As you’ve no doubt realised from previous posts, I [heart] IKEA. For many years IKEA was like an addiction, but now 20 years on we have matured and settled into the ways of a long standing relationship. I know he’s there when I need him and yes, I still get goose bumps when a date is made. Sadly, ...
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Laundry today or naked tomorrow!
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Sunny, hot and breezy – tick – it must be laundry day! Incidentally, I don’t usually get excited about doing laundry, but after a week of dismal wet weather my laundry is overflowing and about to spill out into the rest of the house. I don’t mind the washing and hanging out part so much, but I ...
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What’s in a name?
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Right from those first early sketches I had a name for you, but I couldn’t give you that name until you were perfect. So, for the moment you remain ‘No 7’. It’s taken 7 prototypes and lots of tweaking to get you to this stage where I think you may be ready. I often wonder if consumers ...
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Basking in the glow
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There’s something very special about sunrise. Watching those first few rays of sun lighting up a room. Like stretching fingers, the light and shadows dance on the wall. It’s quiet and tranquil, for most are still asleep. The birds outside sing a song of joy for the start of a brand new day. ...
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Wear cute pyjamas….
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I’m keeping very busy in the studio this week. I’m working on my new pattern designs… which I can’t show you just yet. So instead, I thought you might like to see what’s on the shelf in my studio. This cushion was made using a vintage doily on which I have embroidered the words ‘sweet dreams’. ...
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Suck it up kids… it’s back to school for you!!
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I’ve had a welcome change of pace this week with the girls returning to school from summer holidays. After several care free months of enjoying sun, sand and surf, the little darlings have swapped sunscreen for shoe nugget. They looked mighty uncomfortable in their freshly ironed uniforms and ...
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