I'm a fire starter.....twisted fire starter.....

The fire in use! 

I went out and so did the fire! No not together, I nipped to the shops and the fire died. That sounds rather dramatic...the fire DIED! A quick mental scan of brain resurrected some Girl Guide fire making memories. Guide camps were harsh, no fire = no breakfast....lunch......dinner..... I remember something about 'punk', more commonly referred to as kindling. No need to find a silver birch tree with dry bark though, a handy pile of dry kindling and newspaper got the fire started. I even remembered adding small bits of soft wood next, before the larger hardwood logs. A bit like riding a bike, or not!

This chap loves starting his Jotul.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6szOKsnorQ 

New Year, New Start.....

Happy 2013 all (or 2012+1 for the superstitious amongst you!). New Year, new start. I've moved into a gorgeous house with a gorgeous man, Dave. As the name suggests 'The Old Coach House' is in fact an old coach house! 

I've decided to use this change as inspiration for Rebecca's Room and share my attempts at turning the 'Dave Cave' into a cosy, inviting family home. No major building work, the emphasis is on the homely touches...second-hand finds and projects anyone with opposable thumbs can have a go at.

The first second-hand find.....a dolphin pin tray by Fosters Studio in Redruth. Perfect for keeping my earrings safe overnight. Now I just need a bedside table!

(Like my style? For a limited time this tray is available for purchase on ebay...)