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Living by Glastonbury Festival. Part two
‘So, do you camp in the festival or go home?’ Is a question often asked of me these days. Of course I go home silly! (though I am much more polite when I actually say it.) Wouldn’t you? I suppose … Continue reading
Posted in Festivals, Moving and Improving
Tagged Glastonbury festival, living in Pilton, living near Glastonbury, Pilton, Somerset, villager
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Living by Glastonbury Festival. Part 1
There many many Glastonbury fans out there; a large proportion of which get a bit nutty about the whole thing. I know, because I’m one of them! And I mix with others on the e-festivals website. The fact that I … Continue reading
Living in Somerset
Saturday was our three year anniversary since moving to Somerset. This time three years ago Mum, the kids and I went for a walk while Dad went to B&Q for plumbing bits to plumb in our dishwasher and washing machine … Continue reading
Mischief
Not all posh paints are good paints. I have really struggled to find a healthy paint in hot pink. Paint companies should realise that the place we want healthy paint the most is in our children’s bedrooms and many a … Continue reading
My extra special log basket
Have you ever had something made especially commissioned for you? An item of clothing made to your measurements perhaps? A portrait of your child or pet? Well, I never ever had, until recently. I asked friend and willow crafter Amanda Rayner to … Continue reading
The Paint Runner paint roller
You may have seen the adverts on shopping channels – this morning I saw Tommy Walsh (from Ground Force and challenge Tommy Walsh) advertising one called The paint wizard pro. It’s the type of roller that you fill with paint … Continue reading
Posted in Moving and Improving
Tagged decorating, paint roller, paint runner, paint wizard pro, painting, Tommy Walsh
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Plastering Rain’s bedroom
I never intended to plaster; it seemed well and truly a job for the professionals, but 20 months after the walls came down, and the money tree has failed to grow, I thought it was about time I tackled it myself.
Posted in Moving and Improving
Tagged decorating, plastering, renovating blog, renovation blog
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A brief Rayburn update
It’s really interesting looking at the phrases that have brought people to my website. The most popular searches are related to my Rayburn 345W. Here’s the answers to some questions that people have looked for.
Posted in Moving and Improving
Tagged rayburn 345w, Rayburn advice, solid fuel oven, solid fuel stove
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Being warm
There’s a few funny thing to get used to.
Posted in Moving and Improving
Tagged living with a Rayburn, rayburn, rayburn 345w, Rayburn review
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Funky wallpaper
Don’t you just love the 60s and their psychedelic style? I wish there were some photos of our house from the era, but here are some snippets for our enjoyment.