Trust (conservation charity)Armed ForcesUnion JackThe Pound (currency)NHS (health system)The MonarchyBBC (media)Sporting Achieveme…
New Photo Trick Up My Sleeve
Posted by Happy Homemaker UKSearching for a Picnik replacement, I have been experimenting with free online photo editors such asBeFunky, Pixlr, iPiccy, Fotoflexer, and AviarySo far I found PicMonkey to be the most user-friendly editor,coupled with PicasaI stumbled upon PicMonkey's 'Highlights' featu…
NAILED IT!

THE HUMBLE NAILHEAD ISN'T SO HUMBLE ANYMORENailhead trim has undergone a transformation of late - from the occasional accent on leather and sometimes upholstered furniture - it has become a design element - a finishing touch like jewelry finishes a beautiful gownthe humble nailhead isn't very humble…