Wednesday 3 October 2012

Show and Tell at the Cottage....................x

Do all women struggle with what to buy a man? I have a rule, unless you have hundreds, perhaps a thousand to spend ( gadgets, technology ) you will struggle. BIG TIME. Though every now and then, a little gem will show itself to you.

My Dad's birthday is fast approaching. The bumblebee's will always make something from them, little fingers busy busy fiddling over a creation. This year? Hama bead brooches. Done!

There's a company, a fantastic beautiful collection of printed images they sell. Wallpapers, napkins, t-shirts, and hankies!!!! "That's it" I cried, my fishing fanatic of a Father shall have some posh hankies wot have pink fish on 'em.



Now I'm no fisherman, but even I had a moment of thinking "could I keep these for myself ????"..........I'm thrilled with them, how super cute, and could you possibly think of anything fancier to blow your nose on?


It's birthday season at the cottage. Dad has been crossed off the list. Then it's my Q, then Nanny, then Talulla ( and a few of her friends too )....one has to be super organised.
This is how I roll.
*A wicker basket sits on a shelf full of various birthday cards and wrap at all times.
*Next to the card basket is a larger multi coloured basket, containing an assortment of gifts ( I buy all year round for Christmas, Birthdays, Easter, it's the only way! )
*If  I see something at the shops......I buy. Simple. So I never run out of presents, there's always something for someone.
*Clear out. When one of the bumblebee's has a birthday coming up, we have a sort out, disguised usually in a room change around. Toys are given to charity shops, if they have not played with it in the last month, it's a goner. ( Unless it has meaning, or is very special ).

The latest bedroom clear out went like this.
Me -  " bumblebee's, your bedroom is like a pig sty, lets sort it out"
Bumblebees - * big sighs * " ok, can we dance too? "
Me - " Of course."


First they danced to Olly Murs and One Direction whilst making fairy decorations for their door, I know, I know, I will cry if the blue tac makes any marks.

Then the Q and I had enough, and decided some proper music was needed.


( Our lovely Matilda loves that she has a song.....tidying could resume )



Are you shocked the beds are not perfectly made? Well, I ask the girls to make their own beds. ( the real reason is, I am RUBBISH at making beds. Does that make me less of a domestic goddess/housewife/mother? So be it . )







This wasn't the post I intended to do today. I had something else up my sleeve to show you. But lets go with it.
Happy Wednesday!!!!! xxxx

15 comments:

  1. Aww what a beautiful little room :) .. lets hope they keep it tidy. I am having the same battle with my son, just dont know what to do for the best ..sigh.. i want to throw everything out!!!x

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    1. have a cup of tea, then tackle the toys I say. Bedroom update: toys all over floor, clothes everywhere. What can I Sat!
      nattie x

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  2. Adorable posting! i love the girly beds!! and sweet pea makes her's before school and its alwayd bumpy in places and cushions thrown on! hehe i wouldnt have it any other way! ;0)
    love the fishy pinky hankies- fabulous...i have to admit ive always got a little pressie or two in stock for little'ies at sophia's school and cards...usually brought for myself as keepsakes but then get used for family, friends and little'ies... i love the deer wrapping paper- Sophia has a very similar note book from her best friend ;0)

    Your home is BEAUTIFUL XX

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    1. We do have such similar tastes don't we?!
      Nattie x

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  3. Thanks so much for the link to the shop. I thought there might be something in the hankies range which would be suitable for my father in law's birthday which is today (eek!) and the partridge hankies are perfect. Let's hope they turn up very soon! Cute girls' room, I love the idea of homemade fairy decorations for the door. xx

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    1. I could spend a fortune on that website, am sure the father in law will be ever so pleased, top brownie points for you.
      nattie x

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  4. Lovely photos of your home. The pixie poster is gorgeous. Just the kind of thing I would gaze at for hours as a child.
    I'm off for a look at those hankies now...
    ellie
    x

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    1. Think i bought that poster for me really, knowing Q wouldn't let me have it in our room.
      Thanks for your sweet comment Ellie.
      Nattie x

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  5. Lovely post, the girls room is just perfect lumpy beds and all, love the fairyland poster
    Thea x

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    1. I like you alot Thea, "perfect lumpy beds" .............hehe.
      Nattie x

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  6. What a brilliant idea for a man-present!
    That bedroom is so sweet! I love that pixie poster - it would stare at that for HOURS if I had it in my house!!!
    Carly
    x

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  7. Hi Nattie
    I hope you don't mind but I've just 'tagged' you on my blog. If you don't want to play I wont be offended. I've never bothered before but it's been such a dismal day here!
    Ellie
    x

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  8. Hi - I love the picture with little deer and fairies on it. Little Son does not get rid of anything. Even bits of paper have to be thoroughly checked before discarding and I have not got the heart to force the issue. I find buying 'man' presents extremely stressful and often resort to giving them book tokens or money but I don't really like doing that; it seems unthoughtful despite the fact that I have worn my poor brain out trying to think of something else. Its always such a relief, like you say, to find something interesting for them. Lily. xxx

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  9. Hello There,
    I was just taking a look at your beautiful blog. I've really enjoyed reading through it. I thought you may be interested in mine: http://lobleycottage.blogspot.co.uk/
    I hope you enjoy reading mine!
    Love,
    Chloe xx

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  10. He is going to love them and the girls room looks adorable...bright and cheery!

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