Bunting & a Challenge

So finally Mum & I made bunting! Some may say a year too late, but we love it anyway. Our new garden was devoid of any flora but we're getting there. The difficult area is the shady part so we're helping it on its way with the bunting :)

After blog hopping last week I came across a scrap challenge site called Color Stories Inspiration and here is my first entry, they have a different challenge up each Friday. Here is the remit :)

and here is my entry

and here are some more photos :)

Thanks for dropping by :)

Nerves

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It's been a rollercoaster weekend here at Mum & Dads house!

 

Kieran was "star of the week" at school and got a mention in the newsletter, yay!

I transferred all the upcoming events into my calender, there's a lot to look forward to. A Hog Roast, Young Voices, Art club, Football club etc. etc.

 

Jim drove up to join us Friday evening in anticipation of Kierans 11+ exam which took place Saturday morning. I felt sick to my stomach for him and was probably the most nervous!

Results in a month or so...... however I'm to understand they get placed not a specific pass or fail, we'll see.

He felt pretty crappy after so we all went out for a spot of retail therapy and lunch at Frankie & Benny's in Rugby.

The rest of the weekend was spent walking around the village and helping Mum & Dad with a pre move sort out.

 

I'll leave you with a few photos taken over the last few days :)

 

 

These last 3 taken with the Olloclip Macro, the B&W woodlouse shots taken by Kieran.

Kate x

Bright and Butchery

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Bright was yesterdays #FMSphotoadaySEPT prompt.

Mine is a close up of a poppy in Mum & Dads garden :)

 

Lovely Sunny Colours!

 

Foody News

After dropping Kieran to school yesterday Mum & I visited our local garden centre for a mooch. One of the concessions is a very friendly butchers with a great selection of quality meats, bread and just take a look at these Meringues - oh my!!!

 

we just about resisted them but couldn't pass up the Pork Pie

nom nom!

 

went for a big walk after lunch lol!

 

Kate x

 

 

 

Distress and In My Postbox!

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It's been a lovely day here, I hope you're getting some lovely sunshine too!

So first up is yesterdays #FMSphotoadaySEPT, the prompt being In My Postbox.

Well as you may know Kieran and myself are "bunking" at my parents as he started his new school this week, fingers crossed we'll be in our new home within a few weeks.

So the point being my parents postbox is what I have to play with here.

Having a bit of fun with this one, this arrived in their post (I kid you not!)

 

 

A Saga Brochure - Childish *snigger*

 

I will post a better photo and some details on THE distressed chair at some point but here's a wee shot

 

And finally for today a quick shot of a young buddleia plant with the olloclip macro lens.

I love the fact that only after I focused, did I spot the weeny fly!!!

This proves that either the lens is the absolute best and/or I'm blind as a bat...

 

 



Path & Fresh!

Just a quick post from my Mum and Dads house :)

Fridays #photoadayaug was "path"

Mum and Dads garden path

and Saturdays prompt word was "fresh"

I was showing off my new Olloclip to Dad around the garden just after we'd had a short rain shower so I chose one of the photos from the shoot for my shot.

No photos of me or any other members of my family on the bronco from Friday night!!!

Indoor shots aren't my forte but here's one of Kieran showing his sweet buffet haul to Grandma and Grandpa!

and one of the table Candelabra. The marquee looked amazing in Black & Lime Green

We're heading home today, only a week until we're back and Kieran starts school!

Better get those name tapes out!!!

Take care

Kate x

Home & Garden

Morning all!

Starting up as usual with my #photoadayaug from yesterday, the prompt being "home"

Here is mine :)

A cute decor piece which I *think* I purchased from this even cuter shop Live, Laugh, Love

It was a good while back, so they may not stock it still, but I tell you "I could live in that shop!"

Next up is a project I've been working on for the last two days.

When I spotted these cuties on Pinterest I knew I had to give it a try!

The original entry is here on this gorgeous Blog "A Shabby Moment in Time" where rub-ons were used to embellish the painted pots.

Alas I have no rub-ons so I ordered myself some Mod-Podge and started stalking the Graphics Fairy Blog (again!)

I did have paint (albeit a smidge of Homebase Driftwood leftovers) so I set to work on a few pots in a haphazard shabby fashion

                                                Before                                   After     

Select some images, re-size and arrange them in photoshop or similar and print with a regular ink-jet printer onto regular printer paper. Remember to reverse any text first.

Cut around each image

Brush the printed side with some Mod-Podge

and place it on your painted pot smoothing out any bubbles

Now the hard bit, leave it - overnight!

Go and have a glass of wine and scour your home for any more items that could be transformed ;)

The next day take a wet sponge to your paper image, soak it and start to gently rub the paper away.

See how easy it comes away!

If you rub some of the image away it'll be because it didn't adhere sufficiently, don't worry it's meant to look worn. If it really bothers you just whip out your Sharpie pen!

Finally I had fun creating a mini table display in the garden incorporating a few creamy/white treasures including the napkins I made last week :)

Take care for now

Kate x

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