Monday 21 April 2014

This Week Has Been All About......

 

 
 
 
 
Dandelions.....we have thousands in our garden, which is being sadly neglected at the moment. Today I decided to remove a few, Little Bea helped....she picked me a few!
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
It's been all about decorating (Mr Bea!) and titivating (Me!), my quest for a colourful, happy home is a little closer!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
It's been about which vintage sheets to choose, (Little Bea)....
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
And letting go of once favourite toys......this however is going in the loft!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
It's been about sorting and ordering.......new furniture too....
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Old school cupboards.......
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New School lockers too.....
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
About loving things, that you didn't think you would.....
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
About getting creative with a little vintage wallpaper.....
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
About loving a bit of colour......
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
About creative spaces.....letting an almost 10 year old do her thing....
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
About realising there's waaaaay too many cuddly toys in the house!
 
 
It's not been about having time to visit your lovely blogs I'm afraid, but I do so hope you've all had a.....
 
 
 
 
 
 
You've eaten loads of eggs, been with those you love, and had chance to get creative!
 
 
 
Bye for now, Lovely People.....
 
 
 
Ada :) xxx
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oh and I'm STILL waiting for my anniversary present! Maybe this week?
 
;) xxx
 

 

 

 

45 comments:

  1. I love your colourful home, yay for Woody and Jesse
    Clare x

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    1. They are brill aren't they.....little Bea wanted them to go but then changed her mind. When she does decide they need to go they are going in my room! :) x

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  2. love what you have done to the shelves, you are having fun. Can't wait to see it all. The school locker is gorgeous! Heather x

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  3. I have dandelions growing in my garden for my friend's tortoise.
    Lovely shade of blue, its a gorgeous colour.
    Glad you had a good Easter
    Julie xxxxxxxx

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  4. What a beautifully colourful and cheerful post! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. My house has too many cuddly toys too! Have a good week. x

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  6. Love all your photos, the blue cupboards are wonderful xo

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  7. Looks like you have had an eventful Easter shame its all back to normal now x

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  8. You have really been busy! So many beautiful photos!

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  9. I'm loving your blog soooo much. Not least because I had a bedspread when I was little (30-40 yrs ago OMG) that definitely classified as vintage, it came with me to Uni but then sadly got lost (how ???!!!) and I think of it with great fondness when I read your blog!!!
    My 3 children are obsessed with teddies. They gave hundreds. We've acquire another 3 over Easter !
    Also I get given dandelions :) I've got some little glass bottles and now I know what to put in them - thankyou :)
    Jillxx

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    1. Hello Jill, thanks for visiting me, they look sweet in little milk bottles don't they, such a pretty flower :) x

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  10. So many lovely colourful things Ada. I especially love the bright yellow chair against the floral wallpaper and turquoise wardrobe. Glad to see the dolls house is being kept safe in the attic. Mine is in the attic too as I still can't let it go (and I'm 25!) Looks like you and little Bea are making a great job of revamping her bedroom. I remember being let loose on my bedroom at about the same age (I was obsessed with Changing Rooms at the time) and painted each wall a different colour - blue, pink, orange and yellow! Complete with contrasting shelves. Weirdly, it did work!

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    1. I was going to repaint the chair it looked awful downstairs, it was pure accident how it ended up there, no design whatsoever! I bet your room looked fab! :) x

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  11. Oh so bright and cheery! I don't know why dandelions are considered weeds. I think they're beautiful.

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  12. I've been catching up with you here tonight and reading back through a couple of posts I missed. Congratulations on your 27th anniversary!! And congratulations on striving for the best for your girls ... even though your trip to London didn't work out as smoothly as you had hoped, I'm sure you've all gained some wonderful memories together. I think you're doing a fantastic job to go to the effort of touring around with your girls to see the sights, and the bumps along the way are overcome in the end. As time passes, I seem to only recall the happiest of moments on our vacations, even though there were some snarls and grumbles at the time. Marvelous photos of your trip! And the decorating that has been happening in your home ... wow!! Love all the happy colours and vintage sheet goodness and the retro look of school lockers and bright painted wicker!! Excellent creations, and I'm sure your daughter is thrilled with what you've pulled together! A happy home indeed! Have a great week Ada B ... I did have a happy Easter, and hope you did too :) Wendy x

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    1. Thank you so much Wendy, our little trips aren't always the easiest but its important we still keep going! Little Bea loves her bedroom, she's spending a lot of time in there! :) x

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  13. you have made me feel guilty, i go out and pick the heads off the dandelions and they go straight in the bin!! My lawn seems more dandelions and daisies than grass, will be treating it soon. Love the turquoise of the cupboards you have , always so creative with what you do and see your daughter is too.

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  14. Dandelions limonade!
    Try it....you Will Love it.

    Greetings from Holland.

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    1. Katrien that actually sounds lovely! I've never seen it for sale in the UK but I will look out for it. Thank you for popping by :) x

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    2. :-) home made Dandelions limonade, Just pick it yoursen lf ( a zen bringing activity) you Will find the recipies on the internet.

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  15. You could always make wine with the dandelions! I remember collecting bucketfuls of them for my Dad though I''m not sure how good the wine was :( Love your cheerful decorating. Take care. xx

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  16. Love those cupboards and the wallpapered shelves are fab! We have a dolls house in the loft....my daughter is 24 and still hasn't taken it!
    A belated Happy Anniversary too!!

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  17. Love your blue school locker! The house is looking amazing. How satisfying when all the decorating plans come together. x

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  18. I love dandelions... Bees love them...you can add their leaves to salads and if you know someone who has a tortoise it is their very favourite thing!
    That turquoise is fab Ada!
    Colourful smiles Cass x

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    1. Our guinea pig loved them, Little Bea asked if we could have another to eat the surplus! :) x

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  19. Sounds perfect, happy Easter! Can I ask, where did you find that beautiful locker? :)

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    1. From Ikea, we loved it the moment we saw it! Bit like the school cupboard in my living room....perhaps I've got a yearning to go back to school! ;) x

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  20. Wow you have been busy! I love that locker, I too was going to ask where you got it - such a pretty colour! Love the dandelions in the bottles too. xx

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  21. you have inspired me to get my home makeover up and running again!! lovely xxx happy easter xxx

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  22. Love your blog Ada! So many colourful picture! I especially love the floral wallpaper , the turquoise wardrobe and the yellow chair.. so vintage! Have a nice week! Ciao :::Silvia

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  23. Hope you had a lovely Easter Ada! Love what you have done with those dandelions! They look great in the wee vases with their crochet coasters.
    Marianne x

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  24. I really love tour dollhouse.
    My Little Miss Will be in love with It too !
    Springs is like a wind of change and time to re decorate our home.
    Great furnitures!
    Have a Good week
    Miss xx

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  25. Everything looks colorful and fresh at your house. I found some vintage pillowcases of the style you collect, but I don't know anything about them. If you get a chance to stop by my blog, I've shared a photo and I'd love your wise feedback about them. :)

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  26. Loving your room makeover - looks like a very happy place to be :) And I think I spot a couple of my photos there - so glad they are being enjoyed :) And dandelions are running riot on our lawn too - I've given up! Although we did get a super gadget the other day that makes pulling them out much easier.....

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  27. Sounds like a great way to spend the holiday, your daughter's room looks gorgeous! I love what you've done with the vintage wallpaper. The yellow chair is lovely! Happy Easter xxx

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  28. You have been busy. I love those blue cupboards. I read today that dandelions are good for the bees, we have so many popping up everywhere at the moment too! Sarah x

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  29. Wow you have been very busy everything as ever looks splendid, please come and wave your magic over at mine I promise to make lots of cake.You are amazing what a beautiful home

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  30. So much gorgeousness ... it all looks fantastic ... Bee xx

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  31. A lovely post, I always enjoy seeing homemaking going on! Your home is looking gorgeous, both colourful and comfortable. I love the blue cupboards. Hope your anniversary present arrives soon.......and congratulations to you and your hb on your wedding anniversary (as you can tell, I am just catching up!)
    Happy weekend, Ada!
    Helen xox

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  32. Busy,Busy....I actually enjoy getting my house in order as long as I am allowed plenty of time to do it. Love the multi-coloured lining to those shelves!

    Congratulations on your wedding anniversary and I'm going to be hovering ....as I'm dying to know what your pressie is too!!!

    keep well

    Amanda x

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  33. I've just discovered your blog - I love it.

    Your writing and piccies are gorgeous and a real inspiration. I've recently started my blog after several years of reading others.

    Look forward to reading in the future.

    Many thanks for a fan blog.

    L x

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  34. Hi there, just catching up! It looks as though things have been very busy at your house with lots going on! I hope that you have a good week. xx

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  35. the dandelions caught my eye....you can cook with them you know...check out my blog http://sidmouthpoppy.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/dandelion-petal-cake.html x x x x

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  36. Lovely post with lots of photos of your nice house, liking the blue cupboard ..
    Amanda x

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  37. Loving all your bright painted furniture, especially that turquoise colour! Both the tall cupboard and the locker look amazing!
    Your daughters room is looking wonderful, and i love all the little details in your home - it all looks so cheerful and stylish, you have done a brilliant job Ada.
    Gill xx

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