*The Holly and the Ivy* and the You Know What 2013 Chatter Thread.

Own_My_Own

FeistyFidget wrote: »

I may have already started working on stags in the wood, infact I'm thinking of doing a multi layered on with maybe two or three colours. And yes, I am offering white frames

White on white fine for me. ( I don't mind light grey)

God I'm dull

I have found an app calls Houzz. It's like Pinterest but all about rooms

Do not get it !!!!

A - it's American
B- their houses are massive
C- it makes your house feel tiny
D- you can lose hours of your life on it.

loubylou1982_2

mandco wrote: »

loving all the stag finds shame my purse doesn't share my enthusiasm. talking of stags anyone else seen the jumper in sains?its patterned with a brown stag in the middle not xmassy but still lovely might wait for another 25% off clothing offer

I have read somewhere the next 25% off is next week the 28th I think.

CupOfChai

Evening everyone, hope you're all well, just a quick one before bed for me.

ALJA - Ooh I want Christmas At The Cupcake Cafe, I've read the normal Cupcake Cafe book and enjoyed it. Let me know if it's good?

Feisty - tbh I'd not pay that, but then I'm poor haha. I agree people online are often just looking to get things super-cheap and it might do better in your shop, there are definitely people round here who'd buy things like that. I love the curly hills, they struck me as very Nightmare Before Christmas style, and I actually prefer it not lit up with the black background, is there any way you could reduce your costs or maybe do a non-light-up cheaper version?

OMO - I meant to say, your room with pictures above the sofa looked really good in the photos.

Nanamia - Hurray, the end is in sight! Hope you can get it all finished soon then you can enjoy your lovely new living room. I've no idea how you manage to reply individually to so many people like you always do either, it's so thoughtful and nice of you to make such an effort like that.

Well I needn't have worried anyway. The Thing From America turned up fine, and then the Thing From Ebay arrived really quickly and is just right! Surprised I managed to get both within budget, plus some left to get him some little bits, as we don't spend a lot. I'm quite excited to see OH open them now. The Ebay Thing was in an empty cereal bar box to package it for the post, and I'm going to leave it in there when I wrap it so he'll think I've bought him cereal bars

Only thing now is Operation Prevent OH Even Thinking About These Things Let Alone Buying Them For Himself. Does anyone else's gift-recipients do that? Infuriating, isn't it?

(They're called the Things because I'm a bit paranoid he'll look over my shoulder and see what they are if I say ).

Ruth_honey

I get put on a shopping ban for about two months before Christmas. If there's something I REALLY want to buy for myself, I check with DH. If I get a sigh and 'the look' then I know not to buy.

Hubby was looking at Iron Man 3 on amazon the other day. I've already bought it for his birthday next month. I reminded him he's got a birthday AND Christmas coming, so maybe he could wait. Blooming men!

crumblepie

Feisty - I think they're lovely and I do feel for your dilemma.
I used to craft and sell doll house miniatures. I'd get all kinds of potential commission enquiries and when I told them a price they didn't commit. However I saw and still see other people offering things at a price which some people would be not prepared to pay but the items sell.

All hand crafted items are expensive but a lot of people are so used to the far east mass produced tat that a lovingly crafted product isn't appreciated. But there are also people out there that appreciate the skill involved.

I was once told 'don't sell yourself too cheap'. If you think they are worth the price you charge then they are worth that. It's something it took me a while to get used to because I didn't appreciate the skills I have.

Nanamia

Mince pie for me please Mrsinvisible you little sweetie you. Hope it runs smoothly on Friday and you don't end up over doing it, I will be checking xxx
Linky I do realise it's wrong to smile, but I just had to reading that you may well have clutter in your bedroom It's probably tidy clutter knowing you but in my head just for a moment I pictured MESS xxx
Murie I do hope DD is feeling a little better, I totally agree sssshhh it'd be mean to disturb her when she needs her rest. Sit quietly I love those Matalan lights, if I get chance to pop in tomorrow I will count them xxx
Picnmix oh silly me forgot sainsburys ! I will pop in tomorrow see if there is anything left, thank you for thr reminder X
NCIS_fan somebody else overdoing things! Least you've had a productive day X
Michellenealemum hi, welcome to our little haven of Christmas magic. Thank you for the links, the things in Lidl look lovely don't they. We do have a Lidl insider Mrs Hayes but she's MIA sending waves if you are reading/lurking we miss you xxx
Melon hiya oh your floor will be laid in perfect time for your new puppy to christen. X
Nic well done on your purchases, it's nice to be able to finally get them isn't it and tick them off the list. No news is good news im hoping, was wondering if they are trying to get your references? X
Ruth_honey clever girl, managing to persuade DH to get your new dress for Christmas. I got a few tops today in primark, whipped in for lime cushions (had last week-sold out this one) but did get a couple of tops reduced from £12 to £5 xxx
Mandco aww how cute is your little one treasure those days cos they grow way too blooming fast xxx
Trendy good girl, listening to music is a great idea X
Kaya thank you for the FB tip, of to pass link onto my darling Godson who is back at uni doing his PGCE X
Aliaslotte I love the pamper hamper, your OH is going to love it xxx
Cupofchai I'm glad you are pleased with the 'things' don't have to worry about that with my DH he never buys himself anything ha, except fishing things. DD on the other hand is a nightmare My posts are always so blooming long I worry that it looks like the Nana Show, I'm just born nosey ha, love to know where everybody is up to and what going on where xxx

Nanamia

Crumblepie sounds like good advice to me, just hard getting your head around it isn't it.
I love your makes Feisty and if it's selling already you must've hit a fair price xxx

Sequeena

Oh my gosh I've not been in here for so lonh. Life and that. I bought my oh some aftershave and that's it. My local b&m has great stuff in so no doubt I'll be frequently going there.

Thomas had an operation on Tuesday so that was stressful. Lots of appointments coming up and he has a cast on for 4 weeks but he ever should be fine by Christmas.

Love the hamper

Nanamia

Quick question, I know a few of you lovely people decorate wooden plaques shapes etc, I'd like to do a little something for DGD2s bedroom, would you use acrylic paint, gently sand and then varnish? It's all new to me xxx

Well in the crazy Nana house things are on the up woo hoo. At last, finally the last few bits to be done will be done over the next few days. Got a mishmash of cushions today and some lime curtains, also got the hold back things for the curtains so think the buying is all done. Fingers toes and everything else crossed that the little dining table and chairs arrives tomorrow as promised and then I can take a few snaps and stop going on about it xxx

Alja if I don't 'bump' into you before you go have a great time xxx

Freespirit how you doing my lovely Thinking of you and sending hugs xxx

Nanamia

Squeena aww your poor little prince. Pass gentle hugs and squeezes on from his Christmas fairy fans. And remember to be kind to yourself too, it's a very stressful time for you, bet he slept through it ha xxx