Monday 27 February 2012

BLACKBERRY COSY

A bit of fun.....

Thanks for the Happy Birthday wishes, I did say it was an early present, very early in fact
It's not until June, but thanks anyway xx

Sunday 26 February 2012

Aren't I the Lucky one....

Another early Birthday present from Phil, 
l really did need a new phone so he got me a Balckberry 
I had put off trying it out, thought it would be so hard to use but I plugged it in the morning and l have already sent mail from it via Hotmail and I can access my blog and Face book too.....also added pictures to phone numbers...wow! 
What with a Kindle, which l must say is absolutely fabulous, decide on a book and 30 seconds later it is ready to read and now a Blackberry as well
Never thought I would master all this technology 
Thank you Phil, thank you, thank you, thank you, you make my life perfect xx

Enjoy your Sunday everyone x

Saturday 25 February 2012

New Favourite saying....

Everything will be all right in the end......if it is not all right then it is not yet the end!

New pots, £5 for the set from Asda, mixing bowls really but make great rainbow pots 
for all the Roses and Gerberas
Pink, red...
and orange
all in a row..just like the stars still!
I must get these joined up to the star blanket
Enjoy your weekend x

Tuesday 21 February 2012

MY MANTRA FOR TODAY...

As suggested by Simplify 101


The more you dislike doing something, the more often you should do it!

and I will procrastinate and just do the nice stuff far too often so today is D day for something l have been putting off, because it felt too difficult to do
Not mine but this picture reminded me of a cheap way to up date your nick-knacks...spray paint and what you have or a few charity shop finds in the right shape and size

Perfect for the shelf behind the new table and chairs

Enjoy your day x


Afternoon update


Well I made a start and have jumped the first hurdle, wasn't easy to do but l turned off the heating, sat at my new table and spread out the paper work, made 5 cups of tea and knuckled down
Now I can relax just a little bit for now


Off to read one of the books on my Kindle before they start to pile up, cause me stress and never get read!
The Midwives
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Are calling me and I want to read first, going to see the Film (Marigold Hotel) at the weekend looks so funny and we are watching the Midwives series on TV




ENJOY YOUR AFTERNOON
Washing out blowing in the breeze I think Spring might just be around the corner xx

Monday 20 February 2012

READY WITH THE SUNGLASSES?

My Birthday (very early) present arrived this morning...and l do love a splash of colour
Need to re-do the shelf behind with a few bright splashes to make it all work, I'm sure l can find a few bits and pieces about the house to do the job
Saarinen Tulip table and Panton Chairs
The Table is quite a bit bigger (120cms diameter) than the old table but because it is round with a centre leg, it takes up a much smaller space 
If we moved the chairs a bit we could easily fit 5 chairs around it......
a pink one l think, to complete the splash...very comfy with a bit of a bounce to them lol

enjoy your week x

Sunday 19 February 2012

LOOKS LIKE NOO NOO MIGHT BECOME A STAR...

The publisher want to use her in the photos for the book...and a couple of people have asked to see pictures of our pride and joy...

The bed made up
Noo Noo is in the middle of the picture..this was used for a calender last year
on holiday with my son and his friends
the band of merry men lol
NooNoo in the garden with the birthday flags and canopy l made
helping us move house...
Noo Noo and me in the local paper..
before she got a make over
the start of her make over, new seating
new floor and the new back seat with her flower blanket l made
Looks like she will be having  few thing made for her for the book

Hope you enjoyed seeing Noo Noo as much as we love having her
Phil rang to say the new heater he won and fitted has worked brilliantly all night and he was snug as a bug, wished l'd gone too now

enjoy your weekend xx
JUST BEEN GOING DOWN MEMORY LANE
found a few more collages of Noo Noo adding them so they are all in the one place
Can't believe how many picture I have taken of all sorts in the last 7years!

Before and after the new seats

new painted wheels..
new roof linings..
new carpets...
Not sure cream was the best choice for the seating though!!!!
thanks for looking x


Saturday 18 February 2012

I KNEW DEE WAS GOOD...

JUST LOVE THIS GIRL.....new to crochet but just look at her work, STUNNING
pop over and say hello if you have a minute
My second post about Dee....and well worth the second mention
Keep it coming Dee
Hugs x

Friday 17 February 2012

WHY CRAFTERS ARE HAPPY PEOPLE.....


EXPERIENCE OVER POSSESSIONS?
Psychological research suggests that, in the long run, experiences make people happier than possessions.
Yes l can agree with that one
That's in part because the initial joy of acquiring a new object, such as a new car, fades over time as people become accustomed to seeing it every day.
Doesn't that depends on the possession?
they took 10 days to open...a wonderful experience every day
Experiences, on the other hand, continue to provide happiness through memories long after the event occurred.
That's why all us happy hookers are fabulously happy then?
a ball of wool,  a hook (a possession) and get many hours of pleasure from creating (an experience)
Moral to this story lol... invest in a possession that become great experiences

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS?
Playing hooky, plants and flowers do it for me, what possessions that become experiences
 make you happy?
Enjoy your day x

Tuesday 14 February 2012

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

Lots to do today so hope to post later in the day but just to say 
HAPPY VALENTINES to all
my kitchen window sill if full of flowery love
A splash of pinks
Hugs to all hope to catch up later
x

Sunday 12 February 2012

Remember back in September when.....

we were looking at a white circular table and 4 different coloured chairs

after looking at lots we decided on a white Tulip table designed by Eero Saarinen in the 50's
 and a blue, orange, red, and lime green Panton 'S' chair by Verner Panton designed in 1967 

so excited......they are on order
Bought for me as an early Birthday present form Phil he couldn't wait for my birthday to order it lol

We have found a lovely new home for my old white painted square table and chairs

off for a walk soon
Enjoy your Sunday x

Wednesday 8 February 2012

SILVER LACE BLACK PRIMROSES

After seeing a picture this morning of the real thing on Pinterest l thought they would make a great crochet flower
can think of a lot of Easter projects they would look great on

Saturday 4 February 2012

PRUDENCE MAPSTONE CALL FOR A FREE FORM COAT HANGER

called for us to do a free form coat hanger to arrive in Australia for the end of February, thought it a fun project but a bit behind with being poorly
thanks everyone for the get well wishes