One of my favorite things when walking on on the beach is picking stones, I have accumulated a fair amount over the last few months and they are found everywhere in the house, including toilets (I know…)
One my think that this hobby has turned to obsession but I simply cannot resist them. I have now found a way to give them the glory they deserve…
Childen ( they have both been corrupted into my obsession and are showing great potential) are made to look for THE STONE that stands out from the others, then once safely home, the oldest one will varnish it. We then glue them onto a slate – they are now displayed yet again all over the house but with a sense of purpose and look simply fabulous.
It is quite easy, free (almost) and will keep your kids entertained for a minute or two…
Filed under: kids
Oh dear, you’re the same as me – I get into sooooo much trouble. Are those bases slate or granite?…..
………. and, when I come to visit, it’s this weekend isn’t it?, will I have to be prepared to remove stones from the lavatory before availing myself of the facilities? I do like to be prepared …..
they look great sylvie
Just using you as another guinea pig ……… I do apologise
…….. do the French eat guinea pigs BTW? ……. I reckon they’re probably delicious
The French eat anything that has or does live…trust me, I have tried some weird stuff..
DP: Slate…have you given up on reading my post????
Frrrrench do not eat guinea pigs – no -where have you sampled it?
Nursemyra: Glad to see a lady with class in here
Kevin D: wait to see what you are having for dinner tonight me love…
It’s because I read your wonderful posts that I asked the question. The words say slate but the pictures look like marble – I thought that perhaps you’re wondrous use of the English language might be letting you down …………..
[Kevin - it's probably toe-nail pie - bonne chance]
stone collecting?? now, it is a new thing for me.
it sounds pretty cool though. 
hello, btw.
Superb Sylvie! I love stones as much as I love shells.. oh and fossils & barnacles too
I love it!!
When my blog-mistress’s kids where younger, they loved to paint rocks & stones…kept them busy for hours! They (rocks/stones) still decorate the yard, planter boxes, & all around the house today. But not the toilet. (So far!)
b4by: try it it is great
…have you ever helped her?…you can store a few shells!…in fact it has given me an idea…
70: I am not surprise…that’s your creative side coming out
Olga: I would get on so well with your mistress
I hate it when you get an idea ……..
Oh yes…I helped her for YEARS! Now she’s working for ME!