Hey there girls and boys,
There are a few changes afoot around here! One of two exciting things is about to happen, and I'm being awfully cryptic about it, as is my wont.
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24/07/2012
Stay Tuned!
There are a few changes afoot around here! One of two exciting things is about to happen, and I'm being awfully cryptic about it, as is my wont.
19/07/2012
Decisions, decisions...
I'm at somewhat of a crossroads lately. I'm still building my design portfolio, and it's slow work.
Be back with you soon...
23/12/2011
2011 Revisited
Good Afternoon everyone!
I apologise for the lack of posts lately, but y'know, life was happening. Nothing exciting, just life. So, I figured it was about time to take a look back at 2011, and especially my first post of the year-Things for 2011.
The first thing to note is that I made no 'New Years Resolutions' and I broke none. (It is also worth noting that I celebrate New Years properly on the 1st November, anyway).
There were quite a few changes around here last year. we finished the Living Room, we painted the bedroom, we upholstered the bed (and I discovered Daniel over at Manhattan Nest...), I finished the bathroom, repainted the dining room aaaaaaand painted the hall, stairs and landing. Actually, we painted EVERY SINGLE ROOM in our apartment this year. I've finally started to be able to put together finishing touches without worrying that the actual paintwork wasn't finished...
I needed to get more organised. I still need to get more organised. The Great Wardrobe Experiment was a great start, and to be fair, that wardrobe is still looking pristine, so it seems that the experiment worked. The 'Junk Cupboard/Loft' is quite another story though. In 2012 I think I'll kickstart the year with a picture of just how bad this baby is. The Mr is a hoarder, and I'm a minimalist/hider-The ultimate combination.
The second part of 'Things' was the intention to be more mindful of the stuff that comes into the apartment in the first place. I think we've done a pretty darn good job of this actually. By we, I mean me. I think I've done pretty well here. I reckon that this is the first year of my adult life in which I haven't bought a cushion or a lamp or a duvet set or some inane kitchen item. I have bought a few things though, like the 1960's Hi Fi turntable, a Typhoon storage jar, a cake stand or two... Okay, so it may not have been perfect but there's been such a vast improvement. Honestly.
After the festive season is over and things start to die down and settle back into routine, we'll attack that cupboard. If there's something in there that I haven't laid hands on in the last year it's going. I still have a spare wedding dress in there. (Yes, Spare.)
Anyway, I hope that you've enjoyed this year's journey, and hopefully we'll have another rollercoaster ride next year too. For now though,
Happy Whichever Holiday You Celebrate.
I apologise for the lack of posts lately, but y'know, life was happening. Nothing exciting, just life. So, I figured it was about time to take a look back at 2011, and especially my first post of the year-Things for 2011.
The first thing to note is that I made no 'New Years Resolutions' and I broke none. (It is also worth noting that I celebrate New Years properly on the 1st November, anyway).
There were quite a few changes around here last year. we finished the Living Room, we painted the bedroom, we upholstered the bed (and I discovered Daniel over at Manhattan Nest...), I finished the bathroom, repainted the dining room aaaaaaand painted the hall, stairs and landing. Actually, we painted EVERY SINGLE ROOM in our apartment this year. I've finally started to be able to put together finishing touches without worrying that the actual paintwork wasn't finished...
I needed to get more organised. I still need to get more organised. The Great Wardrobe Experiment was a great start, and to be fair, that wardrobe is still looking pristine, so it seems that the experiment worked. The 'Junk Cupboard/Loft' is quite another story though. In 2012 I think I'll kickstart the year with a picture of just how bad this baby is. The Mr is a hoarder, and I'm a minimalist/hider-The ultimate combination.
The second part of 'Things' was the intention to be more mindful of the stuff that comes into the apartment in the first place. I think we've done a pretty darn good job of this actually. By we, I mean me. I think I've done pretty well here. I reckon that this is the first year of my adult life in which I haven't bought a cushion or a lamp or a duvet set or some inane kitchen item. I have bought a few things though, like the 1960's Hi Fi turntable, a Typhoon storage jar, a cake stand or two... Okay, so it may not have been perfect but there's been such a vast improvement. Honestly.
After the festive season is over and things start to die down and settle back into routine, we'll attack that cupboard. If there's something in there that I haven't laid hands on in the last year it's going. I still have a spare wedding dress in there. (Yes, Spare.)
Anyway, I hope that you've enjoyed this year's journey, and hopefully we'll have another rollercoaster ride next year too. For now though,
Happy Whichever Holiday You Celebrate.
17/09/2011
Carrot Cake!
Good Morning!
I seem to be going through a 'baking' phase at the moment (never mind that it's lasted about 6 years...) Until we get the dining room and hallway up to scratch, I present my carrot cake. This recipe is taken from the Hummingbird Bakery book, and is the carrot cake with 1/3 quantity cream cheese frosting.
Enjoy!
I seem to be going through a 'baking' phase at the moment (never mind that it's lasted about 6 years...) Until we get the dining room and hallway up to scratch, I present my carrot cake. This recipe is taken from the Hummingbird Bakery book, and is the carrot cake with 1/3 quantity cream cheese frosting.
Enjoy!
25/04/2011
A Few Changes...
There have been a few changes to the blog, and there are probably some more to come. I've had a few changes myself-so if you'll forgive the self-indulgent nature of this post, I'll fill you in. I've decided to finally lose my extra weight. I was about two and a half stone overweight, and I've just about lost the first stone. Yay me. I've finally started to feel 'pretty' again, and I've wanted to reflect this in my house, my clothes...everything. Hence the changes. I've started to re-decorate some of the house, and I'm super excited to share that with you!
I'm going to find the pictures from the original Estate Agency listing for our house, because even though it's a rental and we've not been able to change anything structurally, it was still a bland white box when we moved in. I've also been baking more and making cute bento-style lunches for myself and the Mr, so perhaps a few of those will pop up. Who knows?
Also, I've just ordered a new camera, so no more iPhone pictures!
I'm going to find the pictures from the original Estate Agency listing for our house, because even though it's a rental and we've not been able to change anything structurally, it was still a bland white box when we moved in. I've also been baking more and making cute bento-style lunches for myself and the Mr, so perhaps a few of those will pop up. Who knows?
Also, I've just ordered a new camera, so no more iPhone pictures!
I've just finished the bathroom. I painted it whisper pink, and bought a cute print from keep calm gallery that reminds me to look lovely.
I love fresh starts, and I'm starting to feel like a bit of a different person. I've even turned into a MORNING person, which I have never been in all of my 25 years. I like this period of change, it's exciting and I wonder where I'll end up? Hopefully it will be somewhere spectacular and you'll all be there to share it with me!
10/11/2010
Welcome to my world
Good Evening all, and welcome to my little world.
I hope that you enjoy the things I share with you, and that you'll enjoy sharing my journey!
I hope that you enjoy the things I share with you, and that you'll enjoy sharing my journey!
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