My new project. For when I am bored....

so it may take many years to furnish!

I won this 1/12 house (have since spent twice what it cost on rugs, books etc!) which was made by an engineer so is very good quality and spot on decor-wise - it has 6 rooms, a separate conservatory (needs finishing) and full lighting.

I want to do it properly and not fill it with cheap chinese rubbish - but likewise not spend silly money on it. So I am not planning to rush things and will add to it bit by bit

I think I want a eclectic modern sort of house. 1970s-2009. So there will be a fitted kitchen and a TV and computer but it wont be ultra modern nor very old fashioned.

I also would love to do up 'character' properties such as small cottages, beach huts, shops and so on.

To keep the kids grubby mits off this I found them a smaller version at the car boot sale this morning with furniture for just £4! Bargain or what?!!

Also found around £400 worth of like new wooden train track, bridges, airports, firestation, box of trains and wooden cars and much more - filled my car boot! That's for Fred's birthday next month and it was £60 which is a lot for a car boot sale but considering what it is, it's a real bargain and I cant wait to see his face.

I also found this Mrs Chippy cat which looks real (but thankfully isnt as the hamsters wouldnt like her!) for 50p amd 2 karaoke machines so no one has to fight for the mike now.

The 'others' are due back from Butlins late tonight so I am making the most of the peace and quiet here.