tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89877816148940744082024-03-18T08:41:58.945-07:00JournalArtemis Russell | Isle of WightArtemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.comBlogger362125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-76126583703056711002024-03-02T10:08:00.000-08:002024-03-18T08:41:25.312-07:00A place to put things<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Bq9VyhncYHgoPxD3C0QvemouBUUEyyIgxiSKet1VkssooIgttGjhTvd1RaEGjmgmhEsG1hyoIOPNLAjiXVvyT8HJXmeFfdLmKesGDcVv3PTFYRGPfTKXpUJQmccJ-FhNwyzC63Qh_wYtw5EtSjL-xtB612-yEXxFvfvv0LLXRDyXG1pNVFJ5I3TJHAbH/s1200/1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Bq9VyhncYHgoPxD3C0QvemouBUUEyyIgxiSKet1VkssooIgttGjhTvd1RaEGjmgmhEsG1hyoIOPNLAjiXVvyT8HJXmeFfdLmKesGDcVv3PTFYRGPfTKXpUJQmccJ-FhNwyzC63Qh_wYtw5EtSjL-xtB612-yEXxFvfvv0LLXRDyXG1pNVFJ5I3TJHAbH/s16000/1.jpg" /></a></div>Hello! Thanks for stopping by! I did mean to post a new year post, but it hasn't happened, so here I am three months in. <p></p><p>I had meant to post about some decorating I have been doing in my flat, but I failed to take pictures along the way. I will take some when the light is better, but basically I have added some panelling and made a mantle with pegs onto my (completely blank and filled in) chimney breast that I hadn't really known what to do with. There is no recess even, so, as mentioned before, I have an electric stove that has flame effect and a convection heater within. Aaaanyways, I really just wanted somewhere to hang xmas stockings and put candles on, y'know? I will take a proper pic of it as soon as the mythical sun comes out.<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu34S71BhoeCMgmk9Z7bymAaMaHB6UCkPzdl6W3XxUe990XOJN2OhZ22OM-645SMhTOVJqwr5hg5mvZA5DLEYov6IKHnbdgIcVnfzAbIBtdXyHV1WpVwzr8kTUW8q3O-tOM8GgLcK5bdo6z12NhDQLW28ZBYJUb1fGS41wh9ag1uMChuKCj4Jcz8RJw9c9/s1200/9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu34S71BhoeCMgmk9Z7bymAaMaHB6UCkPzdl6W3XxUe990XOJN2OhZ22OM-645SMhTOVJqwr5hg5mvZA5DLEYov6IKHnbdgIcVnfzAbIBtdXyHV1WpVwzr8kTUW8q3O-tOM8GgLcK5bdo6z12NhDQLW28ZBYJUb1fGS41wh9ag1uMChuKCj4Jcz8RJw9c9/s16000/9.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have been collecting some bits and pieces, like old books and dead weeds in clay pots, and my beautiful 'Sail Away' by <a href="https://www.rowanmacgregor.co.uk">Rowan Macgregor</a>, a gift from my mum at xmas, which I will take better photos of soon, it was so dark they came out all fuzzy. And prints and cards by the lovely <a href="https://www.gemmakoomen.com">Gemma Koomen</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(I can't remember the artist of the horse print, below, but I'll add it in here when I find it)<span style="color: #783f04;"> EDIT: poster by <span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(55, 71, 79); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;">Eniko Eged.</span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYuGzOjoSBX3G4dbwseNTF0EUG8MYlnoaHKP8wDOojDtnD0YL0xCNqnc88p6hrra6kiNl0DZkGzF7Q_NWkl0zq2vewc2ikX4QfXXEo-r0AZbTBLcXPSQ1PqRDPeVpRexG5a2I4q8v2S8OAb1DUE5iSdkdhcdecmQpO_ziQlT3phlDq2_pA7y1QvOkermAL/s1200/8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYuGzOjoSBX3G4dbwseNTF0EUG8MYlnoaHKP8wDOojDtnD0YL0xCNqnc88p6hrra6kiNl0DZkGzF7Q_NWkl0zq2vewc2ikX4QfXXEo-r0AZbTBLcXPSQ1PqRDPeVpRexG5a2I4q8v2S8OAb1DUE5iSdkdhcdecmQpO_ziQlT3phlDq2_pA7y1QvOkermAL/s16000/8.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFj-tTBT9vXaL9ft-C7jtT30rIAeTFTST0x6lHYBE52oSaGnZf2YxhzTQSGRjPX47ych6mn83TJ5yTMQbNRI2HNcGjxfSuWAlMbxImkLhiKq-uF8FhBSb-0N_OwPEaE-oKNH8iQFA6LxwmKXq87eXdbqAhfmMWpDaE_b3RIyVCzii701s1gTPB0vtdkR0C/s1200/11.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFj-tTBT9vXaL9ft-C7jtT30rIAeTFTST0x6lHYBE52oSaGnZf2YxhzTQSGRjPX47ych6mn83TJ5yTMQbNRI2HNcGjxfSuWAlMbxImkLhiKq-uF8FhBSb-0N_OwPEaE-oKNH8iQFA6LxwmKXq87eXdbqAhfmMWpDaE_b3RIyVCzii701s1gTPB0vtdkR0C/s16000/11.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hard to see here, but I found this really tiny rusty oil lamp and got it working, and a miniature picture frame carved out of bog oak in the shape of a shamrock, I think this is victorian.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Hef7wa_oxtXsD629G3YSe1i3cXzPR0GU14iynCTJbUTtiv-SaIg2FOrn2UX238L6dE0_PnQ9chYaoxNXbFHzrZfFSV-5IoAXoxa0tbCeUoXmv0Ot3agjpVQIgIvI1VcsXOyuYkc7WV9mX0qHSxogmoDNWo7ToeaCiEbTwzqMgQ3ozuN0ysYITLCWCGUv/s1200/12.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Hef7wa_oxtXsD629G3YSe1i3cXzPR0GU14iynCTJbUTtiv-SaIg2FOrn2UX238L6dE0_PnQ9chYaoxNXbFHzrZfFSV-5IoAXoxa0tbCeUoXmv0Ot3agjpVQIgIvI1VcsXOyuYkc7WV9mX0qHSxogmoDNWo7ToeaCiEbTwzqMgQ3ozuN0ysYITLCWCGUv/s16000/12.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made this wreath a few years ago from vintage silk millinery leaves that I found in a market a long time ago.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBMLSf-ayDIhxCoxyyKQvDgnF4zKEMmXM0g-z8C302XSH02qMRxVCZn8CtwSi-DbO0FzbzfHoWXit46XAQKwasUn49maalydNrR9kYax_90pmWczhi75cgGGyTBPIld0Vmi1X3pYVACYYzliOSSEPGe0VgAkiClKEv17bCphmbSmlm-JEZLtbsRRIBVrMW/s1200/3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBMLSf-ayDIhxCoxyyKQvDgnF4zKEMmXM0g-z8C302XSH02qMRxVCZn8CtwSi-DbO0FzbzfHoWXit46XAQKwasUn49maalydNrR9kYax_90pmWczhi75cgGGyTBPIld0Vmi1X3pYVACYYzliOSSEPGe0VgAkiClKEv17bCphmbSmlm-JEZLtbsRRIBVrMW/s16000/3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A next project is to be rid of the artex ceiling, which I'm planning to do myself to save money. (no asbestos don't worry!)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp4yuKH1wqWHWN_VS-61hDYmU0QU6W7y06TlpaxmIKEfoa82T3EwV-KekeKKhB1uxX5wbyxjhWicgGujcA4wAOUh7_tJhQn2b-_OZo5VmUYQgr0Xeib8WCQu9NenhVx_8Hc1-m6m4AChxfK-olLdY8gHJv2U7k0f0n1S-PDhvlrBAYpUrQT9Njiq4gDWsS/s1200/2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp4yuKH1wqWHWN_VS-61hDYmU0QU6W7y06TlpaxmIKEfoa82T3EwV-KekeKKhB1uxX5wbyxjhWicgGujcA4wAOUh7_tJhQn2b-_OZo5VmUYQgr0Xeib8WCQu9NenhVx_8Hc1-m6m4AChxfK-olLdY8gHJv2U7k0f0n1S-PDhvlrBAYpUrQT9Njiq4gDWsS/s16000/2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(My dog's chair)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'll put some other new things in the post too...some new jewellery...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;">An amazing teal sapphire, which I've made into an <a href="https://www.onlythroughshadows.com/shop/p/grey-sapphire-ring"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><b>18ct gold ring</b></span></a>, and new olive <a href="https://www.onlythroughshadows.com/shop/p/green-tourmaline-ring"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><b>green tourmaline ring</b></span></a>, and a little <a href="https://www.onlythroughshadows.com/shop/p/pearl-ring"><b><span style="color: #7f6000;">pearl ring</span></b></a> too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was rummaging through my vintage clothes box and found this cotton dress for the photos. White works the best for jewellery I think. I think this dress maybe for an older child? and possibly Edwardian. It came out pretty good after an iron.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here I'm wearing the new tiny <a href="https://www.onlythroughshadows.com/shop/p/initial-disc-minimal-necklace-b759x"><b><span style="color: #7f6000;">gold tag necklace</span></b></a> and <a href="https://www.onlythroughshadows.com/shop/p/teardrop-rutile-quartz-rope-necklace"><b><span style="color: #7f6000;">Rutilated Quartz and rope chain necklace</span></b></a>...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8tzJ6rjtQ7vZ4imBEfqkn9wtUvejXNdlD5QuEZLNCOvz2NrJjpEll2YMMTVEz-nrdEUZ8Yuma-pSeAWl82lF2587_x8jLKzxRv2XuNNEzN2doNao1c5Huu-ez14NnpVA5cQYoxGun1gD9DfNmlHK8p9e2Bo3mgMK9PXYPq_qs-UCaGrw0Bqj5rOULjSR/s1200/tag%20necklace%202.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8tzJ6rjtQ7vZ4imBEfqkn9wtUvejXNdlD5QuEZLNCOvz2NrJjpEll2YMMTVEz-nrdEUZ8Yuma-pSeAWl82lF2587_x8jLKzxRv2XuNNEzN2doNao1c5Huu-ez14NnpVA5cQYoxGun1gD9DfNmlHK8p9e2Bo3mgMK9PXYPq_qs-UCaGrw0Bqj5rOULjSR/s16000/tag%20necklace%202.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2HmfMJ5P6SE-9fMfx-r_kchdLF-bCrN5qPx5cQF-1MUO3W3d5B4zkP-g3csxBJH24gJuWTPV5ChjlOhnSC-L6xdT_l8BxjGH6QCCdoj32pqdaW-9NLKo1YyUeIBIGBYj4eReAiw-XYEGN_FhJ-fypcWLkRN_GG-Jm995nAZxrkZeJgYF68cCToYKyKEqo/s1200/rose%20earrings%202.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2HmfMJ5P6SE-9fMfx-r_kchdLF-bCrN5qPx5cQF-1MUO3W3d5B4zkP-g3csxBJH24gJuWTPV5ChjlOhnSC-L6xdT_l8BxjGH6QCCdoj32pqdaW-9NLKo1YyUeIBIGBYj4eReAiw-XYEGN_FhJ-fypcWLkRN_GG-Jm995nAZxrkZeJgYF68cCToYKyKEqo/s16000/rose%20earrings%202.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.onlythroughshadows.com/shop/p/rose-earrings-with-white-topaz"><b><span style="color: #7f6000;">Rose earrings</span></b></a> in gold with the most sparkliest ever tiny white topaz dangling down. They are small enough to wear wherever without being too showy if you know what I mean.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are some other new things over on the website, <a href="https://www.onlythroughshadows.com/shop"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">click here to take a look</span></b></a>. And, whilst I'm on that subject, I have a bit of a new look to the logo too...I think initials will work better on the jewellery box gold foils as it is bolder.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBniurAg-1jeOj80HqE9lPh1kUz60ttcHaN-W848I_DY4ifflsfiAYqwfJfpH_roXlBjOO3dtHAQGilgtZ1eK_dDbbb8z_rsaWTMkZMjy0KCjE6qLLzcDkNYddQJAvNlvY654s0csV_KpcuxjlNsIr0WSUxphfmvAGia6QcOGjx7KepJPMMpTP0ASCUth-/s1800/OTS%20PHOTO%20BANNER%202.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBniurAg-1jeOj80HqE9lPh1kUz60ttcHaN-W848I_DY4ifflsfiAYqwfJfpH_roXlBjOO3dtHAQGilgtZ1eK_dDbbb8z_rsaWTMkZMjy0KCjE6qLLzcDkNYddQJAvNlvY654s0csV_KpcuxjlNsIr0WSUxphfmvAGia6QcOGjx7KepJPMMpTP0ASCUth-/s16000/OTS%20PHOTO%20BANNER%202.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some exciting news too! I am delighted to have been included on this beautiful brand new website called <a href="https://artisanfounder.com"><b><span style="color: #7f6000;">The Artisan Founder</span></b></a>. It is a collection of amazing crafts people around the country, telling their stories of how they began, and with an up and coming market place to buy. I'm so thrilled to be found here, the stories behind the small businesses are very inspiring. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3pMtnMVqvv7jlBp6yFCbjoYTGI90wE5P47vwwT7OOZr2kyusP9zFLtar1gmP0ZFgP0xlpC-KUNU3I_Ka4LgjOu-YB89kQ_ecLNlbEyS_ElQ12-mnSHUNU90jgdq1llAWrvjto6ZCSWYh18n70DHxfMKXhhD93pE0adQVVQwhcaNjuwbMxdpZmmu4oh7ck/s2854/Screenshot%202024-03-02%20at%2016.50.53.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1430" data-original-width="2854" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3pMtnMVqvv7jlBp6yFCbjoYTGI90wE5P47vwwT7OOZr2kyusP9zFLtar1gmP0ZFgP0xlpC-KUNU3I_Ka4LgjOu-YB89kQ_ecLNlbEyS_ElQ12-mnSHUNU90jgdq1llAWrvjto6ZCSWYh18n70DHxfMKXhhD93pE0adQVVQwhcaNjuwbMxdpZmmu4oh7ck/s16000/Screenshot%202024-03-02%20at%2016.50.53.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can find my story in the journal too, where I talk about how <a href="https://www.onlythroughshadows.com"><b><span style="color: #7f6000;">Only Through Shadows</span></b></a> came to be, what it is like working solo and how I'm hoping the future will pan out, <a href="https://artisanfounder.com/journal/004-only-through-shadows"><b>click here to go have a read</b></a>...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMATH7HPxqcz-zIu9nw1YvFj7zZ5BiAN0cMbi1AAkGZB7kX8QJIdxRQCYkMt8MOlrCuXsN1pasufHrloWclsGPoQn7crW6vwJmkzn99_Yz0cm-hfFKlvXbrc47z8YQ2O_Fxbyocyc5IRxWfMiLm5k6PzxOLPnOAN4s0PdIy_wjqtRG5YzF0b_Ij3qfX-f/s2870/Screenshot%202024-03-02%20at%2017.25.41.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1432" data-original-width="2870" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMATH7HPxqcz-zIu9nw1YvFj7zZ5BiAN0cMbi1AAkGZB7kX8QJIdxRQCYkMt8MOlrCuXsN1pasufHrloWclsGPoQn7crW6vwJmkzn99_Yz0cm-hfFKlvXbrc47z8YQ2O_Fxbyocyc5IRxWfMiLm5k6PzxOLPnOAN4s0PdIy_wjqtRG5YzF0b_Ij3qfX-f/s16000/Screenshot%202024-03-02%20at%2017.25.41.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hopefully I won't leave it so long before I post again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for reading! Artemis</div>Artemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-73635703697437854602023-12-26T08:51:00.000-08:002023-12-26T09:03:13.987-08:00Xmas 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZEXuiE44MUd2H4APY06ywG_QZ-KaHlRCa9ftX4jbAK88EGYq_y_s5uCjdE1jEMPjElGZGmkEDdsSYf1trvVaxWPLIQtD1WAZY5BG2y2dSIE2U4kLNUEPHF30n1gVE0lQVRh3u_71sAsQOCy4Y6JABZxuhffnNjkGApVfzyXS-yUmtdrQ4kA94ZETd0G2M/s1200/c.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZEXuiE44MUd2H4APY06ywG_QZ-KaHlRCa9ftX4jbAK88EGYq_y_s5uCjdE1jEMPjElGZGmkEDdsSYf1trvVaxWPLIQtD1WAZY5BG2y2dSIE2U4kLNUEPHF30n1gVE0lQVRh3u_71sAsQOCy4Y6JABZxuhffnNjkGApVfzyXS-yUmtdrQ4kA94ZETd0G2M/s16000/c.jpg" /></a></div>Happy Xmas everyone! We've had a lovely time here, I'm a bit frazzled but in good spirits!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are some photos from yesterday, I always post some pics of it here every year for me to look back on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am already looking forward to the new year, lots of new things to make for the shop, and some jobs to do in the home that I'm also very excited about. 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Artemis x</div>Artemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-10520309926419933852023-12-22T01:53:00.000-08:002023-12-22T01:53:58.424-08:00Happy Yule!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_PbF2R2mHI7UajdUha5z9dp4_AB2CUK15z0kewVLlaOWXEl2IksmqE0oTuWbLb9MjwE9aKKvlftQ5ZLwWwQ_NgKG7h_pfwwckiF6N-iW7RKZpfrLsnNK9Su3uiMJDVOEoHfexFSP_I4V2Rn4xX59prunaC4RFAxiIoMk7a3F4RKZsnuVjfhkYnjsgUSS/s1200/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_PbF2R2mHI7UajdUha5z9dp4_AB2CUK15z0kewVLlaOWXEl2IksmqE0oTuWbLb9MjwE9aKKvlftQ5ZLwWwQ_NgKG7h_pfwwckiF6N-iW7RKZpfrLsnNK9Su3uiMJDVOEoHfexFSP_I4V2Rn4xX59prunaC4RFAxiIoMk7a3F4RKZsnuVjfhkYnjsgUSS/s16000/2.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><br />Have a lovely Winter Solstice everyone! We have made a Yule log cake this year, Pehr did an amazing job decorating...making a house with chocolate Matchsticks with After Eight roof! Edible berries, and real xmas trees. The best bit is doing the snow. Very much looking forward to our two extra minutes of sun per day from now on xxx<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoO6dIocyCck7yWn6uTgUoOwdQoPU1DjRj8wjWcu6Kd5Fh6Y44RqAfnzLbHIgCegSHNC25jEkyqy8NcMzP9Fo2LQXTMfvRQdnWo8EDFOZzsbYjypITic7PKEcHhGUVeED5WfBI5ELeNNsgwOKqDfyNFxj_9EdQbSusG-2Qr_5RPH2cFJf2_p3UzW7yF8NH/s1200/18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoO6dIocyCck7yWn6uTgUoOwdQoPU1DjRj8wjWcu6Kd5Fh6Y44RqAfnzLbHIgCegSHNC25jEkyqy8NcMzP9Fo2LQXTMfvRQdnWo8EDFOZzsbYjypITic7PKEcHhGUVeED5WfBI5ELeNNsgwOKqDfyNFxj_9EdQbSusG-2Qr_5RPH2cFJf2_p3UzW7yF8NH/s16000/18.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Artemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-81070517248194811492023-12-09T08:29:00.000-08:002023-12-26T08:54:45.437-08:00Another year completed<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBRdVg7ezZ6h_jwpI9ZioVZl660ExI-kZ7PZykNfkhYb_pG7d0d4ENDfFzeIcwriOd4HTi06RlubmUmY-r_hoqjGM1vUDeFDC6ETuFR3NGlnTnbD1AVODLuJm8-BFN_jq-99eGnOL5CNlPeLDagjNEt-NfUV1dRoW3oN2kK_8w4oNbt81I0M9Q1La9Tn3i/s1200/7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBRdVg7ezZ6h_jwpI9ZioVZl660ExI-kZ7PZykNfkhYb_pG7d0d4ENDfFzeIcwriOd4HTi06RlubmUmY-r_hoqjGM1vUDeFDC6ETuFR3NGlnTnbD1AVODLuJm8-BFN_jq-99eGnOL5CNlPeLDagjNEt-NfUV1dRoW3oN2kK_8w4oNbt81I0M9Q1La9Tn3i/s16000/7.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>So yet again, it is xmas.</p><p>I am posting some photos here from my big camera so that I can easily use them for social media, anyone else do that? </p><p>Xmas is a crazy time for me because its when most people buy jewellery and I also have to do xmas single handed, which not always that easy or fun, but I am always glad I did it and see those gleeful faces on xmas morning. It is really my favourite time of the year.</p><p>I also have the addition of a four legged child too. I have been walking about 2 hours per day for a year, I have not noticed any difference to my wobbly bits (they are still wobbly) but it must be doing something good right? I have seen a lot of wildlife.</p><p>I always breathe a big sigh of relief when I get to the end of xmas jewellery orders, not just because I can relax for a bit, but mainly because we made it financially for another year, and that's a huge accomplishment I try to remind myself of. I have been having a funny feeling lately, like a warm fuzzy sensation in my eyes and legs and I think it may be happiness. (or iron deficiency)</p><p>Thank you to each and every customer, I truly feel so supported and appreciated.</p><p>I haven't yet wrapped up presents (although the kids are reminding me on the hour every hour) but after that is done is when I get out the port and After Eights, put my feet on the coffee table, and declare myself drunk until January. </p><p>(just joking, as the only adult in the house I have to be available to drive to a&e at any given moment).</p><p>Below are some xmassy snaps from this year at ours...</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0jwMfCDuHVlFd_Q4OEcqn5O3CmjU6Mw4moYXdRqabD03-RBDA9hhruSu0RjW33XdQIvtwHu3_lOH1joXULfO3wZUjBz1LsTmkGNbsnAHrkSuxjlJ_3GGaj5Ki41UwgbhyphenhyphenjSlj_ERJcGV-Dvt6sq56l-5jO30AjfE5kl-ixVcRp2y4fARt7kxVLrx4WaxS/s1200/15.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0jwMfCDuHVlFd_Q4OEcqn5O3CmjU6Mw4moYXdRqabD03-RBDA9hhruSu0RjW33XdQIvtwHu3_lOH1joXULfO3wZUjBz1LsTmkGNbsnAHrkSuxjlJ_3GGaj5Ki41UwgbhyphenhyphenjSlj_ERJcGV-Dvt6sq56l-5jO30AjfE5kl-ixVcRp2y4fARt7kxVLrx4WaxS/s16000/15.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRqx20006OmxDKtNwMwGk1KBHZdV8GeIAJw2XB57XO6erUOhV2VPCqx74e3_2MAOLPLsxbOT8-Q8lIGDNn9q_eH6zsUdCmSTBVv3Gq2KXg4s9ukn4z5VRIizdtJpxLQacaJR4dDyYwxxkmVbwlNT1ToWH2g5C6C8hvoxCBk8CyihA4OOKbUkd0pMz55-C0/s1200/18.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRqx20006OmxDKtNwMwGk1KBHZdV8GeIAJw2XB57XO6erUOhV2VPCqx74e3_2MAOLPLsxbOT8-Q8lIGDNn9q_eH6zsUdCmSTBVv3Gq2KXg4s9ukn4z5VRIizdtJpxLQacaJR4dDyYwxxkmVbwlNT1ToWH2g5C6C8hvoxCBk8CyihA4OOKbUkd0pMz55-C0/s16000/18.jpg" /></a></div>The time had come to try and work out better arrangements for the children now that my daughter is 11 and my son is 7. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's really tricky when you don't have enough bedrooms (two bed flat). I can remember always wanting my own room at that age too, so I know how important it is to have at least some personal space to call your own. With very limited funds, I have done this to their room. I looked around the internet a lot for some inspiration but couldn't really find much, so I thought I'd post about it here in case anyone else is in the same boat and could get any ideas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am at least lucky enough that the room has two windows. I didn't want to do anything permanent or costly, so I found some dividers that can be moved around to suit them, and can make a completely enclosed room if needed (I found everything on amazon and Ikea).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also took down their bunk beds, and bought two singles with storage space underneath for their clothes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimeqBMyYqcYoJ5l8QTXYR2KzjhjiB4d8VFn45egLKgB0jobBF-4Quy999J_S7sJRdezXGV6PXC3-b635cNo0K3GNWKpsnP04huyqWeAZI8Fax0u52w9YXgzzo_Jes4mSw7jE1VsOUkbw9wGFpB8Hsbjv_LkK6ayxKvsNWAawLMTIgXBHAKZqAGpuLB9A95/s1200/2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimeqBMyYqcYoJ5l8QTXYR2KzjhjiB4d8VFn45egLKgB0jobBF-4Quy999J_S7sJRdezXGV6PXC3-b635cNo0K3GNWKpsnP04huyqWeAZI8Fax0u52w9YXgzzo_Jes4mSw7jE1VsOUkbw9wGFpB8Hsbjv_LkK6ayxKvsNWAawLMTIgXBHAKZqAGpuLB9A95/s16000/2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had this old table in the garage so I painted it up for my son to use.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSN8kndsHdIYfRpyFcaaQJYGYVHOjiDol8_gsXKLuQ0nIVnn1tOE_TUHl0cDuQh55lgvYCTBALvmg159vIT4pqlO5oUM6xG5bLNA14HqeiREKNDUnOYwlX2q2fZwZ2HDIMjl6mxPFkmQP8dXWa9fslFpKxOlFMEGeVi0XuTMTGLSQG4l1KiOxFXvspavMJ/s1200/4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSN8kndsHdIYfRpyFcaaQJYGYVHOjiDol8_gsXKLuQ0nIVnn1tOE_TUHl0cDuQh55lgvYCTBALvmg159vIT4pqlO5oUM6xG5bLNA14HqeiREKNDUnOYwlX2q2fZwZ2HDIMjl6mxPFkmQP8dXWa9fslFpKxOlFMEGeVi0XuTMTGLSQG4l1KiOxFXvspavMJ/s16000/4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Q8bryIUsU-uY8P4YcZ4gHCYP5hQyEJQn-gX7JLUG1gesxeYOALy7UwIeX9VxgaqHXAiITkVj9cf1UDJoVb-2moYDA-E3IQ6xp4Up0V25509vnsf7nhFqecTHXxqGS-jk3W2e2e9jTniqWiWcDo2xmPTrZW6nRC3pTN7ixbRUmhFIxDndX2g_QH1R6JLV/s1200/1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Q8bryIUsU-uY8P4YcZ4gHCYP5hQyEJQn-gX7JLUG1gesxeYOALy7UwIeX9VxgaqHXAiITkVj9cf1UDJoVb-2moYDA-E3IQ6xp4Up0V25509vnsf7nhFqecTHXxqGS-jk3W2e2e9jTniqWiWcDo2xmPTrZW6nRC3pTN7ixbRUmhFIxDndX2g_QH1R6JLV/s16000/1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The beds took up more space than I was expecting!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVOlHeMG2kAdwsvV-8sf4wzoBeJ-y8nVj7oA15ZB7Cz0DS_PLFx4LeqXlUTCG4WPeM_Eo_cHLGL7dhDDTVBcYUj1G0nLajOUBcVW0E9-Wo4GFQXlCdSx0VrO2JXzU2ktktRbP_PzYc7oqD3bk0HF9LrBKq3ocHO8fyLyipnW_cyO4SMnK_khp0K3EiVdfu/s1200/3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVOlHeMG2kAdwsvV-8sf4wzoBeJ-y8nVj7oA15ZB7Cz0DS_PLFx4LeqXlUTCG4WPeM_Eo_cHLGL7dhDDTVBcYUj1G0nLajOUBcVW0E9-Wo4GFQXlCdSx0VrO2JXzU2ktktRbP_PzYc7oqD3bk0HF9LrBKq3ocHO8fyLyipnW_cyO4SMnK_khp0K3EiVdfu/s16000/3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ7d2F18CVmt8BmHDgL-1U24r8YEvtApNXMdFI7ZquuAh9ls_BsL8UQPRfDszgvbVZke67KGSBtd6BL9iLanG2Ecc9jipYSPkfhHED8Ca9n7egpk-dAz-NBzJcx6fIx13pt7wF5fEoGC9mmVivUqL5MDlC7zuaekWeEOawxHCbp_CEQz1hWnb-yQY6VJub/s1200/5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ7d2F18CVmt8BmHDgL-1U24r8YEvtApNXMdFI7ZquuAh9ls_BsL8UQPRfDszgvbVZke67KGSBtd6BL9iLanG2Ecc9jipYSPkfhHED8Ca9n7egpk-dAz-NBzJcx6fIx13pt7wF5fEoGC9mmVivUqL5MDlC7zuaekWeEOawxHCbp_CEQz1hWnb-yQY6VJub/s16000/5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is where you walk into the room. (I took these before hoovering, oops!)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiARzM9V-MR1YW9LBM-0VK874dxpYgTAr1P05zedHXDv9bzkm_biWMGKIocAycMptxdAG4aq1arKHZziFAVvIZTB8U32futlRJDnsltnm6X4EWitqECfFtUOS2miTIabDxwkrgA4uisKzNN5I_pG8jnnPshp1sK1nR7o4Awg44mR-7h7scAuz5dWKO-yMMM/s1200/7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiARzM9V-MR1YW9LBM-0VK874dxpYgTAr1P05zedHXDv9bzkm_biWMGKIocAycMptxdAG4aq1arKHZziFAVvIZTB8U32futlRJDnsltnm6X4EWitqECfFtUOS2miTIabDxwkrgA4uisKzNN5I_pG8jnnPshp1sK1nR7o4Awg44mR-7h7scAuz5dWKO-yMMM/s16000/7.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAatLAdH8UuOPUdrrGPYLk0XjU622uuCrgH-i2c5nkwo-kB1OtoH-yloUrAZkHSo7_IN8YG0017J8wimS6lR3PtlqJvyjM6a5hKVcrPylv2RFPXlbdjyPyYo6c12D0yJ_A56S-pc__rCXeqNZpXXFmyiUp4hySKKy6EKCfLCI1COaXQeIGijB-kVkzkMp9/s1200/8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAatLAdH8UuOPUdrrGPYLk0XjU622uuCrgH-i2c5nkwo-kB1OtoH-yloUrAZkHSo7_IN8YG0017J8wimS6lR3PtlqJvyjM6a5hKVcrPylv2RFPXlbdjyPyYo6c12D0yJ_A56S-pc__rCXeqNZpXXFmyiUp4hySKKy6EKCfLCI1COaXQeIGijB-kVkzkMp9/s16000/8.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Love this new alpine bedding for my boy...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGEUpL_WrIJWFfRnYOX5mIFkfhWjhSLi7cGuPyqBPIOZ-oiLKn4dbPaLt3Ot4isBsZ_jfs8bUBC9sMSHJHA8-10SqyNZ_N06bZpPx6BKHqNgufq-BW2-lI4J5hfXeF6IEgvP_xcJ8nNQ_Qp9il9WvQ4HRf_Wqb3e9EJaHn4fLyCDcsoUZF0ytlVaWdZf7I/s1200/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGEUpL_WrIJWFfRnYOX5mIFkfhWjhSLi7cGuPyqBPIOZ-oiLKn4dbPaLt3Ot4isBsZ_jfs8bUBC9sMSHJHA8-10SqyNZ_N06bZpPx6BKHqNgufq-BW2-lI4J5hfXeF6IEgvP_xcJ8nNQ_Qp9il9WvQ4HRf_Wqb3e9EJaHn4fLyCDcsoUZF0ytlVaWdZf7I/s16000/10.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosie4bg87cCy2mQ25jAiFu7rRtVoKom8Bi3YiPNM3oAak08-fldHk9cy46M5cAqokxLgI7iOMBaqtOu4ujm66_ZiwDniI5-NP8C2eyGzlGBaf58uVKauEon79uc7WT2_9tqNrsVJWbznrHJ31Ee_kampe9uSX8XON49Z8t1AEx1BXiS1VpY5bQmp6v4t2/s1200/9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosie4bg87cCy2mQ25jAiFu7rRtVoKom8Bi3YiPNM3oAak08-fldHk9cy46M5cAqokxLgI7iOMBaqtOu4ujm66_ZiwDniI5-NP8C2eyGzlGBaf58uVKauEon79uc7WT2_9tqNrsVJWbznrHJ31Ee_kampe9uSX8XON49Z8t1AEx1BXiS1VpY5bQmp6v4t2/s16000/9.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Otter is also very impressed with the quality of her new room(s)!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHsRawU0szKXAl9OZl4MN0mZoL7mnXIMDDlXxFt6aj7MykhN0nfjRXAHvuRzJp7XBAU-POEjRJ2NYl4DyZVVtMpgc589gn9IoyQsp-7ukgxxsbkfl948QwFUdWrgYIj2-jJZ5t-ZAGAbVtUNM9Q2kLxfjVRl9NUszZ_OwiszB26k4tnetkEAyeGGfJvrJ/s1200/12.jpg" style="clear: left; 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text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNz6Np8c4hQzUJLkVG4DaKtjEZFtjDJ-CyF1lSlY8KCtqlGABidxF1m2R3NXZ3Ueo-tJGFq59wb98y7kqre_RupGNcRHW-4vCv48nHQcK4YfFv7PDzCoWlfXYY0WJkQ49617OpqHmlGbHl-rkLSvlq5G4jAX-hotl-DrQIwvnKiW-_oP5liLtbLsRPBT2o/s1200/15.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNz6Np8c4hQzUJLkVG4DaKtjEZFtjDJ-CyF1lSlY8KCtqlGABidxF1m2R3NXZ3Ueo-tJGFq59wb98y7kqre_RupGNcRHW-4vCv48nHQcK4YfFv7PDzCoWlfXYY0WJkQ49617OpqHmlGbHl-rkLSvlq5G4jAX-hotl-DrQIwvnKiW-_oP5liLtbLsRPBT2o/s16000/15.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I found these ladder style shelves very cheaply online and they are great for small spaces.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHfMac5B7EaFBtvi3SZdDr6Eb1KsTCNmvuld2sAuuchUYy2ocuH6ifUeMQCkLzDZWqlquAZu65diYlq94bDTVlsbGtJaT8FuoeqirnZhdu1re4Al60Q8DtZajUkakhDFe1xyNUQywxPHN93aKcTIRU0pBgxp8k3R9Fud30m3ECrVRjSiFqcjAwzyC4Ec9C/s1200/16.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHfMac5B7EaFBtvi3SZdDr6Eb1KsTCNmvuld2sAuuchUYy2ocuH6ifUeMQCkLzDZWqlquAZu65diYlq94bDTVlsbGtJaT8FuoeqirnZhdu1re4Al60Q8DtZajUkakhDFe1xyNUQywxPHN93aKcTIRU0pBgxp8k3R9Fud30m3ECrVRjSiFqcjAwzyC4Ec9C/s16000/16.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And this that she can fill up with her collection of stationery. It has wheels so really handy to tuck in a small gap.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaD8VyfQbsj3sVn3w8OUp-y8Itjuojb7JQ9nvxu5gwDoYcsdvS5zODwY_F2uqmFHiAfU2DV33DTimU-6tiwcIxXm8YJ4xs5Z58G-QpIluF711-Vuz6tb7Vqpxz-4ZaY2YaZzpuz9BRiAJ-yr9tXb-Rifq2xke6eDP3ej78F7kW2Lwqk-qpmrd1h3qYN4gM/s1200/21.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaD8VyfQbsj3sVn3w8OUp-y8Itjuojb7JQ9nvxu5gwDoYcsdvS5zODwY_F2uqmFHiAfU2DV33DTimU-6tiwcIxXm8YJ4xs5Z58G-QpIluF711-Vuz6tb7Vqpxz-4ZaY2YaZzpuz9BRiAJ-yr9tXb-Rifq2xke6eDP3ej78F7kW2Lwqk-qpmrd1h3qYN4gM/s16000/21.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Big boy desk!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope this arrangement will do for a couple of years at least!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">...This was how it was before, I loved it but I know times are changing and kids grow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Btw this paint was Farrow and Ball (Light Blue) but it showed up the bad plastering of the walls and it had a very patchy finish which after removing all the blue tack, looked dreadful. It was also a lot darker than it appears here. For more practical reasons I painted it white. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWZaxbrJPVNSYX_EluqaNbaysZDVgUlMf2jEtwN3PBm16hOp9M3DylHRxJQWPeLRI8gkMmQOzM8ajLcAN4NsDyKpiyhmjYk1F48YCNrcfdRhPCjf1-4ZR09qB2NmO6jZJGtGncLFrO9J0biPoKhyphenhyphenReicEC5yplFX25Md5MtJRN4gm7y2TUMDn1O1rc-xp6/s1200/21.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWZaxbrJPVNSYX_EluqaNbaysZDVgUlMf2jEtwN3PBm16hOp9M3DylHRxJQWPeLRI8gkMmQOzM8ajLcAN4NsDyKpiyhmjYk1F48YCNrcfdRhPCjf1-4ZR09qB2NmO6jZJGtGncLFrO9J0biPoKhyphenhyphenReicEC5yplFX25Md5MtJRN4gm7y2TUMDn1O1rc-xp6/s16000/21.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiikQZTOpT0HZRrijm4JeSoOAaAGFM4S3W0CgGakTV2KT58VQrdDSkgyD2NSzEeIoDyvj2eXou1YZFDu10j0Y3FFmOrJp6Ko1Dw6cHCkYXSGrbr92MvxTob-IAEbl-PZTGelmrbdv48Qh7BQlj70-H6hv0mCeHaRjjo7cVvFH6h5XHU9PYmVl73qWEnS9EL/s1200/23.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiikQZTOpT0HZRrijm4JeSoOAaAGFM4S3W0CgGakTV2KT58VQrdDSkgyD2NSzEeIoDyvj2eXou1YZFDu10j0Y3FFmOrJp6Ko1Dw6cHCkYXSGrbr92MvxTob-IAEbl-PZTGelmrbdv48Qh7BQlj70-H6hv0mCeHaRjjo7cVvFH6h5XHU9PYmVl73qWEnS9EL/s16000/23.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm going to sell the bunk beds. So sad! : (</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The End.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Artemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-16568007254110538082023-06-30T01:51:00.002-07:002023-06-30T01:57:57.388-07:00New Summer Jewellery<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.onlythroughshadows.com" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCqFKFjCByEWlK0sg4t5yECUjXWXCq9ec-TuAvi_AFdfHGKTSXC5ZYTf43q1WMZo05E-WcYMGeDCVf5JzlCOtTbyWUhNBwR2rgRuhZLDH-BtxsVFq03tXfGMrWnznvvnZ-z3-O01IPT0YueaktUbpCxYjaBKBT-LezqhburOcz9EohXkuv-AG9CutjZiZE/s16000/Only%20Through%20Shadows%201.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Hello! It's been a long time since I was last here, I have been swimming in the sea and making jewellery...that's about it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">A few years ago, when I was in the midst of divorce and selling our home and ultimately leaving my job, I wrote a post about how I was going to start my own small business and hoped to buy my own home, with a jewellery studio and go swimming and have a simple (and peaceful) life for me and the children. Well a few years down the line I can confirm that it is now the reality!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sometimes it is a little too peaceful! but I can live with that ; )</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It has been so warm here, we've been feeling very lucky indeed, so I've astounded myself by actually being quite productive in making a few new items for the shop, whilst also spending a lot of time at the beach.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">During the making of Only Through Shadows, I have really enjoyed looking at symbolism and folklore in history. A lot of which revolves around nature and how that relates to our human lives, proof that the importance of our natural world has had in the evolution of our varied civilisations around the globe, and which continues today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The newest items I have been working on have been an example of that, here's lots of pictures! (click on the photos to see them in the shop)...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.onlythroughshadows.com/shop/p/botanical-heart-necklace" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKN2jZf9xlLxRxw2HD9LKSK82Wci43J-Zk4HEdgJqHybOQUNDLsmsIVwDf6hdN5Rl82SLOBmwYnYUnRfdxCrNUP-fwhJqXwXjHFbr-PQnZikBzZxOSp-qZfsBgn2MaoivgH50bxHFCOajBjoAKEmth6MzcQE-awU9NOq9TLurgS30Kb2vjjrU6OK0mTPC1/s16000/heart%20nl%20gd%20model%202.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.onlythroughshadows.com/shop/p/botanical-heart-ring" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrhXpuX0ZPdNydMPMpBPxOsiomIYv7aoeIOmXk6g5gRy2NhiiphEj87kdUNfS6o6rzvxcirg6aHkl6h6IpV3oyUzAdhvn8kbmKXhwb_xeSEzjqoGM1P9z3RYcspbTfkUvoQd0wVKUKvQzjl9gG0Tkxo_A9IQq2vhULttsfhczqEjDE3NSCeau30OeuhmC4/s16000/heart%20rg%20sl%20model%201.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Only Through Shadows</a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p>Artemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-3036619187881617172023-02-26T10:34:00.003-08:002023-02-26T10:40:10.900-08:00Project: Kitchen 2<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBh3w2Oxq-vyZBAByvHLaVQtmCBSIMPOLFiGsg8LreiZFBebAmEiO_PgU6Wg8JeatDjT49wPMlG9vixy_4JViwYz8NGbKUbcYiu9D9gOWIb6sJ1SmTqVASX5oycEXOPxrg86C4o547dqLc87nxEDdbnaNd5qGhltqcY1y59cW1ssvl7ZtKm-v0OWP50Q/s1200/10.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBh3w2Oxq-vyZBAByvHLaVQtmCBSIMPOLFiGsg8LreiZFBebAmEiO_PgU6Wg8JeatDjT49wPMlG9vixy_4JViwYz8NGbKUbcYiu9D9gOWIb6sJ1SmTqVASX5oycEXOPxrg86C4o547dqLc87nxEDdbnaNd5qGhltqcY1y59cW1ssvl7ZtKm-v0OWP50Q/s16000/10.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This week I have finally been ticking a few jobs off my never ending to-do list. It is not the most exciting thing in the world, to write about, but I was finding myself scouring the Internet for this kind of subject so I'm thinking that someone out there might find this useful?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you've been following my diy flat redecorating, then you'll know that I have already painted everything in my kitchen when I moved in, <b><span style="color: #7f6000;"><a href="http://www.junkaholique.com/2021/10/project-kitchen.html" target="_blank">(you can read about that here if you like)</a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I didn't do anything about the vinyl flooring before as I ran out of money : (</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's not so offensive (if you like beige) and it's quite new (except I ripped a hole in it when I moved the washing machine), but it's a bit...meh.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYhMfvcESX3tp8QEkBq69IejkcPHAg6ZRRiQ6dA9Y1Kkl8CS72BXbeT0vJ7drwfnZydIDgP-Z_E0IoInyulvrLKckwOvQE0y1Az0mwCMpCvhuUq1kgySRtyvCUpbl8F_DHS_afTw7L61gEwrhISmRxw_ydykQjv9vxGSN_C-OM7dV_zATNVol2PjuImw/s1200/1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYhMfvcESX3tp8QEkBq69IejkcPHAg6ZRRiQ6dA9Y1Kkl8CS72BXbeT0vJ7drwfnZydIDgP-Z_E0IoInyulvrLKckwOvQE0y1Az0mwCMpCvhuUq1kgySRtyvCUpbl8F_DHS_afTw7L61gEwrhISmRxw_ydykQjv9vxGSN_C-OM7dV_zATNVol2PjuImw/s16000/1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs77qkiH4i9OossX6AY_nswObAzYjmTXFAXdIJ3RHxlXEREG92GvVfgre5ScuVHU9UvdkFheo55W3KOEtk7tsE2ew4j-g4LxfvbJyjdyd_94dX9OGt8MdsQLhH8NvFwgufV-hmr6YwJHksoqHWiuHb3Zj9tuBDSBldlqAsRE_uFZnfXCdzJNDrHqX6tQ/s1200/2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs77qkiH4i9OossX6AY_nswObAzYjmTXFAXdIJ3RHxlXEREG92GvVfgre5ScuVHU9UvdkFheo55W3KOEtk7tsE2ew4j-g4LxfvbJyjdyd_94dX9OGt8MdsQLhH8NvFwgufV-hmr6YwJHksoqHWiuHb3Zj9tuBDSBldlqAsRE_uFZnfXCdzJNDrHqX6tQ/s16000/2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I found these on amazon - Floor Pops (I'm not paid for this btw) they are Lino floor tiles with self adhesive backing. Sort of liked how bright they are considering I'm not a fan of patterned walls and floors generally speaking as I'm a bit boring like that. My Flat is Edwardian so I though these looked in keeping with the windows and doors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After much hoovering and scrubbing, you can lay them on existing flooring. Great for renters I think! They cost me about £100 but I way over ordered and have 30% left over, that's cheaper than a rug.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE-0sxPXj7uxxuhIjCudHUD8aqMtKiPSZ_Qhx-2GZub6VVzwzD7Mlgnq_Aohg38z-W_YQ6_4YA2PIngsj897oAoHiSb6O7NS2GiLnoKpNzAbYHdv0-V8jAn6YD-Gr7gsgieNirzH-aZ04ypk0Q41b-zin8Nr5IdwRsMg7j46tODxYCzSKwlS5iZudXXg/s1200/3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE-0sxPXj7uxxuhIjCudHUD8aqMtKiPSZ_Qhx-2GZub6VVzwzD7Mlgnq_Aohg38z-W_YQ6_4YA2PIngsj897oAoHiSb6O7NS2GiLnoKpNzAbYHdv0-V8jAn6YD-Gr7gsgieNirzH-aZ04ypk0Q41b-zin8Nr5IdwRsMg7j46tODxYCzSKwlS5iZudXXg/s16000/3.jpg" /></a></div><br />You just basically peel off the back and stick em down! Cutting the curved fiddly bits was much easier using strong scissors (I found this out at the end) rather than a Stanley knife. Also, I found that a few didn't stick down perfectly as my floor has wonky old floorboards underneath, so I will have to go round with a strong glue for those ones later.<div>Overall I'm pretty happy with it, much easier and cheaper than ordering a roll of vinyl, and more practical than having exposed floor boards (which I would love but I am an upstairs neighbour).</div><div>It took me five hours and I did have strangely aching thigh muscles the next day, I think anyone could do this job.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF7wtL3ftvMGHWdWAdTl_zkhhd095_6WAnxLgOJwjPvSq_yfvCKoppmHm_l70KXEbD6bDFlWWQW_KWUpo6xGs84mcVcf8JYZY4922HmbuiHpBG5LR-7qNh509_cWxcrhKncvQ4DrK6dMPC6Mm6BEMetPnbMMs9jf8W58NE8sGMmOyrLGPpq_-gO2BrdA/s1200/4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF7wtL3ftvMGHWdWAdTl_zkhhd095_6WAnxLgOJwjPvSq_yfvCKoppmHm_l70KXEbD6bDFlWWQW_KWUpo6xGs84mcVcf8JYZY4922HmbuiHpBG5LR-7qNh509_cWxcrhKncvQ4DrK6dMPC6Mm6BEMetPnbMMs9jf8W58NE8sGMmOyrLGPpq_-gO2BrdA/s16000/4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6u28WWvV_LDp-Es7jMYw7LRqHSSdbEoYe79TOBk0HD2DXl6KEWwn29k6yjUk_JkZDwe8D8A-JGBGtMw6koEVBp5rYRrbuHmZX8xNijjA0nxuzFN2e06kTniPKIcJ9inr1RMKVEGGMJOgxraGLNUfPyKVnjNZYzGQh8ay8Q2IOGiUat9H9yR9bn1gZYw/s1200/5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6u28WWvV_LDp-Es7jMYw7LRqHSSdbEoYe79TOBk0HD2DXl6KEWwn29k6yjUk_JkZDwe8D8A-JGBGtMw6koEVBp5rYRrbuHmZX8xNijjA0nxuzFN2e06kTniPKIcJ9inr1RMKVEGGMJOgxraGLNUfPyKVnjNZYzGQh8ay8Q2IOGiUat9H9yR9bn1gZYw/s16000/5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBqxS7U8Mjd2-7jLvBlZ8pJxFTxyXOA9v8OAPjW9VK4kc4Byq-vhzzDWq2BuQDWeDM55SqGO9AkJklD9qOVM7InnQG4Y3JyOqjKzoqavML5YcbOlDbA6k7Ayw1jjZ3nC8ZeRzP4QwmnqmVgVAGU6rjKn1CmQ5FQuPvV3TPrxssY7qmMgvsoVEFjUodzA/s1200/6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBqxS7U8Mjd2-7jLvBlZ8pJxFTxyXOA9v8OAPjW9VK4kc4Byq-vhzzDWq2BuQDWeDM55SqGO9AkJklD9qOVM7InnQG4Y3JyOqjKzoqavML5YcbOlDbA6k7Ayw1jjZ3nC8ZeRzP4QwmnqmVgVAGU6rjKn1CmQ5FQuPvV3TPrxssY7qmMgvsoVEFjUodzA/s16000/6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnvRPJu7oXwgHBn3wC6wlh_rGTtk1argPKtGsveaRCJGmuDMqIDyX4_qT8J3Fgj028SmzLOlcH033dlsxbRsIydDOBICnXu4PHtyVhs4Sxw0TzCTWmYOAXs_rZJET1Zv_JlLS7uEX6zqlBntGwcp4Cet6zmf5M2OSN_WjDeWGIgfZMIQU7oXCq60jyg/s1200/8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnvRPJu7oXwgHBn3wC6wlh_rGTtk1argPKtGsveaRCJGmuDMqIDyX4_qT8J3Fgj028SmzLOlcH033dlsxbRsIydDOBICnXu4PHtyVhs4Sxw0TzCTWmYOAXs_rZJET1Zv_JlLS7uEX6zqlBntGwcp4Cet6zmf5M2OSN_WjDeWGIgfZMIQU7oXCq60jyg/s16000/8.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Much brighter I think! The above photo shows the bathroom next door which has a similar grey vinyl flooring. I painted it with a white floor paint for laminate <b><span style="color: #7f6000;"><a href="http://www.junkaholique.com/2021/09/project-bathroom.html" target="_blank">(you can read about that here if its useful)</a> </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That was nearly two years ago now and it still looks the same. I didn't paint the kitchen floor just because it gets a lot more wear from furniture legs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTVQzjeoZMZT092oVPsM7u4FJNjXDPvq8JQWf9JOLKoHZsIK3RGKDiSruuXh19gmhnNxzcNNxWSNobW0VDAIg8AVXmg5IiFP7w9RXZLIEQunX5Q2lU7YxOilIZeqWyb64e_43zGAo93Hxqj23AxtvhWkGLXSjvkikBGv-aRX4dC6MOFEpVWOfWj3JEvQ/s1200/9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTVQzjeoZMZT092oVPsM7u4FJNjXDPvq8JQWf9JOLKoHZsIK3RGKDiSruuXh19gmhnNxzcNNxWSNobW0VDAIg8AVXmg5IiFP7w9RXZLIEQunX5Q2lU7YxOilIZeqWyb64e_43zGAo93Hxqj23AxtvhWkGLXSjvkikBGv-aRX4dC6MOFEpVWOfWj3JEvQ/s16000/9.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd34yOy6y7IbFKJWHqOrmHvRk7J0QqylDUq_o_UoMPyDJwAnjpz7nEYQNW916hQqJCwAuQmlCHPrMW7K-yeqEsatkLe-Q2dazxkZevR5F2OWGMA1rd0jdfN6lP3Bm54LBCnvBWh3Wj8gWPgAj5p4Ff3vUVScGbM3QLS-Er0VfTP-OyLpbq-5aJolwPKA/s670/1-side.jpg" style="clear: left; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieXcmIKI9NNtS8KtiDNntKsUo-gd2cRXYSu-TczphO9bhMAtqxM-0NzDI4RU3jozxVhtnSsblWDy9Ha4yzAvERloYrxy-r_BFL-nlah0YQOFwy-u-qPt2Na2OsgT5VhbcfvIotj6DkSbuD7dKcACxblu7V9kZaoHkzXiU6LiNgZZiPd4d6DGhW3ltm9A/s16000/group%203.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A quick update, a few new items added to the shop this month.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Can't believe it is already nearly march, I'm only just getting in the swing of the new year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Take a look at my jewellery if you have time...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.onlythroughshadows.com"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Only Through Shadows</span></b></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdRYe77-JfVn-ELoM0Q_5NoU7z7Pf1MAhmAZiPi3lyG32COFfg5WDyHHPvg5Y4wlwZi0Ca0Jd4T4oFExLWrfVH9M04aMSaejd39zVHWneee8roDvIGeVMrhggm0TD3hkwgqVzA3J4FGpLUTHLQnzV5WDyuCSW0w4WHxFhrPKTVqLjZ1_J4Bkav8OY7Iw/s16000/n.jpg" /></a></div>A yuletide post! The weather is pretty wet and grim outside right now, although we can't complain when the US and Canada is under a ton of snow. A little bit of snow would be nice though!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We have had a delightful xmas. Baking and eating basically. I have been run off my feet this month so now I'm being extremely lazy, and maybe I have eaten too much.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdl5bedCnuxLhFMGU5NWHHWVCKf5bbaGdliw7vP4p5qQrYGfULrsxWBY6O5SfGDTQssm0Hd9TmEZWJ6P7dC1QNA_1ovHVLZzBjC_ZsiqcU2qVVbcGqFBt-9PCyMBAjRBOpaK8JuY513P5cQaAuvTgnHYKxyThuyChYxy4dTf7cnkqSstYUHOvFrQZT7A/s1200/c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdl5bedCnuxLhFMGU5NWHHWVCKf5bbaGdliw7vP4p5qQrYGfULrsxWBY6O5SfGDTQssm0Hd9TmEZWJ6P7dC1QNA_1ovHVLZzBjC_ZsiqcU2qVVbcGqFBt-9PCyMBAjRBOpaK8JuY513P5cQaAuvTgnHYKxyThuyChYxy4dTf7cnkqSstYUHOvFrQZT7A/s16000/c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2b1nOHICsNe_-sw5qBL3WXs-Rzwhc1jczwM80lu8L86hbo6ruVcGeVRQdZdj8839zWiTeRhSqyUD5XKcW8lZPgaSf9IWtIIIO0RGx1bhR2ezJXnJIAuf8--BRA179AyD5QseQ88adi48yjknVA94HssbIxYS_KlT4sRLgUFRY8QpAlWkpjgsNLJj0Hg/s1200/d.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2b1nOHICsNe_-sw5qBL3WXs-Rzwhc1jczwM80lu8L86hbo6ruVcGeVRQdZdj8839zWiTeRhSqyUD5XKcW8lZPgaSf9IWtIIIO0RGx1bhR2ezJXnJIAuf8--BRA179AyD5QseQ88adi48yjknVA94HssbIxYS_KlT4sRLgUFRY8QpAlWkpjgsNLJj0Hg/s16000/d.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj___qV4zf9TVVg3fAIkAgvIDhnOOp3ioGiR0k_LchBfd5uffAbz7V8io-L41fa8Mq--lmmntnzJOhheAQ1rE-eXOiu-47pz7TAB1lUlKXotSnzRt9eYaRI67whthWmbVWXV26JmJevhCgd7_qJKadbsNNB39v0JHjWG5XP8Z8O0eoz_pHG7Qtw8dYeSw/s1200/f.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj___qV4zf9TVVg3fAIkAgvIDhnOOp3ioGiR0k_LchBfd5uffAbz7V8io-L41fa8Mq--lmmntnzJOhheAQ1rE-eXOiu-47pz7TAB1lUlKXotSnzRt9eYaRI67whthWmbVWXV26JmJevhCgd7_qJKadbsNNB39v0JHjWG5XP8Z8O0eoz_pHG7Qtw8dYeSw/s16000/f.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The dog loves to sleep in the kitchen when we are cooking or eating, as little bits come accidentally raining down and happen across her wide open mouth. Just by accident of course (look at that face!). She is particularly fond of vegetable scraps and tiny bits of cheese.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0pd9hsDVsLDP4E0NQstDWQ7_Q9ArZSdyYe2LNlCjcIrywzdM6VinSNUyczenBunv-q66brZ0ZK4rNFygdWKyluNXJVBMACrDNphfGi8r8WKztDNzfYnIFn5OrX46dbhROoRM2qFHqtEpFObyHhJ_OUIw7pv8OivMxIsuZ_k-B8iQMRRqvJEXC7gF1FQ/s1200/b.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0pd9hsDVsLDP4E0NQstDWQ7_Q9ArZSdyYe2LNlCjcIrywzdM6VinSNUyczenBunv-q66brZ0ZK4rNFygdWKyluNXJVBMACrDNphfGi8r8WKztDNzfYnIFn5OrX46dbhROoRM2qFHqtEpFObyHhJ_OUIw7pv8OivMxIsuZ_k-B8iQMRRqvJEXC7gF1FQ/s16000/b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVzkN68LCdzxDcrg0JNrnJuwRglMD310ca4l7mnz_LJ3cXqQth8Egl5yLPHtyqhWeyaIbxwDl2GDie1_REcdb7A4fQm09ebSBoSQFAieGBRFp9F8D0nE4soGErMpGuwYluiAUwnFcWHs8vcav6TwhwDuytgVvtwcGk0_qY2rD4m-FbP0vAWmWd_dWb_A/s1200/a.jpg" style="clear: left; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvfi4cBvBrp_11DoUE3eSfgXMMFVI3QbH3gJzY6nXwx48HMpx-u3oT8PYy_AXeIC0AAVUyLrlhWDpmq7dChva-dK4vx3gUFqWpLWnkxsUpgl365Mxz7nS4o66LVgM724V4bcQ3J7yEMYaEj-pkRrnGv_WHPbFh-AuKguQ6I-n5cJRTDweBq0_ziEtrew/s16000/l.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We just had four of us + dog for xmas dinner (we have a big family dinner beforehand) which is perfect.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm still recovering from all the pastry I have consumed.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbmHoPZQXI-EzzagFQ6Wi10i-rU1I0el3PkFm-Le1AdjOEeZHpIYysbFZSYJBSn2B6GpaGNrd1hI8O-NbRqYimfvRvQvwmEKg8ldbxZq4zpRrYPQC8vcAC3DZP_x3IxeqvSCdZm9Lk0E4V97dFCCaf3bO-nA0kv0XMq7lpmIEA1a5M4sOHm9WrFQ7yYw/s1200/q.jpg" style="clear: left; 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text-align: left;">Very happy with my poached pears with caramel sauce I made, tasted really good!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Rh8p4DyxYQRoBftxQ2zEsvpHV_bb2R6tzbaHHykKbowSOX7ug3ZUGDx0Jh4JOpns9u5LSfyfEVNGV844q3a7hUuY1zIR73iNJMK6A0FXETxWwv9hGkBkuLDylVKa1MQeTsK91y6HnUmGM_bQIFK9WEUt2Q8Nv68MKODQYeMs8PA8JPMLW5xnpmFCVw/s1200/t.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Rh8p4DyxYQRoBftxQ2zEsvpHV_bb2R6tzbaHHykKbowSOX7ug3ZUGDx0Jh4JOpns9u5LSfyfEVNGV844q3a7hUuY1zIR73iNJMK6A0FXETxWwv9hGkBkuLDylVKa1MQeTsK91y6HnUmGM_bQIFK9WEUt2Q8Nv68MKODQYeMs8PA8JPMLW5xnpmFCVw/s16000/t.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Otter was very happy with her new toys too, although I may have to remove the squeakers as they are driving me nuts!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I hope you've all had a great xmas and are ready for 2023 with full bellies and a cupboard full of booze ; )</div><div style="text-align: left;">It will be just me and the hound as the kids will be away, which is sort of good in a way as I am planning to gut their room to fit in their new toys. </div><div style="text-align: left;">After that I'll be back at the <a href="https://www.onlythroughshadows.com/studio">jewellery bench</a> with some new designs I'm excited about. I have been sourcing some new stones which I had planned to add before xmas but in the end I was too busy. I'll be doing some wax carving too for a new collection.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I will post some pictures here when they are ready!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Best wishes to you all for a wonderful, healthy and prosperous 2023 xxx</div>Artemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-63924585209947358572022-12-21T14:12:00.000-08:002022-12-21T14:12:06.944-08:00A Xmas tale<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdq0kgdBYwAaIL83X4zwnuLyN46DsqN-xyqvXNSbSIo5Flsc7J4lHv2Azpe_lPwXL5GzrzBn2juirUMwOi37jrI_Sz7C3U7720_14LVeaTSdVDDo2a_ydCqMoTiR3AWu2zoY-suO3k4LILnr-FB8yy3bMtn2aG2jp2GyN8nwRRBhzsZDTBaOQQ97ZgRQ/s1200/37.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdq0kgdBYwAaIL83X4zwnuLyN46DsqN-xyqvXNSbSIo5Flsc7J4lHv2Azpe_lPwXL5GzrzBn2juirUMwOi37jrI_Sz7C3U7720_14LVeaTSdVDDo2a_ydCqMoTiR3AWu2zoY-suO3k4LILnr-FB8yy3bMtn2aG2jp2GyN8nwRRBhzsZDTBaOQQ97ZgRQ/s16000/37.jpg" /></a></div>I'm trying my very best this year to make xmas the best ever. We've had a very scary time recently with my son being very ill for a long time and finally being treated in hospital for five days. It was awful just trying to get medical help, it was a terrifying battle that will stay with me forever. He is thankfully doing well at home now but has been off school for about a month. He is getting stronger every day, the best xmas present ever! We don't know exactly what he had but it may have been scarlet fever or Kawasaki disease (or both) he was tested and treated too late to confirm.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The day after we came home from the hospital, I got a xmas tree! and decorated the flat a little. It was a glorious day. I am so thankful for the nurses who looked after my son (and me!).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio0RH9jnBo2bjfW0MvdZBEpvhn-gVvM178Eivek8ml3z1Mkw7Hm-WRK_6vDtR2X7Ge4ZkxUOs61VS6uzMBdn7c1QtmLdL7p_cLgj0oM7TzoJzeRk-uWrGbnYVNm7wkZnZCi0j-SA_I6A66ImhyP2UK6JuBQWFUdzyX59pxt_IDeDfQCY78p-M401GZMg/s1200/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio0RH9jnBo2bjfW0MvdZBEpvhn-gVvM178Eivek8ml3z1Mkw7Hm-WRK_6vDtR2X7Ge4ZkxUOs61VS6uzMBdn7c1QtmLdL7p_cLgj0oM7TzoJzeRk-uWrGbnYVNm7wkZnZCi0j-SA_I6A66ImhyP2UK6JuBQWFUdzyX59pxt_IDeDfQCY78p-M401GZMg/s16000/10.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEyVW58ZZO7Yv_Ow6svilxcHD18Ic5nFwFYeL3j8zjX97m7RoW1eZnBsQvUvEqHgOn0Y-O509ReDOPapJOZNMBHJVkFQCVdXD-CtUzU_LD-Kv7u1FSzC_nFI5maEE0PwO-ViBLuOywZfPeHW-fOdACOIGfsDUTIzE50LzgeLFeFDNp9ovTs9K1SRZtFA/s1200/28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEyVW58ZZO7Yv_Ow6svilxcHD18Ic5nFwFYeL3j8zjX97m7RoW1eZnBsQvUvEqHgOn0Y-O509ReDOPapJOZNMBHJVkFQCVdXD-CtUzU_LD-Kv7u1FSzC_nFI5maEE0PwO-ViBLuOywZfPeHW-fOdACOIGfsDUTIzE50LzgeLFeFDNp9ovTs9K1SRZtFA/s16000/28.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was lovely and frosty too, and we watched films and ate chocolate a lot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have no idea how I managed to keep up with xmas jewellery orders during his illness. I was like a machine, sleeping at the hospital, then racing home to make orders and post them whilst his dad was there, and then racing back again. I managed to only have to do this for a couple of days per week by working in large batches...I didn't sleep, wash or eat except for at the hospital. It must have been all the adrenaline! I'm so grateful for all my customer's orders, thank you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0LVXy8k7aGbYtHr3IzJonqbb8T4uhD5_bJobwstP4HP_WiOP0Nq5Oe3rI3zKngZUpcAiCWs1w4p2iOUKiXC164jNzyOUePKmaG9BZDwiMWhmdftBftz8R35zsSUFCAuZbyvkOWYL5Xfu-XRBKr_E9gTyZE2EQsos1ER5y-sSXUveJryTGl4kraOVvmA/s1200/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0LVXy8k7aGbYtHr3IzJonqbb8T4uhD5_bJobwstP4HP_WiOP0Nq5Oe3rI3zKngZUpcAiCWs1w4p2iOUKiXC164jNzyOUePKmaG9BZDwiMWhmdftBftz8R35zsSUFCAuZbyvkOWYL5Xfu-XRBKr_E9gTyZE2EQsos1ER5y-sSXUveJryTGl4kraOVvmA/s16000/3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was great to have our pup Otter back too as she was being looked after by my brother and his family whilst we were away. She loved the frosty grass, she really loved eating it too! She has just turned five months old and has a huge new set of adult teeth that are too big for her mouth, but she is becoming more sensitive and affectionate lately. We all love her to bits! 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text-align: left;">We have a traditional tree in the kids room that they decorated, <a href="http://www.junkaholique.com/2021/12/xmas-2021.html" target="_blank">it's just like last year.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In our living room we bought a little sapling cypress tree, I like that it doesn't obscure our view of the downs!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxIP0NDB-_0BWdrnqM5NLJHHUtvwZap8S2A6UudxevEDx8SkyT9__qutbTm4sNfgICqf6S9nBj6g7b6_MfaU35gb97ASkbYPuBu8ElA9Jw2JU7gN7q98WjMjtSvEPG3ilblapjnwZ-urQP1rkuqCPhSjU13eYDzUgQdObXb8fvrb_oApLxyHgonPq4Qw/s1200/24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxIP0NDB-_0BWdrnqM5NLJHHUtvwZap8S2A6UudxevEDx8SkyT9__qutbTm4sNfgICqf6S9nBj6g7b6_MfaU35gb97ASkbYPuBu8ElA9Jw2JU7gN7q98WjMjtSvEPG3ilblapjnwZ-urQP1rkuqCPhSjU13eYDzUgQdObXb8fvrb_oApLxyHgonPq4Qw/s16000/24.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;">Luckily I did all my xmas shopping on my phone during the nights at the hospital, so nearly everything was waiting on our doorstep on our return! They are all wrapped up now, a satisfying mountain of presents that dwarfs our weedy tree.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We have already had a lovely xmas dinner at my mum's with all the family...this takes place a week before xmas for everyones convenience. So now I just have to don my Santa costume and fill up those stockings, make some mince pies and sit back and relax! Omg, I.am.so.tired,</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkk2_N2hgkhMAnFrkzvP9KrPKer99wLd2mMMmhKq778d3jCtIFBj-EvFf1XVHZR_QK6dGr6l3-b88CJvwrUjKJYrhh-6jQRCzQSRgedcrj7Lqpd3KFYJ3y_bTEHRIslpjt22PUsXBhCLZdkU577AkqtjFW8haFfi-i1rgSQ6p75bYMNCu0JT1OkCae_Q/s1200/40.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkk2_N2hgkhMAnFrkzvP9KrPKer99wLd2mMMmhKq778d3jCtIFBj-EvFf1XVHZR_QK6dGr6l3-b88CJvwrUjKJYrhh-6jQRCzQSRgedcrj7Lqpd3KFYJ3y_bTEHRIslpjt22PUsXBhCLZdkU577AkqtjFW8haFfi-i1rgSQ6p75bYMNCu0JT1OkCae_Q/s16000/40.jpg" /></a></div><p>Wishing you all a wonderful xmas and New year, keep safe and well xx</p><p></p>Artemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-12138076463554104712022-11-02T11:38:00.001-07:002022-11-02T11:42:37.632-07:00summer/autumn catch up<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUW2OtUMvev3PctBzyB_-KCItCvc5fKZD2ipQ307sK4JHWG-Xpej5tRmaQInN4R8T-GN16i4GmPYJt-lOvtgFnCCFcFWWQuYuN-KfQz5S8t8Cz8b8A1zicW-h_L9F0eaS9ArovftQsA29EgWSF9d3mrFBebvb3rM3oPpbVYGx7F5DDeYwu54kFw3eOBA/s1200/18.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUW2OtUMvev3PctBzyB_-KCItCvc5fKZD2ipQ307sK4JHWG-Xpej5tRmaQInN4R8T-GN16i4GmPYJt-lOvtgFnCCFcFWWQuYuN-KfQz5S8t8Cz8b8A1zicW-h_L9F0eaS9ArovftQsA29EgWSF9d3mrFBebvb3rM3oPpbVYGx7F5DDeYwu54kFw3eOBA/s16000/18.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I realised that I have not updated here since May! It has been a very busy summer and autumn, and we made the most of the beautiful weather. I usually post to my instagram account, so you catch me up there if you are interested in what we got up to.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This August we celebrated two years of <a href="https://www.onlythroughshadows.com" target="_blank">Only Through Shadows</a>, my little jewellery business. It's a special time for us. We made a big cake with lots of fruit in it, and the kids brought their toy pups along too.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4hCN6cFdLRZtPMtVpq5IU3s_QNpKMP8oie81qSwcuZYoBfC_7niTu2sk0MejksyXV2-4vLnQv1dU4Y9yG8uQ-lPtQQGF9BRau-uK7ngc7chH7iHLSmgYQohnS_GpXhKVc8nB-yBKW5ercDoXcpsHMuagvHU9RxEGSgxc9vLZNfLSIN3ZeUYwhUY5TeQ/s1200/21.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4hCN6cFdLRZtPMtVpq5IU3s_QNpKMP8oie81qSwcuZYoBfC_7niTu2sk0MejksyXV2-4vLnQv1dU4Y9yG8uQ-lPtQQGF9BRau-uK7ngc7chH7iHLSmgYQohnS_GpXhKVc8nB-yBKW5ercDoXcpsHMuagvHU9RxEGSgxc9vLZNfLSIN3ZeUYwhUY5TeQ/s16000/21.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiUU1zmbuHRg0jnZGTQjPqzhI5n9Uu3fINsPzMqIYzcmurNwt6ITkaZOmOxJFO_QJnf5pT1O1f1IkQy1Kt8iL0vlMGPYHjt1FkbsyvKWqaKYIY5HOkrV2fpfrZLo5vkwbJInVYhKf0o5l4Rf9lgfzIv2SLaqjVl5PO2cJ9sPg_iCpxfJWZk6qcYl1Qyg/s1200/23.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiUU1zmbuHRg0jnZGTQjPqzhI5n9Uu3fINsPzMqIYzcmurNwt6ITkaZOmOxJFO_QJnf5pT1O1f1IkQy1Kt8iL0vlMGPYHjt1FkbsyvKWqaKYIY5HOkrV2fpfrZLo5vkwbJInVYhKf0o5l4Rf9lgfzIv2SLaqjVl5PO2cJ9sPg_iCpxfJWZk6qcYl1Qyg/s16000/23.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">...and then, after a very long wait, we finally got our own pup. Meet Otter...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAOVModyYsIF019qqHVYoIJoeJMQbfcIVZgKgfyOZZvrSzP5lrBx_rwWuL8v_HWMPhhGxRWVkvI8mddnHDIzW0VTGDPdYVigM8YzZS6hN6hhLziDzbGqoiRiUAaEZXyi8JbzLzWvlJnqvd-PyTxBo299qP4jLAsck8ObT9stNDW-ifPpdJi0Ct7pM4MQ/s1200/12.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAOVModyYsIF019qqHVYoIJoeJMQbfcIVZgKgfyOZZvrSzP5lrBx_rwWuL8v_HWMPhhGxRWVkvI8mddnHDIzW0VTGDPdYVigM8YzZS6hN6hhLziDzbGqoiRiUAaEZXyi8JbzLzWvlJnqvd-PyTxBo299qP4jLAsck8ObT9stNDW-ifPpdJi0Ct7pM4MQ/s16000/12.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(I lovingly made that linen crate cover, but, alas she is yet to enjoy the comforts I have provided in there, and prefers to be on the sofa instead...I'm working on that!).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She has been with us for five weeks now, and it has taken me most of that time to adjust to the mayhem that dogs bring...I think I am getting the hang of it now, and she is doing well with her training (well, mostly and only if tasty treats are being offered otherwise not interested). My daughter is her dog mum, she loves her to bits even though she is very naughty and bites holes in her clothes.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_MQOKZWQVHMIh4Qn_f-7xeVwbq21GqRnNTRgKUtGoxMT4cJNPO0__PGMy8sRk1zm-xGzoyOMN_XwcVZOogTF98zexFh7X3w5Mm1TDD83vvhf-Nm_5hQJXcob2n23S7OHZES7i7sNxbKdaLSNUdXKmPT79KQu_pH2d1toD2wWLmC-0TQk2uZXjh79dWg/s1200/4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_MQOKZWQVHMIh4Qn_f-7xeVwbq21GqRnNTRgKUtGoxMT4cJNPO0__PGMy8sRk1zm-xGzoyOMN_XwcVZOogTF98zexFh7X3w5Mm1TDD83vvhf-Nm_5hQJXcob2n23S7OHZES7i7sNxbKdaLSNUdXKmPT79KQu_pH2d1toD2wWLmC-0TQk2uZXjh79dWg/s16000/4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDHpWat5xZYPh-qGZ4t-o6a3iTNllPtO3K1Z5z9EgwzYXmwiirlR1qzi4OE_C7bWck9wXWFUtkCcmUxxKXDZB3Uk7Pa7QM6f5rWiGNhQStjhwMGIpL4Tj8MTsMzWDG3GSqQXbWc5WGQT2J2ldcWdFyYAzU2QB4lVU9Rw-MlCE3lw8pZj2g3n2M2l2SQ/s1200/1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDHpWat5xZYPh-qGZ4t-o6a3iTNllPtO3K1Z5z9EgwzYXmwiirlR1qzi4OE_C7bWck9wXWFUtkCcmUxxKXDZB3Uk7Pa7QM6f5rWiGNhQStjhwMGIpL4Tj8MTsMzWDG3GSqQXbWc5WGQT2J2ldcWdFyYAzU2QB4lVU9Rw-MlCE3lw8pZj2g3n2M2l2SQ/s16000/1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNdUzt8ydfn1_WYG0x6c_blaGhZ9Il31eavEcr18q2i3DJafmcDlEESrFXY7U3uIZAFCCoYJrOKLWCoXbhp1-PtETzYouviobWzyuptjOxkFeJvQaC48wOfnv-llApRJK7J7K6nrSFO3lA1wyMqkahUhYFcw1OTZceh_KnTC8kdSjikuY9OyoiG_d67A/s1200/11.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNdUzt8ydfn1_WYG0x6c_blaGhZ9Il31eavEcr18q2i3DJafmcDlEESrFXY7U3uIZAFCCoYJrOKLWCoXbhp1-PtETzYouviobWzyuptjOxkFeJvQaC48wOfnv-llApRJK7J7K6nrSFO3lA1wyMqkahUhYFcw1OTZceh_KnTC8kdSjikuY9OyoiG_d67A/s16000/11.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqiEAdj4OUHMKq549Zze0TM-nHAtSdhgoaE_1xyOo8qzhrUnkj-yPYf7Y3bIqjalnVN0BHtEHtYDhhYT1ocGx1qNOEwNiiJFxIRRHXRD966kkqUUouhr82XdHuSUxJTGiMc_c0mc7I1c6e7cQjBKAZ31j8rCo5nENC15uQ65FI5wYmI5ftsDvDBHEQDg/s1200/9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqiEAdj4OUHMKq549Zze0TM-nHAtSdhgoaE_1xyOo8qzhrUnkj-yPYf7Y3bIqjalnVN0BHtEHtYDhhYT1ocGx1qNOEwNiiJFxIRRHXRD966kkqUUouhr82XdHuSUxJTGiMc_c0mc7I1c6e7cQjBKAZ31j8rCo5nENC15uQ65FI5wYmI5ftsDvDBHEQDg/s16000/9.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So amongst the chaos that is our lives trying to exist with a cute <strike>land shark</strike> puppy, I have also been working and producing jewellery. Here are some of my latest additions to my shop. Some are new from a few months ago as I forgot to update them here...you can see plenty more in my shop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Click here> <b><a href="https://www.onlythroughshadows.com" target="_blank">Only Through Shadows</a> </b>I also have a little journal that I update over on my jewellery site too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFlK0ueuTpMkLnx80QV6Q8sYwPU1G2sY5A-zpjGueourtv451Mklx-RMVRqaJx2H6rNzl2IEem_8mYiZsFUKKyBhvEvRctk6m9iMrZzWjaucAaKv08zzk8407STZOw_Am-65Fe6ICIpd7d81wnsheE3pgTJgwmCHlhmhHXcuFpaDW8hFM5icyC0FsDVA/s1200/opal%20nl%2011.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFlK0ueuTpMkLnx80QV6Q8sYwPU1G2sY5A-zpjGueourtv451Mklx-RMVRqaJx2H6rNzl2IEem_8mYiZsFUKKyBhvEvRctk6m9iMrZzWjaucAaKv08zzk8407STZOw_Am-65Fe6ICIpd7d81wnsheE3pgTJgwmCHlhmhHXcuFpaDW8hFM5icyC0FsDVA/s16000/opal%20nl%2011.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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There are lots of reasons but mainly I needed the company and the physical exercise, as I had been feeling not quite well in the last year or so. It is true that animals help in so many ways, they really do, and I already feel a lot happier generally, and feel motivated to go for walks and socialise more. She's my therapy dog!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also believe that pets are important for children and we feel like more like a family of four now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She is a lot of hard work but we are both learning a lot along the way...I think she feels at home here.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for checking back here to this old blog of mine, I always appreciate it and I will try and post a bit more often because I think it's a bit sad what is happing to social media, and there is something nice about sitting down and reading a blog post I think. Bye for now!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Artemis x</div>Artemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-56254268666277229422022-05-31T09:05:00.002-07:002022-05-31T09:06:21.920-07:00Spring break<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx1ZrfQjIV-TGHFf2EiTesg972pPdndBHioYsPsFFZdcElT-gttbUlDog5tvlJrZD8jLzZ08rj8OE-cIV2Kam8ndZvtW89-6kneF8dR2Q9gZRLf_xzve1h8Lw0OW4kC0mNdd-3HucWsoLtqA0c6AO1fVSOmkFAxC3vp6thRQe3cmOoz3MXA7njhF0EGA/s1200/41.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx1ZrfQjIV-TGHFf2EiTesg972pPdndBHioYsPsFFZdcElT-gttbUlDog5tvlJrZD8jLzZ08rj8OE-cIV2Kam8ndZvtW89-6kneF8dR2Q9gZRLf_xzve1h8Lw0OW4kC0mNdd-3HucWsoLtqA0c6AO1fVSOmkFAxC3vp6thRQe3cmOoz3MXA7njhF0EGA/s16000/41.jpg" /></a></div>Some pictures from our spring holiday. We were lucky with the weather this time!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This place is in Ventnor, so not far from where we live. 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text-align: left;">I hope we will have plenty more relaxing holidays to come this summer, and soon we will be celebrating one year since we got the keys to our flat! A very happy day indeed.</div>Artemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com11Ventnor Botanic Garden, Undercliff Dr, Ventnor PO38 1UL, UK50.5893378 -1.227985922.279103963821157 -36.3842359 78.899571636178848 33.9282641tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-45638290834033554912022-05-12T11:43:00.006-07:002022-05-12T14:22:20.625-07:00In Memoriam<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEU-tQbtZQ9DiQn03zHYTaxNH2PChU1rTHK-CC6G9BsZrvjY4aVYulqqcj9Pm0WSztN1jj3Dq7J6zNA2VzNUMq9xxfP8eS1BqwwX1qwFI0T5nQEdpuJpvHrp828GM3zvCRIwiv953_iiKsW2dFEdB_g2dKYfQCo6hOWBK-r9jTIuOo9_26pmIvNJKRA/s1200/6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEU-tQbtZQ9DiQn03zHYTaxNH2PChU1rTHK-CC6G9BsZrvjY4aVYulqqcj9Pm0WSztN1jj3Dq7J6zNA2VzNUMq9xxfP8eS1BqwwX1qwFI0T5nQEdpuJpvHrp828GM3zvCRIwiv953_iiKsW2dFEdB_g2dKYfQCo6hOWBK-r9jTIuOo9_26pmIvNJKRA/s16000/6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My friend died this time last year. She was 43. We had been friends since childhood. The last time I saw her she was showing me her garden and all the things she had been growing from seed, and her vegetable patch. She loved nature and looked after any injured birds that would happen to pass her garden. When I picture her, in my mind, I can see and hear her telling me about what she is going to do next in her garden.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8u1ok3PRAJ4E-yiYDr2fTHePAD2OAloaTu-ayjGHUA-FrrUlyCitoRqbGRTLch4ivWmKnwqQYXunrVAoQwtBKTBxwdRsM722LXbnmj4pfUgUpmlnuTk7vm4LhNPindCvutLS3d-uTbTtzFmhUqvza5lOKiMmZQ_ZZdwAnpDTYYlnIJpdP_a_rr_4ykA/s1200/1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8u1ok3PRAJ4E-yiYDr2fTHePAD2OAloaTu-ayjGHUA-FrrUlyCitoRqbGRTLch4ivWmKnwqQYXunrVAoQwtBKTBxwdRsM722LXbnmj4pfUgUpmlnuTk7vm4LhNPindCvutLS3d-uTbTtzFmhUqvza5lOKiMmZQ_ZZdwAnpDTYYlnIJpdP_a_rr_4ykA/s16000/1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She died very suddenly last May, due to a blood clot in her brain. It is still very hard to come to terms with that her death was unnecessary. We miss her greatly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Shortly after, I collected some flowers from her garden, flowers that she had been showing me in bud, excitement at things beginning to bloom. Plants she had looked after everyday. I pressed them in a book, and recently I made them into some pictures.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I took lots of photos of them, as I know the colours will fade over time. I didn't mean the black one to look morbid, just that the colours of the flowers showed up better on a dark background.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL-Lr-ZVJMd7VeOgAkgBOPhDSqLEn1V6iljFCNXOSMfrAP5bkUyVsfn_BjM-5HxBSedanAr0gzk6tVFpUfykYYlkoYbfLvkP0uXMaP-kUIxd9Tp-L4hiaHPYbqrDNvj-p-rPeb-KEGP5-Kty_qMaGb4g259yEx9Lb6ea0uLKND4uBR0X3o8YbtwKUvDg/s1200/3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL-Lr-ZVJMd7VeOgAkgBOPhDSqLEn1V6iljFCNXOSMfrAP5bkUyVsfn_BjM-5HxBSedanAr0gzk6tVFpUfykYYlkoYbfLvkP0uXMaP-kUIxd9Tp-L4hiaHPYbqrDNvj-p-rPeb-KEGP5-Kty_qMaGb4g259yEx9Lb6ea0uLKND4uBR0X3o8YbtwKUvDg/s16000/3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3JFzZBJgeK1ZhvjFQYRJwG-mM_Paw1YKDa5ndSd0IRmnX57Odpu22vFF5GzWdGAa5kBQdis0GfCN26o5K30bq9X_QJgUH-wLos04xxQPVz1xBD2lbI5aEATH5DfldM-sEXcR51qfk_fZwaSRxrSjLU82-uKyTYgHQ_EG4zI2PFCAE7TwTdUQxMov10Q/s1200/7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3JFzZBJgeK1ZhvjFQYRJwG-mM_Paw1YKDa5ndSd0IRmnX57Odpu22vFF5GzWdGAa5kBQdis0GfCN26o5K30bq9X_QJgUH-wLos04xxQPVz1xBD2lbI5aEATH5DfldM-sEXcR51qfk_fZwaSRxrSjLU82-uKyTYgHQ_EG4zI2PFCAE7TwTdUQxMov10Q/s16000/7.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><dd style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 34); color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px; text-align: start;"><i><br /></i></dd><dd style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 34); color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px; text-align: start;"><i>The hills are shadows, and they flow</i></dd><dd style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 34); color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px; text-align: start;"><i>From form to form, and nothing stands;</i></dd><dd style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 34); color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px; text-align: start;"><i>They melt like mist, the solid lands,</i></dd><dd style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 34); color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px; text-align: start;"><i>Like clouds they shape themselves and go.</i></dd><dd style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 34); color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px; text-align: start;"><i><br /></i></dd><dd style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 34); color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px; text-align: start;"><i>Alfred Lord Tennyson 1850</i></dd><dd style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 34); color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0.1em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px; text-align: start;"><i><br /></i></dd></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKwVyQdgx9eqoMcRzbd4hSh4i_s2YnGTeuV7RG0WIha23FwpTQOYVDIj6fZCaWhw5Lh3JEYQaIdGFNL2O7EaUxqOojEr4bPn8VB82g2qjIg01IEjY8xP_erm7AyhNpyTrk0omp-R6q4xb3YXhsg5IvhzycqB7oEdzcS9Vl5XRvvpsAgyjU7lmFm_9Qig/s1200/5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKwVyQdgx9eqoMcRzbd4hSh4i_s2YnGTeuV7RG0WIha23FwpTQOYVDIj6fZCaWhw5Lh3JEYQaIdGFNL2O7EaUxqOojEr4bPn8VB82g2qjIg01IEjY8xP_erm7AyhNpyTrk0omp-R6q4xb3YXhsg5IvhzycqB7oEdzcS9Vl5XRvvpsAgyjU7lmFm_9Qig/s16000/5.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That excerpt is from a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Memoriam_A.H.H.">longer poem</a> the author wrote about his friend who also died suddenly from a brain haemorrhage age 22. My home looks over the Tennyson Downs near to where he lived, so it seemed apt to quote it here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDYhkS605vwpNtWfzKJzGMMEMFlCvisQ8wP5ra3fsP-JYqtR84rWeZmyIN8I0HtJbiQANPA5vgaXyhz4qrBa5vG6EvbgR9rOGN8qCqUb3fSQtLTVkFcGS2LC0yTaK6cgdxv1lzFwCpLK8e0thqPoP9611W7MuoR_9VViM33cJ8T1_1vCIs-sc6K780Q/s1200/10.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDYhkS605vwpNtWfzKJzGMMEMFlCvisQ8wP5ra3fsP-JYqtR84rWeZmyIN8I0HtJbiQANPA5vgaXyhz4qrBa5vG6EvbgR9rOGN8qCqUb3fSQtLTVkFcGS2LC0yTaK6cgdxv1lzFwCpLK8e0thqPoP9611W7MuoR_9VViM33cJ8T1_1vCIs-sc6K780Q/s16000/10.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">May is a beautiful month and I am very grateful to be around to enjoy it. Marie, I picked these for you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_f91iiJnRI8v4mALFDvfPz7UA7x0Um5WElCnqccRjOStImuUpQ5N46yYba3OPqR_c9CfwOx4uX5a7kYX0wcYM6r1kO3ys5IVP93ENtJsawAZo5PjG59E7a1A6lcM_lvVuyQvuIbe1LamOJwPIKQIjuzIbaHXD4FnXNdFBVjaF-OtDo2mxoIGrboTUIA/s1200/9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_f91iiJnRI8v4mALFDvfPz7UA7x0Um5WElCnqccRjOStImuUpQ5N46yYba3OPqR_c9CfwOx4uX5a7kYX0wcYM6r1kO3ys5IVP93ENtJsawAZo5PjG59E7a1A6lcM_lvVuyQvuIbe1LamOJwPIKQIjuzIbaHXD4FnXNdFBVjaF-OtDo2mxoIGrboTUIA/s16000/9.jpg" /></a></div></div><br />Artemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-36182421977537923122022-03-08T06:20:00.006-08:002022-03-08T08:03:58.657-08:00A little update (and Meet the Maker) etc...<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgV-V6iuACizY-gtdiyUvucodrZ3UKgahkQ5IsFBE-g2nZxV5FQKq5tgeYfmfx7AmMhTK_w0dw9SJH4b-MRhsDiHWRcp59XT__9Qxpz47J_zgNMzQmd1Hnmg2CysiEVb0XKG13rccPCCkSgNKbGdiUR9SDC6R4mzazn_HdwYYKhU4IeTUhmh4R-2x-OwA=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgV-V6iuACizY-gtdiyUvucodrZ3UKgahkQ5IsFBE-g2nZxV5FQKq5tgeYfmfx7AmMhTK_w0dw9SJH4b-MRhsDiHWRcp59XT__9Qxpz47J_zgNMzQmd1Hnmg2CysiEVb0XKG13rccPCCkSgNKbGdiUR9SDC6R4mzazn_HdwYYKhU4IeTUhmh4R-2x-OwA=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">More jewellery! I have been busy at my work bench lately, although trying to concentrate on what feels so insignificant compared to all that is happening around the world. I think a lot of us are feeling like that right now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anyhow, I have just added some little white diamond items to the shop, <a href="https://www.onlythroughshadows.com/shop/p/delicate-white-diamond-ring"><b>18ct gold diamond ring</b></a> and some <a href="https://www.onlythroughshadows.com/shop/p/tiny-diamond-stud-earrings-nrh82"><b>9ct gold diamond stud earrings.</b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicdTBGKqDxTo4nNIe-H1kobozt61sOP0-tJFyEa1oPXKPTcWWzj1LLMA3ixh28H-SCoZxM7d2MctArpwub5VERXkqHO418HnPPDSGHZj2c-HdNtrV5R7DW2DxkUYWijjGzGfAoDIOkNHRpl5M_8U2Pz1yVRcvobPYaAWp9PMUjJNVa273zZb2rMB3pJg=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicdTBGKqDxTo4nNIe-H1kobozt61sOP0-tJFyEa1oPXKPTcWWzj1LLMA3ixh28H-SCoZxM7d2MctArpwub5VERXkqHO418HnPPDSGHZj2c-HdNtrV5R7DW2DxkUYWijjGzGfAoDIOkNHRpl5M_8U2Pz1yVRcvobPYaAWp9PMUjJNVa273zZb2rMB3pJg=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-X2HOiNOwZfGeVmFbwnSYBMtY4jaHEEf6rHoabX5Gnj66RDyAtQgYVNqEVoaL8PGe0Nz4TEUAjRKWVTpLxQJDDeP4jPzWsVoCrQGhE1tCJpbrNFifYXBFrhU_BGYaDJwDi-KYorgREOcnIy4kHauRddnRgnBai3rYRpBqLFHKzgNuvyHJEbXbKAx85Q=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-X2HOiNOwZfGeVmFbwnSYBMtY4jaHEEf6rHoabX5Gnj66RDyAtQgYVNqEVoaL8PGe0Nz4TEUAjRKWVTpLxQJDDeP4jPzWsVoCrQGhE1tCJpbrNFifYXBFrhU_BGYaDJwDi-KYorgREOcnIy4kHauRddnRgnBai3rYRpBqLFHKzgNuvyHJEbXbKAx85Q=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Me! (excuse the blurry pic) I was going to take part in Meet the Maker on Instagram but I got side tracked. So here I am instead!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm going to be 44 in a couple of days, I live in a flat with my two children. I was born on the Isle of Wight where we live and I began making jewellery whilst studying Fine Art, where I sold it on the street to make money. I play guitar (a bit) and I like gardening and swimming in the sea. I learnt to drive when I was 41!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have three older brothers. I have been a vegetarian since I was 10 years old. My parents came from London. I like to sing loudly when no one is around and I drink tea about every hour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXCVl8K2rCSH9xAXo-DGnTIXgSytDRcASz6x3xVIEhEUJ-8y4NaN60VuKMWvCM10r24vhVwI7bMr4rpFoojpAI9JW6AeC8BslPMCNkysWHQZzY3hTy__aUz0X3N2dKnOO9QYqBOCDxb1JnJBFAUbEn6baTKEsTVvAdoC7_9q3K2M1pSEON220RcqSVYQ=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXCVl8K2rCSH9xAXo-DGnTIXgSytDRcASz6x3xVIEhEUJ-8y4NaN60VuKMWvCM10r24vhVwI7bMr4rpFoojpAI9JW6AeC8BslPMCNkysWHQZzY3hTy__aUz0X3N2dKnOO9QYqBOCDxb1JnJBFAUbEn6baTKEsTVvAdoC7_9q3K2M1pSEON220RcqSVYQ=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_S-FMYBucGZAFGcg0_MdPBq6lkhTRXTuWCGFBNAPJCTvGuMFCJkOW72HZaoXVw010cHhr_td3bM1Y25JQKmU2zNN_02Qb2Ar-lpPeRHDEjZaq2S0oLl5ic5V9G8sX0tCualL4_kIefhqSiqEybfBxAbldmhZhKwwo6M1s87WfylRDZgj7TVOnvtFYyQ=s760" style="clear: left; 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I feel so completely useless in my quiet little life here on the island. I can only help by <a href="https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal">donating some money</a>, and educating my children about freedom and peace, the value and compassion for life, and the preservation of culture. They are just small, but for children this is something they don't really need to be taught because they understand these simple concepts from birth it seems. It is the adults that need to be taught this, and reminded of this (and I'm referring to a certain few in this world).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have started to collate a board of Ukrainian culture, that my daughter and I have enjoyed and been very moved by. Simple, colourful, peaceful, happy, were the words my daughter used to describe these pictures, and it contrasts so desperately with the pictures she has seen on the news lately. I am sure that we will see more colourful Ukrainian art for many centuries to come, if you can make a crown out of flowers instead of gold.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/junkaholique/ukrainian-culture/"><b>You can follow my pin board here if you like.</b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All our love and support to, our neighbours, Ukraine.</div><br />Artemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-85224737559788154972022-02-08T05:45:00.010-08:002022-03-06T14:17:13.402-08:00Jewellery update<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRtjVb5tDWQ1JBN4uIAuOXJEslQSiAy5KuSXTyJ00uR0vniHX4-G-rUWG8X2_ve59KECodhIrzyES-a07UCgL6s5i_hui-2dONyNZqmD_nQNc0mOptM0V6fN3kEF0XKPLB_dYVTKn9r_U4e6pASfHx3oDBQBEN_HC11Zil7ZYnyYxHA3oJmeTm6ZkOLA=s1200" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMYiBrcSDzSQ3QPB00Q2TCg8bZ5LFrHIe0LPykxG35QCXKu6LGSRYh6p0QBpdbMT1BPLBdruMFvEXmzbHWtzSayf8k6qxdkzog9EMMjqlUC10GWBhWY2cqvLKP459kWbrDxpQ_L-qCR2l7lCX6F4u-iC_RjTF7VMtWmsPjTiABA4CGla20j9O3c5dnfA=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMYiBrcSDzSQ3QPB00Q2TCg8bZ5LFrHIe0LPykxG35QCXKu6LGSRYh6p0QBpdbMT1BPLBdruMFvEXmzbHWtzSayf8k6qxdkzog9EMMjqlUC10GWBhWY2cqvLKP459kWbrDxpQ_L-qCR2l7lCX6F4u-iC_RjTF7VMtWmsPjTiABA4CGla20j9O3c5dnfA=s16000" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy New Year! Even though we are a week into the year already, I didn't really celebrate it until now because the children have been with their dad for a bit, so I waited for them to come back and have a bit of a celebration, the first new year in our new home!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the meantime I got some jobs done around the flat, painting over a water stain on the ceiling, deep cleaning the carpets, all the fun stuff.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did however put up my new desk lamps which I bought for myself for xmas and put under the tree. I'm really happy with the amount of light under which I completed my tax return : (</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You have to take the small joys in life when you can, has been my mantra in life!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPc1M4aXFnGs8qR5LNZ_lu3fSolGqdzyckF6UpG9PVFpdQlR85yd1-cy74Teq2_q3q1QGpGuZnLbP5bVW96Ny0ZRmgIqCdTg_TjekrtgotHaSn9eugWfaOrmFOLFFTP0EjcpG9F-f-so5WiKOaedbjT8s4O5C1o4K5SMhobZPdk2qOi-cNz-QUIPt1ug=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPc1M4aXFnGs8qR5LNZ_lu3fSolGqdzyckF6UpG9PVFpdQlR85yd1-cy74Teq2_q3q1QGpGuZnLbP5bVW96Ny0ZRmgIqCdTg_TjekrtgotHaSn9eugWfaOrmFOLFFTP0EjcpG9F-f-so5WiKOaedbjT8s4O5C1o4K5SMhobZPdk2qOi-cNz-QUIPt1ug=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So I'm enjoying a sort of tidy desk and I also bought a lovely new cloth bound sketch book which I intend to use as an excuse to spend all day in a cafe.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjr-ALBeNrnq9QJIOc31h0TsKS8qsrdhXtX3Op3y6BQ96BfCcSgPDGofNU1fHy68NzHLsGQzBjEQ6xUXKDkX3VV2jDoFz0h_SLWxk1_rbSZ2AwzUGRZyKuk-tmOEM4rksfHJCdVHEQSXWpG1Ur2Df9L9XNHLwZUFypG74LCOARSSqm9RPQZkpVv95eQbA=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjr-ALBeNrnq9QJIOc31h0TsKS8qsrdhXtX3Op3y6BQ96BfCcSgPDGofNU1fHy68NzHLsGQzBjEQ6xUXKDkX3VV2jDoFz0h_SLWxk1_rbSZ2AwzUGRZyKuk-tmOEM4rksfHJCdVHEQSXWpG1Ur2Df9L9XNHLwZUFypG74LCOARSSqm9RPQZkpVv95eQbA=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I finally framed some prints of the kids! they are a bit bigger now but these sum up their personalities very well I think.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjkRSoQ4xyy-pB-A-nP9DfghWQvx1RlwFiBqEWMXSqT21ria4boX8Uf7YlvKjpSZD_EYuhHnP_6YPG4gTtWTV8bAVw3XyQS5oUqPMTzO7J4Iza_M98o8w2NYKDMZEf_WxcVogBWQqNNzUibOOGAln5zvc4avcoDeZHfrmBDspYlLPODtgz0k20oietuw=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjkRSoQ4xyy-pB-A-nP9DfghWQvx1RlwFiBqEWMXSqT21ria4boX8Uf7YlvKjpSZD_EYuhHnP_6YPG4gTtWTV8bAVw3XyQS5oUqPMTzO7J4Iza_M98o8w2NYKDMZEf_WxcVogBWQqNNzUibOOGAln5zvc4avcoDeZHfrmBDspYlLPODtgz0k20oietuw=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So a week after the big day, we had a proper candle lit tea and cake, followed by dinner, just eating all day.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrbDxG8gJwDkJwZalyZldeFz_jNfcB9ifIaNglr8htb57uQqs9rpqI5-kKNSXEqAwh6fFRPVlEc5h0cucS8MyIq9gruLy6E76QgbZsspjd1Ke2z_0NPE4tIvO9WSnmNzURPoT_C4NiJtxJmBr61skGG26EiYHtJTSHYa7d_sFSWM2MTITDuKA5KYIvOQ=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrbDxG8gJwDkJwZalyZldeFz_jNfcB9ifIaNglr8htb57uQqs9rpqI5-kKNSXEqAwh6fFRPVlEc5h0cucS8MyIq9gruLy6E76QgbZsspjd1Ke2z_0NPE4tIvO9WSnmNzURPoT_C4NiJtxJmBr61skGG26EiYHtJTSHYa7d_sFSWM2MTITDuKA5KYIvOQ=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpObFHxn3C_KG3TsOwyVYfa95bxHV2Db1TLjzu2dNQe745C_8f0TVUIQpJZ8hTQfpVPEYhSacIZkL2LAF6CG1yu-mW1uUgLXEEgMI4DHFe7y3FakclgTSaPLWb-wwRCEpZ70CKkh1LOClgZZyebjjXTZai7jdGyoUxSTjVl4BnrangD0r7PyyuYOO_CA=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpObFHxn3C_KG3TsOwyVYfa95bxHV2Db1TLjzu2dNQe745C_8f0TVUIQpJZ8hTQfpVPEYhSacIZkL2LAF6CG1yu-mW1uUgLXEEgMI4DHFe7y3FakclgTSaPLWb-wwRCEpZ70CKkh1LOClgZZyebjjXTZai7jdGyoUxSTjVl4BnrangD0r7PyyuYOO_CA=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwTcew32GUVeCeWgWajHhiJnc2bnB6kFPpPjfddVPzfbGj5Vi_9OGFk1sS9uK6M8_nSAqX7GcbVuawp1JPARW58oQ-Dj8G9INiikF9LYkUyyT9_c-Q7lNuBwUCtQVb5Fo-B_LLrz5AdZNsKvcSjLSzSrsYKbIw7GM8axKgW2JnCaY9Qtae-FtrbjqNTg=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwTcew32GUVeCeWgWajHhiJnc2bnB6kFPpPjfddVPzfbGj5Vi_9OGFk1sS9uK6M8_nSAqX7GcbVuawp1JPARW58oQ-Dj8G9INiikF9LYkUyyT9_c-Q7lNuBwUCtQVb5Fo-B_LLrz5AdZNsKvcSjLSzSrsYKbIw7GM8axKgW2JnCaY9Qtae-FtrbjqNTg=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I recently found some vintage handmade glasses, each of the three have different animals engraved on them. One of my favourite finds!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I usually save some presents from xmas to give them at new year...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTX5lE6oKDREUzUJY4pl7pWEHaIjJYcMLfi3xpzgSQ0E659mdCORNmw-uYEw4Bdr9rH9-Cy1Jm7vXShcYX-7EWpbSoM8uUKFa9vbyUxaYROCuJunUzjzE2uqK-GFv8nMYFQHiUssfFPcOI944NpS28vRAPzcNn8Zx3jmaaE35Ah4Xhpyte5wxmSNffEw=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTX5lE6oKDREUzUJY4pl7pWEHaIjJYcMLfi3xpzgSQ0E659mdCORNmw-uYEw4Bdr9rH9-Cy1Jm7vXShcYX-7EWpbSoM8uUKFa9vbyUxaYROCuJunUzjzE2uqK-GFv8nMYFQHiUssfFPcOI944NpS28vRAPzcNn8Zx3jmaaE35Ah4Xhpyte5wxmSNffEw=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9eiGYnqdD0YybP-tSwJApXGDXJwD7zJttbK8dKYIJ39ebEZEi3Xt2OqEe-zujW55VX_rNPBp-mjy5SWes4mzapqOwtch-qh4O032s4zoYYJ8vPxsstwY6aML21NIcUqcoNXpqyF-2ci5BOzUtfzQXpK_OsOguR-IUYK_X4uxVkLWFgxcoAJ7MRAlp7A=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9eiGYnqdD0YybP-tSwJApXGDXJwD7zJttbK8dKYIJ39ebEZEi3Xt2OqEe-zujW55VX_rNPBp-mjy5SWes4mzapqOwtch-qh4O032s4zoYYJ8vPxsstwY6aML21NIcUqcoNXpqyF-2ci5BOzUtfzQXpK_OsOguR-IUYK_X4uxVkLWFgxcoAJ7MRAlp7A=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3ZdZWRocVEC88jp6Nb3xb4mp0OqX1TnXpWtrpHesBFaLwmo-rsSOCUs7XoGyHJEwo9DrXpbUIFw3VwZXnraAugTSCTDLkIeL_IZrAUmtLQ2uCFrp7nIL_PX67V7JtD9brY9uWbbDmOAkX-Z6cfMqn8p06pgqIfUtu0QcF_4nmr5PVsnFudKf_k764mA=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3ZdZWRocVEC88jp6Nb3xb4mp0OqX1TnXpWtrpHesBFaLwmo-rsSOCUs7XoGyHJEwo9DrXpbUIFw3VwZXnraAugTSCTDLkIeL_IZrAUmtLQ2uCFrp7nIL_PX67V7JtD9brY9uWbbDmOAkX-Z6cfMqn8p06pgqIfUtu0QcF_4nmr5PVsnFudKf_k764mA=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is a Panettone given to us for xmas from my brother and sister in law.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFOqEPAAEy9UIGphJxhe1lDDbnLs96KR25U0qFUh34NpTzCSdWjdGDu7n4hxrdz8xGmJmADhuu2mpgcMkfPpduzVaa9uY9cfAH5rBCqYuYIcODUdvOP2TNLgRClHi1ObaCtW6NqhmhVjIsFkfKsH16k4KlGrn9QLyPeRgHQR_f0qUM_WqwGsTAawgfVA=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFOqEPAAEy9UIGphJxhe1lDDbnLs96KR25U0qFUh34NpTzCSdWjdGDu7n4hxrdz8xGmJmADhuu2mpgcMkfPpduzVaa9uY9cfAH5rBCqYuYIcODUdvOP2TNLgRClHi1ObaCtW6NqhmhVjIsFkfKsH16k4KlGrn9QLyPeRgHQR_f0qUM_WqwGsTAawgfVA=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and this is the pizza I made for dinner.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicUiKcAAj8NGhy3Nvuk_9geAX16lWSdna_G4Wcq3PoJSwvSSi-u7qYCWu8V6yDFIHjkjmgtcFXh2u7DnCmxcyizwCEvXr2sH_8DXqPGlj-S0BAYzXSwlzw1POMr6UEC_WSHg150bdYd0AIYFlA9cISEycyZcJbxa7mb9imF21FbvSrc5x0Mf0yBpjwZA=s1200" style="clear: left; 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text-align: left;">Some pictures of a me that Pehr took...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjp80VWsnLsV6axoXbJTX9crldrG_ORH4fnZdkLxQoJXmDYkb1msVCXbDVKeWqB2sbRtLW0n3yKA2vsmG4CKeW4CWMUqUnlZjURTVLpLrHQtvz6-SaAs4F9HegVJbV6vJ9aO4Wg-ygjWqVc3MAY8cnfhM6SYKo9c_DhMsDsyrh9v5C1xl_KWhxttWuRKg=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjp80VWsnLsV6axoXbJTX9crldrG_ORH4fnZdkLxQoJXmDYkb1msVCXbDVKeWqB2sbRtLW0n3yKA2vsmG4CKeW4CWMUqUnlZjURTVLpLrHQtvz6-SaAs4F9HegVJbV6vJ9aO4Wg-ygjWqVc3MAY8cnfhM6SYKo9c_DhMsDsyrh9v5C1xl_KWhxttWuRKg=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGyNbQfCS1WatMy-htX9FqLdB2B5fRnkqShDYt5CdVD1N8Nr9XobhUva3m2ebWRlhF5Hq2XzJSEi_FIoKBZStyJ-n4ae0qEJAbjKT1QaSvg3AQDlROoDILcC00_wPIFQxGLWW6BiKN_h7GJGLzF6HK5S_PtVBGQjBt4ed67oEPl-sN77dToCL62-ZKmA=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGyNbQfCS1WatMy-htX9FqLdB2B5fRnkqShDYt5CdVD1N8Nr9XobhUva3m2ebWRlhF5Hq2XzJSEi_FIoKBZStyJ-n4ae0qEJAbjKT1QaSvg3AQDlROoDILcC00_wPIFQxGLWW6BiKN_h7GJGLzF6HK5S_PtVBGQjBt4ed67oEPl-sN77dToCL62-ZKmA=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and she was very proud of this photo she took of me and a creme brûlée.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioK04J1-xduIOSnT58-v_BvFni-CbjN7wMbIWzhsrkqIZF8M1klB-2FzNwUCwrcsJkXuaF1hYEnsWf7Gl_8x0mtyWlEoWAOSwEwD8-M3tfluk9uRxnl5ke3GFoDwIqkJ_yRQfXIdRqsXnVb2o9KvRsQ-ak_u9TBcZZ77moYRfzqKw6ymj0bCd_ad9QGA=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioK04J1-xduIOSnT58-v_BvFni-CbjN7wMbIWzhsrkqIZF8M1klB-2FzNwUCwrcsJkXuaF1hYEnsWf7Gl_8x0mtyWlEoWAOSwEwD8-M3tfluk9uRxnl5ke3GFoDwIqkJ_yRQfXIdRqsXnVb2o9KvRsQ-ak_u9TBcZZ77moYRfzqKw6ymj0bCd_ad9QGA=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love the amount of candle reflections in the bay window.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7A1AOs0toyhx8KmNlsWUnTlL0KmUNQEe_aGfah7jqR7CZu-8Uf9X716QjanydWc-_7vKsn9ExgjwcV_o370srsOUegkddsfzNZVdb3dZ8ld4ieG7dVb8TWA5BrbzH9dZmKhqFQVEAhbxYw7FQHL1Gq8gvMguseCF2b6L6NmPr4vb62lU2LhTKV7dP1Q=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7A1AOs0toyhx8KmNlsWUnTlL0KmUNQEe_aGfah7jqR7CZu-8Uf9X716QjanydWc-_7vKsn9ExgjwcV_o370srsOUegkddsfzNZVdb3dZ8ld4ieG7dVb8TWA5BrbzH9dZmKhqFQVEAhbxYw7FQHL1Gq8gvMguseCF2b6L6NmPr4vb62lU2LhTKV7dP1Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So I have already ticked off a few dull January jobs from my list, we are excited about our plans for the garden and a trip to London to meet some relatives for the first time next month. Lots of jewellery materials are arriving too so I'll get on and make some new samples soon. I think this year will be a good one x</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Artemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-73198740825523333722021-12-26T10:51:00.009-08:002021-12-26T13:36:57.720-08:00here's to 2022!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6P_6RVyMd6uAS0dV61IEbVkL1XhOrGLVOKTmSk5Nnroae3eUIlaRR63CLx9-RO_3E7RIk8EMMn7cJRf8fAI9lxxhtDg2EDb2kHiCCpTPrcFdInoCe6wCmC-eaZ6M5VeFsDQMIbWuTV_vbkRKo0ElXw-eu5pfRzX8I1gurLCjsdqMLqwfDjxbSlMLHLQ=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6P_6RVyMd6uAS0dV61IEbVkL1XhOrGLVOKTmSk5Nnroae3eUIlaRR63CLx9-RO_3E7RIk8EMMn7cJRf8fAI9lxxhtDg2EDb2kHiCCpTPrcFdInoCe6wCmC-eaZ6M5VeFsDQMIbWuTV_vbkRKo0ElXw-eu5pfRzX8I1gurLCjsdqMLqwfDjxbSlMLHLQ=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Christmas everyone! We have had a really lovely time here in our new home, feeling very stuffed and very grateful. I cooked dinner for my kids and mum and eldest brother, which was a little nerve wracking because my mum is an amazing cook and also because I'm a vegetarian and they are not. Fear not because they already had pre-xmas meaty dinner the week before.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Me and the kids did quite a lot in the preperation regarding decorations and food, but I still managed to find cooking a bit of a learning curve.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLY0DtoHHR7IAUQL1q_aTy_605tl0m7UNKcYGctcavsDM3Beb25sq4pvfby5-zBsZIVHk7GiG4JxnbSbr_sE64j4IcJe8vcxUIxAwaMkyCufJhsRZf0Ntwld8pLczpaisyhL0Y9H8Xbqs4QocauvYPIEh8TdWPN2K_p-JyUql9q6wCgerr5zPKIKZh-A=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLY0DtoHHR7IAUQL1q_aTy_605tl0m7UNKcYGctcavsDM3Beb25sq4pvfby5-zBsZIVHk7GiG4JxnbSbr_sE64j4IcJe8vcxUIxAwaMkyCufJhsRZf0Ntwld8pLczpaisyhL0Y9H8Xbqs4QocauvYPIEh8TdWPN2K_p-JyUql9q6wCgerr5zPKIKZh-A=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXgiRK6S0V2wipeF5i0DIWGaoSVPBgie1SLlahJo-wb8glj1At-KP-I2XG5s1WalS2Ugbyq9YRI01Er2mZUQtgBz5TXsM01p7Yhw3E1I4PwoXqXa9-XsUGNWPGowmQvwvUJpiiByorAn8Ipa1bh4Nii9QU9cao-IuysXyQ2dFCJlZ_JOHpnnsPbNu63Q=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXgiRK6S0V2wipeF5i0DIWGaoSVPBgie1SLlahJo-wb8glj1At-KP-I2XG5s1WalS2Ugbyq9YRI01Er2mZUQtgBz5TXsM01p7Yhw3E1I4PwoXqXa9-XsUGNWPGowmQvwvUJpiiByorAn8Ipa1bh4Nii9QU9cao-IuysXyQ2dFCJlZ_JOHpnnsPbNu63Q=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made gravy the week before (and froze it). Pehr and I made shortbread biscuits to go with the pudding too.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh88i8butXqhQDaWtk9tQCmMPXuY8KWEgsI-taA1qb3LyLDMh9SwFphqWNm3K4Zu43Bs7LNRUb-RHOhBqTY6aqQzb27DMkMaXopLBuv1H6FIoHaMIfOkxHE2dae7OyJQ_z4kWKOpkMgLbfZKz_xxQB1TcnpfPr-ZrnRW_t5oydVQqDW-HUrjWiKfRrbDw=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh88i8butXqhQDaWtk9tQCmMPXuY8KWEgsI-taA1qb3LyLDMh9SwFphqWNm3K4Zu43Bs7LNRUb-RHOhBqTY6aqQzb27DMkMaXopLBuv1H6FIoHaMIfOkxHE2dae7OyJQ_z4kWKOpkMgLbfZKz_xxQB1TcnpfPr-ZrnRW_t5oydVQqDW-HUrjWiKfRrbDw=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Leify decorated some biscuits too.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3HOyDkH8ZFRXnXscVDQe7aDi9WD2BBB72h4DuB9blCXtVP9APGfbQQ6-2t6LDfh4F0F80Fc4t3olwkY6yxSeFHwijBAxHIvd8Zm8Ov-liNRywpShE_8J0vry2eCZmC10aGVHLTpL23-uMb5taW6QBAJvN_UXinNxtXeMdYqhJWga42nFo1xevrQHwDA=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3HOyDkH8ZFRXnXscVDQe7aDi9WD2BBB72h4DuB9blCXtVP9APGfbQQ6-2t6LDfh4F0F80Fc4t3olwkY6yxSeFHwijBAxHIvd8Zm8Ov-liNRywpShE_8J0vry2eCZmC10aGVHLTpL23-uMb5taW6QBAJvN_UXinNxtXeMdYqhJWga42nFo1xevrQHwDA=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8DydK9FUMn_kj9vH1ZFQ5Ni5fBlfaQtSs_W09H-aeb0jzoVP0TvqDf7OxVX8LjcF32UWfpaSMIiQpz7q1wus4nkn-rWumM4UalzEQy58A_sI40J9eyPhIl1lDGT4n3hTdxPB-8ozWIgMQO-ymkzK4nMEMji6ivcYc-FAJNXna3Sz5ImY4jbvpyMcsRA=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8DydK9FUMn_kj9vH1ZFQ5Ni5fBlfaQtSs_W09H-aeb0jzoVP0TvqDf7OxVX8LjcF32UWfpaSMIiQpz7q1wus4nkn-rWumM4UalzEQy58A_sI40J9eyPhIl1lDGT4n3hTdxPB-8ozWIgMQO-ymkzK4nMEMji6ivcYc-FAJNXna3Sz5ImY4jbvpyMcsRA=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I ordered a dining table which arrived just in time, My living room is quite big so I can arrange the furniture around a big table (it folds down half size too). Really handy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I decorated it with some dried grasses we found at Newtown Creek, and a gold moon and stars I made very quickly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhh3C080PRceGHLrFlemvpV3VmS_w_AS2Lui_zNLhGGKEt4Nxl_b7K5Z7Zb6XaXKitOtUBeyNuUijMk5r71msEYYFZMDRF8c9bFILfDmBqUI3yDADIxed9OmJBKxdhcrj8UJQ-JJKIolo8VPc5GHjvEiZo_ynrsfyXRTOV862jvYezKDSaf-lAKqITCUg=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhh3C080PRceGHLrFlemvpV3VmS_w_AS2Lui_zNLhGGKEt4Nxl_b7K5Z7Zb6XaXKitOtUBeyNuUijMk5r71msEYYFZMDRF8c9bFILfDmBqUI3yDADIxed9OmJBKxdhcrj8UJQ-JJKIolo8VPc5GHjvEiZo_ynrsfyXRTOV862jvYezKDSaf-lAKqITCUg=s16000" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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In fact I have consumed a bit too many already, I am refuelled until about mid-june 2022.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIICNnfA4jOp4fPUmIe7dQGZdVOwMPjGhd4Muj0Zb4iqanNtW_8y8YBLkQamyNthYIwvM3GrqiApJQxlwrvt7erFWsXkSv_ahS6y1pc7hOAwR-SuBDUO3vgINANPdK6o4Kf-EdKDMV1d4ajwmso6-3MzyFLr_tkTUU4l06vRg5PMUg9iZ6rOZyU76tUQ=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIICNnfA4jOp4fPUmIe7dQGZdVOwMPjGhd4Muj0Zb4iqanNtW_8y8YBLkQamyNthYIwvM3GrqiApJQxlwrvt7erFWsXkSv_ahS6y1pc7hOAwR-SuBDUO3vgINANPdK6o4Kf-EdKDMV1d4ajwmso6-3MzyFLr_tkTUU4l06vRg5PMUg9iZ6rOZyU76tUQ=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgThvlOWZkPMkrgxZhI3mB9PsF83JBfZK5zzO3hD-92j_XJE2uS3OZhfYqn4Gm3qo7LRmsuVv6eBhrF4WRRO4dgP_NFfmgLF9GNbUNyHVjGSPgttrB2w6GOU6S2FI_BWt7iCD9sdQF7np-pwjhGLSYIkzhN8obB_CwF8M9AaWdiDz4W_lhmlT8fFdGkKw=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgThvlOWZkPMkrgxZhI3mB9PsF83JBfZK5zzO3hD-92j_XJE2uS3OZhfYqn4Gm3qo7LRmsuVv6eBhrF4WRRO4dgP_NFfmgLF9GNbUNyHVjGSPgttrB2w6GOU6S2FI_BWt7iCD9sdQF7np-pwjhGLSYIkzhN8obB_CwF8M9AaWdiDz4W_lhmlT8fFdGkKw=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJycbX51toxeWJHL3NpM6k3-vny3jzgQOI4xSlGmHmRB47PPQ5mXxqsmidYs9YuFfhoU4T82eu3tyjVlfezURL6K-6lacZ60WNRFWh-8jz90MHGsQh8RArLXL3zsln4PBNXoKKj0TKyj3JSTQEgm-RtbfYo9DmzbC42QNV6Tp8PbBxtdyp1Ba7QGONTQ=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJycbX51toxeWJHL3NpM6k3-vny3jzgQOI4xSlGmHmRB47PPQ5mXxqsmidYs9YuFfhoU4T82eu3tyjVlfezURL6K-6lacZ60WNRFWh-8jz90MHGsQh8RArLXL3zsln4PBNXoKKj0TKyj3JSTQEgm-RtbfYo9DmzbC42QNV6Tp8PbBxtdyp1Ba7QGONTQ=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjE5NwrfuMxdxqQzZPEKof2Bk1d3jdDDDKrLwsVaw54CWPNoaefoPZDWvESTfhv2B322ZLFwky2uhaO7bCDCiaduXpbfg6n18ozGxrt8xVFbErdXqK0navqIygHjF0wrEgE2R5ks6bNbYolzpigadk0FcUyj6ja2FyRXAoNMmvvVBYUyEdzafTEBo403Q=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjE5NwrfuMxdxqQzZPEKof2Bk1d3jdDDDKrLwsVaw54CWPNoaefoPZDWvESTfhv2B322ZLFwky2uhaO7bCDCiaduXpbfg6n18ozGxrt8xVFbErdXqK0navqIygHjF0wrEgE2R5ks6bNbYolzpigadk0FcUyj6ja2FyRXAoNMmvvVBYUyEdzafTEBo403Q=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made mushroom and cheese pies for dinner (like always) and poached pears with ice cream and shortbread biscuits for puddling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It has been a monumental year for me (and us) this year. Mainly the most significant thing has been to establish a new career and income to support us financially. The most scary thing in the world. Amazingly it has been going very well and we have not had to change our life very much and have had all the same things we are used to. I could give my children a lovely xmas which is wonderful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Earlier in the year we also bought a new home after much lengthy anticipation and worry, at the very last moment it all came good and the house move went through just two days before my mortgage offer expired, phew!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We have had lockdown and home schooling and covid and redecoration thrown in too, as well as running a business. I. am. tired. but in a good way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm so thankful and proud of this year and what I have achieved for us, I just need to maintain myself mentally and keep going, as it has been tough and draining and scary, and I have found myself spending days on end cocooned in my duvet when the kids are away, even afraid to poke my nose out of it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have lost a dear friend and family member, Marie, so suddenly in May. Her loss has rocked us all to the core, but most importantly her partner - my brother who has been through so much.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What a year, I cannot believe it has been just one. But, all on my list this time last year has been ticked off at least.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I will make a new list for the coming year, and it will be more about keeping us happy and safe. I am saving up for a holiday and transforming our little patch of garden in the spring, and taking life easy for a bit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Check in with me this time next year and see if I have kept to my word!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wishing you all a very safe, peaceful and healthy New Year, I think we all deserve it! xxx</div><p></p>Artemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-20622486003525715572021-12-08T14:32:00.003-08:002021-12-08T14:50:05.002-08:00Xmas 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiodQkfDGL344xHq0dte1jzOV2AHbiqAjfYC4m1MGeUtlsJx3T8cNSDwGRQMF1yNXjiJyZAtnz-IfQsUYVAGjMVOaEPLJx84w6_6bdwWOPsx73A45_G5zV8cBvqc76sbOpw3nqCaGqvHed_Ic_Ltoiw4zRc2DIPu4P0AVdvkTl-o3zcm8p_mNviXLf1eQ=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiodQkfDGL344xHq0dte1jzOV2AHbiqAjfYC4m1MGeUtlsJx3T8cNSDwGRQMF1yNXjiJyZAtnz-IfQsUYVAGjMVOaEPLJx84w6_6bdwWOPsx73A45_G5zV8cBvqc76sbOpw3nqCaGqvHed_Ic_Ltoiw4zRc2DIPu4P0AVdvkTl-o3zcm8p_mNviXLf1eQ=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We started xmas early this year. It has been quite a year! So I feel the need to celebrate getting through it.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We ended up with two trees, a little one that the kids chose for their room, and a bigger one that I almost couldn't squeeze into my car (I was laughing/crying trying to manoeuvre what felt like a dead body into the passenger seat whilst the kids were dancing and skipping around me like it was all fantastically hilarious and exciting).</div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">We've had some illnesses lately so lots of Quality Streets and mince pies have been consumed and all the cheesy xmas films watched already.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgu1SkM9hXOhBDyp-w7CsizhpaSYFDfK49V3YynIK2bc6bXWz1gpCNIS4Zm62NOGNu1IlT5fp8hFOg-WONKK9l3OMWPaFnc1Qo2S3hl6rhbZNjN6Opdf6dffk_WaJeTxadAQ7uWxfXlRhXWVG7jTOSIXLSk22Gg4ExJ6eFSv85H_wf5RRwjrpEBmFjvUQ=s1200" style="clear: left; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjY7DDlYGdUaKddbM3u_ZAxFxPfGAJReOk8nUtJGaqecAcIZ-UKSdMH7x0CqYD0ldOMtERp61DFDNMpN24No9HwUUKNKs2xCSdrIBaO21176yuXs0yfAzDYO9oXmEZJPlJwWu4yFdP5UuXlXmK2_rQyaMdnosdZyemxHP_Mml7auV70Ab_7WVgUCdIQA=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjY7DDlYGdUaKddbM3u_ZAxFxPfGAJReOk8nUtJGaqecAcIZ-UKSdMH7x0CqYD0ldOMtERp61DFDNMpN24No9HwUUKNKs2xCSdrIBaO21176yuXs0yfAzDYO9oXmEZJPlJwWu4yFdP5UuXlXmK2_rQyaMdnosdZyemxHP_Mml7auV70Ab_7WVgUCdIQA=s16000" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It really meant a lot to see them so happy decorating their little tree in their room considering we were homeless this time last year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Very satisfying.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Even the bathroom got xmassed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUWYBOm76rgBjqEVcWi3wJ3FGbsor82F3K9POTIatwmsbWH2QfoX1ugIfxIrNoR4qxJ53PX8nDn0ytRrv9TQ2sNyEvXiKX-IPT73rN2UPs3lBsysvU9bxcn9vlDjlV2W1YclO1MwreuDYdaJvPUnDRT19eFa0U0-1UkVl8p4Yzgy7KwilD6scCmVoZeA=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUWYBOm76rgBjqEVcWi3wJ3FGbsor82F3K9POTIatwmsbWH2QfoX1ugIfxIrNoR4qxJ53PX8nDn0ytRrv9TQ2sNyEvXiKX-IPT73rN2UPs3lBsysvU9bxcn9vlDjlV2W1YclO1MwreuDYdaJvPUnDRT19eFa0U0-1UkVl8p4Yzgy7KwilD6scCmVoZeA=s16000" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;">I'm sure there will be some more xmas posts to come because we are really making it last this year. Hopefully it will be a peaceful and healthy xmas for everyone. </div><br /><p></p>Artemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-51976986024805302802021-11-03T12:49:00.004-07:002021-11-04T02:33:40.667-07:00Freshwater Bay<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZkKB0FZqlP3tSkRRTdlS1C143_JDc-OitXt5EqVSuB7sqpr1fM6intnJkJT91ZymuZUcqKwjFq9Io9N890h0354u74MxuY_BkC4PB7BmNIkxrtmukurIXIakvvLfwklqtCpoJR-3ifOjq-mJiv2NDKtfz2KquqHbhv7RhABjZmSUXnn8qW28vY-ey3A=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZkKB0FZqlP3tSkRRTdlS1C143_JDc-OitXt5EqVSuB7sqpr1fM6intnJkJT91ZymuZUcqKwjFq9Io9N890h0354u74MxuY_BkC4PB7BmNIkxrtmukurIXIakvvLfwklqtCpoJR-3ifOjq-mJiv2NDKtfz2KquqHbhv7RhABjZmSUXnn8qW28vY-ey3A=s16000" /></a></div><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There has been some very dramatic weather where I live lately. I thought I'd take my camera and some jewellery out for a walk and see what pictures I could get.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm not sure any are usable for the website but it was a nice day so I thought I'd post them here any way.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioyx7C1-LaS2eXBj8TRNV2ifLfcEZWalWkTYCEBdtBr5lEpa6LKVrCUtQ8E_Wi1-d8mF5yM8v7gha0OizhWTGYzFIS3VTkXEAiZ9yXMHCty08EBbhkGmI2nKToeeqSyihHWms4niPV5kq4_PnsSnPG3gyVQg6zCdrBq5cZwJH3vQky8dqf_edavnaYUg=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioyx7C1-LaS2eXBj8TRNV2ifLfcEZWalWkTYCEBdtBr5lEpa6LKVrCUtQ8E_Wi1-d8mF5yM8v7gha0OizhWTGYzFIS3VTkXEAiZ9yXMHCty08EBbhkGmI2nKToeeqSyihHWms4niPV5kq4_PnsSnPG3gyVQg6zCdrBq5cZwJH3vQky8dqf_edavnaYUg=s16000" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I think it is the combination of simplicity and naivety of the subjects, they are short...and also the beautiful illustrations.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have a lot whirling around in my brain constantly like a carousel, things from half a life time ago even, unresolvable or sad events. So I'm really trying to focus on all the good stuff instead.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm also trying to read books but I find my mind wandering off and then I forget what I was reading. Hopeless!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had the idea to print some of the pages I like onto some handmade paper that I collected for jewellery photos. 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text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhB3THSWWV2Nvkn40PohlSTjleoBX19frw1vBOlwHhqWoUOiPSnjGhtyQYhD-PxcE0Oq3L1A-uouNleNEaP2TiR39iAQRl30u3pxrrW2a8Z7z3ouyKAIxAcg56RZ3naCnJTm_mrNnmt54RmAXez76mAQjA2NWNhgXbYmyuCPF21IkT4jZXlrGuPJ2K5xA=s1200" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhB3THSWWV2Nvkn40PohlSTjleoBX19frw1vBOlwHhqWoUOiPSnjGhtyQYhD-PxcE0Oq3L1A-uouNleNEaP2TiR39iAQRl30u3pxrrW2a8Z7z3ouyKAIxAcg56RZ3naCnJTm_mrNnmt54RmAXez76mAQjA2NWNhgXbYmyuCPF21IkT4jZXlrGuPJ2K5xA=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In other news, I'm making lots of jewellery, it's a busy month ahead!</div>Artemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-49419094279748442752021-10-03T11:36:00.003-07:002021-10-11T11:24:43.571-07:00Project : Kitchen<p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vd0n0KIV0ig/YVnWZgRpmDI/AAAAAAAA5Ic/qr8p2xDd8QE9DWeuj6W6PX7npUvJ__l6wCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/kitchen%2B19.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vd0n0KIV0ig/YVnWZgRpmDI/AAAAAAAA5Ic/qr8p2xDd8QE9DWeuj6W6PX7npUvJ__l6wCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/kitchen%2B19.jpg" /></a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I can finally hang up my overalls and put tools in the garage because I have finished my flat! Three months of scraping and painting and drilling, I think I underestimated how much I had to do and how exhausting it would be. Anyhow I aimed to finish it in September and I just about did.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It feels more like home now. It is very white, I think that white walls help me mentally in some way, I do struggle to cope sometimes (as we all do) and my surroundings effect me a lot. So, it is nice to have a bright clean place to live in, as I work from home too, I will see a lot of these walls!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My children liked the way it looked when we moved in but I wasn't so keen on the blue and cream gloss tiles and cupboards from the previous owner, so I painted them...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZKbvBSV1qAA/YVnWkWKjgHI/AAAAAAAA5Ik/gYW46f-5BTEUjFvCjCI-Diyth78yoyTzgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/kitchen%2B42.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZKbvBSV1qAA/YVnWkWKjgHI/AAAAAAAA5Ik/gYW46f-5BTEUjFvCjCI-Diyth78yoyTzgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/kitchen%2B42.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eUgnyb8h7AE/YVnWq1pAL8I/AAAAAAAA5Io/Ki9oP9RFP6wcZ4h7o-1JLkeWa8jafcyKACNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/kitchen%2B46.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eUgnyb8h7AE/YVnWq1pAL8I/AAAAAAAA5Io/Ki9oP9RFP6wcZ4h7o-1JLkeWa8jafcyKACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/kitchen%2B46.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is a small kitchen but I just about squeezed in a table for us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I put up a few extra shelves and I changed the cupboard handles to brass ones and put up some lights.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dJ0ITgzpJwM/YVnXKSAkuKI/AAAAAAAA5Jw/JqBEp_fvN_oLcjJ79SA17uhEAei4enkoACNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/kitchen%2B38.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dJ0ITgzpJwM/YVnXKSAkuKI/AAAAAAAA5Jw/JqBEp_fvN_oLcjJ79SA17uhEAei4enkoACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/kitchen%2B38.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;">I made a (very small) utility area behind the door!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n4_WzIOu0To/YVn4rkytXQI/AAAAAAAA5Lo/ux7RYvaosNA5XvHuItILhK0EClisphK4gCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/kitchen%2B40.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n4_WzIOu0To/YVn4rkytXQI/AAAAAAAA5Lo/ux7RYvaosNA5XvHuItILhK0EClisphK4gCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/kitchen%2B40.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Y_Q3ijboc8/YVnXJQNNMVI/AAAAAAAA5Jg/QoXBHlVugewbQ0rTplJEmN_ZjTjCFHAIwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/kitchen%2B26.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Y_Q3ijboc8/YVnXJQNNMVI/AAAAAAAA5Jg/QoXBHlVugewbQ0rTplJEmN_ZjTjCFHAIwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/kitchen%2B26.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T0aElDg8F64/YVnXHpbZHTI/AAAAAAAA5JQ/gogsMDMalAoEGIzX6WwjEMGRJooIa8K_wCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/kitchen%2B22.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hid the ugly orange oven plug switch with a picture - cards from<a href="https://gemmakoomenshop.com"> <b><span style="color: #7f6000;">Gemma Koomen</span></b></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Xk96ZIoivk/YVnXHCW1XQI/AAAAAAAA5JM/tAA3KaLZgBI4Ta4FTbMon1I6Swab0561wCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/kitchen%2B21.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Xk96ZIoivk/YVnXHCW1XQI/AAAAAAAA5JM/tAA3KaLZgBI4Ta4FTbMon1I6Swab0561wCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/kitchen%2B21.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have much less space here than in our old house, when I moved I had to be really careful about only taking things I really love using or looking at. I also cut down on clothes for us three and only have the minimum, so now I have less washing and clothes to put away. We only have three of everything in the kitchen so less washing up too! If you visit, bring your own mug/plate/towel/fork.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ifn6QDx_BMc/YVnXGZ1FyZI/AAAAAAAA5JI/y2lBhFk2f4YbPH52DLLwvLWKWI3xVgT_gCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/kitchen%2B17.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ifn6QDx_BMc/YVnXGZ1FyZI/AAAAAAAA5JI/y2lBhFk2f4YbPH52DLLwvLWKWI3xVgT_gCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/kitchen%2B17.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UnEf6NXcUgU/YVnXF_wlW2I/AAAAAAAA5JA/qc5Z1rEhyj8XkPaUo1muk06r5tkptWkOwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/kitchen%2B15.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UnEf6NXcUgU/YVnXF_wlW2I/AAAAAAAA5JA/qc5Z1rEhyj8XkPaUo1muk06r5tkptWkOwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/kitchen%2B15.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That was a joke, I have some extras hidden away.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wTmJnHuyfvc/YVnXF2UwtoI/AAAAAAAA5JE/bD4hbj-J4AkoZyYUXze-TA6fo_nILGAhACNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/kitchen%2B12.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wTmJnHuyfvc/YVnXF2UwtoI/AAAAAAAA5JE/bD4hbj-J4AkoZyYUXze-TA6fo_nILGAhACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/kitchen%2B12.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some boring jobs were to sand down the window frames and repaint them, same with the cupboard doors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These were gloss laminate, I sanded them (and filled the holes left by the old handles) and used Dulux Trade Supergrip Primer (Also used this on the tiles) I used a special topcoat for laminate cupboards and a tile paint using a smooth roller. I re-grouted and sealed the tiles after painting.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w1oR5bRBQSw/YVnXF0APyCI/AAAAAAAA5I8/OHd_VrkKwRAhVociahPPRA8xs9RfG_6owCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/kitchen%2B11.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w1oR5bRBQSw/YVnXF0APyCI/AAAAAAAA5I8/OHd_VrkKwRAhVociahPPRA8xs9RfG_6owCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/kitchen%2B11.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--9bkSR_QoYA/YVnXkhb6GBI/AAAAAAAA5Kc/OiKcP4d4cloEr2XcceQVQm8_GNg4D9LcQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/before%2B2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--9bkSR_QoYA/YVnXkhb6GBI/AAAAAAAA5Kc/OiKcP4d4cloEr2XcceQVQm8_GNg4D9LcQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/before%2B2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These are the before pictures</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sBPO-VmaXA0/YVnXkqYa32I/AAAAAAAA5KY/QY_0mkiXMv8lv64UqOP71SAnTHEuLrSZgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/before%2B4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sBPO-VmaXA0/YVnXkqYa32I/AAAAAAAA5KY/QY_0mkiXMv8lv64UqOP71SAnTHEuLrSZgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/before%2B4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a7Tp7feiJxs/YVnXl6w6pmI/AAAAAAAA5Kk/15ruFJ31hbYL5cGMcThYT3zJVx5ni3uMQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/beofe%2B6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a7Tp7feiJxs/YVnXl6w6pmI/AAAAAAAA5Kk/15ruFJ31hbYL5cGMcThYT3zJVx5ni3uMQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/beofe%2B6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wV2TAk7O4hI/YVnXmYZqeUI/AAAAAAAA5Ko/ZqIlJNIw-54zn2j3Ralr0W2CkKSkfnZWACNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/beofer%2B3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wV2TAk7O4hI/YVnXmYZqeUI/AAAAAAAA5Ko/ZqIlJNIw-54zn2j3Ralr0W2CkKSkfnZWACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/beofer%2B3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wKc4ApUntqc/YVnzm30mglI/AAAAAAAA5LI/AFTmqnZdDCQi-vd_YPL0EtdPbmOEfa8pgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/kitchen%2B8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wKc4ApUntqc/YVnzm30mglI/AAAAAAAA5LI/AFTmqnZdDCQi-vd_YPL0EtdPbmOEfa8pgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/kitchen%2B8.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-msKKnZkMAo8/YVnz7-efP6I/AAAAAAAA5LQ/WPi4hXqst8EzTUaYNHLzp1NAMqvinDV8wCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/kitchen%2B35.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-msKKnZkMAo8/YVnz7-efP6I/AAAAAAAA5LQ/WPi4hXqst8EzTUaYNHLzp1NAMqvinDV8wCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/kitchen%2B35.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I'm going to focus on jewellery making for a bit now, as xmas is coming! but I will try and update here more often now we all feel a bit more settled. I also need to concentrate on myself a bit too, I really need to chill out for awhile! Thank you for following my progress here, I have really enjoyed all your comments and messages which I read with a glass of wine after a hard day of painting each week xArtemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-34448031711405135752021-09-10T08:24:00.004-07:002021-09-10T14:25:15.207-07:00Project : Bathroom<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kmg41wBGKqE/YTtoObejghI/AAAAAAAA5GQ/1N8q0B_nyhMnxwp5lPmTqc4HCq8OYmrdwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/14.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kmg41wBGKqE/YTtoObejghI/AAAAAAAA5GQ/1N8q0B_nyhMnxwp5lPmTqc4HCq8OYmrdwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/14.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm so pleased that the first thing I did when I left my old life was buy a good drill, because I have drilled 24 holes in this bathroom. I'm really pleased with how it turned out, in fact it might be my favourite room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you are interested about all the minor details, read on...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S6SbCgb-PRI/YTtnwJhRIYI/AAAAAAAA5GA/3ovEctQoK00Yu1ZTO-n0L8TLaU3PyZElgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/15.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S6SbCgb-PRI/YTtnwJhRIYI/AAAAAAAA5GA/3ovEctQoK00Yu1ZTO-n0L8TLaU3PyZElgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/15.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, lots to do in this tiny bathroom compared to the other rooms which mainly involved stripping wallpaper and painting. Of course ideally I would have stripped out the whole thing and started again (and hired professionals to do it), but as I had only £300 to spend, that was not going to happen, so I had to use what was already there like all the fittings and the wall tiles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ilyP9wF22lE/YTtmZUg4s9I/AAAAAAAA5Ec/owSybwGEKs4_TYoz_Nt_h7t-MOfdGELKACNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ilyP9wF22lE/YTtmZUg4s9I/AAAAAAAA5Ec/owSybwGEKs4_TYoz_Nt_h7t-MOfdGELKACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I moved in I was disappointed there was no shower, even though I am more of a bath person, it's nice to have a shower too. I go swimming in the sea a lot lately (which is doing me so much good!), so it is very handy. I realised there is nowhere to install a shower (not that I can afford a plumber right now) or a shower screen because of where the window is. Luckily the mixer tap has a shower hose outlet on the bottom, I found a fixed shower head that can be attached via hose to the mixer tap. I attached it to the side wall and angled the shower a bit. Then I couldn't find a shower curtain rail to fit with the window and the ceiling light. Finally I found one which I cut to fit. I didn't fancy drilling into that false Artexed ceiling, so it is fixed to the wall instead (as this one is designed for). That bloody shower rail is the most expensive thing in the bathroom! I found a white one so that it would be more subtle and not obscure the window too much (I love the window).</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mw9DAjCqENE/YTtmk2nGqhI/AAAAAAAA5Ek/pqeCA6Cw80sgd7Wg9j7CEpYVH1RQmyvEACNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/24.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mw9DAjCqENE/YTtmk2nGqhI/AAAAAAAA5Ek/pqeCA6Cw80sgd7Wg9j7CEpYVH1RQmyvEACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/24.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Not much storage space in this small room, but I made use of behind the door with these vintage pegs and a small white metal locker that I already had.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b7ihf--veng/YTtmwxa28tI/AAAAAAAA5E0/bAA6rJcbHE8Fq1Q1dTGbG-upEV8d3_apQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/21.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b7ihf--veng/YTtmwxa28tI/AAAAAAAA5E0/bAA6rJcbHE8Fq1Q1dTGbG-upEV8d3_apQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/21.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had a different mirror for in here, but used this one instead as it fitted better (I was going to use it in the kid's room). It was my Grandmother's mirror, and now I do my hair bun in it just like she did.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N7485qxfOsE/YTtmwDrOvBI/AAAAAAAA5Es/BRhX16bjJ249EKav2W9ZhSiAFDRILkYRwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/11.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N7485qxfOsE/YTtmwDrOvBI/AAAAAAAA5Es/BRhX16bjJ249EKav2W9ZhSiAFDRILkYRwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/11.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I got rid of the white tiles here because they were awkwardly fit (see below). Oh my god they would not come off that wall, I though the whole building was going to fall down when I prised them off. In fact one came off with the the plasterboard too, so I had to repair that and let dry for a few days.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I decided that one big tile might look better than the smaller tiles I had for here. I found a pack of five tiles from B&Q that I liked the stone effect. Strangely fitting one big tile was more tricky than fitting lots of little tiles mainly because if the wall is not completely flat, it won't sit flush to the wall. Nothing is completely flat or straight in this building. Anyways I think I managed to get it to look okay. My brother trimmed it for me at his boat building workshop as I didn't have the tools to do this.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mod9fTbml9Y/YTtmwPBk3EI/AAAAAAAA5Ew/yGJBXezMk9or6i_IQZV1-FjzZr6c-JNTgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/19.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mod9fTbml9Y/YTtmwPBk3EI/AAAAAAAA5Ew/yGJBXezMk9or6i_IQZV1-FjzZr6c-JNTgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/19.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ujtR5MXrRaM/YTtmwPMyZ4I/AAAAAAAA5Eo/OQV5Noj2FFUGUcF2O6qKixpilRL45WmygCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/20.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ujtR5MXrRaM/YTtmwPMyZ4I/AAAAAAAA5Eo/OQV5Noj2FFUGUcF2O6qKixpilRL45WmygCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/20.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also wired in a new light which I love!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9uVQqKx-3BM/YTtnLjd-maI/AAAAAAAA5FM/7YbaJI6uwqAtnIuEhAWP6CMhPmJVuxw5gCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/12.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9uVQqKx-3BM/YTtnLjd-maI/AAAAAAAA5FM/7YbaJI6uwqAtnIuEhAWP6CMhPmJVuxw5gCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/12.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I painted everything in this room except the ceiling. I also replaced the door handle, and added a lock (for when I'm hiding from the children).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OmK5LOdZxjE/YTtpta-iEjI/AAAAAAAA5Hg/GbhC76RNzm0MHzjFHasY2S8HzgzaKWJVwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OmK5LOdZxjE/YTtpta-iEjI/AAAAAAAA5Hg/GbhC76RNzm0MHzjFHasY2S8HzgzaKWJVwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/7.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">...I put up a little wooden shelf too, I collected the seaweed from my local beach. Subconsciously I seem to have co-ordinated all the colours in that seaweed in the bathroom!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-59u3RL1TJ2E/YTtncrfwPCI/AAAAAAAA5Fs/hhgrSSr1eoUGufO87VJbYJypRC9OLqm-ACNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-59u3RL1TJ2E/YTtncrfwPCI/AAAAAAAA5Fs/hhgrSSr1eoUGufO87VJbYJypRC9OLqm-ACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/9.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The floor has recently installed grey textured vinyl flooring. I don't have a budget to replace the flooring, and bare floorboards are tricky in wet bathrooms. Instead I painted it with a specialist paint for plastics and laminate floors. I used four coats and let it dry 24 hours in between. Then I sealed around the edges to make it water tight. The bathroom is effectively now a wet room. I like the white floor, living with my son, now I know what I am stepping in.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8E0lXXzIkSk/YTtna96-wQI/AAAAAAAA5FU/SHeSxG26PRIYw343zdc1tnCZR94aK4TBACNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/23.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8E0lXXzIkSk/YTtna96-wQI/AAAAAAAA5FU/SHeSxG26PRIYw343zdc1tnCZR94aK4TBACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/23.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--0KY8-pSc0E/YTtnbDvMjKI/AAAAAAAA5FY/otEBoO65NIMWqlw3kVMoB2OE5m791YkrQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/27.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--0KY8-pSc0E/YTtnbDvMjKI/AAAAAAAA5FY/otEBoO65NIMWqlw3kVMoB2OE5m791YkrQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/27.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sdqsOb8i_VY/YTtnbOkKgJI/AAAAAAAA5Fg/LLCHlpteRw4AZakUtJBSYBRKh2b2cPBagCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/28.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sdqsOb8i_VY/YTtnbOkKgJI/AAAAAAAA5Fg/LLCHlpteRw4AZakUtJBSYBRKh2b2cPBagCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/28.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I removed the old internal glazing of this window which I thought was ugly and also annoying because the window is the only ventilation. The frame for it is still there so it can be put back in easily if needed. Personally I'd rather have a cold draughty bathroom than a mouldy one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also pained the woodwork and added a brass window pull. It's funny what those tiny details can do for a room.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FYBQ9JK1b98/YTtnb6Q13lI/AAAAAAAA5Fk/YaPHqouYXwM14n_QuIj7IWXffgn8KrdOQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/33.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FYBQ9JK1b98/YTtnb6Q13lI/AAAAAAAA5Fk/YaPHqouYXwM14n_QuIj7IWXffgn8KrdOQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/33.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I try and keep kids toys hidden when not in use so that I can have a peaceful bath and imagine that I'm in some luxury spa or something.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Although I had a very tight budget and saved a lot of money doing it all myself, my logic is that I splash out on other luxuries, so I bought myself some Aesop hand wash and a big natural sponge, and some nice soap for the kids too. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R0sytXt-pJU/YTtnccHM5bI/AAAAAAAA5Fo/gDCiahMjOBI5NhCPrbtJcU-Fof4M2ephwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/35.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R0sytXt-pJU/YTtnccHM5bI/AAAAAAAA5Fo/gDCiahMjOBI5NhCPrbtJcU-Fof4M2ephwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/35.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some before and after pics...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_jsJizqzAZk/YTtofrmaESI/AAAAAAAA5Gc/bVkDAt8yCRUSTbxOJcV54LhB10R0SSkGgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/before%2B1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_jsJizqzAZk/YTtofrmaESI/AAAAAAAA5Gc/bVkDAt8yCRUSTbxOJcV54LhB10R0SSkGgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/before%2B1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"></div></div><div><br /></div>I'm not the most organised in my new job as a decorator.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1IjgDvxB2Ik/YTtyFiUaQCI/AAAAAAAA5Hs/F-2l_AhJRXEJtJPeHNIsUt9lkVYwsH2AQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/during%2B1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1IjgDvxB2Ik/YTtyFiUaQCI/AAAAAAAA5Hs/F-2l_AhJRXEJtJPeHNIsUt9lkVYwsH2AQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/during%2B1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RXoFjdxZnRk/YTtyFs6CKTI/AAAAAAAA5Hw/OFrZqWubgow5NxgYOXziSiEXx86NAs4zQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/during%2B3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RXoFjdxZnRk/YTtyFs6CKTI/AAAAAAAA5Hw/OFrZqWubgow5NxgYOXziSiEXx86NAs4zQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/during%2B3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My children have begun a habit of rushing in after their dad drops them off and finding out what room looks different each week. I was mid way through the bathroom painting last week and they loved it already. My daughter had a very long shower and shut the door for the first time. I think she will love it even more tomorrow when she sees it, I will buy her some face packs and bubble bath too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My son said to me the other night when tucking him in, that he loves the way his toy crane 'matches' the wall colour in their bedroom. Omg.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for joining me along the way of this massive learning curve. Just the kitchen left to go now!</div></div>Artemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-52629776337490524852021-08-28T10:18:00.001-07:002021-08-28T10:33:11.053-07:00Project: Children's Room<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bFHwwGpEgFY/YSpovBPwXkI/AAAAAAAA5A8/qXQ5nXJh5H46BUSj-sBkkEqJ86F7WwIMwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bFHwwGpEgFY/YSpovBPwXkI/AAAAAAAA5A8/qXQ5nXJh5H46BUSj-sBkkEqJ86F7WwIMwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/33.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have just finished the children's room. It ended up being quite a long job because all the window frames needed repainting, and the walls also had wood chip wallpaper to strip off first. I am so tired now but feeling much better for having it all done in here. They love it and the colour too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is a nice bright room with lots of windows and it is a bit bigger than the room in their old house.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--G9t70SNrt8/YSpo8Lq3OlI/AAAAAAAA5BI/EDh5Avlz_H0fLk7I1JxjicQ7ATdr5T7JgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--G9t70SNrt8/YSpo8Lq3OlI/AAAAAAAA5BI/EDh5Avlz_H0fLk7I1JxjicQ7ATdr5T7JgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/23.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L0U4QLm4yGk/YSpo4KWxBZI/AAAAAAAA5BA/4uIb1XAms888iSrVR1aC2l18AZT_8ZuzACNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L0U4QLm4yGk/YSpo4KWxBZI/AAAAAAAA5BA/4uIb1XAms888iSrVR1aC2l18AZT_8ZuzACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/21.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NFUW7bT8aps/YSppnyH9bJI/AAAAAAAA5B8/MyERLFpzQCs32Jrugu1Ss5p2QeWnHtqVACNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NFUW7bT8aps/YSppnyH9bJI/AAAAAAAA5B8/MyERLFpzQCs32Jrugu1Ss5p2QeWnHtqVACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/1.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This little <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/StickersfromLola?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Search_UK_DSA_GGL_Main_General_New&utm_ag=UK-EN_DSA-General&utm_custom1=_k_Cj0KCQjwvaeJBhCvARIsABgTDM5SCOy2eEJr_NKwVFYoNhxBqeIC3KrLDK0msmLtUWSu2js8Dqc6c24aApsvEALw_wcB_k_&utm_content=go_11120727342_112118310227_474876607394_dsa-19959388920_c_&utm_custom2=11120727342&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvaeJBhCvARIsABgTDM5SCOy2eEJr_NKwVFYoNhxBqeIC3KrLDK0msmLtUWSu2js8Dqc6c24aApsvEALw_wcB"><b>mouse sticker</b></a> was given to us for their new room last xmas by someone very dear to us who suddenly died. So it was very special to put it under P's new desk, and she even made it a little house...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OnQ8kSlAflo/YSppoHQJUcI/AAAAAAAA5CA/QGIt4Oc4plYaRMkJikj3xlFyvLD031vBACNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OnQ8kSlAflo/YSppoHQJUcI/AAAAAAAA5CA/QGIt4Oc4plYaRMkJikj3xlFyvLD031vBACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/12.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kg6-nZu2Uec/YSppugAFYsI/AAAAAAAA5CI/bv7V0qkniV4aTDfXSXHS_NZO9gEO0rO6wCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/37.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kg6-nZu2Uec/YSppugAFYsI/AAAAAAAA5CI/bv7V0qkniV4aTDfXSXHS_NZO9gEO0rO6wCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/37.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have had this table for half my life. It has always stayed with me through many house moves. I repainted it it for my daughter who is getting more grown up and has wanted a proper desk for a while now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some before and after photos... (I let them draw on the walls before painting)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tOCuGAlikME/YSpqQCnvwEI/AAAAAAAA5Cs/Ri1XZMtV4n4MSYTtG72R5ysORIdusLjOgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tOCuGAlikME/YSpqQCnvwEI/AAAAAAAA5Cs/Ri1XZMtV4n4MSYTtG72R5ysORIdusLjOgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/9.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nvXWVqEoIsw/YSpqTFzUunI/AAAAAAAA5Cw/nID_crHUJv0uLCkeXgX8ejrMbKmES2BTgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nvXWVqEoIsw/YSpqTFzUunI/AAAAAAAA5Cw/nID_crHUJv0uLCkeXgX8ejrMbKmES2BTgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/19.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QHlkjpNNg0A/YSpqpsu-2pI/AAAAAAAA5DE/1JZ-yw-7UagjSXPqlr9CrPPvbABO_N2LgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QHlkjpNNg0A/YSpqpsu-2pI/AAAAAAAA5DE/1JZ-yw-7UagjSXPqlr9CrPPvbABO_N2LgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/10.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h_UgTov3MEg/YSpqpvk92lI/AAAAAAAA5C8/998BCdVfj7cMP41_XVaRv5EvgkYOq0KiwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h_UgTov3MEg/YSpqpvk92lI/AAAAAAAA5C8/998BCdVfj7cMP41_XVaRv5EvgkYOq0KiwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It originally had wood chip wallpaper painted white and the woodwork was a cream gloss colour.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ICdPAe0LtJg/YSpqpsm3zuI/AAAAAAAA5DA/rJTmRv4APbwU1M-Grit__Ph5lN_hdpIbwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ICdPAe0LtJg/YSpqpsm3zuI/AAAAAAAA5DA/rJTmRv4APbwU1M-Grit__Ph5lN_hdpIbwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/24.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That electric stove is just for fun but it does produce a good amount of heat. I had it in my loft bedroom in previous house. The leaf garland was made out of gift tags from the lovely <b><a href="https://www.hadleypapergoods.co.uk">Hadley</a> </b>Paper Goods.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The paint I used was Farrow and Ball, Light Blue no.22</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm so grateful to all of you that have been catching up with my progress via instagram, it has kept me motivated to keep going with this. So much support from strangers that I will always appreciate, thank you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm planning on doing the bathroom next (when I have recovered a bit!)</div><br />Artemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-9907740368566924052021-08-24T12:40:00.004-07:002021-08-24T12:42:53.527-07:00Shop update<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0U1JNkAXDxQ/YSVIkIFJK-I/AAAAAAAA4_M/xa2fuCyze9QY4MEFbGJoVWjwP5r3ES_QwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/laurel%2Bmodel%2B1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0U1JNkAXDxQ/YSVIkIFJK-I/AAAAAAAA4_M/xa2fuCyze9QY4MEFbGJoVWjwP5r3ES_QwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/laurel%2Bmodel%2B1.jpg" /></a></div>I took these photos today for my website. I'm not a proper photographer, so it takes me awhile finding the right light in my new flat. I had a bit of fun anyway. These new items are available on <a href="https://www.onlythroughshadows.com/shop" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #20124d;">Only Through Shadows</span></b></a>, they have actually been waiting for the shop for a couple of months whilst I have been busy moving and painting, so I'm pleased with myself for finding the time to get some images done.<div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zs6R2WlwKwk/YSVIrlyvX4I/AAAAAAAA4_Q/zh5RcJhwsYwI-WJxYtmeAxJ_NONbhN5RgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/laurel%2Bmodel%2B3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zs6R2WlwKwk/YSVIrlyvX4I/AAAAAAAA4_Q/zh5RcJhwsYwI-WJxYtmeAxJ_NONbhN5RgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/laurel%2Bmodel%2B3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aKr2G48DPDs/YSVIzuSdJFI/AAAAAAAA4_c/-6jldSjmtPcIV2sE8ItCpk6re6Hh0Nu2wCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/dove%2Bbracelet%2Bmodel%2B5.jpg" style="clear: left; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Q7hEF_nOw4/YSVJhqmlC-I/AAAAAAAA5Ag/tku8FCWuZhkNpPQo5uijwGqG9yZCboZ4ACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/sapphire%2Bstuds%2B1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Artemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987781614894074408.post-66786126509869899282021-08-15T10:58:00.003-07:002021-08-20T13:06:22.779-07:00Project : Jewellery Studio<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NyiX7YdNmnw/YRlMyTshjXI/AAAAAAAA48c/P3E27Wv7pVIeLXyvKT0BpTPck9yNr-jGQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/only%2Bthrough%2Bshadows%2Bstudio%2B.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NyiX7YdNmnw/YRlMyTshjXI/AAAAAAAA48c/P3E27Wv7pVIeLXyvKT0BpTPck9yNr-jGQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/only%2Bthrough%2Bshadows%2Bstudio%2B.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>My <b><a href="https://www.onlythroughshadows.com">Only Through Shadows</a> </b>HQ! It has been a year since I set up my small business, in our old loft and greenhouse. When we moved out of our house last November, my new house purchase fell through and we had nowhere to live. Luckily, we could stay at my mum's flat whilst buying this place (which took 7 months!) so this really is the first proper workspace I've had in which to run my business (I formally left Rust last month). I worked so hard for this like my life depended on it, which oddly is literally true.</p><p>Thankfully, it has provided for us to live here, so I will continue to make things, swim in the sea, go for a walk and then come back and make some more, for the rest of my life, the end.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GiRBQItbwjA/YRlM5SSFtSI/AAAAAAAA48g/SEbRIG0MVnQBxtukHTosRG2nSR__0_X3ACNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/studio%2B1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GiRBQItbwjA/YRlM5SSFtSI/AAAAAAAA48g/SEbRIG0MVnQBxtukHTosRG2nSR__0_X3ACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/studio%2B1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4cfHPcZ4ksw/YRlM_L0AiaI/AAAAAAAA48k/LBbMSYpGrG803UfgL2Kl3TTtIUrvYjaNgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/studio%2B7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4cfHPcZ4ksw/YRlM_L0AiaI/AAAAAAAA48k/LBbMSYpGrG803UfgL2Kl3TTtIUrvYjaNgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/studio%2B7.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U6Dk9SfUJYw/YRlNC5bdECI/AAAAAAAA48s/blKL4Bv_WRs5X5JzswrzafrNJKsgSLMnwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/studio%2B10.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U6Dk9SfUJYw/YRlNC5bdECI/AAAAAAAA48s/blKL4Bv_WRs5X5JzswrzafrNJKsgSLMnwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/studio%2B10.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WVZzJrfC5lY/YRlNK4nh-6I/AAAAAAAA480/dYmS8ZqETI4ralWcxZWFCtBxjafhpr5rwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/studio%2B14.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WVZzJrfC5lY/YRlNK4nh-6I/AAAAAAAA480/dYmS8ZqETI4ralWcxZWFCtBxjafhpr5rwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/studio%2B14.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ha that sounded extreme, but you know what I mean. The only problem is that it is a little isolating, so I will have to go out and learn Spanish or attend yoga classes, or a book club or something. Ideas on a postcard please.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vdq10ORxUmk/YRlNrYYTzeI/AAAAAAAA49w/Bl9PRAY_K_w6gwIVKMrPUtWhbfcwsQmSwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/artemis%2Brussell%2B3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vdq10ORxUmk/YRlNrYYTzeI/AAAAAAAA49w/Bl9PRAY_K_w6gwIVKMrPUtWhbfcwsQmSwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/artemis%2Brussell%2B3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rBMbu5RkDGo/YRlNq2cCEeI/AAAAAAAA49g/ri_1ZVsuUqIjLzgVvJwiY-Rbc-n78CktgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/artemis%2Brussell%2B10.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rBMbu5RkDGo/YRlNq2cCEeI/AAAAAAAA49g/ri_1ZVsuUqIjLzgVvJwiY-Rbc-n78CktgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/artemis%2Brussell%2B10.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One very proud (totally knackered and aching) business owner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N2gzGAWF5iE/YRlOYIXfUJI/AAAAAAAA4-Q/IHePffxdhvgr06kTK1_OXbQF-u108XFVACNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/artemis%2Brussell%2B16.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N2gzGAWF5iE/YRlOYIXfUJI/AAAAAAAA4-Q/IHePffxdhvgr06kTK1_OXbQF-u108XFVACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/artemis%2Brussell%2B16.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mEDCNiGJYNw/YRlNU6iV-aI/AAAAAAAA49E/LNgGAH21AmA8s0ou7kWjL3PDEtqGsG6HQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/studio%2B2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mEDCNiGJYNw/YRlNU6iV-aI/AAAAAAAA49E/LNgGAH21AmA8s0ou7kWjL3PDEtqGsG6HQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/studio%2B2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vV01tVvRSZo/YRlNU7RoQOI/AAAAAAAA488/0cxE1lSZop8fOAM1VKyfI34ngzLudAQJQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/studio%2B11.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vV01tVvRSZo/YRlNU7RoQOI/AAAAAAAA488/0cxE1lSZop8fOAM1VKyfI34ngzLudAQJQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/studio%2B11.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cAcudCGM-Qo/YRlNUxzCV9I/AAAAAAAA49A/TQfGtFqI9Hs0IAJjt7UTZmsQiGPc7QeTgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/studio%2B9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cAcudCGM-Qo/YRlNUxzCV9I/AAAAAAAA49A/TQfGtFqI9Hs0IAJjt7UTZmsQiGPc7QeTgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/studio%2B9.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-87ts51yr1m4/YRlNdg4y-DI/AAAAAAAA49Q/GcRDIuqr4vcBWPno4OQELpcsWglgo4aswCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/studio%2B12.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-87ts51yr1m4/YRlNdg4y-DI/AAAAAAAA49Q/GcRDIuqr4vcBWPno4OQELpcsWglgo4aswCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/studio%2B12.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Luckily I have my sidekicks to entertain me most of the time, and they think I am one crazy pants mumma.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b5KLyGB4caI/YRlPOLJMv5I/AAAAAAAA4-o/dK9VtQ2Z4Xkoi8--LXGsh9Y_jiFIVX_8gCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0768.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b5KLyGB4caI/YRlPOLJMv5I/AAAAAAAA4-o/dK9VtQ2Z4Xkoi8--LXGsh9Y_jiFIVX_8gCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_0768.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Haven't got any photos of the blood red flaking paint underneath the wood chip from hell, but I do have this one of the wall of boxes straight out of storage, which stayed there for a good few weeks whilst I drank tea.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eputgRKNekw/YRlPGlwGVnI/AAAAAAAA4-c/KtT_rMW1_kwi0Z8KmgXcPQKNQMnzKfAZgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/10.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eputgRKNekw/YRlPGlwGVnI/AAAAAAAA4-c/KtT_rMW1_kwi0Z8KmgXcPQKNQMnzKfAZgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/10.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g1OTKN2vEl4/YRlPhXbt29I/AAAAAAAA4-8/MFVPTMuSauwn1KedTSC4DA-_liWDMqOhwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/artemis%2Brussell%2B1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g1OTKN2vEl4/YRlPhXbt29I/AAAAAAAA4-8/MFVPTMuSauwn1KedTSC4DA-_liWDMqOhwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/artemis%2Brussell%2B1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Most of the furniture (excluding my jewellery bench) is from Ikea, what would I have done without Ikea? I shudder at the thought.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lAd5OAil3pY/YRlPNxeGwHI/AAAAAAAA4-k/LgwCaYYkyc8vF0bOqzTxxveMc-m_hRMfwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_1153.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lAd5OAil3pY/YRlPNxeGwHI/AAAAAAAA4-k/LgwCaYYkyc8vF0bOqzTxxveMc-m_hRMfwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_1153.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A very satisfying job, I bought these wooden magnetic knife holders (and painted them white because I am illogical) and mounted them on the walls to put my tools on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(In the absence of a capable male, I have had to learn to use a spirit level myself).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So I have yet to start on the next room (the kid's room) and I can already feel my right arm moaning at the thought of that paint scraper. I'll keep you updated if you've followed this far.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Artemis Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16538191427602247808noreply@blogger.com18