it's been far too long since I posted!
Due to the eccentricities of Windows 8.1
updating on our new computer, I'm not able
to get photos from my camera to my blog.
Ipad takes poor photos but what is a blog post
without a photo?
Imagine the frustration when I couldn't
work out how to get Ipad photos into
a post??? Hair pulling and tooth grinding!
A breakthrough today :)
Who knew there was an app for blogging?
Bear with me, we'll eventually work out
problems and get back to decent photos.
In the meantime, an attempt at posting!
Hilda Grace and James George have been
feeling the squeeze in their sons family home
so, when the opportunity arose for them to
have their own tiny home right next door
they joyfully began making plans. Not wanting to
spend all their savings at their time of life
they made the hard learned wartime slogan
"Make Do and Mend" their motto for their
new venture. First an old iron bed was given
to them by an acquaintance who might
not recognise it now it has a new lease of life
with a coat of paint. Next, great joy from Hilda
when an antique dressing chest, almost an exact
twin of my own Real Life one that Hilda loved,
was discovered in a shed at the bottom of the
garden of their new home. No problem for a
handy chap like James George to give it a
clean up with some sandpaper and a couple of
coats of varnish to bring it back to respectability.
A wardrobe and a couple more items made their
new bedroom so comfortable they wanted to move
in! There's plenty more for them to do yet with
decorating but they wanted to show what they've
achieved. A chihuahua or two appear to have made
themselves at home too. Please forgive the appalling photos,
they'll be replaced asap.
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I can see why HG and JG love their new home Susan, it looks so cosy and will be even more so with all those chihuahuas to share with, hehe. I wish I had a garden shed where I could find furniture treasures! Good luck working out the app.
ReplyDeleteG'day Margaret! So nice of you to visit Hilda and James :) I'm utterly exhausted from wrestling with the new app!! Happy to put some words together but disappointed that only part of the photos shows, the right hand side doesn't show. A good cup of tea and a nice lie down on Hildas bed would be perfect about now ;)
ReplyDeleteThe bed is lovely and I like the little accordion, but especially cute are the little Chihuahuas.
ReplyDeleteHullo Sharee! Heehee, a home is not a home without a chihuahua or two...dozen ;) hilda is musical, she plays the piano and the church organ as well but her grandchildren love her to bring her accordion to family occasions for sing-a-longs!
Deletelove the way you describe everything, yes all good homes need animals
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie! Thanks for visiting the grandparents :) glad you enjoyed their little story. Yes, pets are very special, i couldn't imagine life without them.
DeleteHello Susan! So glad to see you up and at'em again! :D
ReplyDeleteYour bedroom is so comfortable looking that I would like to come and stay for a spell. But I would hate to mess up that Beautiful bed spread which hangs so perfectly and looks to be light as a feather.
The luggage on top of the wardrobe is a great touch and the little accordion in the rocker conjures up a cute image in my head.
The make do and mend, is what is so popular today and I know it had it's roots from WW2, and old habits do die hard. Every piece tells a story and, I would love to hear more of it, if only those chihuahuas would be less noisy! :D
elizabeth
G'day sweet Elizabeth! Thank you for stopping by, it's lovely to see you! Step right in and sit down on the edge of the bed and let Hilda tell you all her exciting news about her new abode! She and James have settled in to their new way of life in a new country and are loving having their lively family around. After the war years with rationing still strict they are hardly able to believe Australia is so comfortable! They're glad they made the decision to emmigrate now all the kerfuffle is over ;)
DeleteOh, Elizabeth, Hilda said to tell you a well trained chihuahua would never be so rude as to bark at visitors! :))
DeleteThey must be very well trained indeed! :D
DeleteThe dollhouse chihuahuas are very well behaved indeed, Elizabeth ;) The real life chihuahuas a little more exuberant but they never yap, they love guests and if you sit down you will find yourself covered in dogs all wanting to love you!
DeleteThe display is lovely, especially with the story accompanying it. I love the chihuahuas and the little accordion.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Drora
Hullo Drora, thanks for visiting the grandparents new home, unfinished as it is. They are slowly making it comfortable and feeling much more settled as they get to know their new country. Hilda plays her accordion for the grandchildren to sing along, that makes for rollicking happy times that the children will remember always.
DeleteI love the room and when I post to my blog I just save my photos to my documents and then I go to the search area and pull my photos from there...it's always worked but Im running windows vista..good luck
ReplyDeleteHugs
marisa
Thanks so much for visiting Marisa! Mmm, I don't usually have problems with photos either, it't just 8.1 that's done something. We'll eventually get it sorted :)
ReplyDeleteWvat a cozy bedroom, homely and inviting. Love the wardrobe. Pam xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comment Pam! The new migrants have a long way to go before their little home is finished but they are happy to have their own quiet space after living with their son and his large and busy family! ;))
DeleteIt's great to hear from you, Susan. I know exactly how you feel about technical difficulties. Sometimes it makes me want to scream! :-D Your new home looks really cozy. I bet you've been having a blast putting it together. I'm sending good thoughts your way on the blogging app and look forward to more posts from you soon. xo Jennifer
ReplyDeleteAh yes Jennifer, technical stuff caves my head in, specially when the CFS is biting as it has this year. I'm glad to finally be able to post even though the photos are appalling.
ReplyDeleteJust think your house is gorgeous thanks for the walk through the other nite You have some special things!
ReplyDeleteG'day Deni! Yes, it was great chatting via ipad and looking into one anothers miniatures wasn't it?!! I wish I had your craft room!
ReplyDeleteOooh computers can drive one batty, I hope that your camera-trouble will get fixed, soon.
ReplyDeleteI love that chest of drawers with the mirror on top, it looks so cosy.
/Maren
Fingers crossed it shouldn't be long till the computer and camera will talk to one another again Maren, then I'll take a pic of the small dressing chest sitting on the life size one :)
ReplyDeleteOh I would love to see, so I cross my fingers for you, too, now. :)
DeleteComputers can be a nightmare!! I'm so sorry to hear how difficult things have been!! Your house is looking so lovely. Warm, cosy and inviting!! I hope thigs improve and get easier soon. Hugs ♥ Vicky ♥
ReplyDeleteHi Vicki! So lovely of you to drop in and visit :) Great news, the computer talks to the camera again. Now all I need is time out from Real Life challenges to have some fun taking pics and writing a post.
ReplyDeleteHope you are getting along better with the computer by now =)
ReplyDeleteThe chihuahuas looks very cute in your beautiful room
Hannah
Hi Hannah :) Yes, things have improved with the computer, now I just need a break in real life so I can play!!
ReplyDeleteThe computer sometimes plays tricks on us ... luckily you can now post ... My job is the one that has me away from blogging, but I hope to return soon to not miss any of your new work. A big hug.
ReplyDeleteHi Paky, thanks for stopping by, it's lovely of you to visit :)
DeleteHi Susan! I have just seen your comment on the blog of someone else and I thought: hey that is Susan, so let's see what she is doing, but.....I now see that you have problems with your computer? I'm so sorry to hear that.
ReplyDeleteI thought that you were gone to Facebook, just like so many other bloggers......
I hope to see your miniature work soon again on your blog, Susan, I've missed your posts. I hope you're doing fine?
Hugs, Ilona
Dear Ilona, how kind of you to visit to see how it is at my blog! Tachnical challenges are now resolved :) and Real Life has eased up the pressure! No facebook for me, didn't like it.
DeleteInspiration has been absent but this week tiny beginnings. Another post with better photos soon :) You have a wonderful day!!