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Floordrobe begone!

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Two apologies. Firstly, for using the horrendously ugly word ‘floordrobe’. While I was quite pleased to find that there’s a word for that heap of once-worn clothes on the floor, it surely could have been less jarring. Secondly, the reason … Continue reading →

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The tyranny of the garden

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

I’m going to say something distinctly un-British here: I don’t like having a garden. I know that it’s something we’re supposed to appreciate without question. Like the weird American obsession with having a fireplace. But if it were possible to … Continue reading →

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Trivial but useful weekend DIY

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

Here’s something I was meaning to post last weekend but forgot.  It’s a very trivial but very useful bit of DIY furniture modification! Like everyone else I know, I have a bazillion chargers for electronic things (how come as phones … Continue reading →

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Too much stuff

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

I am having one of my periodic overwhelmed-with-stuff moments. I love getting actual Christmas cards (though I’m not as good as I used to be at sending them all out) and I enjoyed wrapping a bunch of Christmas presents today. … Continue reading →

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