DIY 102

THIS is my second project. I'd been looking around for a TV stand that was "unique", white hi-gloss and functional. So I did what I do, search the www for something suitable. After having seen pricing for TV stands most of which were FUGLY I decided on another DIY project. So I found myself once AGAIN searching through other peoples shite and I found this on EvilBay for less than £70 but in my stupidity I didn't factor in the collection costs (blondish moment). So I ended up driving 1000 miles to collect it, but it was all worth it (false economy). I also learnt something new on collection, most of the furniture from the 1970's is not solid wood, this great discovery was made when I happily told the seller that I planned to sand it down and repaint and he gently broke the news to me! I learn something new everyday! That didn't stop me from sanding it though, so I did my THANG and voila I LOVES IT!!!

DIY 101

Moi is very proud of this DIY 101!!! I was inspired by The Bitches on BEtc! The UK seems to be BIG on DIY, in SA I would never have attempted anything like this! With this particular DIY it all started because I have this dream of owning this (http://www.heals.co.uk/Furniture/Louis-Four-Poster-Bed-Frame-by-John-Reeves/invt/louisposter) John Reeves Bed, and originally I thought I would buy the two bedside tables until I saw the price tag = £386.60 PER BEDSIDE TABLE!! I found these on EvilBay whilst looking through other peoples SHITE, lol!! They were on auction with a starting bid of £20 and luckily I was the only bidder and won! Check out my pix!!

Birthday Cake

Another year ANOTHER Birthday party! I thought this year I will try bake the themed birthday cake myself instead of handing over £40 (credit crunch 'n all that, lol) soooooo this being my VERY FIRST attempt at a themed birthday cake, I think it turned out pretty well!

ADVICE

Be organised, get all the ingredients. Save time by buying coloured ready made icing which you just roll out and shape/cut into size! I had lost the will to live by the time it got around to icing it, did my best, lololol!!

DOWNER

I didn't bake the cake for long enough so was not 100% baked (YES I did the skewer test), it still tasted FAB, 8 year old's didn't seem to mind, lolol **BAD MUMMY**

I enjoyed the experience!!