The Interior DIYer

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Leatherdos mini tool hair clip

I have a new gadget in my ammunition which doubles as quite possibly my most useful accessory. It arrived this morning as a complete surprise in the post as a belated birthday present from husband, the Leatherdos mini tool hair clip. It’s perfect for my almost constant and unpredictable DIY needs and is small enough to fit in my purse. A teeny tool box on the go, it consists of a … 

– Large screwdriver
– 8mm [5/16] wrench
– Trolley coin
– Ruler
– Flat Phillips screwdriver and a small screwdriver
– Cutter

And it claims to also be able to … 

– Peel vegetables
– Become a slingshot [if the situation arises]– Act as a candle
– Look cute in your hairs [although, I wouldn’t use it on the regular up there as it’s a bit sharp]

I can’t wait to be in a tricky situation so I can hold my hands up in a reassuring way, calmly reach into my hair, pick out what appears to be a regular old hair clip and save the day. You know, in case of a DIY apocalypse. I’ll be ready. 
xx A
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Crow-globe

My favourite time of year is here – autumn. There’s a lot about this time of year that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside – weather getting colder, crunchy leaves, scarves, cuddles and hot drinks. Aside from all the above, the next thing I love about autumn is the impending Halloween tinted decorations. 

I gave myself 10 minutes in TK Maxx over the weekend [yes, I actually have to give myself a time limit], and when I got to the top of the escalator, there sat their Halloween section. A plethora of Halloween themed snow-globes obstructed my line of vision. Some were a bit naff [ugly skeletons, bad-weird pumpkins], but then there was this crow snow-globe. Or as I like to [yell while I’m shaking up all the black glitter], CROW-GLOBE. I mean, seriously. Black. Glitter. And this is a legitly solid piece, no flimsy seasonal decoration. And I’ve always wanted a crow as a pet. Is that weird? I just think I’d look so mysterious. 

Crow-globe is a welcome addition to our living room and I should state, he will be present all year round, not just the autumn months. Pro creepy.

Also featured – Bill Murray print
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#IMAGEblogawards nomination!

Sorry for the no-show this past week. I woke up on Monday morning with a head cold that reduced me to living in a nest on my couch up until this morning. There’s nothing quite like a gargantuan dose of mucus to make you appreciate not being sick the other 360 days of the year. 
ANYWAYS, as I’ve gingerly shared online a couple of times over the last few weeks, Hydrangea Girl has been nominated for an Image Blog Award [WOAH], and as much as much as I hate asking people to vote, if you wouldn’t mind shooting a click my way this Friday afternoon, I’d be forever grateful and I will craft a stylish centre-piece using my own hair and send it to you if you vote for me. If that temptation is right up your alley, you can … 

>>>>>> V O T E   H E R E <<<<<<

… and I’ve had just above the legal limit of throat lozenges to ask you to vote using all of your email addresses if you have more than one. Yep. Please. I’m desperate and currently sound like a 78-year-old smoker. 

I / Hydrangea Girl can be found at the verrry bottom of the list. One could say they saved the best ’til last? Nope. That’s more of my excessive use of throat lozenges talking. Apologies again. Happy Friday! 

xx A