Escape to the Country...

Hello followers / fellow bloggers apologies for my lack of posts this week. Ive been hiding out in my favourite spot in the depths of Connemara. No TV, no Internet connection and shock horror no phone signal!

I guess you could say I have been to rehab, iphone addiction rehab. Yes my best pal has been switched off and firmly placed in the glove compartment of my car for the last week.

To me nothing beats the peace and quiet of a country retreat. The fresh air, the smell of the turf fire, BBQ sizzling outside the back door, which following the cooking of dinner subsequently becomes that of a camp fire.

There's nothing more romantic than the charm of country cottage decor. It's nostalgic, nautical, rustic and cosy all rolled into one stunning patchwork quilt.

So pull up your seats, benches and picnic chairs, grab your glasses of wine and join me for some rehab...

Lovely prints by aliette....

I've come across the most gorgeous little prints by aliette, a graphic designer from Paris. These are just a few that i've picked for my wish list. You can check out the full collection at aliette's etsy shop.

Any one for tea?

As most of you know I only started this little blog last week. A friend of mine had introduced me to the idea of blogging and I had planned to get off my feet first before telling all my girlfriends about my new hobbie. However after a lovely meal on saturday night where el vino did flow said friend told all about run that house. So im left with no choice now but have them all over for tea!

Welcome girls, I hope you enjoy!

Make an entrance!

They say you should never judge a book by its cover or a house by its hall! But I believe in first impressions. Ive been in my little nest for almost a year now and im only getting around to the hall now. If like me you live in a small space, your hall can pose as that extra room you never had.

Ill be using the bank holiday weekend to get my hall in shape, in the meantime here are some "Hallways from Heaven", Enjoy!

Must Have...Door Mats

Check out http://www.bombayduck.co.uk/ for gorgeous and quirky door mats, all priced €24.45. Here's some I found earlier!

These are a few of my favorite things...

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens,

bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens,



brown paper packages tied up with strings,

these are a few of my favorite things.......

Stello Stool – Zara Home, £18.72
Polka Dot Apron – Avoca, €24.95
Flask – dot com gift shop, £9.95
Bath Wall Hook – Dunnes Stores, €6
Butter Dish – H is for home, £28
Cakestand – Laura Ashley, £18.72

Welcome

Hello and welcome to my blog.

I'd like to invite you into my home....

I'm a house mouse who believes home is where the heart is! Through this blog I want to share with you all of my top tips, practical solutions, and even some of my best kept secrets.

Follow me and ill show you how to "RUN THAT HOUSE".