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No drinking for a more month… How did I get on?
When I gave up drinking for October I just wanted to see if I could, I would be a nice way to see if I could lose weight but most importantly could I stop drinking. It was actually easy. Only once did I get jealous of Gavin having a drink and that was a glass…
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Off the hook: drying sedums
I have some beautiful sedums in my garden and it turns out that they dry well. So I hung them upside down in the the tiny corridor between the kitchen and the bathroom. The boiler is there so it’s the perfect room for drying them. I am happy to buy flowers occasionally but at the…
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I took a little break
I took a little break from the challenge and I don’t feel bad about it. I needed it. No writing no posting just enjoying the week. I loved it, we went to the ballet, talked about the house and looked after Frank. He has an ulcer on his eye, not the end of the world…
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Mirror Mirror: a bit of self reflection
It’s not a secret I have been feeling a little low in myself. I think that not working makes me feel like I have no worth, no place in the world plus I want to shop and drink. I need to sort myself out. Job Fitness Health Healthy mind Tidy home Happy garden Self reflection…
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Wrapping Up
Frank loves nothing more than wrapping up and snuggles. Before I had a dog I thought it was just cats that slept all day, it’s not true. Frank is a sleeper and an eater. It’s cold now, we went from a September heatwave to a rainy days and nights. The temperature has dropped and the…
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Autumn Daze: walks runs and bringing the outside in
The air is cooler, fresher. We just took Frank for a walk in the night air and I was too wrapped up to be comfortable. Frank loved it. His little paws on the pavement, chasing shadows and the haunting of cats past. We love a walk. We go regardless of the weather, although Frank prefers…
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Best foot forward: Autumn porch update
My porch isn’t big, just a bit bigger than the door but I love it. A porch offers shelter from the weather and a bit more security, because for me it’s all about security. Out porch has Victorian inspired tiles a mat and lots of cobwebs, I would normally wipe them away but it’s October.…
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Stillness
When the house is clean and the sun is casting beautiful shadows on the wall I appreciate the stillness in our house, in our home. Criss cross patterns strewn across the wall. connecting the last of the days light to the interior. Natures last connection of the autumn rays. Savouring moments like these are a…
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A moment in time: Heart of the home
Most people would say the heart of their home is their kitchen but not for me. I love our whole home. From its bricks, its rooms and to the three heartbeats that live within it walls. I love my little home.
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Snug as a bug
Layers are truly important this time of year. Gloves hats and scarves can turn a thin coat into a cosy walk with coffee in hand of course. Just like we add layer to our wardrobe we also add blankets and candles to our home. Making ot warmer. In the UK lots of gas and electric…
Dysfunctional Planner
The joys of planning our small terrace house,travel and all that life throws at me
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