Wednesday, 28 November 2012

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!



Sunday, 18 November 2012

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







Saturday, 17 November 2012

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!




Thursday, 15 November 2012

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!


Wednesday, 7 November 2012

New freezer, Woohoo!

After lots of discussion, a cancellation, and a change of brand, the new freezer has finally arrived. It couldnt look any more in place snuggled in beside the washing machine in the utility room.

I'm delighted with it! And getting rid of the old one from the kitchen has freed up loads of space.

Next? The new sofas arrive in about 3 weeks. And Anthony the odd job man said he'd send me estimates for the rest of the work. It's all moving forward!


Thursday, 1 November 2012

Halloween II

Last night I got dressed up for Halloween! Andrea made me look proper scary with her make up skills! There was a group of about 20 of us went out dressed up in Middlesbrough and it was a fantastic night! This was my second night out in Middlesbrough and I loved it as much as the first. Lovely people, great atmosphere and priceless banter! Roll on the next night out :)