House Number 2

It really does feel like I haven't written a blog post in ages. I haven't sat down and taken the time to put my thoughts to paper. It’s been a strange year, and a very busy few months!  We moved house !   Army house number three, and our first off camp. It’s actually amazing to finally be out from behind...

Goodbye number 6

Just over 2 years ago we had packed up our 1st house and moved to our new home. Number 6. Full of hope and excitement and a wee bit of dread I walk through the door of our new home and held back the tears. It was filthy - it was our second married quarter...

Bucket list update: 280. Paint a piece of pottery

Another thing crossed off the bucket list. This one was something a little creative! I genuinely had a great time doing this one. I’ve painted pottery before when I was small But I can’t really remember much about it so it was something I was keen to do again. I just love the idea of...

Bucket list update: 79. Re decorate a whole house.

I thought that I would be crossing this off when we moved in to our forever home but actually our military quarter has needed redecorating! Not the paint I would have chosen to use: magnolia (cue eye role and gritted teeth). I would have loved to go for grey and white. I found myself repainting,...

The Big Move!

We moved 2 weeks ago! I can’t believe it. It’s strange to think it’s been that long, It took so long to get our move: we lived in married quarters behind the wire for two years. We had a lovely little house but it had lots of problems and pitfalls and when our move was...

Bucket list update: 227. Own a Bonsai tree.

I've been a little obsessed with Bonsai trees since my nan showed me hers maybe 20 years ago. I just think they are amazing, fascinating and so, so beautiful. I have always wanted my own. Until recently every plant I have ever owned has had a very short life span; but after managing to keep...

Bucket list update: 158. Upcycle a piece of furniture.

I’ve been a little obsessed with making things for our home. Partly because quirky, personalised or interesting furniture or decorative pieces are really costly. And partly because I think a bit of homemade decoration gives a home a nice bit of character. I’ve made a few little bits and bobs but really wanted to change...

The New “Bucket list”

Recently I’ve been thinking about all the things I want to do. All the little and big things I would like to experience or achieve. Last year my wonderful husband took me away for a surprise holiday and in that week we did lots of things from my “bucket list”: Stroked a giraffe, went wine...