G'day!

We are back from Sydney where we had a great time visiting my brother and his family. The weather wasn't great with only a few days of really hot sunshine but most of the time it was warm enough to wander around in short sleeves. Shouldn't really complain as it is Autumn there!
We found Australia really expensive as the exchange rate was so poor therefore not many purchases made. I did however drag this metal sign all the way home!


It is good to be back with all our home comforts especially my very comfy bed! I always really miss my bed when im away. It's one of those memory foam mattresses and the best purchase I have ever made. If you don't have one you should try one out!

We came home to squatters! A starling family has made residence in my extractor fan outlet! Greg is not happy wondering how we are ever going to get the nest out as they have gone quite far down the pipe.

Royal wedding fever has gripped our household, especially as I am planning quite a few activities at Brownies over the next few weeks and I have promised my girls we would have a tea party on the day of the wedding. Went to Aldi's this morning as I heard they had cheap bunting. All gone I'm afraid however I did manage to get a couple of large Union Jack's and some 'Keep Calm' tea towels.

Hope you all have a lovely Easter weekend and that the weather keeps up for all the egg hunts we will be doing!
Apologies for the standard of photo's. Had to take them on my phone as camera needs to be charged!

Busy Times

Hey there! Hope you are all well? Sorry I havn't been around for a while I have been so busy that blogging always seems to be the last thing on my list. I have managed to get a few extra supply teaching days over the past couple of weeks, which has been great as it will boost the holiday spending money!
We are off to Australia on Sunday (six more sleeps!) and I can't believe it has finally arrived. My house looks like a tip with piles of washing and clothes to be packed in every room! I also thought it would be a great idea to have our kitchen and youngest daughter's room painted while we are away, not sure why I thought that as I now have to clear both rooms too!!! Anyway it will be worth it when we get back.
Havn't been doing much housey shopping lately as every spare bean has been spent on holiday clothes, sun tan cream etc but did manage to pick up this lovely lavender heart from Next for a fiver.




Will share pictures of kitchen and bedroom when I get home, cheerio for now
Sx

Found it!

I eventually found the photograph of the beautiful armoire filled with storage jars. Thought you might want to see what I was talking about!


The sun is shining today for the first time in what feels like a month. Away to walk the dog with a spring in my step!

Bottles and Jars

I have a thing about storage! I like everything to have it's own home, whether that's a tin, box, jar or bottle! I spend hours putting the kids toys back into the right box or tin, it drives me crazy when the mix up their toys!

I have longed for a larder cupboard for years, and would love one day to have all my jars lined up in a neat row! I recently saw a photo in a magazine of an armoir filled with Jamie Oliver glass storage jars but for the life of me I can't find it to share it with you. I'm sure you home magazine addicts out there will probably know the image I am talking about!

This is what I have 'in real life'!


Not too bad, and my jar collection is getting bigger!

Here is my inspiration for this month - the utility room, from Ideal Home magazine.




However in reality my utility is used as a dumping ground for the recycle, dirty washing, tools to be put away and piles of ironing. Don't think I'll ever achieve that kind of organisation.
However I did today buy two glass bottles to be filled with detergents, I'm getting there!

Pass it on!

It was pointed out to me that you are supposed to pass on a blog award! (You can tell I don't get them very often!) I have decided to pick a few of my favourite blogs, however I found this very difficult as there are so many of you out there that I admire - so for now I pick

Kirsti- a storm in a vintage tea cup! Love all her craftiness and is my port of call when I'm stuck!!

Pretty Vintage - Love the post 'Friday's Frocks'! and she has the most beautiful wallpaper in her home!

Dots and Spots - Love hearing all the business updates and of course beautiful designs.

Modern Country Style - I think we could move in together we have such similar tastes!

Lemonade Kitty - A fellow Cath fan x

Pretty at Heart - a new blogger and love hearing all about her house and new buys.

So there we are, however not sure if they all read my blog so if you know them pass on the award for me! Keep up the good work ladies x

Blog Award

I was so happy this morning to recieve this blog award from Tracy at Romi and Bob. I have been trying hard to keep up with my blog this year as I so enjoy reading the other blogs out there. It seems that many of us in this corner of blogland all have very similar tastes!

I pass on this award to:

dots and spots!

Today I have arrived home fom work to find this!


I came across dots and spots while doing a bit of blog hopping and have been following along for a while now. Becky designs and produces some gorgeous products including decorative tapes. I thought they would make a nice change for present wrapping along with some plain paper. I'll trial it this weekend as the girls have yet another birthday party! (better social life than me!)


Here is the card I ordered for my husband on valentines day. I'm still holding out hopes for the Love mug from Emma Bridgewater!


Go over and check out her blog - beautiful!