Perhaps somewhat naively, I was optimistic and even excited about the work we were going to undertake to turn our unloved house into our beautiful home. However, there have been many things that have gone wrong, things that we hadn't accounted for and things that have held us up. We knew there would be issues… Continue reading Renovation Realisation
Unintentional Demolition
Hello happy campers! Just thought I would provide you with an update on the house. So great news, building work commenced yesterday, YAY! Not so great news is that they started work on the utility room - their aim was to damp-proof the room, brick up one door, create an internal door and move the… Continue reading Unintentional Demolition
My first attempt at jam
I never thought the day would come where I would be brave enough to try to make jam, but here we are! Our lovely new neighbours gave us a huge bunch of rhubarb and I thought this is my chance to attempt to make jam. After scrolling through some recipes on BBC Good Food, I… Continue reading My first attempt at jam
House Update and Happy Friday!
I'm so glad it's Friday and especially happy from what I've just hear on the Today programme on Radio 4. They've said a study has suggested that people who drink alcohol 3 or 4 times a week are 30% less likely to develop diabetes, over people who never drink - show me the prosecco! We've… Continue reading House Update and Happy Friday!
Bird Nerd
I am a HUGE bird nerd! I've always loved birds, especially birds of prey and ever since I met my handsome one, he reignited that love as he feels very much the same. We really are two peas in a pod. We had last week Friday off, which was brilliant as all we want to… Continue reading Bird Nerd
Gardening advice wanted!
It's rather grey today isn't it? I do hope we have a good pour down of rain, as I didn't water my vegetables properly last night. I know, tut tut. As much as I love my job (especially as I have swifts constantly screeching past my window and buzzards circling), I would much rather be… Continue reading Gardening advice wanted!
Where to start…
Well to begin with we spent the majority of the weekend in our new house! I'm sure everyone thinks this when they buy their first house, but I just love it so much. On Friday I raced home from work to see my handsome one and Bella at our cottage; after rapidly shoving some food… Continue reading Where to start…
We’ve completed!
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! There have been tears, anger, stress and times we thought we would lose the house, but thankfully it all worked out in the end. Unfortunately, we both have to work today so I am itching for 5.30pm to arrive and I know you shouldn't wish your life away but I'm just… Continue reading We’ve completed!
We’ve exchanged!
I can't believe it but we've exchanged! FINALLY! After the week we've had with paperwork being incorrect, solicitors not answering the phone and lots of fun things like that, I didn't think that we would exchange today. Now whilst not exchanging today might not seem like a big deal, because you can always do it… Continue reading We’ve exchanged!
Tea Loaf Recipe
Happy Monday all! Did you all have a fantastic weekend? Mine was pretty quiet but that was exactly what I needed. After an extremely restful sleep, I woke up with an urge to do a bit of baking! I'm more of a cook that a baker - I find it is easier to overcome errors… Continue reading Tea Loaf Recipe
Abi in the Garden 