Tag Archives: renovating

When I can’t be bothered-I should be! Plus week 4 exteno update. Baby awaits….

Posted on December 14, 2015 by

Today I did something I rarely do, and I mean rarely. I bought pre-prepared chicken ‘nibbles’ from the supermarket deli. These were labelled as being in an Indian marinade, ok, let’s try. I have been so under the pump lately I … Continue reading →

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First week in to the exteno.

Posted on November 18, 2015 by

It’s been one week since the work on our reno began in earnest. Before we visit there, this photo of some lovely fresh parsley and spring onions is just to prove that not everything is completely covered in dust and the whole … Continue reading →

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Down she comes and some past is revealed.

Posted on November 12, 2015 by

Well, I never thought I’d see the day. Three long years we have waited to begin our ‘exteno’ (that’s what I’m going to label the renovation come extension). Delays in selling a property necessary to fund the project meant we just … Continue reading →

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Baguettes, Walhalla, Boots, Bottles, Books and Birds.

Posted on August 30, 2015 by

Been a bit slow on posts recently, think the horrid weather has had a bit to do with this. I haven’t been outside much nor have I been doing a great amount inside. I have managed to read a few … Continue reading →

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Getting snuggly!

Posted on February 1, 2015 by

We’ve finally bitten the bullet and commenced work on the room that was originally the doctor’s surgery. We’ve labelled this room the snug. We haven’t been able to decide on colours and we are not likely to any time soon, … Continue reading →

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Sausages, sourdough and sealing drafts.

Posted on October 27, 2014 by

We have our son’s engagement party coming up next weekend so I’ve been madly baking savoury goodies whenever I get the opportunity to use an oven. There are lots of family staying locally so we have extended an invitation to come … Continue reading →

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Espaliers, skirting boards and spring pasta.

Posted on October 12, 2014 by

We have at long last commenced the fence around the veggie patch. We are going for a rustic paling look across the front and on the gate but along the back it is just posts with ‘reo’ attached so I can … Continue reading →

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