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Building a Side Table from Scrap
Designing and building a side table is not something I ever imagined I would do, but when I found myself suddenly in possession of four table legs, salvaged from the dump, it seemed like the natural thing to do. As someone who likes to see quick results once I have chosen a project, deciding on… Continue reading Building a Side Table from Scrap
The Pott(er)ing Table
We don’t tend to use the work “faffing” very much in Ireland, or at least not where I come from. Foostering, pottering, they are the words we use. I don’t know about you but I can potter anywhere and or hours if the mood is on me. I even have a particular place for it… Continue reading The Pott(er)ing Table
Blue is the Colour – A Garden Update
It kind of seems like we’ve ditched Spring in favour of an early Summer this year, doesn’t it? I don’t know about you, but we generally use Spring weekends to do a bit of pottering in the garden, slowly getting used to the rising temperatures, doing a few repairs and getting the garden ready for… Continue reading Blue is the Colour – A Garden Update
Creating A Library Wall On A Budget
Back in January I posted about how we were about to embark on one of our house dreams – creating a library wall. I was so excited about it and now that it is pretty much done I am still majorly excited about it. It is not a big extension or a complete room makeover.… Continue reading Creating A Library Wall On A Budget
Alternative Mother’s Day Gifts
A a chronic forgetter of Mother’s Day, I am trying to be organised this year. Mother’s Day in Germany is not till the middle of May. Without all the shop windows and TV ads to remind me of Irish Mother’s Day in March, I generally forget and end up texting my sister to let me… Continue reading Alternative Mother’s Day Gifts
A Master Bedroom Makeover On A Small Budget
€100 doesn’t sound like much but it can make a hell of a difference if you spend it wisely. We’ve – ok I’ve – just done up our bedroom for less than that and it is like a different room altogether. Whereas before it was mismatched and dated, it is now bright and airy and,… Continue reading A Master Bedroom Makeover On A Small Budget
Our Guest Bedroom Makeover with Laura Ashley
A few weeks back I wrote about about the makeover I was planning for our guest bedroom. I say “I” rather than “we” as this is a pretty personal makeover. The Bavarian is happy enough that there is a bed for guests to sleep in . I, on the other hand, like to have things… Continue reading Our Guest Bedroom Makeover with Laura Ashley
My Top 7 Shops In Kenmare, County Kerry
Last month we got to spend a few days in County Kerry, basing ourselves in one of The Kenmare Bay Hotel’s self-catering lodges. Most of our stay was spent outdoors exploring nature reserves, hiking, taking boat trips and playing with water whenever the opportunity arose. Having not been in Kenmare since I was a child,… Continue reading My Top 7 Shops In Kenmare, County Kerry
Renovating a Kidney Table with Dipped Legs
Last week I was looking at inspiration for the kidney table I rescued from being dumped. I told you about how its little dipped legs were the source of my inspiration for the final design. Today I am going to show you how my table has turned out. Before that though I’ll give you a… Continue reading Renovating a Kidney Table with Dipped Legs