Sunday, 3 November 2013

On A Countdown

It has been a beautiful Autumn don't you think? I know we can all be guilty of having a good grumble and moan......  "oooo hasn't it turned cold", but it is a glorious sight for the eyes with its almost unnatural vibrant colours. I have however had a bit of a panic set in when I realised that there is one more payday before Father Christmas visits! My fabulous daughter, Emily Monkey Socks, installed a fabulous app on my phone (said with a dose of sarcasm) about 2 months ago, which kindly ticks down the days, hours, minutes and seconds till Christmas. I think we started off at 118 days. I hate to break it to you, but this is today's reading.......


It is my very favourite time of year. This year, I have vowed to buy from small independent businesses and to support the little man rather than the multimillionaire monopolies....so please leave me a link to websites if loveliness if you have any to recommend. I just purchased this beautiful brooch from Hens Teeth....


It is completely beautiful and I'd quite like to keep it for myself.
I've also purchased a couple of these from Tilly Designs


What have you been planning???

And something else that's been going on at Chez Josephine, is a spot more patchwork obsession of the wallpaper variety. Yep. Had to do another wall. Couldn't help it. I hit the bathroom because it's tiny and hopefully isn't too overwhelming.





I love this little chap who flies just above my toothbrush holder!

I also hit the inside of my rather rickety bathroom cupboard, nailed together by the previous occupant. This is a before.....



And this is the after....




I used paper napkins to cover the inside of the doors, and although I don't like the overlap effect, I much prefer it to the before. And that is it for any revamping pre-Santa. We decorated in December last year, and I'm still not fully recovered! 
Enjoy Autum lovely friends x













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  1. Vintage Jane4 November 2013 at 17:40

    Your bathroom looks wonderful ... some of those papers are gorgeous!
    I love your little buys. I would recommend http://madebyswimmer.com/ - I bought a dear little croc for Xmas for my friend's little boy.
    M x

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    1. Unknown10 November 2013 at 22:17

      Why thank you! I've had a look at your suggestion, they are super sweet indeed, thank you x I'm sure the croc will go down a treat! XXx

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  2. Unknown4 November 2013 at 22:33

    i love your patchwork obsession - and the cupboard door looks great too - i'm afraid i'm a total cop out at christmas - almost all adults get biscuits, chocs, wine, beer or a voucher - i do try to buy the children presents for them to open BUT i wish i could convince the adults to stop buying for us - WE JUST DON'T NEED ANYTHING!!!!! my husband and i don't even buy each other presents normally although we are going to be at my son's this year so we will buy "token" gifts for each other just for show like!!!! i may add that i will buy these gifts for both of us - dave is pretty clueless - i have also eaten a tin of roses chocs and various other choc delights while they were waiting to be wrapped - oh very dear!!!! hope i haven't depressed you now xx

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    1. Unknown10 November 2013 at 22:22

      Didn't depress me at all. The best part of Christmas for me s all the other things, not so much the presents. I am a self confessed christmasaholic, and really enjoy the finding of the tree, and bringing lots of outside greenery inside, the baking and smell of cinnamon. The build up is my favourite, but I think that's largely e cause of the girls. Not sure ow ill feel when they're older, or dare I say "left home"!
      I too am the gift buyer, and usually for myself too! I hope you enjoy the season, and make sure you buy yourself something fabulously indulgent! Xx

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  3. the woolly dog5 November 2013 at 14:59

    The paper napkins you've covered the inside of the cupboard with are beautiful! it looks like a hand painted gold Japanese wallpaper. Have already bought a few hand made goodies for presents, the thing now is to be able to find where I put them.

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    1. Unknown10 November 2013 at 22:23

      I saw oriental paper too! Hope you find your handmade goodies! What did you get? I'm looking for inspiration!

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  4. Unknown6 November 2013 at 20:14

    Paper napkins?! You are so clever!!

    However will you part with that lovely brooch?

    Can't believe Xmas is so close, I have to get a move on! You could make some patchwork pouches maybe?!

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    1. Unknown10 November 2013 at 22:24

      I did part with the brooch :/ tough but necessary. I think I may just get another and treat myself this Christmas!

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  5. Greenorchid10 November 2013 at 11:20

    Your bathroom is looking mighty fine Jo... those teal pieces you found look right at home! Cx

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    1. Unknown10 November 2013 at 22:25

      Ha thank you! He got his way and the teal went in the bathroom. (Because they looked best there and didn't fit at all where I had thought, but I won't tell him that!) how are you?

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    2. Greenorchid14 November 2013 at 20:01

      I really love Melanie's style... www.etsy.com/shop/melaniewickham maybe you will too.. thanks again for your thoughts Jo. Cx

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  6. Unknown31 December 2013 at 15:47

    i really hope that you are ok - i'm missing your blogs!!! happy new year xxxxx

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    1. Unknown9 January 2014 at 23:24

      I am ok! Thank you for thinking of me! December was crazy buy, and as I normally don't fair too well in mood through January due to the grey and an anniversary if a sad time, I'm keeping myself busy, occupied and positive! How are you Lynne? Happy and well?

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    2. Unknown13 January 2014 at 22:58

      sorry to hear that you've been feeling down BUT so glad that you are back with us again - you take care xx

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