Tag Archives: decorating

overnight #1

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

The caravan site is about 10 mins drive from the shop. It is isolated, and surprisingly empty. This is good. The big plates don’t fit in the cupboard. Girls will fall out of the single beds. The sleeping bags are … Continue reading →

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discoveries

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

1. Nights out and in with family and friends are fun, and fattening. 2. It’s cold out. 3. The Auntie has had hefty redecorating done, and in the moving and stacking, found all sorts of long lost gems. 4. Including … Continue reading →

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letting them win

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

The campaign starts earlier every year. It’s coordinated and timed carefully. They know just how much it takes to wear me down. They’re good at this game. Their secret weapon is that I do actually like getting out the decorations, … Continue reading →

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comfort

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

. . . When I’m not sleeping, playing on the computer, or being a domestic goddess/parenting guru rolled into one, I’m here. At the end of the sofa. Beside the books, photos and fire. There’s a footstool for the aching … Continue reading →

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