Category Archives: Home

Cleaning

Posted on July 28, 2011 by nicdempsey

It’s no secret, I don’t like housework. I like the bit just after I’ve finished when the flat is tidy. The trouble is that it needs doing again almost immediately, dust settles, clothes get dirty, plates get used and so … Continue reading →

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Lessons from my little brother…

Posted on July 20, 2011 by nicdempsey

As you can imagine, being sick, my job ending etc, etc. has left me in a bit of a slump. I have done things. I saw the last Harry Potter movie, I’ve made jam, I’ve applied for JSA and contacted … Continue reading →

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On two years and being grateful

Posted on July 4, 2011 by nicdempsey

Two years ago today, I was moving boxes, trying to remember how to put my bed together and worrying about how I was going to unpack everything and if it would ever be finished. When I was looking for a … Continue reading →

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Home: Living Room Pictures

Posted on June 28, 2011 by nicdempsey

There’s a big white space above my sofa in the living room. Well there was.. I looked for a print but couldn’t find anything I liked, so I left it for a while. Then I had the idea of taking … Continue reading →

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Home: Ordinary Beautiful Things

Posted on June 1, 2011 by nicdempsey

Things in my kitchen that I love partly because I like bowls (it’s something I’ve clearly inherited from my mum as she does the same thing) and it’s about how we build our homes. Once you get past the things … Continue reading →

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Candles

Posted on May 25, 2011 by nicdempsey

These are in my fireplace in the living room.  According to a recent visitor, they are very artistic.  When I first moved into this flat, I used to put lilies there (lilies are my favourite flowers, if you’re ever tempted … Continue reading →

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Ordinary Beautiful Things

Posted on May 19, 2011 by nicdempsey

I love my flat. One of the reasons that I love my flat, is that it’s full of things I love. Things I’ve been given, that have meaning for lots of different reasons.  I’ve been thinking about those things recently … Continue reading →

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Furniture

Posted on April 4, 2011 by nicdempsey

I have new furniture! I know that for a lot of people this isn’t terribly exciting, so let me explain. When I moved into this flat, it was unfurnished but apart from a bed, chest of drawers, 2 lovely chairs … Continue reading →

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Moving in/sorting out

Posted on July 7, 2009 by nicdempsey

Saturday was the day and I’m in the flat.  It’s good and I’m gradually getting it all in order and trying not to be too frustrated that I can’t get it all done right this minute.  I do want to … Continue reading →

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Shop ’til you drop…

Posted on June 21, 2009 by nicdempsey

It has been commented on many times but I have a lot of stuff…a huge bed, chest of drawers, my lovely chairs that we got from my godmother and so much kitchen stuff it’s not real and we won’t talk … Continue reading →

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