tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post543046595509347692..comments2023-10-08T16:27:56.948+01:00Comments on auntiegwensdiary: auntiegwen's guide of what not to do - decorating for numptiesauntiegwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03605486752049211743noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-17887854360585802282011-03-18T09:57:43.589+00:002011-03-18T09:57:43.589+00:00Alienne - I did mean the Monica from friends, the...Alienne - I did mean the Monica from friends, the other Monica is my friend NB's dream woman, she occupies no 1 to 5 on his celebrity shag list, something he never fais to remind me of<br /><br />Sally - relax, I didn't buy the candles, surely TWC will send me a candle after all the shameless pleading for free stuff I have done?<br /><br />Taz - that's the key, just don't start, then you'll be fine<br /><br />Becca - hello you :) xxx yep it'll all be worth it in the end, that's what I keep telling myself<br /><br />Ma - oh I read it somewhere and shamelessly pinched it :) x<br /><br />Mrs W - oh spend the £500, then we'll both be skint together :) <br /><br />Steve - can you send Mrs Steve to me, I'll look after her very nicely and provide cake and nice cheering other lady things ! xxx<br /><br />Sandi - I will post pictures when I get the pelmets back from the man who's recovering them xxauntiegwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605486752049211743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-79518141669534087682011-03-16T23:27:04.230+00:002011-03-16T23:27:04.230+00:00It all sounds gorgeous, so photos???? do we get to...It all sounds gorgeous, so photos???? do we get to see said beautiful boudoir???? <br />x SandiSandihttp://www.sandiart.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-23787936760673204262011-03-16T20:08:49.677+00:002011-03-16T20:08:49.677+00:00decorexia is NOT good, that's why I never lear...decorexia is NOT good, that's why I never learned to wallpaper and my painting (gloss at any rate) is undesirable. My strategy is to allow her indoors to do it and heap praise on her to convince her that in fact, she is the only person who could do a good job. It works.Rarelesserspottedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865928245970626612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-15054224094256370852011-03-16T19:52:52.843+00:002011-03-16T19:52:52.843+00:00My god when you decide to do something you go for ...My god when you decide to do something you go for it! I was expecting more pontificating after your earlier posts not a trip or several to B&Q. Good for you. It took me ages to get my arse into gear and I still haven't bought the curtains to go with the rest of the room because the only ones I like costs £500 and nothing else will do. A bit like you and The White Company.Mrs Worthingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05117989108197225509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-31467751258755075302011-03-16T14:53:15.675+00:002011-03-16T14:53:15.675+00:00Decorexia - love it!Decorexia - love it!Muddling Alonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04702217530704657676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-90295237708897574732011-03-16T12:53:04.426+00:002011-03-16T12:53:04.426+00:00Everytime I attempt something like this and it end...Everytime I attempt something like this and it ends up being a long, messy journey, I always tell myself that next time I will pay someone to do it. But when you sit or lay back and enjoy the surroundings you have created, it's worth it!<br /><br />Decorexia. Love it!<br /><br />xOhMyMissRebeccaJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05604323363983375327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-5385096283105102402011-03-16T00:20:38.241+00:002011-03-16T00:20:38.241+00:00I'm sooooooo glad I didn't click on that W...I'm sooooooo glad I didn't click on that White Company link.<br /><br />My bedroom is desparate for a make over, it's never been decorated in the 8 1/2 years I've lived here but as it involves ripping out nasty fitted wardrobes I keep putting it off. Wise me thinks ;)Tazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575542198843990599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-90441240135813635412011-03-15T23:16:53.736+00:002011-03-15T23:16:53.736+00:00Oh my GOODNESS, you bought a whole set of bedding ...Oh my GOODNESS, you bought a whole set of bedding AND the grey blanket from the White Company? That is, like, the single most extravagent thing I can think of. So long as you didn't buy the candles, though, I think you can get away with it. You didn't buy the candles, right?Sallyhttp://www.whosthemummy.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-43003527285737280912011-03-15T22:13:14.680+00:002011-03-15T22:13:14.680+00:00I second/third/fourth the pictures request, and th...I second/third/fourth the pictures request, and the ones your kids take! I thought you meant the Monica from Friends! (I don't think I even know who Monica Bellucci is - sad but true).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-40079169166558065372011-03-15T21:43:34.988+00:002011-03-15T21:43:34.988+00:00CQ - I think I'll have to, I want my hall stai...CQ - I think I'll have to, I want my hall stairs and landing papered and I suspect that's best not tackled by me!<br /><br />Lena - ooh David Tennant in my lounge and bedroom, could it be a naked DT?<br /><br />S - there will be no spillage/ripage/markage ever, my son actually asked me why I didn't keep my quilt in a glass box.<br /><br />AM - fair play to you, It's nice that you treat your dog better than I treat my children :)<br /><br />Lottie - oh I am ace at spending money : mine mostly, I would worry that I was spending too much if it was for others<br /><br />Sue - when I have my pelmets back, that's the last bitauntiegwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605486752049211743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-66260581965785299642011-03-15T21:05:13.663+00:002011-03-15T21:05:13.663+00:00pictures please auntie!!!pictures please auntie!!!scrappysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04820776600535640590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-16935577914956289742011-03-15T20:58:18.583+00:002011-03-15T20:58:18.583+00:00I think I need to commission you as my bedroom int...I think I need to commission you as my bedroom interior decorator although how much will you spend at The White Company if you're not footing the bill...think I need to tell the husband to work a bit harder...<br /><br />ps. Where's the pic...we need to see this wonderous room...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-25200071032372026642011-03-15T19:22:47.388+00:002011-03-15T19:22:47.388+00:00I don't want you to have a cardiac arrest or c...I don't want you to have a cardiac arrest or choke on your biscuits, but I must confess that my dog sleeps on the bed with me. I can't see myself doing that if I had White Company furnishings, can you?Autumn Misthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13970884029498352422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-68182881011007859422011-03-15T17:57:55.874+00:002011-03-15T17:57:55.874+00:00I remember me and a friend painting her bedroom ce...I remember me and a friend painting her bedroom ceiling once, using the bed to stand on to reach and drinking a bottle of gin whilst doing so. A happy memory! My bathroom still isn't (a bathroom) so you are leaps and bounds ahead of me. You'll feel more relaxed about your room after you've calmed down after the first spillage/ripage/markage :)AGuidingLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05823333742737762759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-62580700864749070022011-03-15T17:49:19.131+00:002011-03-15T17:49:19.131+00:00lol.....oh, Gwen! What a wummin'.....but they ...lol.....oh, Gwen! What a wummin'.....but they are wee and spotty in B&Q aren't they?<br /><br />I used to paint murals, (not the ones with mountains and ducks ect...) so if all else fails I could try a huge David Tennant for you, if you like..!!Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447013188405986054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-69203625329850139092011-03-15T17:41:58.984+00:002011-03-15T17:41:58.984+00:00I have had many experiences like this and I have l...I have had many experiences like this and I have learned my lesson. Pay someone to do it in future - it's the only way!Curry Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357154781453417176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-38274917437828867432011-03-15T14:48:38.809+00:002011-03-15T14:48:38.809+00:00Libs - it's done bar the pelmets being recover...Libs - it's done bar the pelmets being recovered and the cushion covers and tie backs. I'm off to London for work, 4 times per year to Head office but I only have to stay over twice :( I'd rather be at home tbh<br /><br />Alex - I'm not sure I would be a very good bloke, I hate wearing socks! but if I can have a wife who does stuff for me, I'm with you, socks and all, on the dark side:)auntiegwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605486752049211743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-61762636778160962212011-03-15T14:17:13.289+00:002011-03-15T14:17:13.289+00:00Have you investigated the going rate for a sex cha...Have you investigated the going rate for a sex change Auntie ?<br />It might seem a tad expensive at first glance but once it`s done and dusted you will never have to torture yourself with thoughts of decoration or new furnishings ever again.<br />Book yourself in,toss out the White Company guff and be a slob..!!<br />Only downside to joining us on the dark side is that you will get no birthday presents and a couple of pairs of nylon socks at Xmas :)Alexhttp://blueskyscotland.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-71124890607790816032011-03-15T14:11:41.391+00:002011-03-15T14:11:41.391+00:00Is it all done? can we see pictures? and why the L...Is it all done? can we see pictures? and why the London trip? xxxlibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552884005601003691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-65108277149534320462011-03-15T12:07:02.916+00:002011-03-15T12:07:02.916+00:00WG - I have to know the nipple/pliers story
LFBS ...WG - I have to know the nipple/pliers story<br /><br />LFBS - as I always say, my life is funny when you don't have to live it<br /><br />NB - I saw her and thought of you<br /><br />Gigi - I am afraid of what I have unleashed<br /><br />SueAnn - oh I can't claim credit for decorexia, I heard it somewhere and I'm not even sure I'm using it in the right context<br /><br />Andy - oh no, people are messy, more so if they have paid to be there. I fully intend to leave my hotel bed unmade, little rebel that I am<br /><br />Trish - I covet with covety covetousness a new kitchen, when Hot Boy becomes famous he's going to buy me one. I will look forward to reading about yours to keep me going meantime :)auntiegwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605486752049211743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-77345126652756023262011-03-15T10:41:49.428+00:002011-03-15T10:41:49.428+00:00Having a good chuckle at your post and slightly al...Having a good chuckle at your post and slightly alarmed at how Wylye Girl got her nipple caught in a pair of pliers!!<br /><br />We are about to embark on a whole new kitchen. This will bring decorating ansgt coupled with having 'men' in for some considerable time. Best stock up on hobnobs.Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00119443727504215312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-58787376544326901202011-03-15T10:27:17.697+00:002011-03-15T10:27:17.697+00:00I reckon your stay over in London will be a downgr...I reckon your stay over in London will be a downgrade after your Boutique Bedroom with its upmarket decor. <br /><br />Maybe you should rent the room out whilst you're away, to offset the cost of the silk beadspread?Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06169515180440853249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-48323395677681459322011-03-15T10:21:56.846+00:002011-03-15T10:21:56.846+00:00I don't think I have laughed this hard all yea...I don't think I have laughed this hard all year!! Decorexia..love the new word!! I have been doing the entire house!! Expensive?? Well....mums the word!!!<br />Looks great though!! Ha!<br />Enjoy<br />Hugs<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-80191557319638902102011-03-15T10:07:37.748+00:002011-03-15T10:07:37.748+00:00Yes, that would be the problem with doing one room...Yes, that would be the problem with doing one room - it leads to another and another. And once it's all done it's time to start all over again.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-28102459614865646192011-03-15T09:37:37.045+00:002011-03-15T09:37:37.045+00:00I assume when you refer to Monica, you mean Monica...I assume when you refer to Monica, you mean Monica Bellucci who was on the front page of the Sunday Times with an iron in her hand?<br /><br />I was hoping for pictures, but I'll wait for the offspring ones...<br /><br />P.S. Very well done on the effort...and the blogNota Benehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969705852180234416noreply@blogger.com