Already we have come to the end of 2014, and the New Year is bursting at the seems with new opportunities and adventures. Today I would like to acknowledge the year that has past before throwing open my arms to accept the fresh New Year. My husband had a terrible year with his health, it… read more →
Monthly Archives: December 2014
Inspired Space-Laundry
I have been dreaming about a new laundry. The one I currently have is small, it has unlined walls, no cabinetry, a rusty old tub, low ceilings (that wont change) and my beautiful new washer and dryer stacked on top of one another, just to make space. The best part of this, is the opportunity to… read more →
Christmas Past
Already we find Christmas has past, and the new year ready to begin. Our family had a lovely Christmas, sharing with new friends and old. We had our children for Christmas day this year, which for us begins on Christmas Eve, with our tradition of a big roast dinner this year shared with new friends.… read more →
Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
As previously mentioned, our Christmas tree reflects the uniqueness of our step family. It is a tree that we build from scratch each year, a project that Adam and the kids really enjoy. We start with pieces of wood, branches from other trees and finish with our version of a Christmas tree. Once construction is complete,… read more →
Tech Talk-Vinyl Flooring
For this weeks Tech Talk, we are answering a reader question about laying vinyl flooring. After posting our photos last week of our completed floor, a few of followers sent in questions asking for advise on what flooring to choose and if it was possible to lay for themselves, so here is our best tips.… read more →
Pen Y Llechwedd-Week 17 and 18
Wow, what a few weeks. As the job is beginning to come to an end, the finishing touches are starting to happen. This week saw many of these. We started by getting the toilet and shower screen in downstairs. To say I am excited by the toilet downstairs would be an understatement! Possibly my favourite… read more →
Inspired Space-Christmas
Being a step family, our Christmas is a little different to most. This year we are fortunate enough to have all our children home in our beautiful new home on Christmas day. I haven’t been this excited for a Christmas for as long as I can remember. Our Christmas’ are noisy, fun, full of laughter… read more →
Guest Post- Leanne from Lime and Mortar
This week I have a guest post from the lovely Leanne from ‘Lime and Mortar’. Leanne blogs about decorating her new home, her love of organising and kids parties, which look fantastic! Please take some time to pop by Leanne’s blog and explore for yourself. Enjoy this insight into Leanne Tell us a little about… read more →
Tech Talk-Tiling
Today we are talking tiling. Last week saw the completion of the tiling in the downstairs bathroom and toilet. The single most important part of tiling in a wet area is set out and preparation. Preparation should ensure that your substrate (what you are sticking it to) is free of oil, dirt and dust. This… read more →
#mydailygratefuls
After the dramatic events of the past weeks, our family quickly realised how much we have to be grateful for. At the begining of this year, I was posting a photo of something I was grateful for, every day on Instagram. I used this moment to find something that I usually took for granted each day,… read more →