tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post2249732419324849565..comments2023-05-27T14:03:02.968+01:00Comments on mitenska... a simple blog from the blustery North: HomeSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-1111545017847164422015-11-26T21:45:57.093+00:002015-11-26T21:45:57.093+00:00You will love The mill but check their opening tim...You will love The mill but check their opening times they shut quite early. I am very glad to have found you. I'm gradually gathering a few local bloggers together, I think the NW lacks a regional identity. So I'm always glad to gather threads from within my region together. karenjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03560662078214233606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-84870467270482957552015-11-25T20:19:14.960+00:002015-11-25T20:19:14.960+00:00We need it! Once I've got this craft fair out ...We need it! Once I've got this craft fair out of the way I'm in full Christmas wind-down mode and I cannot wait :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-8519258697874772702015-11-25T20:18:22.476+00:002015-11-25T20:18:22.476+00:00Hi, nice to meet you! The snow disappeared after a...Hi, nice to meet you! The snow disappeared after a few days but I'm hoping for more... ideally in time for Christmas!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-80664707922348152672015-11-25T20:17:11.294+00:002015-11-25T20:17:11.294+00:00Hello! Thanks for the tip - I'm toying with th...Hello! Thanks for the tip - I'm toying with the idea of making new curtains and need some fabric. Not that I've ever tried making curtains before but I'm always up for a challenge...<br />Glad you've found the blog. Nice to meet you, and nice to know you're local!<br />S xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-40082742556638724882015-11-25T20:15:10.552+00:002015-11-25T20:15:10.552+00:00Oh, good luck! It's worth it in the end (not t...Oh, good luck! It's worth it in the end (not that we're finished yet). There were several occasions where I regretted buying this place and to be honest, it's frightening how much we've had to spend. But it's home and it's being loved again. You'll get there.<br />We painted the beams white (well, a shade of) and the ceilings to match. It looks great now and if you can't blast your woodwork back to an unfinished state, I'd strongly recommend painting them a light colour. We also did away with leaded windows and dark wood frames. It made a massive difference to the light levels. That and new carpets throughout - when they went down the whole place was suddenly transformed from a building site into a home.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-81687918406995928972015-11-25T20:09:46.699+00:002015-11-25T20:09:46.699+00:00It's slowing down gradually... I suspect when ...It's slowing down gradually... I suspect when we do finally stop we'll end up with the flu or something! I am excited for Christmas though. Even if it's going to be a frugal one... xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-91517943689632147712015-11-25T20:08:18.864+00:002015-11-25T20:08:18.864+00:00I do hope so! Our rogue actually came recommended ...I do hope so! Our rogue actually came recommended so, other than employing a friend or relative, it goes to show that it's always a gamble when employing tradespeople. Glad to see the back of him!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-80941753131943041812015-11-25T20:06:15.774+00:002015-11-25T20:06:15.774+00:00They are, aren't they? I picked mine up in a c...They are, aren't they? I picked mine up in a charity shop and usually keep bubble bath in it - I hadn't even thought that it's actually a decanter. Perhaps I'll give it a good clean-out and keep it by the bed with some water in it... xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-32918076377718002312015-11-25T20:04:30.905+00:002015-11-25T20:04:30.905+00:00It is, but maybe a bit too much - my skin's dr...It is, but maybe a bit too much - my skin's dried out! I had to buy some heavy-duty moisturiser today xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-30197084995165534782015-11-25T20:00:22.650+00:002015-11-25T20:00:22.650+00:00Thanks Claire. We're glad to be here (finally)...Thanks Claire. We're glad to be here (finally) xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-5912002241021865362015-11-25T19:59:39.618+00:002015-11-25T19:59:39.618+00:00It was bitter out there! We're settling in now...It was bitter out there! We're settling in now and yes, it's a lovely cosy house to come home to.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-48995969272107485462015-11-25T19:58:57.047+00:002015-11-25T19:58:57.047+00:00Thanks CJ! It's very bijou but very toasty. An...Thanks CJ! It's very bijou but very toasty. And it's more or less finished (if you don't look too closely)... xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-43943619921348922272015-11-25T19:58:03.714+00:002015-11-25T19:58:03.714+00:00Please tell me it doesn't take too long to get...Please tell me it doesn't take too long to get organised again - I can't cope with everything being all over the place!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-42535640754005276102015-11-25T19:56:59.016+00:002015-11-25T19:56:59.016+00:00Thank you Christina - I suppose the upside of a ch...Thank you Christina - I suppose the upside of a chilly house in the excuse to keep knitting socks! xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-7367200782627587702015-11-25T19:56:16.021+00:002015-11-25T19:56:16.021+00:00Thanks Leanne! Glad I'm not the only one with ...Thanks Leanne! Glad I'm not the only one with a distinct lack of photos at the moment. Hope all's well with you xxSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-26285756479289068642015-11-25T19:55:22.364+00:002015-11-25T19:55:22.364+00:00Thank you Gracie - sadly, it's wet and windy a...Thank you Gracie - sadly, it's wet and windy again now but I'm hoping for a white Christmas... xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-59201192339311008812015-11-25T19:54:29.373+00:002015-11-25T19:54:29.373+00:00That's fine, Bee. Hope you had a good weekend ...That's fine, Bee. Hope you had a good weekend too xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-25143830979359434862015-11-25T19:52:47.678+00:002015-11-25T19:52:47.678+00:00I'd love to get snowed in!I'd love to get snowed in!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-22477820422486837562015-11-25T11:57:04.770+00:002015-11-25T11:57:04.770+00:00I'm sure you are relieved to get the move over...I'm sure you are relieved to get the move over. There's still lots of work to do but you're right to take a complete break over Christmas.Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-13702474645736375982015-11-24T17:26:57.218+00:002015-11-24T17:26:57.218+00:00Another newbie here visiting your site. Good luck ...Another newbie here visiting your site. Good luck on your house move but it already sounds like you are loving where you are. Lucky you with the snow and having a warm house. Looking forward to hearing how things go. Barbara Coastal Rippleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355914194686166834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-25829963729340645842015-11-24T10:53:41.115+00:002015-11-24T10:53:41.115+00:00Hi, am new to your blog & hoplessly un tech. T...Hi, am new to your blog & hoplessly un tech. Trying to reply to an old post where you bemoaned dress fabric dirth. You need to know about this place;- http://www.standfast-barracks.com<br />Easy to find....M6 northernmost turn, on right after a petrol station, ....car park on left side of road, <br />Just amazing place lots of real quality fabric and always Liberty prints. Also a bit of haberdashery. ....I'm not on commission or anything just one North Westener to another xxkarenjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03560662078214233606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-14328706997224761362015-11-23T20:57:08.219+00:002015-11-23T20:57:08.219+00:00How lovely to be in your new home in good time for...How lovely to be in your new home in good time for Christmas. I hope you'll be very happy there. Looking forward to seeing how you've decorated, I'm struggling to love an old and sad cottage we've just bought and it too has low ceilings, beams and small windows. It also has no heating and needs completely renovating. Sarah https://www.blogger.com/profile/14230327066600698804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-5414237254305246522015-11-23T16:31:08.103+00:002015-11-23T16:31:08.103+00:00I wish you every happiness in your new home Sarah....I wish you every happiness in your new home Sarah. Moving house can be such an upheaval, here's hoping everything calms down very soon. Sam xxA coastal plothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212023381295784867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-66847682713803933862015-11-23T13:19:49.427+00:002015-11-23T13:19:49.427+00:00I'm so glad that move is behind you in time fo...I'm so glad that move is behind you in time for Christmas. It sounds like a happy sanctuary and rogue builders will soon be a vague memory.Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-9550010412915169062015-11-22T11:09:20.775+00:002015-11-22T11:09:20.775+00:00Welcome home! Warm and cosy sounds perfect. And I ...Welcome home! Warm and cosy sounds perfect. And I let out a little squeal when I saw your glass decanter. I have a pair which belonged to my great grandparents. Sadly one is damaged but they are lovely. xxxJacquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659012917888444554noreply@blogger.com