today is the day........

 
stated for all the world to see....one whole year, 365 days to go....but as in Tiff's challenge there are a few exceptions

1. undergarments and such....

Unless these turn up brand new, security sealed & in my size at the charity shop I shall not be indulging in these reuseable items and the same applies to tights as in these sub zero temps we've had the joy of experiencing...one needs to keep warm & rubbing in deep heat & geting up close to the radiator isn't going to cut it! I will promise to endeavour to darn my woolies within an inch of their life but when all said and done new it shall be. As for socks the same applies unless the sock god gets greedy I should be okay.

2. paint...

now when your house is almost 400 years old keeping paint on the walls is a bit of an ongoing cause...so like the forth bridge, as soon as I've finished it is time to start again so I will allow myself 'ONE' pot of Farrow & Ball cornforth white each month (this does help to keep the plaster on the walls rather than the floor)...this does not mean various other exciting colours that i may just stumble across the stash will have to see me through.

3. gifts....

I am more than happy to recieve second-hand or esp handmade but some people (mainly himself) have issues with the purchasing of such items so I will accept new gifts as it would be rude not too!!

So there it is, all can bear witness to my pledge and keep me on the straight an narrow. I shall be scribbling my progress on this blog to keep myself from drifting from the path & hopefully enteraining you all

rachelle x