Monday 17 September 2012

Our weekend

On Friday evening, to help ease us into the weekend, we all snuggled down on the sofa (with popcorn) to watch Bewitched. I had no idea what to expect as I hadn't read any reviews but it was entertaining, just not up to the normal Nora Ephron rom com standard. I think that had something to do with Will Ferrell as although he was funny in parts I just don't see him as romantic lead material, his eyes are too small!


Saturday we had a picnic in the park and then S spent ages playing in the playground. Her teddy from T has now been put to one side and the current favourite is this one accompanying her on the seesaw and wearing her cardi.


On Sunday morning I prepared this french toast bake for us to have after our roast beef and as there were lots of crusts left over S and I took a wander down to the local pond to feed the ducks where the crumbs were also very much appreciated by the water rats. 




In the afternoon I set about with this to change the porch from the peeling white paint you can see here



to the Hot Brick painted porch you can now see here. 
Not sure G likes it as he has only commented on how dark it looks, but I really like it. I think it feels quite cosy and welcoming. It needs another coat and the door needs a touch up of varnish too. Also the window sills need to be painted as these now look even grubbier. One job just leads on from the next doesn't it, but I don't mind, I've made a start and it'll all get done.

One thing that can now be put to use is this cream and pink flower bucket I bought in a charity shop last week, it's going to be handy for wet umbrellas.

13 comments:

  1. Evidence that what you said in one of your previous posts it's not true! If you can paint, then you're a crafter, LOL! Well don you on your touch of pink!
    xxx

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  2. What a lovely relaxing weekend. The porch looks fab, that's the next job we need to do in the house. I love the colour you've used.

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  3. Ewww rats!!!! I love your porch - it looks great. The colour is perfect. Love the photo of S on the seesaw. Bewitched was my least fave Nora Ephron movie. I felt it was lacklustre, however I used to really love the series when I was little. xxx

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  4. Love the porch makeover! I agree when you do one thing every thing else then looks tawdry. Our kitchen definitely needs a lick of paint - it's just getting motivated to do it that is the problem!
    Love the teddy in the park photo.
    June

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  5. The porch looks great and I like the dragonfly knocker!

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  6. I used to love the original Bewitched,so when I saw the film it was a bit of a let down.
    Loving your makeover!
    Have a good week Lisa. :0)

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  7. One job always leads to another ! Love the wee water rat... sadly we have a sign up in the village asking not to feed the ducks as real big rats are attracted !
    I totally loved the original Bewitched series & have seen the film ( love Nicole Kidman but not Will Farrel )

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  8. You have been busy...
    Love that S is settled again.
    Love the door, I have knocker envy now!

    Lx

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  9. I used to love Bewitched (the old tv version) so I think we'll avoid the film! Love the porch colour, very warm & welcoming.

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  10. I love that film! And your porch looks fab!!

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  11. Love your blog you are so inspirational.I LOVE the porch it does look cosy,great job as the americans say lol.I have started to paint the garden fence but I hate doing it lol soooo boring.xx

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  12. OOPS forgot to say.Brillliant pics,love the one of S n Ted on the seesaw.x

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