Car Boot Treasure

Pastel Kitchen

Sunday Snapshots

Hi everyone!

A selection of my snapshots from the week - have a relaxing Sunday!

Tamsyn x

Living Room Reveal-Mini Gallery

Living Room Reveal-Part One

Happy Valentine's Day!

Hello everyone!

Despite now being a single pringle, I adore Valentine's Day and all the hearts and flowers it entails.  I love the idea of giving a gift to show someone how much I love them, so I bought little gifts for the children.  I went to Oxfam, who always have a fantastic collection of second hand books, and I bought this beautiful bright red copy of Alice in Wonderland for my daughter, and a Famous Five book for my boy.  Both got tied up with red ribbon and a heart shaped cookie cutter.  The cookie cutter in the picture above was amongst the previous owner's junk we cleared out from my attic this week!   

Have a lovely day!

Tamsyn x 

Photo Collage

Hello everyone!

Thought I'd share some of my recent Instagram snaps with you - putting together a photo collage is very satisfying!

My Dad is here this week doing lots of DIY, and I hope to take some pictures of the house progress over the next couple of days.  It makes such a difference having pictures on the walls!

Have a fab day.

Tamsyn x

Spring Green

Pastel Paints

A Corner Of My New Living Room

Hello everyone!

Apologies in advance for the picture heavy post, but I'm very excited to share this corner of my new living room with you.  I'm not quite ready to reveal the whole room yet, but I hope this corner gives you an idea of the pale, light and bright theme I'm going for!

After a quick google into the best white paint for walls, I discovered that most professional decorators use Dulux.  So I went for their bog standard matt pure brilliant white, cheap as chips from B&Q in enormous plastic tubs.  I was a little worried that it would have a cold, bluish tone, but I had to need to worry, as it's a lovely, soft white with good coverage.  I spent the first few weeks of living here with it splattered through my hair, but it's been worth it, as it has really lightened and brightened the rooms I've used it in.  I highly recommend it if you're using for a nice white paint which won't break the bank.

The floor is painted in Slipper Satin by Farrow & Ball, not quite as bargain-tastic as the Dulux paint, but worth it for the choice of colours you get.  Slipper Satin is a gorgeous, soft off white, I've used it in my daughter's bedroom too.  I've chosen a few of my car boot finds to display in the glazed dresser, and fairy lights add a magical touch.

I hope to share the completed room with you very soon!

Tamsyn x

Pretty Macaroons

Saturday Snapshots

Happy Saturday everyone!  

Just thought I'd share a few snaps I took on my phone this morning.  The house is coming together really nicely, and I can't wait to share some more pictures with you soon.  Today consists of more sorting and unpacking with the children, then fish and chips and a movie together.  Hope you all have a lovely weekend!

Tamsyn x

Doll's House Project

Progress....

Before Pictures...And Thank You

 Dear all

I hope you've had a lovely week!  

First of all, I'd like to thank you from the bottom of the heart for all your lovely messages.  I was so touched by all the beautiful messages I received on the blog, on Twitter and via Facebook.  This week I have felt like a lioness, with so much support behind me, it's been breathtaking.  Thank you all so much.

The move on Monday went well.  I left the house without looking back, I made sure I didn't do 'one last look round' because I knew I would start to reminisce about the good times had there.  The only slight moment I had was when I was sat in my car, packed to the roof, and I saw a little note rolled up and tied to the bush that divided the front of our house with our neighbours.  My daughters school friend lives there, and they leave notes for each other in the bush, sometimes tied with ribbon, or string. That was the moment that nearly got me.  When it was time though, I pulled out the drive, turned up the stereo and didn't look back.  This is the song I had on my little car stereo, and I cranked it up loud!

When I arrived at the new house I had a few minutes alone before the removal men started bringing boxes in, so I quickly ran round and took these shots on my phone.  They're not the best pictures, but you can see the issues I'll be dealing with!  I haven't prettied them up - they show the house in it's raw, unloved state. 

Most of this week has been spent dealing with pulling out the old carpets (very therapeutic!), cleaning, and making the best we can out of mouldy walls.  The previous owner rented three bedrooms out to his friends, and although they were a pleasant bunch, cleaning was clearly not on their agenda.  I did know this however the first time I looked round, and in a way I think it was a fortunate thing as it may have put off many other prospective buyers! 

I love this house so much already, I sleep so well here and the rooms are big, bigger than I remember.  We have achieved a great deal this week, thanks to my parents and my wonderful friends Lucy and Theresa.

We have already uncovered some lovely features which I will share with you in my next post!

Tamsyn x