Ah, life gets in the way sometimes, doesn't it? Although I always seem to take on these projects at what feels like the busiest, most stressful times, I do it because I want balance, and interests ...

Squeee!!! A quote!!! :-) Well, taking before photographs has brought me down to earth with a thud. The photographic proof shows I'm far more disorganised than I imagine myself to be. I...

I love this, especially the tiles. :-)

I'm excited about this. I'd given up on the idea of a whole home cure for a host of reasons related to energy and time. The later start date, smaller project size and fact that it concentrates on m...

Thanks Lesley!

I have a similar pot and the rim has gone very rusty. I've been wondering how to clean it too - regular washing and scouring the rim just made it worse. The enamel is fine - it just has a very rust...

The Valentine's pictures were the best. They conveyed what quirky and fun people Paul and Julia must have been. Another thing I loved, that gave that same impression, was the way Paul and Julia mad...

I love the way you can see the tire swing peeking through the curtains!

Another inspired thirty-something chiming in! Although, I don't think I've "discovered" food and cooking at this age, it's just now I'm starting to feel confident and it's become a bigger part of m...

I hope it's not too late to sign up! I'd love to read along. Yes! Sign me up!

I went to Ikea today. 37 and a half weeks pregnant. I'm drained, and typing this one-handed with my head resting against a cupboard door. ;-) The good news is, I did pick up some stora...

Michelle, I too wanted to add my condolences on the death of your father. I hope this project helps even in a little way to improve your spirits. Alana, Why ...

Well, I've just found the photos! ;-) Your apartment looks beautiful Maxwell and Sara Kate! Thanks for sharing so many great pictures.

Hi Maxwell, Being on the other side of the world, I'm usually fast asleep when the Open Thread is active, so I'm excited to be able to ask a question! I'm nearing the end...

Alana, I haven't washed the ceiling, but yesterday I did vacuum it. There were cobwebs and dead bugs up there! They gather around light fittings and on the cornices. I know you understand. Tonight ...

I chose sun and showers. Everything is going well, and my wonderful husband cleaned the oven for me today. I'm just hoping for a final burst of energy so I can finish the last of the kitchen tasks ...

Hi everyone, This will be my first time attempting the cure, though I've followed along on the last two and been reading AT for a while now. I just bought the book and thought this wou...