Super easy DIY Teepee

It pops up in many of our summer photo’s. So  thought I’d give it its own little mini post. The Teepee. My cheapskate alternative to the ones you can buy. Ones I desperately want but the niggle on my brain tells me that ‘its not worth $$’. 4 6ft Garden stakes, ours are 1inch Sq….

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This and that

Utter randoms from the last week, little snippets of life from our side of the world. Doesn’t everyone bike in a bee costume? She was so proud to have completed the jigsaw on her own. A first and a real test of patience and tenacity. Lolly treat when out with mama. Wood walk with daddy….

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Our Patch of Sand and Water

The river is our go to place for space and relaxation, take some noodles, throw some stones. Unwind. Laugh. After a busy week it was just what we needed today. Cheekily it was also on the way to Oxford where I needed to go to grab something. I love it when a plan comes together….

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This Moment

Joining Soulemama  for This Moment ~ A moment I want to pause, savour and remember. A special moment from this week.

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Splish Splash Splosh

Tuesday was hot hot hot. Seriously. 31 degrees hot. Like, so hot we retreated indoors to rest and cool off. She rode her pony to preschool in the morning, then I ran before it got to warm. Lunch, home and paddling pool. The pool and slide were a huge hit. A bit of washing liquid…

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Where do Butterflies come from?

This is really a garden update, that is to say the gardens doing well, we are continuously harvesting onions, zucchinis, carrots, beens, beets, and brassicas. Not to mention strawberries. Loads of strawberries, much to the delight of little madam. The peppers are filling out and I’m waiting for them to turn red and juicy. Still…

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Book Mail

We got happy mail from amazon, books for her and me. Girls Style Book – Japanese clothing patterns, oh my goodness its such a beautiful book, the pictures, the simple details. The simple instructions ~ they might prove a little challanging! The blouse will be my first project. When my sewing machine returns from its…

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A bit of randomness

In my week. Random shots from our life. Mundane normality and each is special in its own way. Roses from my garden. Supper about to be cooked. Enthusiastic art. New shorts, made by mama – Violet Fields Threads ~ Daphne Knickers. Off Biking with daddy. Insane jumping about just for the joy of it ~…

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