Saturday 24 March 2012

Been soooo ill.... :-(

I've been suffering since last Sunday with a viral throat infection-oh my, have I felt sorry for myself! I've not been in work, I couldn't eat anything, I've been aching, hot and cold, totally miserable and full of self pity. My lovely Geordie has been looking after me, cooking me soft food and bringing me presents. I've been sitting in bed, watching TV and crocheting away on my Vintage Stripe Blanket

As you can see I've still got a fair way to go, but it is about 4 foot wide so I'm quite proud of how much I've done in a week. I think this blanket is going to be kept on the back of the sofa to add colour and for snuggling.
Anyway yesterday I started to feel a bit of the 'old' me coming back. The sun was shining, my throat was feeling better and I had an urge.......

........an urge......

........to go shopping.

Woohoo, I'm on the road to recovery. It's a week before payday though so my shopping was restricted to cheap shops and charity shops. Here's what I got.....




Total spend? £4.99. The canisters were £2.99 from B&M Bargains, the 3 tea towels £1.49 and the Royal Worcester Evesham porcelain Olive dish, 50p from the charity shop. I think the lady in the charity shop didn't want to let me have it! She kept saying I had a bargain and was a bit reluctant to hand it over. 


 Then I noticed I had a text from Miss M, my lovely antique lady friend. She had come by a little cupboard she thought I might be interested in. I drove to hers, loaded it into Tulip, and here it is....


I went straight to B&Q and bought sandpaper, and a lovely tin of duck egg blue paint. It isn't a priceless antique, it's a very shaky, very scratched cupboard and it was going on a skip if I didn't take it so I don't feel guilty painting it. Also my house does not suit dark furniture, so it's getting painted.

When I got home, Geordie had just finished putting a clutch in someone's car so he came home to join me for lunch in the garden.....


I then spent the rest of the day sanding and cleaning the aforementioned cupboard and when the sun went down I got another urge......

.....an urge....

......to make an Attic24 Birdie


Sooooo cute! I put a couple of drops of patchouli oil on the stuffing too so it's scented as well as being sweet. I think I might hang it in my car actually and make some more for the house. I might make some in yellow for my nephew and niece for Easter too maybe with some mini eggs........

I think I'm going to be busy. :-) xx

7 comments:

  1. Oh wow, this sounds like a perfect way to spend the day. I love all your creations. The blanket is just awesome. I thought the little bird was a fairy at first - so cute! Glad you're feeling better. I've never known a season like this for illness before. It seems everyone I know has been dropping like flies! xx

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    1. Hi Lucy, it looks like a fairy to me now too-lol. I might have a go at making one. PS I haven't forgotten the 'High School Playlist', I'm just in the middle of it-I keep changing my mind and remembering great songs I loved-think I could fill a playlist with 50 songs. x

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  2. So sorry to hear you have been so poorly my little boy has had something similar and Mr J is poorly with it to now. What great finds love those tins and that cupboard is gorgeous can't wait to see it painted. And i love your little bird bet he smells lovely. And your blanket to is such gorgeous colours. Thank you for your lovely comment about my aprons im waiting to speak to a lady this week after that i will know more. I may sell on line im going to see what my options are first. But i will let you all know and if you would like one i will be more than happy to sell to you ;-) Take care and have a lovely week, dee xx

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    1. Hi Dee, hope your boys are feeling better soon-it's horrible isn't it? I'm sure your business will be a massive success and I'm sending huge positive vibes and best wishes to you. xx

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  3. Hi Eileen, So glad you;re feeling a better. What lovely finds on your shopping trip - love the canisters - so bright and colourful! Your blanket is coming along so well - it's so pretty :) Looking forward to seeing your cupboard when you've finished it. Maggie xx

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    1. Thanks Maggie. I kept having doubts about the blanket colours when I started but now it's growing on me.... xx

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  4. Hi I've just found your blog - I'd love to see a picture of the finished cupboard, just the sort of thing I'd do. :)

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