The January curse strikes again...

So as it seems to be ritual for me to be in hospital every January, 2013 has been no different. On Saturday night I fell backwards down some concrete stairs and have ended up with torn ligaments in my foot. Needless to say was in a&e till the early hours of Sunday morning then had to return on Sunday afternoon as they were worried about a head injury. Got the all clear and now I've just to rest my foot, keep it elevated and hobble about like a dafty on crutches.

Creativeness!

Recently we have had the crafty bug! I had really wanted to try making candles so we got a candle making starter kit and attempted it! We firstly used the mold provided and then we got really creative and carved out an orange and an apple and filled them with melted wax! They were pretty cool! Then yesterday I came home to find Andrea had somehow made 2 corgi dogs for the queen duck in the bathroom! They are awesome!! No idea how she made them though!

Follow the leader

We now have more ducks than you can shake a stick at. How cute are these little guys? The handsome chap in front was made by Alanah from felted wool and is sitting on a pond made of sea glass. Clever girl!

Finishing touches

We finally got the wardrobe for Alanah's room - thanks to C and D for donating it and to M for helping to move it!
We added some white handles to tie it in to the rest of the decor, and I put up the mirror above the dressing table. It's very nearly finished now! Exciting!

My busy week...

This week has been a crazy week! It began last Sunday when dan, guy and I took part in the pub quiz and came joint first! Then on Monday I went to the metrocentre for a day out! Callum and I bought puppet owls which has provided us with hours of fun! Then Tuesday I had my 2nd interview with Santander which I was successful in and have my final interview tomorrow. On Wednesday Callum and I spent the day in the pub annoying dan with a puppet show, to the point that dan went home! Thereafter Keith, Michelle, Callum and I went into Middlesbrough for dinner at nandos then back to the pub for a few bottles of wine! Thursday I had my 2nd interview at aldi which also went well and I'm going back for a work trial. On Friday I had a very chilled day then Andrea and I went to the pub with my friends. Andrea came back to the pub later on to collect me and I was very drunk but we did have a superb night! Andrea got on very well with my friend dan as he speaks Japanese so whilst the rest if us had a 'normal' conversation, dan and Andrea showed their geeky sides by speaking to each other in Japanese. On Saturday I went for a run in the bike with dan as he also has a motorbike which is great! Then today has been a chilled day. Andrea and I have been for a lovely walk as its sunny down here! Then we had eggy bread, beans and bacon at our new table!! Over and out! X

Another new addition

The old table has gone to charity and been replaced with this much handier drop-leaf version. I got plenty of exercise this morning moving everything around to see where it looks best. For now the table is under the painting and the fridge is alongside, but it I might change my mind tomorrow! The table is on casters so it's easy to manhandle. The fridge however is another matter... but it's all good exercise!

Spicing up the kitchen

I'm so pleased with how well this painting has turned out! Often I have an idea if what I want to achieve but the result falls short. Not this time. I'm really proud of it!

By the way, I don't think you really get a sense of scale from the photo. The painting is HUGE. Love it!