Curtains

We made some real progress this weekend despite a hiccup on Saturday morning. Matt discovered a wet patch under the sink and his stress levels started to rise as he realised the leak was coming from one of the pipes Adam had plumbed in. Things like this seem to get to Matt much more than me but that's probably because I'm at home during the week whereas Matt can only turn his attention to it at the weekend.

Kate and the kids visited on Saturday and it was great to see them. David, Libby and BEn spent most of the day running barefoot round the garden, making mud pies. Matt investigated the soil quality in the garden by digging a knee high hole in the border. Clay, clay and more clay.

On Sunday we bought floating shelves for Chloe's room and a curtain pole for ours. I also finally ordered the material for the curtains in both Chloe's and our bedroom. I'm going for a shabby chic look in Chloe's room so ordered some Cath Kidtson style material - white with small roses. I've gone for the same Rennie Mackintosh style material I used on the mannuquin for our room. I just need to check the drop and I'll put in an order to get them made up.

David's room is now empty of boxes so we are all set to start decorating his room. I'm really keen for him to be sleeping in there by his second birthday - time for a big boy's bed!

The allotment begins

Despite the work that needs doing on the house we've decided to start work on the allotment this summer. I'm growing tomatoes, courgettes, french beans, salad leaves, potatoes, carrots and onions from seed and so far they are all growing well. The tomatoes have gone a bit leggy but apart from that, they all seem to be okay. I know it's early days yet and I fear the onslaught of slugs, bugs, pidgeons and rotten weather but despite this, my fingers are definitely turning green.