Pretty nice

Hubbie amazed me with these today.

Aren't they beautiful

 

 

 

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Happy Sunny Weekend

All divisions of the family have had a busy and enjoyable weekend.

The sunshine has been very welcome

We visited the garden centre in Kirkcaldy it is one of my favourites the plants are

always in fabulous condition. We got a few plants for some empty pots and annuals that were needed

for the window boxes and hanging baskets.

Today was coffee in our fav coffee shop I relaxed and read in the garden Colin did

some marking of assessments

DD1 and hubbie were working but did manage to see Star Trek on Saturday night

The other division were at a Fun Day and swimming on Saturday

Today was a day at M & Ds Fun Park

5 hours later one happy and exhausted family

Finishing the weekend off watching The Hobbit

Meeting dearest friend tomorrow for a catch up and another week begins

 

 

 

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A Plookie Tale

This may look like a plook (a spot for the non-scots)

But it is a nose stud!

For many a year I have wanted my nose pierced. Why? I have no earthly idea

I had intended to get it done in my sixtieth year in three years time but decided life's

too darn short. So last week while Colin was in USA I bought a denim jacket

floral maxi skirt and got my nose pierced. It is still a bit tender but I love it !!!!!

Too big a coward to get a tattoo though

 

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Boston Bound

Here are my flags for Boston

About to wing their way across the pond

I used charm pack Terrain by Kate Spain for Moda

Nothing much to add apart from I was finishing them off while our grandaughter

was doing a bit of crafting. Now being extremely worldly wise at the age of eight

and having explained what I was doing she said simply

' I don't get it Gran'

What? I asked

' Why the boys wanted to hurt people '

 

Ditto............

 

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Thumbs up

Shelley asked for selfish quilt in other words a lap quilt all for herself.

Now because she shares her home with a hubbie and a seventeen year old stepson

who she reckons is a bit messy and their new couch will be grey

I thought a black and white theme would be good.

The backing Is red her favourite colour

 

She has just sent this looking all cosy and ready for a chill out.

 

 

 

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Not long now

Been waiting patiently

I am and always will be a Second Generation girl

That said I was not disappointed by Star Trek

Not long to wait now for a Trekkie fix

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Neighbours

Since we moved to 'The Village' we have been overwhelmed by how welcomed we have been made to feel by everyone. I still love walking to the local shops and being greeted by everyone you pass with a hello or good morning. Our neighbours on all sides are lovely and we count ourselves as being very fortunate. Anyway our neighbour across from us has taken early retirement and I thought a flower was due.

Aren't these fab? She was delighted.

 

I have a serious bread weakness.

I have very weak wrists and find the whole kneeding of bread too much.

Paul Hollywoods soda bread recipe doesn't require kneeding.

Result !

It tastes good too

Heading to airport to pick Hubbie up flight due 9.35pm

 

 

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First of Many

The wee girlie loved the cushion in a previous post and said she would love one too.

Thus started our first joint sewing venture.

Aimee drew the centre and I embroidered it.

We did a bit of patchwork

Result one happy girl as she has a unique pillow

 

One happy Gran as I hope this will be the first of many joint sewing ventures

 

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Dressing-up

As the utility room and study continue to take shape

I spent time dressing my dresser!!

As we will have a spare room when the study moves downstairs I will be using it as a selfish room.

I bought the dresser a few months ago from the well known auction site for £95

Painted with Annie Sloan paint result !!

I am really happy with it

I just need to get rid of the Colin's " stuff "

 

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New skills

Colin is finishing the utility and study he has decided not to pay a plasterer

He bought a DVD and is now learning a new skill

This may take a while

I love the colour green no matter how I try I can't resist it

I spent the afternoon putting together this wee cushion

The best of all worlds for me hand embroidery a bit of patchwork and it is green

Looks perfect on the rocking chair in the kitchen

Well pleased

This evening is being spent in front of the fire a bit of hand sewing

I am watching 'How To Train Your Dragon'

Never seen it before

Colin continues his quest !

 

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