Danger - Domestos Goddess in Action

Sometimes I like to have a little domestic moment, and whilst pondering my way through Good Housekeeping (well it's the thought that counts...)

Dreaming about hopping into a lovely 'well dressed' bed such as this....

I came across this handy article, of problem solving hints. Including how to deal with a mouldy washing machine

At this point I have too state that my machine does not smell, but it does gather grey gunk, which it always kindly shares on the white wash...

This according to Good Housekeeping, is due to the environmentally friendly low temp washes & non bio powder.

Mmmm time for a bit of domesticity...

Out comes the non environmentally friendly bleach, in it goes into the washing machine, on an electricity munching 90 degree wash.

Oh yes, I can just feel my domestic halo gleaming, as I set about having the sparkliest washing machine on the street....


I also now have a bleached floor....



And a somewhat bemused husband who was the recipient of a photo text & a wail of 'look what the washing machine has done...'



& to top it all, I think the cats may have blonde paws for the summer....

Love Lydia xx

Drowning in clutter

Its been a busy few days....

The reality of just how much I have lost control of the house over the past few weeks has hit me.

I am desperately trying to gain control again, but drowning in a sea of clutter & laundry. Please tell me other people have this problem - take your foot off the housework pedal & it all goes pear shaped?

I really want to be on top of things again by the time I start the new job. So I have set myself a goal - I aim to try & do one room or large job a week.

The new hall unit is now built & tidied into, the children have a basket each for hats, scarves & mittens....


My plans to finish the 8 year old's bedroom this weekend are slightly behind. It has been a work in progress since before Christmas & just needs that final push to tidy the last of the toys away & find homes for his precious things. I did however get his pale blue wall painted, Goodbye Laura Ashley Chambray & Welcome Craig & Rose Smalt....

In amongst the chaos, I did manage to find some lovely things whilst out doing the shopping.

Mothers Day Chocolate at Salisbury's....

And Eggs, for an Easter project I'd love to do with the Little People....

Housework permitting of course!

Before I leave to go into battle with more tidying, I'd like to say Thank you to Beki, for the lovely card & candle that arrived in the post on Saturday. Thank you for your kind words & how did you know I love the smell of Violets?!

Love Lydia xx