We did achieve something this week, we had the fridge freezer delivered and decided which side it was going and then had a re arrange and all's now in place with some finishing off to do.
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after
We have moved the cupboard that was next to fridge over to another area in the kitchen and replaced it with the drawer unit, which allows us more space as we come in through the kitchen door that is to the right hand side of this area. Paul's cut the wall unit in half and it's back on the wall which as enabled me to store all the glassware here, saving space in other places.
This cupboard that's now half a cupboard ! was always meant to have stained glass in the doors, so I've asked Paul to make them since it's now about 10 years later and 50% less work to do !
However this has made us realise that we never finished the kitchen when we made it! years ago, so that's something we need to get done this year! The list is ever growing...
I received a new doll this week , not a Sasha but Zwergnase junior in the new larger size.
These dolls you either love or you hate or in my case some I love and some look too angry, grumpy etc so I was a little worried about if I'd like this new face sculpt from them, but I'm pleased to say I do! It's a more questioning face than grumpy.
So I've renamed her Rowan ( sold as Roelie )
I have a couple of dolls in the layaway pipeline that should start appearing next month or the one after.
I need to start on the Chat N Snap 2017 webpage, so I can keep everyone up to date with the event and it's theme etc.
The sewing machine is slowly making it's own way down the stairs to the kitchen having given up on me helping it! ;) and once it gets there I may open a piece of fabric and consider CUTTING IT! after which I may need to lie down to get over the shock....
But we visit a few National Trust and English Heritage places every year, so she could be right after all her memory is younger !
Well I must go and take some photos , so the blog does not just sit waiting a whole week again for some input ! Finish dressing some dolls ! re find the kitchen table from all the rearranging of things just encase the sewing machine makes it down and numerous other odds and ends that are forever waiting to be done! If I stayed off the computer I'd have a much tidier house and more money in the bank!! But hey! you only live once so you have to enjoy it !
Wishing you all a great week ahead, a reminder that the shelf photos will soon be needed as half way through this week it turns into JUNE! Something else to add to my to do list!
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Wonderful! I love the way your husband has cut the cupboard in half; great idea. My kitchen is very narrow, a galley really. I have a small fridge in it and the freezer is in the garage! Your new doll is lovely and she has a very interesting expression :)
ReplyDeleteDee - you are married to a house deco/design genius. Everything is looking gorgeous chez vous.
ReplyDeleteI too was pleased to see the lively and interested in life look of your Rowan and my Fenja (not renamed so far). Once again, you show yourdelf to be a far better photographer than the one tht Zwergnase employ as their stock photo made me doubt whether I'd want to keep Fenja.
I have never been to Audley End. When we lived in London, I set off on a coach trip there with my children, but the coach broke down and we didn't get there. It is great to see a glimpse of it here. The house shape reminds me of Temple Newsam near Leeds. When I was very small, my ambition in life was to be the cleaaning lady there, so I could polish the carved oak staircases. My love of real wood had begun!
Is there NO end to Paul's talents! Just think of all the money he has saved with being able to carry out these wonderful alterations and restorations all by himself.
ReplyDeleteI'm totally in awe of his latest venture...although shall really miss that 'kitchen Sasha stage spot' that have provided us with so many superb Sasha settings and scenes and stories...but which will hopefully soon be situated in the new Summer house.
Must stop here and let you get back to organising and overseeing Paul's never ending work load!
My goodness you have had a busy week, but it's all looking very good and well organised!
ReplyDeleteAs for your sewing machine making it's own way down the stairs, WOW you have it well trained! I hope it doesn't slip though, we don't want you having any excuses for not making use of it once it reaches the kitchen table ;)
A lovely photo of Audley End too, I think I've been there but some time ago, I think Brendan was little. But like you, I can't be entirely sure if that was the only time! LOL...old age, it's a bummer isn't it!
xxx
PS I like your new girl. I have decided not to go down that route of yet another sized doll. I'm sticking with the regular size but well, who knows what the future may bring, as using one of your favourite expressions, never say never! ;) xx
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