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Category Archives: gadget girl
336/366: random renovation or a speedy recovery
Noticing a chair on the patio in need of renovation, I went to my material cupboard and found I still had some of the upholstery fabric left with which I had previously re-covered it with years ago. It was a … Continue reading
268/366: daffodil rescue mission
With reference to yesterday’s circle of shame, I thought I would start by rescuing the daffodils that were up there, valiantly struggling against the choking hold of the English ivy. Utilising my trusty bulb remover, after I had snipped away … Continue reading
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250/366: gadget girl – wavy peeler
In 2008, on our trip to Thailand, we did a two-day class at Pum’s Cooking School. We bought a great little wavy peeler there, which helps cut vegies decoratively. It is very useful for shredding carrot for a soup or … Continue reading
243/366: my little black wagon
Knowing how I love gardening, last week my husband pleasantly surprised me with a present of a Gard&Grow. Only problem was it came in a big box unassembled. However, only a little daunted, I put my handisandi hat on, and … Continue reading
217/366: gadget girl – bulb remover
Anyone who knows me knows that I love gadgets. The bulb remover is a handy one for the garden, and can be used for planting and also transplanting bulbs. Grasp the handle and press the edges firmly down into the … Continue reading
215/366: let’s hook up
I have just repainted half, or maybe one third of the kitchen/family room. Since I was using the same colour as before (Burnaby, a nice creamy cream), I chose only the worst walls to tackle. Most of the walls are … Continue reading
201/366: new growth for supermarket spring onions
Once, years ago, in another galaxy far far away… No wait a minute, in another phase of my life, I was a Tupperware lady. In fact, I became a Tupperware manager and had a company car for two years. But … Continue reading
