Frustrating times...

So, it's not going so well here. As you can see, there is the teeniest tiniest weeniest bit of the workroom that is looking slightly respectable, however the rest remains shambolic...

And as for the layout of my blog, I just can't do it! I have spent about 4 hours trying to insert images of the books I'm reading into my sidebar to no avail (as you can see). I have however managed finally managed to link it to Amazon, so I a very small mountain has been overcome. If anyone out there can help (assuming of course that anyone is actually reading this), I'd really appreciate it....please.

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Back to usual...

It's quiet here today.  The girls have gone back to school, the house has stayed tidy for more than 5 minutes (helped by the lovely Lisa), and I've finished my book, "Home" by Julie Myerson.  It's quite an old one I think - published 2004 - but very enjoyable.  As it says on the cover, 'part memoir, part historical fiction'.  I read it in less than a week, which is unusual for me.

This week, I'm going to try to achieve two things.  Firstly, tidy up my workroom, and secondly add sidebars - I think that's what they're called - to my blog.  I would really like to have a go adding flickr pictures (if only so that I have access to photos for my blog) and a list of books, amongst other things.  I suspect both will lead to huge amounts of frustration, not to mention a lot of prevaricating, but fingers crossed progress will be made.

Have a lovely week x

Travelogue Part I: Bali

So, we're back from Bali having had the most wonderful time (the girls produced this artwork, together with lots more, upon their return). The first 3 nights we stayed in Sanur with friends who are living there for a year or so. Easter Sunday, we went to Ku de Ta. Beautiful panoramic views out to sea...

delicious food and a very distinctive interpretation of the Easter Bunny - best we leave it there I think! Pickle & Betsy had fun with their friends doing various craft activities and having cartoon sketches of themselves done.

Monday, we went to Waterbom. Brilliant fun was had by all. Pickle surprised everyone, especially herself, by going on both the Boomerang and SuperBowl rides and loving them. I think Mr W was delighted to have a partner in crime. I tried the Macaroni - not nice - dark, fast and more dark - aaah! In the end, Betsy and I settled on Raft River as our favourite. A little bit of speed, lots of splashing and a big woosh at the end - very genteel in comparison to the others.

Afterwards, we all went out for a delicious supper in one of the cafes in the side streets just behind the beach. I can't remember exactly how much it cost, but it was less than £20 for 8 of us, including beer - amazing!

On Tuesday, we left our friends and went up to Ubud. We stayed in the most beautiful place De Ubud Vilas & Spa and were truly pampered. Bliss. Whilst there, we explored the covered market, the breathtaking rice terraces at Tegallangtang...

the Monkey Forest (we took an executive decision not to go in because the monkeys are so used to people that they can be quite intimidating - see the chap in the red shorts)...

a traditional Balinese dance - our favourite was the Legong Trance, literally mesmeric...

And, in what appears to be the continuation of a developing pattern, we found the most divine restaurant ever. (I'm sure I made a note of the name, but for the life of me I can't find it - if I do, I'll let you know, sorry).Found it - it's called the Bibianu Cafe.  Over looking rice fields at the back (the perfect backdrop to a mojito or 2 I found), we had the most delicious food yet, for about £10 a head.  Beautifully presented, I think you'll agree...

Followed by some absolutely delicious puddings...

Throughout the whole meal, we were accompanied by this chap - no idea what he is, but the noise he makes is very distinctive, and sounds remarkably like a kazoo - initially, we thought it was someone messing around!

And then on Friday morning, Mr W got up very early to climb Mount Batur with a friend, something he did 17 years ago! Once again, the views were spectacular...

We all had a fabulous time, but it was good to come back to Singapore, our home from home, with all it's efficiency and order. We were out of the airport within 40 minutes of landing - can't recall that happening back home!

Have a lovely week everyone. xx

On holiday...

Just popped in to let you know that I'm on holiday this week - will check in at the beginning of next week.

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Busy, busy, busy...

So far, this week has been a busy week for all of us. Mr W has been very busy at work, whilst the girls, in addition to busying themselves with Easter decorations...





have been enjoying book week at school.


Yesterday, I was a "mystery reader" for Betsy's class, so went in to read an old family favourite, My Uncle is a Hunkle by Lauren Child . All the children were sooo sweet - a little bit of fidgeting and before you know it, half have them have moved without you realising! Tomorrow, they can dress up as a character of their choice. Needless to say, Pickle is going as Clarice Bean, whilst Betsy is (I think) going as Lola (another Lauren Child creation).

Good job it's only one more day before the Easter holidays!

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Finally did it...

I know, I know, I didn't post anything on Friday, be it crafty or otherwise, and I apologise. I have however finally finished the Easter bunting and am quite pleased with it. All I need to do now is find some hooks or some such to hang it up with, rather than sellotape... oh well, you can't have everything!



The girls have nearly finished decorating their eggs. They just need ribbon adding, then we should be able to hang them on Pickle's tree. Will aim to have that done by Wednesday in time for show and tell.

Happy week everyone x

Slow (or should that be no) progress...

Mmmm.....as you can see, the chores are taking over, so creativity has come to a halt. Am very much hoping that I will have something to show and tell by Friday, but who knows?

Here's hoping x