Tag Archives: home improvement

On Something We Never Did In Our Old House

Posted on January 5, 2014 by exmi

We never got ’round to hanging many pictures on the walls. There never seemed to be enough time to get it done – life as new parents was stressful. Then, we simply stopped thinking about it and it didn’t happen. … Continue reading →

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On Things We’ve Done This Year, Already

Posted on January 11, 2013 by exmi

It might only be 11 days into the Twenty-Thirteen, but we’ve made them busy days and they’ve been full of doing stuff and seeing things. So far we have: Taken The Kid to the Montecasino Bird Gardens. Which he adored. … Continue reading →

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On New Kitchens And @RussellHobbsSA Swag

Posted on December 21, 2012 by exmi

A couple Saturdays ago, I came home and my kitchen was missing. Living without a kitchen is painful. It was two weeks of sheer torture (and my poor fiance eating take out) but we finally have this, now. Loads of … Continue reading →

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On Obsessions

Posted on March 12, 2012 by exmi

A few of my favourite things: If it’s blue and white, I’m all over it. I’m not really sure how it started, but I have a growing collection of Delft, blue willow and assorted other blue and white vintage crockery/vases … Continue reading →

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Bigger, Better – It’s Good, Right?

Posted on July 22, 2011 by exmi

This might be news to some (ie: those that don’t follow me on Twitter.*) that we’ve got our hearts set on a certain house. No, not this birdhouse, but another house. We’ve been living in the same house (the house … Continue reading →

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On Wanting To Do Everything, All At Once

Posted on October 13, 2010 by exmi

It’s Tuesday night, and this is the first time since Sunday morning, that I’ve had decent time to myself, alone with my computer to blog. As is usual with me right now – busy doesn’t even begin to cover it. … Continue reading →

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Home Improvement: This Is What I’m Thinking, Here

Posted on September 26, 2010 by exmi

So we’re doing it again*. The DIY stuff. The home improvement rewarding/pain in the ass stuff. The entire day was spent with The Boyfriend and his Brother, moving furniture upstairs and moving furniture downstairs. No mean feat, considering how teeny-narrow … Continue reading →

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It’s Like A Blog Post, It Has Pictures And Everything

Posted on September 10, 2010 by exmi

I am entirely grateful and utterly ecstatic that it’s Friday. Although I don’t anticipate much peace and quiet this weekend. It’s The Boyfriend’s 30th birthday tomorrow – and we’re having a small family thing at his parent’s house. Then we’re … Continue reading →

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So It’s Been Decided

Posted on August 26, 2010 by exmi

Towards the end of the year we plan to put our house up for sale. As to whether it’s because of this, I refuse to comment.

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Things Keeping Me Sane This Week

Posted on August 24, 2010 by exmi

1. Vodka in my sippy cup. When I get home from work, The Kid, The Boyfriend (he drives, while I drink) and I head to the park. I have my smokes in my back pocket and a sippy cup (borrowed … Continue reading →

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