Friday, June 22, 2012

A room of one's own. How posh.

note beloved Kathleen on the table, aged 51, looks slightly better than me
note cleaning products, it may never see them again
I have been busy turning Tom's room into my sewing room. It is more than a sewing room it's my space, I'm moving the old chair I bought years ago, in today. I will be measuring the curtains I bought in anticipation of this joyous occasion many years ago, I always knew I would get my own spot one day, but truly I never thought it would take 28 years.
my organizing method, throw everything in, then work to find a space for it.
I surprised myself with the small amount of magazines I had .The rest are in the lounge
Sheet love and larger pieces of fabric
I picked up the table at the local Salvation Army shop for $30.00, had to pick it up last Sunday. I took Aj to help, we needed to take the two cars. I wisely took the tool kit,  as we had to take the end legs off, but it fitted in the station wagon, just, I drove it home, as the seats had to be moved so far up to the steering wheel, only those with abnormally short legs could drive the car. Even the Contessa who is shorter than me, has longer legs. But I always knew they would come in handy one day.Actually I think I passed on by short legs to my beloved niece, but haven't told her in case she blames me in stead of our mutant short leg gene.
Well of course I haven't got in there for any relaxing (I have a talking book, Sherlock Holmes, short stories to listen to), numerous projects, and various unfinished stitcheries to do. 
 Basil and I started yoga this week, a 4 week beginners course, which was so much fun, and I'm sure in time I shall become adept at the poses............why does she use me as a model and not in a good model way but a not like this way.I leave you with a before and after photo of my new crocheted delight, the first blanket didn't work, it kept going in a pyramid direction, so I unpicked it and went back to dear Lucy Attic 24's pattern and it's behaving it's self .......for now. Love to all Aunt Bee
P.s the weather has been terrible, woke up this morning and it's warm, no frost and I'm putting out as much washing as possible because there is snow to low levels forecast.Wonderful.
first attempt
I'm just using up yarn, of course have had to buy more, as you do
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10 comments:

  1. marinaJune 22, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    congratulations on your new room. 28 years? mmmm only 6 to go for me then till I get my space.
    Have fun organising your treasures.

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  2. Clare NicholsonJune 22, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    So it's YOU I can blame for the short legs! haha I would never blame you. Just like our small hands it's all a part of superior evolution I'm sure. The room looks great! I notice your style of setting up a room is very similar to my own. Also a form of evolution, perhaps?

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    1. Aunty BeeJune 23, 2012 at 1:35 AM

      Yes dear niece, we seem to be very alike, ha ha it is going to drive the Contessa insane.

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    2. Clare NicholsonJune 24, 2012 at 10:57 PM

      Hasn't it already?

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  3. Susan TJune 23, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    Your new room looks pretty damn good and very organised. We have a glory hole upstairs that I keep meaning to tackle. I hope that it doesn't take me 28 years. I love Kathleen, I have a similar 'young' lady, much loved.

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    1. Aunty BeeJune 23, 2012 at 1:38 AM

      I say grab the glory hole and enjoy, I'm even thinking of having a lock on the door or a peep hole to screen visitors. I remember when the only peace I got from the boys was hiding in the toilet. Yes I actually admitted that, my friend used to hide in the pantry.

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  4. cottonreelJune 23, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Congratulations , your own space . Tell the family it is your sulking space and then they won't intrude

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  5. contessaJune 24, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Its a good thing you took a photo!how long can such excessive order last:)

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    1. Aunty BeeJune 25, 2012 at 3:13 AM

      A cruel but true comment. I am following Clare's food blog. What sheep do. She is quite witty isn't she, or is she laughing at us all, her fellow sheep. I will be encouraging Angus to make the onion rings.

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  6. JuliabJune 29, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    Your own space, how exciting! Do you sneak in there every now and then just to look at all your stuff neatly stacked up? I am still waiting for my own space, not much longer now (hopefully). I started yoga a few months ago and love it, you will soon get used to what muscles you should be using, although I am still struggling with balance. I love your granny stripe blanket - why do blankets always look so much better when they are made with random colours that are being used up? Next time I go yarn shopping I am going to close my eyes and pick randomly! xx

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