Moving on from the last Introducing Art session, I thought that it would be good to do a project that would coincide with the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations this year, and in my cruising around Pinterest, this work by Hockney seemed to fascinate both of The Girls. So I spent some time one evening working out how we could recreate it. … [Read more...]
Charity shop pinboard and the best tip ever for hanging pictures
I went to the hairdresser's last week and whilst walking up the road, I saw the most perfect pinboard in the window of a Charity shop there. I dashed in and procured it for the bargain price of 50p! To say I was happy was an understatement. … [Read more...]
The Tots 100 Home Club with Homebase
I was a bit astonished to get an email from The Sally of Tots 100 Fame asking if I would like to be an inaugural member of the newly-formed Tots 100 Home Club. Then I was astonished to discover that the super people at Homebase would give me £100 with which to perform some home-related wizardry. DH was a bit excited about that too, if I'm honest- I suspect he has even greater hopes for my efforts than Homebase. So, in addition to Violet Posy, … [Read more...]
Union Jack Jubilee Wreath
I had some Union Jack napkins left over from my Royal wedding party, and with the Queen coming to Bromley as part of her Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, I thought I should put them to good use decorating our front door to match the Jubilee Bunting that we had already made. Taking the Spring Wreath I made a few weeks ago, I stripped it back to the crepe paper, wrapping it in an additional layer of red. Once the base layer was done, I could get to … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy Jubilee Bunting
The Queen is visiting Bromley tomorrow. The High Street is decked with bunting and the shop windows are suitably bestowed in Red, White and Blue. Our Road will be closed from around 8am so the fact that we have no car plays little part in whether or not LBG will make it to Kindergarten. As we have been at home due to the changeable (read 'wet') British Weather, The Girls and I thought that our house ought to carry some decoration, in case The … [Read more...]
Future Friendly with P&G
Little actions Big Difference Future Friendly from P&G is all about the little actions we can take today, that will lead to a brighter tomorrow. We were challenged by P&G to join the greenvolution by making a few small changes in our home that, when added together, can make a big difference to the planet. Because being 'Green' doesn't have to be difficult or time consuming. … [Read more...]
Around The World In 12 Dishes: Russia
In continuing our Russian Adventure this month, and after the success of our Russian Icons, The Girls and I have been looking at Russian Dolls. Dimples received a set from her Godparents for Christmas, and I then found a very simple Matryoska Doll jigsaw puzzle at Tiger a couple of weeks ago. Both have proved a great hit. … [Read more...]
