by Anne Murphy | Sep 21, 2012 | Craft, DIY, Sewing, Tips/Hints
After decluttering my linen cupboard this week, I looked longingly at my pile of beautiful tablecloths. Some modern, most vintage. I so love to have a tablecloth on the table but it’s just not worth my while with my messy eaters. I no sooner have the...
by Anne Murphy | Sep 10, 2012 | Family, Relationships
Source: quotesgram.com via Anne on Pinterest I was talking to an acquaintance recently, explaining I feel so blue some days that I just find myself wanting to go to sleep and not do a thing. The only thing I’m capable of is dealing with the kids. I work...
by Anne Murphy | Aug 31, 2012 | Blog
Source: polyvore.com via Chelsey on Pinterest Welcome to Spring (in the Southern hemisphere, that is!) My favourite time of year. The flowers are blooming, their sweet scent fills the air. Birds, bees and butterflies a-buzz (and magpies swooping). The breeze is warmer...
by Anne Murphy | Aug 17, 2012 | Christmas, Craft, DIY, Easter, Halloween, Housework, Making-Do, Sewing, Tips/Hints
If there’s one thing I have a lot of is old socks. Not usually pairs of old socks but single socks that have lost their mate. One of the mysteries of the world. I wonder where they go? I’ve searched the internet and came up with 44 ways to use...
by Anne Murphy | Aug 10, 2012 | Craft, DIY, Tips/Hints
source My kids aren’t really that into bicycles. There’s not really anywhere to ride them other then on the road up to the park. The first bikes they had were second hand and freebies. My son got a new one from Santa last Christmas and now...