A Return to Simplicity.

Sea breeze, Frangipani, Vanilla, Mulled Wine, Gingerbread, One rainy wish...... I could go on and on  with the names of the lovely scented candles that abound in the shops these days and although I didn't like them for years and years,  I do now ( who would know why ) and have them burning every day that I am home. I don't know why, but I keep the old butts or candle bums as I call them. They still smell sweet and it seems like a shame to waste these bits and pieces. So.....what to do with them?  Recycle of course! Get the containers ready by cleaning and fitting new wicks. Melting the left-overs using a little gas cooker and my hubby's nifty pot. See the great pouring spout he fitted? It looks dirty but is just stained. Pour into glasses (these were ones that came with candles in them) and leave to set. I left a bit of old wick in the yellow one but I'm not too worried about that. They solidified with a little den...

Do you ever wonder why you are able to live with untidy little corners that never seem to look or stay neat and clean. Well I have this area in the laundry that has hats, bags and a couple of boxes of STUFF from my last job! So with a little inspiration from Pinterest ( I'm turning those "one day projects"  into reality )  I went from this......... To this! I found a suitable cupboard with open shelves with the right dimensions on a local buy, sell and swap site for not a lot of money and proceeded to re-purpose  it to suit my needs. I still need a couple of knobs for the two bottom draws, so it'll be off for a look around the shops for something suitable. Before.................... Plain Jane and dark. After........light and bright and with the addition of a few $10 baskets. Now both sides of the laundry look neat and tidy! Don't know why it never bothered me before!! Do yo...

Boy was I quick with this one! Nah! Had a head start with Block 6 of Gentle Domesticity   and I just love it. I think this is such a pretty design it has become my favorite! If you are wanting to stitch this lovely 12 set stitchery BOM why not head over to Jenny of Elefantz and pick up your free design today.  Can't wait for the next one!