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Catherine, you are a delight to listen too. Yes, life is short, enjoy your treasures.
Girl! The way I GLUED myself to the screen when the Aynsley appeared!!! What a perfect sponsor. Beautiful!
Had to smile when you made your tea, my late nan was horrified when I made myself tea in a mug, she insisted that a bone China cup is to be used for tea, the pot must be warmed with hot/boiling water first, 1 scoop of tea per person and one for the tea pot. When tea bags first arrived on the scene she still insisted on using loose tea. Mugs for coffee and China cups for tea. I miss my Nan so much.😊 Hope you catch the mouse as those little blighters can cause a lot of damage in your house.
That green house is looking mighty stunning already the floor is such a perfect fit for it
Oh my those Brambly Hedge mug are so cute reminds me of my childhood,Catherine I remember your tea cup collection was it really that long ago, How times flies.🥰🥰🥰🥰
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Could not be a better match with a sponsor !! So happy for you they reached out ❤ Love your videos catherine 😊
Oh my Brambly hedge is my favorite I love tiny mice, it’s a cuteness overload. Just adorable 🥰
You could catch me with chocolate and peanut butter😋
37:52 "Nature doesnt really want to come into your house". Tell that to 'my' robin - who comes in every day to demand I fill the food dispenser. Not just the kitchen - but into the lounge, looking for me, and silently berating and judging me...
Your home is continually evolving. It's so cosy and beautiful. Your skill set always impresses, as does your determination to have a go at all aspects of DIY. 🔧🔨 You can't beat a nice pot of tea with a little something tasty to accompany it, especially when it is served on beautiful crockery. 😋 Keep up the great work. I love your vlogs. ❤
Your compassion for the little creatures like mice is refreshing.
I love how you truely enjoy your home. You have created such a beautiful nest for yourself and your furry friends.❤ thank you for sharing your videos
The China set was gorgeous! So cool that your brother and his partner want help with the garden at their new home. They have the perfect person to help them with it. Have fun!! ♥
Love your greenhouse floor. Beautiful! Oh, poor little mouse. I’m glad you’re going to catch and release. A little lizard got into our house and the cat had a field day chasing it. My husband and I were trying to catch it so our cat wouldn’t kill it. It was how I learned that some lizards deliberately lose part of their tails to distract predators. I had thought my precious baby had bit its tail but to our relief it was a defense mechanism and would grow back. Hubby caught and released the lizard unharmed. 😊
Oh my, that burnt orange tea cup and saucer is so beautiful. My Nana wouldn't drink tea from a mug, she'd always have a cup with a lip. So posh!
My Mother, 45 years ago, loved Brambly Hedge, which made Christmas and Birthday presents very easy. In he end she had to ask us to stop... she still has it all, and she was about your age when she started collecting.
love your human way of taking care of all living creatures ❤ You have such a kind heart ❤ Love the Brambly part! Not familiar with Aynsley so interesting to hear! And how to help out with the garden! ps. Love the arms on the jacket on the last segment!
The finger plates and your China look romantic, so pretty. Again, you could complete your wonderful little cottage, dear Catherine. Greetings from the still very hot and dry Eifel, Germany. ❤❤❤❤
I had a cat bring me a bat in the middle of the night once. 😂 It was well and truly alive and flapping. It took me two entire days to catch and release the poor thing.