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Postcards from Edinburgh

On
Sunday, December 23, 2018

Undeniably one of my favourite places to visit, David and I headed to Scotland's capital to celebrate my 24th birthday earlier in the month.

Because of the incredibly cold weather, and because we ticked so much of to-do list off when we visited during the Fringe two years ago, the three-day break was different than usual. We did a little bit of shopping and visited the Surgeon Halls Museum, but mostly we didn't have an agenda, and ultimately we found ourselves just wandering around the city and exploring it in the height of its winter festivities. 

When we returned on the Friday afternoon, I felt unbelievably 'Christmassy' which I haven't been able to say in a very long time. Last year, we visited the Berlin Christmas markets, this year, the Edinburgh ones, perhaps we'll make it a tradition to visit a Christmas market each year.







One Year in Our Home

On
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Exactly one year ago today David and I moved into our first home and it's crazy to think about how much has changed since then.

From fitting a new boiler in January, and subsequently replacing all the radiators (and then plastering the walls), to fitting a completely new ensuite, to fitting new flooring throughout the house, to then the tiny details like plug fittings, door handles and hinges, a lot of labour has already gone into making this home ours, and I can't thank my dad enough for all the hours he's spent helping us, though there is still a long way yet to go.

Then, there's the cute fluffball currently lying on my legs - one year ago today neither of us thought that we'd end up with our own dog. She brings so much life and energy into the home (that's most likely the cocker in her!) and again, Christmas Eve will mark the day we brought her home.

Next year, the focus will undoubtably be on the kitchen which is in dire need of a makeover, the main bathroom upstairs, and furnishing the rooms. As we've been knocking out walls, glossing doors, and digging up the garden, the more exciting aspect of owning a home (at least, for me), has taken a backseat. So next year, I will buy those dining chairs I've had my eye on for what seems like forever and I will invest in a new, huge kingsize* bed.

*at least!!