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Monthly Archives: January 2013
Paperwork
I am seriously coveting this bench as an answer to my paperwork storage conundrum. Our files are currently arranged (albeit tidily) on the floor of the study for want of somewhere to put them. In itself this isn’t really a … Continue reading
Posted in Interiors, My Place
Tagged bench, church pew, mabel & rose, paperwork, storage
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Vintage Tins & Moulds
Despite the upheaval and prospect of a long and costly renovation project, moving house had undoubtedly been a brilliant step for us. As well as making exciting plans for the house and garden, we have the countryside on our doorstep, … Continue reading
Posted in Interiors, My Place
Tagged baking tins, display cabinet, jelly moulds, vintage
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Butternut Squash & Red Pepper Curry
I was in need of something warming to eat last night. Not blow-your-head-off hot, just something lightly spiced and restorative to ward off the cold. The solution came in the form of an adaptation of a favourite Diana Henry recipe … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Drink
Tagged butternut squash, curry, Diana Henry, red pepper, vegetarian
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Dartmoor in the snow
After the craziness that was Christmas, my husband and I had our sights firmly set on our planned trip to Dartmoor last weekend as it promised peace, quiet, log fires and a pub within view of the cottage we were … Continue reading
Posted in Out & About
Tagged dartmoor, devon, gold hill, shaftesbury, show
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Frosty Garden
It is freezing here this morning, -3C when I took the kids to school. It’s sunny though and beautifully sparkly, so I’ve been out in the garden to capture some of the frosted highlights to share with you: Top Row … Continue reading
Posted in Gardens, My Place
Tagged dolly tub, fountain grass, frost, hazel chair, hellebore, home tours, hornbeam hedge, lamb's ear, leeks
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A Weekend Walk
We braved the cold and sleet on Saturday lunchtime in a bid to earn an afternoon lazing on the sofa in front of the TV and fire. Fortified by bacon and fried egg sandwiches (diet?, what diet?) we decided to … Continue reading
Posted in Out & About
Tagged hot chocolate, Surrey, Surrey Hills, walk
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Comfort Food
Healthy eating resolutions are all well and good, but if ever a little bit of what you fancy was to do you good then it would be in the dark, grey days of January. I was given a panettone at … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Food & Drink
Tagged bread and butter pudding, panettone, waitrose
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Before & After: A Girl’s Room
‘Before’ and ‘After’ photos of properties, both inside and out are always hugely inspiring; whether you’re embarking on a renovation project or even house-hunting, don’t let an ugly ducking put you off as it’s incredible what a little paint, good … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts & DIY, Interiors, My Place
Tagged Dorm shelf, Ferm Living, Girl's bedroom, home tour, home tours, homewares, interiors, kids
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A New Leaf (and a small request)
So the decorations have been boxed up for another year and the tree is now shredded and on the compost heap. I don’t know about you but the festivities seem to have gone by in a flash for us; much … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs & Blogging
Tagged Journal, Mary Kate McDevitt, New Year's Resolutions
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