14 April 2013

A Sunny Outlook

Hello lovelies!

 Have you all had a nice weekend making the most of the sunshine? My retinas were practically in shock at just how bright everything was today. The unexpected Vitamin D seemed to supercharge me like a Duracell bunny; I spent today finishing off a projects left, right and centre, and started a few new ones too.  

 I've framed two more things for the gallery wall on the stairs; a weeny fawn cross-stitch, and a card showing Lyndsey Smith's beautiful illustration of the Lewes Flea Market (featuring a watercolour version of yours truly). I still have to paint the frames, but I'm glad both pieces are now safely behind glass and protected from red wine stains. 



I drank the first (of many) pints of perry I'll be consuming this summer, slurping it icy cold straight from the fridge.

I cracked open the chocolates my brother's girlfriend brought me from Russia. I have no idea what the text says, but from the illustration I imagine it to be something along the lines of "Super Boozy Truffles: Perfect for tricking glamorous blondes into thinking your serenade on bended knee is spontaneous and charming".



I was able hang the washing outside for the second time this year, which meant being also being able to use my new bird pegs. They honestly do make hanging out washing more enjoyable! I reckon if I squinted and/or ate all the boozy Russian chocolates, I could pretend they were cartoon birds voluntarily holding our washing and I was Disney's Snow White. 

I made a box file to store some of my stationery, using a cereal box, wrapping paper, double-sided tape, and washi tape.

And I decided that our boring toothbrush mug needed sprucing up a bit.  



 Yes, it was neon green, but that's just not exciting enough for me...


The best things about our new toothbrush holder are that it's easier to clean, takes up less space, and it less obtrusive than our old holder. Ok, all those things are a lie. But did our previous toothbrush holder have a Playmobil parrot on it? No it did not. 

 The brushes are supported by the windows in the Captain's cabin. 

Nifty eh? 

 Katie xxx

14 comments:

  1. Unknown14 April 2013 at 23:33

    Hahah that pirate ship paragraph made me laugh out loud!!More importantly,did you make it?!I actually looked hard but can't see the brushes?!I love the cross stitch!xx

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    1. Hook, Line and Sink Her15 April 2013 at 17:35

      No I didn't make it- Playmobil did (in the nineties). My parents are in the process of downsizing which means we now have a loft full of kids toys (which we're more than happy to play with as adults too :p)! The toothbrushes are in the back part of the ship on the far left :) xx

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  2. Emma Kate at Paint and Style15 April 2013 at 09:18

    Haha! Love your toothbrush holder! Inspiring as always! xx

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    1. Hook, Line and Sink Her15 April 2013 at 17:41

      Thanks Emma Kate :) I said to my friend Alice it's equal parts impractical and piratical; which basically sums me up really :p xx

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  3. Fran15 April 2013 at 10:32

    What's the panda folder in the photo with your cross stitch??? Also the shop tooth brush holder is brilliant!

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  4. floral and feather15 April 2013 at 19:06

    That's got to be the most exciting tooth brush holder I've ever seen! Great idea to make a box holder from a cereal box - I need one for work so will have to try it :)

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    1. Hook, Line and Sink Her16 April 2013 at 17:17

      It was really easy- although mine is slightly scruffier than the ones in Paperchase :p xx

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  5. Kezzie15 April 2013 at 23:06

    I am experiencing the Katie-sniggers (definition: laughs of delight that follow the hilarious musings and writings of Miss Katie Hook Line and Sink Her 2!) That ship is HILARIOUS!x

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    1. Hook, Line and Sink Her16 April 2013 at 17:19

      Teehee I might add "Katie-sniggers" to Urban Dictionary xx

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  6. Kezzie15 April 2013 at 23:08

    Oh and did I ever tell you one of the best presents my fiance bought me? Sylvanian Families Music Classoom set!!! It's got a grand piano and all! Glad to hear I am not the only one who enjoys playing with kids toys!x

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    1. Hook, Line and Sink Her16 April 2013 at 17:21

      No you did not! No wonder you are marrying him- he's clearly excellent at choosing presents :) xx p.s. what do you mean playing? It's a functional pirate ship haha

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  7. jjnkknmkkl16 April 2013 at 11:16

    I love that little cross stitch! And is that some sort of rainbow panda book?!?! I need it!!

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    1. Hook, Line and Sink Her16 April 2013 at 17:17

      It's washi tape - https://www.etsy.com/transaction/79538194 so you can cover books in it if you want to :) I used it to cover part of my bookcase :) xx

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  8. Jen22 April 2013 at 15:17

    ahahaha I love your toothbrush holder!!! <3

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