THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)

[EmeraldSue]

It was the 3 pairs of shoes that was the expensive bit!
The kids used their Christmas money in the toy shop.
I ve been going through their rooms getting rid of toys & didn't really want any more.

[*suzanne*]

school supplies are very expensive )
apparently from what the bank said people randomly generate numbers and enter them with a small amount first ie ours was $5.63 and if it works they continue to larger amounts luckily the Commonwealth bank is very on to it and pick it up quickly so apart from inconvenience all worked out well.

[Wonder]

A little while ago I was looking for a large chopping board to use as a serving platter, for pizzas and to use as a heat mat on our table. During our stay in the city I finally got to the Vic market to a stall Marina had kindly got me a card from. DH and I both loved this board so purchased it on the spot. It's nice a big and is made of lovely camphor laurel so has quite and antiseptic (but in a nice way) smell to it. I wasn't planning on using it as an actual chopping board but it's so. Ice I think I probably will leave it on the bench Nd use it most of the time. The camphor laurel is meant to be a natural retardant of bacteria so it will just need wiping with warm soapy water.  Thanks Marina for the tip off.

[Wonder]

A little while ago I was looking for a large chopping board to use as a serving platter, for pizzas and to use as a heat mat on our table. During our stay in the city I finally got to the Vic market to a stall Marina had kindly got me a card from. DH and I both loved this board so purchased it on the spot. It's nice a big and is made of lovely camphor laurel so has quite and antiseptic (but in a nice way) smell to it. I wasn't planning on using it as an actual chopping board but it's so. Ice I think I probably will leave it on the bench Nd use it most of the time. The camphor laurel is meant to be a natural retardant of bacteria so it will just need wiping with warm soapy water.  Thanks Marina for the tip off.

And here's the photo, not sure what tape talk is doing

[Yvette]

Looks lovely Wonder glad you found what you were looking for 

[Cornish Cream]

I love the shape of chopping board Wonder.

[mcmich]

Lovely board Wonder.

[maddy]

nice board wonder  ......can anyone else see a frogs face in the wood, or is that just me 



Still haven't purchased anything kitcheny 

But I am making up for it in clothes





And 3 other style dresses from a Katie's sale.

[droverjess]

Ooh Maddy what fun.
Yes I can see the frog... LOL
I bought more paint yesterday....

http://reviews.wickes.co.uk/9987-en_gb/213834/reviews.htm

And
http://www.wickes.co.uk/trade-matt-paint-almond-10l/invt/205172/

Some rooms are vanilla, as is hall, landing and stairs.
Some rooms are a mix of vanilla and almond in equal quantities.
One bedroom will be almond.
Another bathroom is lace http://search.wickes.co.uk/search#ts=ajax&method=and&w=Bathroom%20paint%20lace&isort=score

We only like neutral colours with cheerful curtains and the pictures when they come out of store.

[Cuilidh]

Glad you found something you liked Wonder and, yes, I can see the frog as well!

[judydawn]

Now that you mention it, yes the frog is quite obvious - good spotting maddy and it's nice to see you are still shopping   I love the black dress in particular.

[Wonder]

I can't see the frog, but maybe one day it will jump out at me when I'm not trying to picture it 

Nice dresses Maddy and lovely paint colours DJ.

[judydawn]

Tilt your head and look at the dark eyes Wonder.

[Katiej]

Lovely chopping board Wonder.
Great shopping Maddy.

[mcmich]

Nice dresses Maddy - I know you won't buy anything kitcheny as there are so many other areas where you can channel your shopping talents.

Nice colours DJ - I love neutrals too.