Day 4 - Saturday

 I almost forgot to tell you about the weekly deals - you may have to click on the image to make it a bit bigger so that you can read it.

If you would like any of these, tell me as quick as you can and I can add them to an order going in today, next order going in a week on Sunday.  Did you know that you can have your goodies delivered direct to your door, for the cost of £4.95.  No matter how big or heavy your order is, it will cost just less than £5.00.  Please let me know if you would like some more details about this as I am always happy to help, if I can.

So today the weather forecast for Derby is rain, rain followed by a little more rain.  I dont mind too much as we have lots of plants that need watering and no watering system in place, just yet.  The sound of the rain on the walk in wardrobe conservatory is like being in a caravan.  Mind you we have suspected that gutters may be blocked as the roof is FULL, and I mean FULL of moss, yikes that wont be too good.

Some more good news for me.....we exchanged contracts on the old house and are due to complete on Monday WHOOP WHOOP again.  The poor people buying the old house have had one problem after another with their solicitiors but at last, it is all done and dusted, well nearly. That does mean that we have to go and get it all finished, empty and presentable today.  I can do that.

Right, lets see what box needs opening now.  Have a wonderful day and I hope you manage to stay dry.

Day 3 (said in big brother voice and accent)

Up before half 5, we must be mad but hay it doesnt matter.  Not too sure what day of the week it is but I do know that we have lots of boxes to empty so that is what we did for about 4 hours.  Then it was off to bank to change address, buy a few essentials (still cant find saucepans), the old house to collect more items ( who knows where these will be put) and back to the bungalow ready for Mr. Virgin - the internet man.

After another birds lunch we got the internet man who has put speedy gonzalous into the computer.  OMG is it fast?  I must learn to type faster to keep up lol.

It was a lovely hour or so sat on the deck having coffee with a lovely friend, lots of  phone calls and then out for yet another bite to eat......this really must stop, but maybe not today.

This was all followed by Derby Dabblers which was relaxing, and it was catch up with the ladies that came along, Jayne, Sandra and Christina.  Such a pity that others couldnt make it.

So tomorrow, the first order will be placed for new goodies from the Stampin' Up! Catalogue.  If you would like to have a look through the catalogue, purchase one or place a little (or LARGE) order, please do get in touch.  I have kept the same phone number 01332 721877, I have the same e-mail address tracey.rossos2@hotmail.com and if you would like to pop in for a coffee, let me know and I shall be happy to give you my new address.

Project life features quite a lot in the new catalogue with everything that you need to get you started. If you fancy having a go at this, do please get in touch and maybe this is something we can do together, once every couple of weeks, to build up your own album

 Here is one of my new visitors to the garden

I really must get some sleep now so, until tomorrow when maybe, just maybe I will find a couple of crafting bits, thanks for visiting

Day 2

Well I woke up a little out of sorts this morning, no surprise as I was shattered last night. WHOOP WHOOP we are here, at last and how exciting is it for me.

It was a cuppa, looking out onto a strange garden, lots of birds and things everywhere, never mind.  Breakfast in a right assortment of bowels, no sugar or canderel but hay, we have milk lol.

The first job was to get some water in the bathroom sink for a wash up and feel fresh.....but there was a toothbrush stuck in the pipes? I wont tell you about the other stuff we have found just yet.

 So it took ages to sort that out but guess what, once that was out, the sink leaked OMG.  We decided to make the living room look nice because then at least we have somewhere to go at the end of the day to sit and relax so that is what we have done.  Obviously it has been a quick nip out to grab lunch, find a few bits and pieces, feed the fish back in the old house, have a hoover and spray the weeds and of course, up date my blog because I cant seem to do that at the new house.

We should have all the internet connects sorted by tomorrow night YEAH.  And of course, its Derby Dabblers so I hope to meet up with lots of people there too, as well as sit and craft a little.

Here are a few photos, just before the removel men arrived

Have a lovely evening and thanks for having a read

Day 1 - The move

It happened, the move.  5 van loads, 6 men and from 9.00 - 6.00 we took nearly everything out of our house and put it in the bungalow.

Out for tea, bed....goodness what a day

Tuesdays Twitter

Well, contracts were exchanged yesterday and, fingers crossed, all will be completed later today meaning, I get keys WHOOP WHOOP.

We are so excited but I have to be a little cautious, just in case it doesnt happen although the people in the bungalow have a removal company arriving at 7.30 this morning.  ohhh goodness.

And, today the new Stampin' Up! catalogue comes out, another WHOOP WHOOP.  If you would like one  please let me know, I have lots and lots of them.  Why not join Stamperettes?  Why not come along to Tuesday and Traceys very very soon and see the catalogue, see some new products and it really wont be too long before I have a big launch party too, ohhh so exciting.

I thought I would share this lovely photo of the twins, just look at that blue sky.

Right, off to work.  Have a great day and more new later.

Taking time to smell the rose

Monday and an extremely busy morning (was there till gone 2 today).  I dont mind as today it was a lovely morning *nudge nudge wink wink*

We have spent the last couple of days finalising everything, sorting out clothes rails, as I have no wardrobes, sorting out tv and internet and generally thinking OMG it really is happening.  The exchange still hasnt happened, although it should have done by now but fingers crossed, there are still a couple of hours left.

Walking in from a brilliant afternoon out yesterday with Rob, Nat and the grandchildren, I smelt the rose at my front door and wow.  The aroma is wonderful, trust it to all flower now.


I am not brilliant at taking photos but this is a lovely rose and one I need to replace.

A few weeks ago I put a plea out for help for some navy butterflies and this is the reason I wanted them.

I made a couple of Candy Bar signs for Nat's sister's wedding later this month.  I wont tell you the price she paid just for some tags on white hammered card......

So my SU order is just sitting here, waiting to be submitted.  If there is anything at all you would like to add to this (last chance of FREE p+p) get in touch before 8pm.  

I am now off to pack my 2 craft bags with all my necessary crafting goodies as that is all that I shall have available for a while, yikes.  Be prepared if you live local, I may call you to see if I can borrow a bit of crafting space.

Thanks for having a read and have a wonderful evening

Not so Sunny Saturday

Saturday and up well before the larks today but it is an exciting day so thats okay.  The weather forecast isnt too good with 80% chance of rain and temperatures around 19 degrees, so not cold.

Today the lights come out of the garden, the plants all get put in one area, the garden furniture gets all stacked up because on Wednesday, yes Wednesday we move house.  Now that is all depends on the exchange going through on Monday and completion on Tuesday.  We were promised exchange last Wednesday, then Thursday and finally yesterday but it just never happened.  I am afraid our solicitor has let us down big time and I can certainly see why people say moving home is the most stressful time of their lives although to be honest, I dont feel stressed, I dont think.  I dont really feel anything.  Here are all the boxes so far,

 This doesnt include all the boxes upstairs.

I do still have my bedroom and living room free from boxes but after today, that may not be the case.
I said to Paul last night, goodness I know we have all this now but when we get to the new place, it will all be worse.  To tell you the truth, I cant wait to move now, a new start, our own home together.  Starting afresh is going to feel so wonderful.

Tuesday afternoon and evening I hope to be spending time cleaning as much as I can so I will be in the bungalow with rubber gloves, bleach and mop.  I dont believe we will have internet for a few days but I do hope to be able to take my phone number.

Apart from the packing, life still goes on.  I have worked quite a few extra hours this week and enjoyed it.  Lots of people are off or on holiday so it has been quiet and extremely nice.  But I have still been able to enjoy the wonderful fragrance from my jasmine plant and mock orange plant.  They have both gone a little mad this year, and these are plants that I must replace in the new house


 Oh yes, I am going around the house taking lots of photographs just in case I forget what something looks like.  I may want to recreate things in the new house and my memory is not what is used to be.

How about this?


I made it for my mum for her birthday and loved doing it.  Cant wait to do some more.

Stampin' Up! news  I GOT THE BROCHURES, oh yes, I had the new brochures delivered so, if you would like to join stamperettes, starting on 28th July, come along and grab your free catalogue.  Not sure until you have see this amazing book, come along and have a peek.  If you would like to purchase this fantastic catalogue, I have quite a few here and, you will just have to ignore the boxes, have a quick cuppa and who knows, you may just end up sorting out some plants.  I am in most of today and I do have samples of all the new IN colours.

Still a few days left to grab yourself a few bargains, YES lots of retiring products have already gone but still weekly deals are around, quite a lot of goodies on the retired list and, oh there is a yes, LOTS from last years Winter brochure can now be purchased.

My next order will be going in on Monday and I am still offering FREE p+p for anything added and delivered to me.  Give me a call on 01332 721877 and get your Christmas supplies while stocks last.

Thanks for having a read today and I hope you have a lovely day.  If you fancy a cuppa and a crafty chat, do call in

Watercolour

Monday morning and fingers crossed, Paul will return home today.

Its back to work for me but I know it will soon be lunchtime and I can chase up what has happened to the house sale.  My house now looks like one of those hoarding programmes, boxes everywhere.

I thought I would go along with the Less Is More Challenge this week as I have been doing a lot of watercolouring and here is my card.

 I made quite a few birthday cards with this stamp set, as well as lots of notelet cards that are on my tidy desk, I just think its a lovely stamp.

Yesterday I managed to do a lot of pottering, got ALL the ironing and washing done and packed up a few odds and ends.

Had an evening in front of the telly with my SU catalogues and it was soon bed time but phew, it was extremely warm.

Thanks for having a read, I hope all is well with you and have a wonderful day.

Louis Vuitton

I had a lie in today and feel such a lot better for it.  I woke up to sunshine and warmth, lovely.  At the moment it is 17 degrees and the forecast is up to 20 degrees but a strong possibility of rain.  Well thats okay as I am home all day again today.

The food shopping arrived just after 8am.  Well with free delivery and £20 off your shopping, why go to the supermarket?  I think its brilliant and have done my shopping this way everytime there is an offer on.  The food is fresh, packed items have a long life on them, nothing is broken and its great to just put it away.  Hopefully, when I do get to go the supermarket, I will enjoy it as I haven't been for so long and it wont be a chore.

Yesterday two very special friends celebrated their birthdays. Here are their cards although you cant see the sparkly on them.

 

I went to a very special birthday party for George.  It began with afternoon tea and my, it was scrumptious. I spent quite a long time having a crafty chat with Nina , which was lovely as I hadnt seen Nina is ages and it is always good to catch up.  I met lots of interesting people and learnt a lot about the Alvaston area.  Then there was this wonderful buffett.  I sat there in the sunshine with lots of lovely people, wonderful conversation, listening to brilliant music that George had sorted out.  What a way to spend a Saturday, heaven.

And this is the most amazing cake that George had made for her by a super duper talented lady. Well I sent a photo of this straight off to my sister in law who actually works at LV and she thinks it is brilliant.

This afternoon I shall be browsing through the SU catalogues as next week will be last week to place any orders and I dont want to miss out on a some wonderful stamp sets that are retiring.  It is also chance to join Stampin' Up! at amazing discounted price. If you would like to place an order or find out more, give me a ring on 01332 721877 or come and have a cuppa with me later today.  It may also be the last week that we are here in this home yikes.

Have a really nice Sunday and thank you for having a read.

The longest day of the year

Goodness, that sun is already warm, its going to be a lovely day.  Its not yet 6am and I have all the windows open.  I know that not everyone enjoys the heat so I do hope that you manage to keep cool.

I have shredded quite a few more papers (note to ones self, not to keep letters I do not need).  I have a few bags ready for the charity shop again and when Paul returns, he will take them for me. 

I received this wonderful card in the post, thank you Pauline.  I love the colours, the stamps and the borders.  

I will have to have a go at making a few of these once my crafting space is sorted out.

House news well, no news is good news I hope.  Fingers crossed that I can tell you more on Monday.

Have a wonderful weekend

Ollies Birthday

Friday and the sun is out.  It is already rather warm out there but the forecast is for showers today and tomorrow with sunshine back on Monday.

I have had another couple of days pottering, as you do and I am hoping to return to work on Monday.  My blood pressure is still low, the doc wont let me reduce my medication and the dizzy spells are still there but if this is what it is to be for a while, then I shall just learn to put up with it, there are a lot of people a lot worse off.

The news on the house front is frustrating.  On Monday we were told that Tuesday was exchange of contracts.  Tuesday came and went.  Wednesday we were told exchange hasnt happened, people buying my house didnt take some document to solicitor but they were doing that on Wednesday, so we would exchange contracts.  We were also told that  27th June was the date that everyone had been given for house move but, we hadnt been officially told this.  In the afternoon we were told dont worry, all is in hand, then we heard nothing all day yesterday.  Last night after another chase around we discovered, all the solicitors were off yesterday, people buying our house had gone on holiday but paperwork was in place but not sure if ready to exchange until end of month, on the other side, something was missing so we couldnt exchange.  It is getting extremely messy and complicated and still right hand doesnt know what left hand is doing.  So to wade through all the confusion, one step forward, two steps back and I am still happy, still living in box city but not a lot to pack anymore.

It was my nieces sons 3rd Birthday earlier in the week and here is the card that I made him, plus another couple of photos.
 
A few cakes that we made for him

 Do you remember this box?  I managed to get hold of it a few years ago in Cyprus and I am still using it to transport all the little cakes I make for the family

 Here is the birthday boy opening tons and tons of presents, a lucky little chappie

Thanks for having a read and fingers crossed, I can pass on some good news quite soon about the house move.  Have a wonderful day