At LAST!

Finally got the bathroom finished..it is now girlie heaven...much to my sons' amusement.

This is my first ever attempt at wallpapering and I did a fine job if I do say so and all that.Am so pleased with it.

Working full time and trying to do stuff is just hard work sometimes as a million things seem to get in the way.I am sure you all feel the same way!

Anyway,the satisfaction is all the greater when you do it yourself...though if I win the lottery I will GET SOMEONE IN!

Another busy weekend passes.Had to clear the loft ready for it's being properly insulated.Nothing of any interest up there,so I consoled myself with a trip out on Sunday,after the opening of the MOTHERS DAY cards from my lovely sons...who had both been to Cath Kidston to find me little packages to make me smile.They did.How sweet that they care enough to hang out there,both being boys and well into the age where it is the last place on earth they want to hang out.My day ended with some listing on ebay and a huge bottle of wine with friends...ready for work the next day.The work in the loft still found me tired this morning,but the sight of the pristine loft has lifted my spirits!

It even smells good!

I had a busy weekend,how about you?

Found these lovely "inspirational texts"on ebay USA and just had to have a go!

They are great as they cling to smooth surfaces(even old cottage walls)and you can take them down without marking the walls.It was tricky to get the hang of at first but I am really delighted with the finished result.Now,I must think what I could put in the bathroom....apart from the wall of lovely antique roses wallpaper a la Kidston that is the next job.Have a great week everyone...

Do you love vases too?

One of my all time favourites is this little vase found for just 50p,it has enamelled flowers ona white ground.Since the neck is so small it holds a single bud...often a clipped David Austin rose from my garden...during the winter one of BLOOMs faux roses does duty!

I love Blooms flowers,especially the roses...they are not cheap but they look so good and last forever.Friends and family know they are a favourite "gift" for me so I have now got quite a few.And their sale is brilliant!

Lunch Date

I am going out for a lovely lunch today with a dear friend...will have to watch the menu as I consumed rather too much champagne last night watching THE BRITS! Was really delighted to see Duffy win three wards as ROCKFERRY accompanies me on my early morning drives to car boot sales!

And of course..U2 were on.Had to watch.So we did,and consumed a bottle of champagne and a bottle of wine too.I slept like a log! Am getting too old for drinking too much wine....for sure.But there you go.I will try and avoid it at lunchtime but can't make any promises.

Hope you are all well and having a good day out there in "blogland"

~Favourite Paintings~

A couple of my favourite paintings that I have here at home,both found at car boot sales over the years.I would never part with them...for a few pounds they have given sooo much pleasure.Of course I am hoping that one day I will find a hugely valuable painting...then I can retire!

I ventured out early this morning to tackle the overgrown roses and generally tidy up a little(now rained off!)and found my snowdrops are nodding their snowy white heads ...who doesn't love snowdrops?

The blackbirds sought the opportunity to pester me(nicely!for titbits.Well,I couldn't say "no" could I?

Latest Car Boot Sale Find!

I love this pretty old mirror,found at the last car boot sale I went to.It has replaced the modern "venetian"one that graced the bathroom before...this lovely old one is so much lovelier...with its obvious signs of years of wear and tear......I love how the cottage is constantly evolving...and am really inspired by other like minded girls...

AUG 2008~PERIOD LIVING.

The cottage in all it's glory~what an honour! I love interiors magazines,so this was a real thrill.

Isn't she lovely?

One of my favourite car boot sale finds.Found in August 2008,she lifts my spirits every day.

A corner of the dining room,with car boot sale cupboard doors,and my adored Kate Forman cushions,in ROSES design.

"I long to sit in the garden with the sun upon my face, to feel the warmth like a comforting blanket around my heart...and feel the delight of knowing everything will be okay"

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Todays snapshots

Two snaps of my dining room,with new IKEA striped curtains~Love em!

Junk shop chest of drawers and Madonna...one of my all time favourite "finds"from a car boot,I love her "battered"and soft look.

And Charlie,a neighbours cat who is a frequent (and not always welcome to Mouse!) visitor.He IS beautiful though.

Mine is one of only two gardens in the street of terraced houses and so all the cats gravitate here(the other garden is frequented by the owners dogs and far less hospitable!)I Do love seeing them all,but not so keen on the inevitable clean up job!Bless em!