The finished mannequin!

 It was Friday afternoon, almost a week since I had blogged. I had created very little. Well, homemade soup and a cake are not really blogworthy. The pressure was building. I had to actually do something.So, I picked up the partially made cover for the boot sale mannequin and started sewing it all together. Here is how it used to look. It looks better in the picture!...

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Wahey!

Remember the mannequin I found at the boot sale? Yes, yes, it was a long time ago...I wanted to redo it in the style of the ones at Corset Laced Manneqins.Well, I have FINISHED it!And I'm rather pleased!I promise I will be dragging her out into the garden tomorrow for a photo shoot come rain or shi...

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French style furniture finds...

 Finished the chalkboard! Seasoned it too. Apparently you have to rub chalk all over it before you use it or you will never rub your writing off!Can't hang it over the panelling where I wanted it to go as the wonkiness off the writing and the ever so slight wonkiness of the dado rail create an 'optical illusion' of total incompetence. (Sigh) And there you were, thinking...

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Getting nowhere fast...

 I haven't done an awful lot to the kitchen as I've been a single parent cruelly abandoned by my husband who has been 'working' in Cannes. We've also had difficulties getting to school this week and it's all taken it's toll on my progress. I did pretty much finish one wall. I decorate one wall at a time which I think isn't the correct way to do it but it keeps the mess...

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What Makes You Happy?

I stumbled upon another quiz from Homegoods. Remember they had the stylefinder quiz awhile back? I was earthy casual.Now, after taking this new quiz, I am Set Sail and a touch of Boho. Again, I find this pretty true to my style. I love beach/summer looks (earthy) and though I don't think I really decorate with boho inspired decor, I do love block printing fabrics (boho),...

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Family Room Possibilities

I am working on changing up my family room with our remodel and new windows. We are currently repainting the area, and will be installing new carpet.As much as I would love to get a new sofa, I have to keep my brown leather ones for a bit longer. Here's one idea I have for the room, but since I change my mind constantly this is not the final decision yet. I have never...

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White Rooms

I believe you are either in the camp of  "yes, painted white walls look fabulous" or "white walls are boring and so are you." Well, I belong to the camp of white walls look fabulous! If done right, I don't think it's boring at all.  While looking at my inspirational photos I've pinned on Pinterest for my living room and family room, I see a very strong...

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Kitchen progress...

 So, I showed you the dated tiles, and what you are left with if you start pulling them off late at night when your husband is out.What a lovely surprise he had when he got home!Luckily I DID have a plan! I got these 'Easipanel' er, panels from the DIY store and covered the holey plaster with them. It wasn't easy. (Easipanel were clearly having a laugh when they came...

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Blog I Follow: Classic Casual Home

Another Friday is here, and another blog I would like to share with you is Classic Casual Home.Mary Anne writes a great blog, and I love her style as well. She describes her style as classic and casual with hints of french inspired accents.Here's a look at some of her beautiful rooms in her home.    It's it gorgeous?! Her style is a great inspiration...

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