Vintage Tea

I have a new home

2009-05-13T22:57:00.005+01:00

It's time to say goodbye to Vintage Tea and welcome to my new blog

FLORENCE & MARY

Come and say hi here

Money! Money! Money!

2009-05-10T22:16:00.005+01:00

Friday evening I grabbed a hammer

and smashed open one of my Terramundi Money Pots

These pots are handcrafted in Italy following a 2000 year old design. Fill them with coins until they are full and then smash the pot and make a wish!

Saturday I helped a friend at a local boot sale, of course taking the opportunity to sneak away and make a few purchases for myself (which I'll show you later in the week).

I hope you all had a great weekend and my American friends a lovely Mother's Day

EDITED: For those of you asking I was able to bag up £125. £100 is being added to some money I was given for my birthday to put towards the bed I will need to buy when I move out of home and £25 was added to my boot sale purse to spend on treasures

Union Jack

2009-05-07T13:08:00.003+01:00

How fabulous is this cushion from Past Times

and only £14!

Get yourself one here

Giveaway News

2009-05-05T21:19:00.004+01:00

My friend Rose has a special offer in her shop and a giveaway on her blog right now

She's offering all her UK blog friends FREE POSTAGE when they spend over £2.99 on CRAFT ITEMS in her EBAY SITE for the rest of the month! Overseas bidders get 10% off all purchases!

As if that wasn't good enough she's also having a giveaway of £10 worth of products or custom made Sizzix sets

Enter the giveaway and find out more here

Restraint

2009-05-04T18:33:00.005+01:00

Here are the CK goodies I picked up at Bicester Village on Saturday

I love my Stanley lunch box and you can never have too many tea towels.

To be honest I didn't think there were many real bargains to be had in the CK outlet. Most items were usual sale prices. Some items were only £1 or £2 off the original.

Bicester Village is definintely worth a visit. There are many lovely shops there and bargains to be snapped up.

I hope you've all had a wonderful Bank Holiday weekend

I'm Excited

2009-05-01T22:11:00.004+01:00

Tomorrow mum and I are off to Bicester Village for a shopping trip together

We've had it in the diary for a few weeks now and we're both hoping for lot's of bargains in Molton Brown (mum) and Cath Kidston (me) and of course the many other shops

image from Violet Posy

You'll be the first to see what I've brought, I hope you all have wonderful weekends planned

At Home With Rachel

2009-04-30T22:57:00.005+01:00

Check out Rachel Ashwell's beach house on Oprah's site here

I have to confess it's a bit too white for my liking - I need a bit of colour! What do you think?

And good news for those of us pining for Rachel's next book installment it's available to pre-order here

Supermarket Specials

2009-04-28T21:35:00.004+01:00

Last week I did a post on CK alternatives and today it’s the turn of beauty products!

After reading Sophie Honeysuckle’s post on Barbara Daly’s Face Lift cream I decided to get myself down to Tesco and give it a try (esp when I read her follow up post about her hubby’s comments here)

I am suitably impressed. Day to day I try not to wear to much make up and this is perfect for taking the edge of. Usually I wear Benefits primer which does the same job for me but I prefer Barbara Daly’s price tag.

As I’d run out of my fave YSL mascara and was pondering the success of my new purchase I decided to give Barbara Daly’s "full on" mascara a try. With a £15 price difference I could be on to saving myself a fortune. I went so far as to put YSL on one eye and Daly’s on the other (yes I have far too much time on my hands!) and I couldn’t tell the difference.

Thank you Sophie for introducing me to Barbara Daly!

There’s no stopping Tesco right now with their Finest Range of Perfume and Bath products that have a distinct similarity to a certain Jo Malone. I started with the Ginger Vanilla & Pink Pepper when I needed a day perfume and was very happy (esp for a fiver!) and since then have added Red Rose & Jasmine and Lime, Mandarin & Vetiver to my collection. They are perfect for work and have a range of bubble baths and lotions to match (I’ve avoided buying them so far as my bathroom is over run with lotions and potions!) – Sophie has also blogged about these products here

Let me know if you’ve tried any of these products/ranges and what you thought of them and more importantly, let me know any supermarket products you’ve discovered.

So Proud!

2009-04-26T19:07:00.004+01:00

Well done to my brother (in the blue top) for completing today's Floral London Marathon in 4 hours 19 minutes

2009-04-23T14:25:00.005+01:00

I finished this book yesterday and have to admit whatever my views on aspects of it I did enjoy reading it and if you can get hold of a copy (mine came from the local library) it’s worth a read.

As I mentioned in my previous post there are some ideas I don’t agree with but others that are worth considering.

I liked how she used free samples from beauty counters as gifts.

Wouldn’t a sample perfume be nice to pop in with a thank you card or one of our swap packages? I have gathered sample beauty products together in the past and managed to sell them via eBay on occasion but I like the idea of re-gifting.

I did smile to myself as I walked to work this morning scanning the floor for “roadkill” pennies – no luck so far though!

For those asking how the author managed to get through Christmas, quite simply it seems. Gifts from charity shops and boot sales, reusing wrapping paper and handmade cards.

I spent an hour yesterday browsing through the links mentioned in the back of the book but again I wasn't impressed with the "free" samples available. I spent the hour logging details on various sites, declining invitations for a "free" photo session or extra Bingo credit and kept returning to a page where I had to sign up for a payable subscription to be entered - a waste of time!!

***SPOILER ALERT***

Of course by the end we find out what she gave her brother as a wedding gift, lifetime membership to the National Trust priced today at £1390. Whilst a lovely gesture a lifetime gift but I can't help feel it's slightly extravagant!

I can't deny the book has given me food for thought but I certainly don't see myself aiming to live on £1 a day!

My Initial Thoughts

2009-04-22T19:52:00.005+01:00

Today I've started reading How I Lived a Year on just a Pound a Day which Mrs Thrifty recently gave her views on here

I have to say as much as love these types of books and find them interesting I do often find them extreme

Don't get me wrong this isn't a guide but a story of one persons journey but I have to say the idea of hitch hiking to save a few pounds worries me slightly. I can imagine the look on my parents faces if I told them I was off to Brighton using my thumb stuck out on the M25!!

I also find it slightly strange that her reason behind doing this was to buy her brother and his fiance a wedding gift. Surely it would've been more inspiring to have put something together that was handmade or thrifted?

I know many of you gave your views on Mrs Thrifty's post but if there are any more of you out there who have read the book and have an opinion do let me know!!

I am actually looking forward to the next Chapter tomorrow which is December, lets see how Christmas went for her

CK Alternatives

2009-04-21T08:30:00.000+01:00

On my travels recently I have found some lovely Cath Kidston alternatives with a thriftier price tag so of course I have to share them with you

These wallpapers can be found here from the Millie collection and the spotted oil cloth type fabric is from The Range

And whilst on the subject of bargains if any of you love Yankee Candles and have a Home Store & More close by they are selling large jars for half price!

I have already brought 2 for Christmas presents! Yes this is the earliest I've started buying presents

Thank You

2009-04-20T19:23:00.006+01:00

Thank you so much for all your well wishes for my nan's funeral today

I am pleased to say it went well and was a lovely service and I'm proud of the comments my eulogy received and the smile it brought to everyone's faces

Goodbye Nan

2009-04-20T10:59:00.004+01:00

Today I share the sad news with you that 2 weeks ago I lost my nan

Today we will attend her funeral and I will honour her memory by giving the eulogy

I'm pleased to say she leaves behind many happy memory like our family holidays

(Photo taken in 2007 with 4 of her 8 grandchildren)

I will miss her dearly and remember her always

Cracking It

2009-04-19T11:27:00.004+01:00

I finally cracked the perfect hard boiled egg this morning

What did you have for breakfast this morning?

Say Hello

2009-04-17T15:35:00.004+01:00

My friend Rose who has just started her own blog and she would love a visit from some you lovely ladies to make her feel welcome

After listening to me go on for hours about how much fun we all have she finally got bored of me and gave in!!

Rose will be showcasing some of her wonderful Sissix characters she makes and sells and she even named her blog Victoria Rose Paper Crafts to include me in her future endeavours!!

So please pop over and visit Rose at Victoria Rose Paper Crafts

Have a great weekend everyone

Wordless Wednesday

2009-04-15T09:00:00.000+01:00

Knit One

2009-04-14T12:00:00.000+01:00

For my birthday I received Knitting for Dummies and CK knitting needles and last night mum helped me get started

My nan taught me to knit when I was younger but I was never able to cast on and off

Despite the book and a tutorial on You Tube it was my mum who showed me what to do!

Her casting on tip was much easier than the demonstrations

I'm going to wait till I get the hang and feel of knitting on a basic level before I go any further and am already joking with friends that they'll all be receiving scarves for Christmas

Bank Holiday Booty

2009-04-13T22:41:00.009+01:00

I'm still waiting for one of two of my local boot sales to start so instead took myself to my "favourite" charity shop and hit the jackpot

Look at all the wonderful things I found

I can't decide whether the food/plate warmers or dolls bed was my favourite finds

The Good Luck plate will be added to the basket of vintage goodies I'm preparing as a Bridal Shower or Wedding gift for my friend

Enid Blyton books are always a must

I thought some of these titles were more boy orientated and I hope to read to my nephew in a year or two

Did you get any Bank Holiday booty?

Easter Goodies

2009-04-12T13:19:00.003+01:00

from my mum today

Thanks mum!!!!

Happy Easter

2009-04-10T06:35:00.000+01:00

Hope you all have a wonderful Easter eating lot's of chocolate

Image courtesy of Linda at Somewhere in Time

Welcome to the 30's

2009-04-08T08:00:00.000+01:00

Happy 30th Birthday Me!

Then

Now

I'm off for my fun breakfast tea now and some pressies!!!

To Do Box

2009-04-05T22:04:00.003+01:00

I often have various bits and pieces lying around that I need "to do" something with be it writing birthday cards and so on so I decided to use my new box file from Tesco for the job

Now all these things are kept together and I can easily move the box onto bed with me and go through what I need to get done

And the good news, all my Easter cards have been written and are waiting for posting!

One Word

2009-04-04T20:53:00.004+01:00

WICKED

Today my sister in law and I went to see Wicked in London

I was blown away. Everyone had told me what an amazing show it was and they weren't wrong.

I was blown away by Karen Ellis who played Elphaba

Have you been lucky enough to see this show? What did you think?

Polka Dotty

2009-04-01T00:48:00.009+01:00

I'm loving red & white polka dots right now!!

I couldn't resist these goodies from Tesco at the weekend

Check out this spread in the Next Summer catalogue

Very CK-esq dare I say?

More Happy Saturdays

2009-03-28T20:21:00.011Z

My plans for this evening were cancelled and you know how sometimes that happens and it's a blessing because you can tuck yourself up in bed with a pile of DVDs

the latest Summer catalogue from Next

2 new books

(Vintage Chic has been borrowed from the library but it is most definitely going onto my Amazon wish list)

and magazines from mum's trip to London to buy my birthday presents for next next month!

(I'm taking the Cath Kidston one as a good sign!!)

Hope you're having a great weekend too

New Bedding

2009-03-25T21:52:00.003Z

Do you like my new duvet cover?

Only £11 from Tesco - what a bargain!!

Happy Saturday

2009-03-21T15:40:00.008Z

This morning I woke up bright and early and headed to my local TK Maxx store to hunt down some CK goodies... and SCORED!

How cute is that red and white spotted bath mat?! £7.99 - bargain. As you can see I also couldn't resist The Gentle Art of Domesticity which I recently borrowed from the library and knew it was a book that had to be added to my collection, only £12.99 - bargain no 2.

Then I came home for some lunch, a good magazine and a DVD selected from the library

I hope you're all having a great Saturday like me, it doesn't end there as this evening I'm off to see this and eat here

A Date with CK!!!

2009-03-20T22:00:00.000Z

Look who I met at Selfridges today

Yes the lovely Cath Kidston who was signing copies of MAKE!

She was a lovely woman and asked if I sewed. I told her I was hoping to learn and she confessed to me it's wasn't her strongest point! She also told us the new catalogue is coming out next week so look out for it!

Here's my signed copy and the other bits and pieces I picked up

If you spent over £40 you received a free bag which will be perfect to store in my work bag

When I left Selfridges I headed to the V&A Museum of Childhood

I haven't been there since I was a child (I'm sure I remember it being much bigger!!) but it was nice to have a quick look around and of course I found some bits and pieces to bring home

I love these Etiquette Books and one can never have enough postcards!

If you're local to London and have little ones it's worth a visit as it's free entry and there's a lovely park next to the museum where you could eat a packed lunch

Hope you all have a great weekend!

What's In A Name

2009-03-18T09:00:00.001Z

I saw this fun meme over at Sian's and thought I'd give it a go!

Rules:

USE THE 1ST LETTER OF YOUR NAME TO ANSWER EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. THEY HAVE TO BE REAL PLACES,NAMES,THINGS. NOTHING MADE UP! TRY TO USE DIFFERENT ANSWERS IF THE PERSON IN FRONT OF YOU HAD THE SAME 1ST INITIAL. YOU CAN'T USE YOUR NAME FOR THE BOY/GIRL NAME QUESTION

1.What is your name? Victoria

2. A 4 Letter Word: Vase

3. A Boy's Name: Victor

4. A Girl's Name: Violet

5. An Occupation: Vet

6. A Colour: Violet (can I say that again!?)

7. Something you wear: Vest

8. A Beverage: Vodka

9. A Food: Vanilla Ice Cream

10. Something found in the bathroom: Vicks Vapor Rub

11. A place: Venice

12. Something you shout: V-Hooooooooooooo (my nickname!)

Happy St Patricks Day

2009-03-17T09:55:00.003Z

Image from the Graphics Fairy

Yummy!

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Cakes I made for a sleepover with friends this weekend

2009-03-12T20:34:00.005Z

Inspired by Alison’s emails from the Vintage Housekeepers Circle regarding the Big Spring Clean Monday I went home and tackled the long overdue job of sorting and organising my dressing table and within that my jewellery and toiletries

One lesson learnt is that if I do not switch my laptop on when I get in from work I don’t get caught up in the WWW and actually managed to progress with the To Do list!

Tuesday was another trip to the library where I picked up Becoming Jane which I immediately took home and put on the DVD player (and loved every second of). Then I rolled up my sleeves and began the job of moving my wardrobe to a position that whilst not aesthetically pleasing does give me a more organised space for storing the boxes filled with my treasures.

And last night was a day off and I went to the cinema to see Confessions of a Shopaholic

I have to say like many I was disappointed. I LOVED the books and I think everyone could relate to Becky Bloomwood, smiling to themselves as they read and thinking “I’ve done that”.

It’s especially poignant to me as about 5 years ago when confronted with my large debts I took to selling many of my possessions on eBay to clear them as Becky does in the book.

Have you seen the film? You must tell me what you thought of it.

And tonight was spent preparing for the weekend… listing ingredients needed for baking I shall be doing on Saturday, loading the car with books to return to the library and DVDs to loan a friend who I’m having dinner with tomorrow.

I’ve also started reading The Forgotten Garden. For those of you that commented you have the book but haven’t had an opportunity to read it yet I urge you to read the first couple of pages and if you aren’t compiled to continue reading I’ll be surprised!!

Weekend Fun

2009-03-08T21:01:00.007Z

Mansfield Park is just starting so I've kicked back with my laptop to tell you about a lovely weekend I've had

Saturday was spent having lunch with my friends mum to plan her Bridal Shower followed by a trip to the library

I've finally caught on to ordering books into my library online so I can now read those I want to rather than buying! Yes it's the time to be thrifty if I'm going to get that deposit together!!

Hmmm but saying that how could I refuse this cute hen in TK Maxx at only £4.99!!!

And yes they are Cath Kidston pillowcases you can see.... £3.99 is just a crazy price for them and I have to thank my mum for buying them for me. I'm so pleased to have finally picked up some CK goodies from TK Maxx... I know some of you ladies have been lucky in the stores but I know myself it isn't an urban legend!

Next stop was the cinema with my mum to see The Young Victoria

A great film, whilst slow in parts I was completely caught up with what was on screen and mum commented she felt it finished and she wasn't ready for it to end!

Today was spent with friends over lunch and Disney Trivia Pursuit... and tomorrow, well that's back to work of course!

Help For Heroes

2009-03-06T13:40:00.005Z

My brother will be running the London Marathon on 26th April 2009 in aid of Help for Hero's

(my brother is second from the right)

Help for Heroes assists our servicemen and women that have been injured whilst serving our country

My brother is a former Rifleman in the Royal Green Jackets. He joined at 16 and served in Kosivo and Bosnia in his 5 years

He is now a Fireman not fully giving up his hero status and more than able to run the marathon as he is also a qualified fitness instructor

I am extremely proud of my brother and shall be supporting him on the day which I will of course share with you

If you would like to make a donation you can do so here

Red Roses

2009-03-05T12:14:00.000Z

I must visit a Jo Malone store and have a sniff of their Red Roses fragrance

I'm told it's a "deeply sensuous fragrance of Red Roses, a scent that is blended from seven different varieties of deliciously perfumed roses from around the world"

I do like Jo Malone products and have been lucky enough to have a free hand and arm massage in store too

Simply Madonna

2009-03-02T20:16:00.003Z

This evening my friend and I visited the Simply Madonna Exhibition in London

I've been a fan of Madonna for years now so it was interesting to see some of the costumes she's worn over the years as well as the other memorabilia

Grease Is The Word

2009-03-01T16:33:00.006Z

Friday evening my friend and I had tickets for Grease so we both took the afternoon off work for a wander round Covent Garden

We started with a "little" lunch here

Isn't that burger HUGE!!! Too much even for me!

A trip to Cath Kidston of course where I brought a few things

Unfortunately as you can see in the photo the tape measure I brought is broke and does not wind back so will have to be returned

We paid a visit to Cyber Candy

A great shop selling various sweets and chocolates from around the world - I brought myself a twinkie!

Saturday morning my giveaway parcel from Mary Poppins arrived

She certainly spoiled me, look at all these wonderful things!

THANK YOU MARY!!!!!

I'm VERY behind with my blog visiting so I'm sitting in bed with my laptop watching Wallis & Edward about to visit you all!

I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend

Hopes & Dreams

2009-02-24T13:00:00.000Z

I couldn't resist ordering this wonderful martini glass doll from Sandy at Sandy's Creations especially as it's name "Hopes & Dreams" spoke to me

I thought it was a perfect visual for The Secret that I follow

Check out Sandy's Esty shop here

Oscar Night!

2009-02-23T14:22:00.005Z

I managed to find live streaming of all the Oscar action last finally falling asleep on my laptop about 4am!

But what fun, so pleased I was able to watch live and didn't have to worry about getting up for work this morning

Hugh Jackman made me swoon and smile hosting the show and our very own English Rose Kate Winslett scooped the Oscar

Bloglands favourite colour pink was also a favourite for some of the ladies on the red carpet

Did anyone think there was no major show stopping dresses this year?

Then of course there was the couple everyone waited to see....

Here's to next year!

What I Am Watching

2009-02-22T11:52:00.000Z

So what have I been watching lately?

First up has been a nostalgic trip to Beverly Hills 90210

I loved this programme when I was younger but only ever watched the first 2 series in the UK and have been buying the boxsets and catching up on all the episodes I missed

In between waiting for the next series fo 90210 to be released I've indulged in Charmed

Again another series that I have never watched completely only watching an episode here and there, I'm about to start watching Series 2 any minute now!

And something completely different is the West Wing

A friend loves the series and has all the boxsets so I've been able to steal these and watch them in between delivery of 90210 or Charmed!

But what will I be watching this evening???

The OSCARS of course

I even have tomorrow booked off a work so I can have a lazy day at home watching all the news coverage of the parties.... the dresses!!!

What have you been watching lately?

Happy Sunday everyone

What I Am Reading

2009-02-21T08:00:00.000Z

I thought I’d share with you over the next couple of days what is keeping me occupied starting today with what I am reading

I have just finished reading Bringing Home the Birkin a fabulous true story of how a man stumbled across the secret to bypassing the infamous Hermes Birkin bag’s waiting list

As someone who has fantasies about owning this bag yet thwarted by the knowledge that even if the thousands were available to spend I’d have to sit on a waiting list without even a guarantee to obtaining one…. Now I know how!!!!

My train journeys are being spent reading An English Psychic in Hollywood

A true story about an actress went to Hollywood for fame & fortune but found her psychic abilities were more popular. This is not the best book in the world and did take a while or two to get into but being a true story I’m enjoying trying to work out who that famous actress who shall remain nameless could be!

In addition to a book I read on the train I often have a book at home that I read of an evening and currently that book is The Goddess Experience. This is the second Goddess Book from Gisele Scanlon following the popular Goddess Guide which I also own and love

These books feel like diaries to me, no soul searching or deep and meaningful feelings but tit bits of information and chatter. The Goddess Experience is about what makes us happy. This book is easy to read in chunks and offers up lot’s of places and “things” to look into (and don’t worry it’s not UK specific featuring London, Paris, Berlin, New York etc chapters/examples) and the pages are decorated with the drawings and notes Gisele has made in her notebook on her travels to compile the book.

Let me know if you’ve read any of these titles and feel free to share what you’re reading. Pop back tomorrow to see what I’ve been watching!

Hello Kitty!

2009-02-20T08:00:00.000Z

Who saw Katy Perry in her Hello Kitty creation at the Brit Awards?

This corset is part of a whole Helly Kitty range that was auctioned on eBay with all proceeds benefiting The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York

LOVE it!

Something more in my price range is the Hello Kitty range from MAC to be launched next month

My friend and I have the launch date in our diaries to hit the stores

Counting My Blessings

2009-02-19T11:00:00.000Z

I found this old post I'd drafted but never posted so thought now was as good a time as any!!

I couldn't resist purchasing these cute vintage powder puffs from Counting Your Blessings

I'm not sure what they will be used for but I just knew I had to have them!

A Charming Color Swap

2009-02-16T08:30:00.000Z

I'm having such fun with swaps at the moment i've signed up for another at Kids Napping? I'm Scrapping

You can read all about it here but basically you put together a swap package filled with the swappers favourite colour - how cute!

Valentine's Love

2009-02-15T22:25:00.009Z

I hope you all had wonderful a Valentine's Day - I sure did!

My swap package from Teena arrived on Friday but I was good and waited for Valentine's Day to arrive before I open it

Look at all these goodies

THANK YOU TEENA!

You can see what I sent Teena here

And if that wasn't enough I received my giveaway win from Sherry!

THANK YOU SHERRY

I spent the evening with friends watching movies and eating strawberries and ice cream

Tomorrow I'm off to Cambridge to be measured for my bridesmaid dress so I get a lie in!!

Happy Valentine's Day

2009-02-14T08:00:00.000Z

May you all have a wonderful day with your loved ones

(image from the Graphics Fairy)

Giveaway Win

2009-02-12T16:09:00.006Z

I was lucky enough to win Alison's Giveaway over at Vintage Amethyst and was so pleased when this polka dot package arrived

Look what goodies were inside - more perfect additions to my bottom draw!

A Lovely Day

2009-02-07T22:23:00.005Z

I have had a lovely day lunching and shopping in town with my friend today

Enjoying cake

As you can see we couldn't decide which to have so we ordered one of each and split them!

I got lucky in a charity shop and picked up these 4 bowls

(sorry the photo isn't very good!)

I've got hundreds of plates but always struggle to find bowls so these were a good find

The latest issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine - I just love this magazine

Can you see the cute mug.... £1 from Tesco - bargain!!!!

We visited the local library and I stocked up on MORE books for the train and even one on photoshop to see if I can teach myself a bit more about it

I hope you all had a lovely Saturday too

Did I want this more

2009-02-06T23:00:00.000Z

only because it's pink?

How many times have your brought something you already have or don't need because it was in a pretty colour?

Not So Much Walked

2009-02-03T21:07:00.008Z

But slipped, skidded and skated to the station this morning

I cannot tell you how icy the pavements were this morning but I made it into work and was oh so grateful for my snow day yesterday I shouldn't complain to much (esp when mum greeted me with bangers and mash this evening when I got home)

Do you want to see what I got up to on my Snow Day?

I needed to "pretty" these smaller sized recipes from magazine clippings and remembered some index cards hiding in the draw. Scissors, glue and some colourful papers and this is what I came up with

I'm quite pleased with them and speaking of recipes; I can't believe I have the cheek to still buy cookbooks after sorting through and filing this pile of recipe clippings from magazines yesterday

Hmmm so maybe I shouldn't mention the book I brought on Saturday?

What can I say?

It's an addiction and it had to be with it's pals Cakes and Cookies Galore that live with me!

I haven't shared with you that I went to see Sound of Music last Thursday

What a great show and should you have an opportunity do get tickets. My mum and I were singing to ourselves all the way home (accompanied by a singing goat we brought at the gift shop!)

I hope you're all keeping warm

Snow Day

2009-02-02T08:27:00.003Z

This is the view from my bedroom window this morning

Trains have been cancelled so I am lucky enough to not have to leave the house today

I'm tucked up in bed with my laptop and The West Wing - how are you spending your snow day?

Laying dormant

2009-02-01T14:49:00.000Z

I'm sure I must be the last person to have got round to watching

but if I'm not and you haven't seen it I highly recommend you rent or buy a copy

It is a perfect Sunday afternoon film and was so gripped and confess it even made my put down my laptop and stop blogging!

ANOTHER Award!

2009-01-30T08:30:00.000Z

And here was me thinking the Oscars weren't taking place till February but I seem to be getting awards a plenty so thank you very much all you lovely bloggers out there!

The latest award I've received is from Sherri

This award is given for recognition of cultural, ethical, literary, and personal values transmitted in the form of creative and original writing. These stamps were created with the intention of promoting fraternization between bloggers, a way of showing affection and gratitude for work that adds value to the Web

Thank you

6th Picture Meme

2009-01-29T08:30:00.000Z

Linda at Friendship Tea tagged me for the 6th Picture Meme

Here are the rules:

Go to your Picture Folder on your computer or wherever you store your pictures

Go to the 6th Folder, then pick the 6th picture in that folder

Post that picture on your blog and the story that goes along with the picture

Ironically my 6th folder was my "Blog Stuff" album stored with photos to be used in posts

The 6th photo was.........

Another wonderful piece of artwork from Aaron & Jenny at Everyday is a Holiday that I've been waiting to share with you

I love these personalised pieces that I think will look wonderful in my perfect kitchen I hope to have one day. Run along and check out their Etsy shop, they have some wonderful pieces

You can see another piece I've brought here

Let me know if you play the 6th Picture Meme

Slowly Getting There

2009-01-27T22:18:00.007Z

I was finally motivated Sunday evening and sorted out my wardrobe and now it looks like this

I also had time in the week to play my new draw organiser, see how pretty my make up looks now

Would you think me sad if I told you how I kept peeking into the draw to admire it's tidiness!

I still have many more draws and corners of my room to sort through but it's getting there

It's also been a good week for awards

I received the following award from 3 lovely ladies, Gem, Josie-Mary & Rachel

And the Fab Blog award from Yvonne at Country Bliss

Thank you ladies

I would pass it on but I've seen it appearing a lot of blogs I've visited so don't want to double up. If you pay me a visit and leave a comment on this post, please consider the award yours

What Does Victoria Mean?

2009-01-26T08:00:00.000Z

You Are Driven and Tireless

You are very hyper. You never slow down, even when it's killing you.
You're the type of person who can be a workaholic during the day... and still have the energy to party all night.
Your energy is definitely a magnet for those around you. People are addicted to your vibe.

You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.
You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.
You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily.
You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind.
A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable.

You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life.
You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home.
You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble.

You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life.
You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you.
At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself.

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

What's" Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Boot Sale Treasure

2009-01-24T19:53:00.000Z

I did some thrifting today and look at the goodies I found

More figures and books to add to my collections

A hat to remove the flower from

Some games to use in crafting projects

I love this roses painting which mum has stole to display in our toilet!

I'm writing this post perched on my bed surrounded by clothes I've emptied from my wardrobe... finally the motivation to sort and organise has kicked in at 8pm on a Saturday night!

Victoria's Home

2009-01-20T08:30:00.001Z

How could I resist these storage jars from TK Maxx when they so obviously are made for me!!!

I've also got a similar cookie jar by Victoria's Home, maybe by the time I am able to move out I'll have a full selection of them that I'll find on my travels

No Bills

2009-01-17T23:29:00.004Z

The postman wasn't delivering nasty bills today, look what I received instead

The Valentine's issue of Romantic Homes and a wonderful gift from Twyla & Lindsey

How kind of them to send me something to say thank you for winning my giveaway! (and how naughty do I feel as I'm still getting round to sending out the books!)

I still haven't received addresses from Tilly Rose or Andrea (no blog so I can't leave a comment!) so if anyone hears from them please pass on the news that they were winners!

Sorry to those of you that haven't yet received your books... Christmas and the January slump has put me behind with soooo many things! I promise they're going out in the week

I hope you're all having a fabulous weekend, I'm off to do some shopping for my partner Teena for our Valentines swap tomorrow

Swap Crafts

2009-01-14T19:59:00.000Z

I never got round to showing you the completed canvas I put together for my Wizard of Oz swap partner Suzie

I really enjoyed working on this canvas and also made one for my Sweet & Sinister Swap partner Melissa

These aren't the completed projects unfortunately I was in such a rush and running behind that I forgot to photograph them before posting!

I can't believe I haven't photographed the wonderful goodies I received in the Halloween swap... let's just say they were AMAZING!!!

Weight Loss Success!

2009-01-13T13:24:00.002Z

I am pleased to report that my first week of returning to Weight Watchers has been successful and I have lost 1 1/4lbs & (I love my WEIGHT+WATCHERS.htm">WW scales tell me to the 1/4lb what I have lost as you can loose them in other scales)

I tried on a suit I have hanging in the wardrobe in a dress size smaller and the jacket fits me nearly perfectly

A perfect incentive to keep going!

I hope any of you who are also tackling new year diets are doing equally as well

Read It Swap It

2009-01-08T20:15:00.000Z

Another useful titbit from The Thrift Book was information on the book swapping website Read It Swap It.

I go through fiction books quickly, reading daily for 2 hours on my journey to and from work and although utilise charity shops, car boot sales and swaps with friends I find I don’t always get to read those I want as I do not like paying anything more than £3 for a book (and don’t get me started on how much charity shops seem to be charging for used books these days!).

First I had a look around the site to see what books I wanted were available (I had an Amazon wish list devoted to fiction so I could keep an eye out for titles on my travels), of which there were many.

I created an account, deleted my Amazon wish list and added one to Read It Swap It with the option to receive emails whenever a swapper adds any of the titles to the site.

Next I gathered up the 3 latest books I read (cursing myself for just recently handing over a bagful to a friend and selling some on a recent boot sale) and added them easily to the site using the ISBN numbers (its very quick and simple!).

Swap requests were next. Some were declined as swappers did not want to read anything from my list which I appreciated due to my limited listings but I have just had one accepted. Then it’s as simple as posting the book out, you pay postage on your book and they theirs. Similarly to eBay there is a feedback facility and you can aim for “Super Swapper” status!

Over the holidays I received and brought a few new books so I won’t be swapping for the next couple of weeks but it does mean I will have a number to add once they are read and I can hopefully access a few more of the titles I’m interested in reading.

This is certainly a great way to obtain books you’d like to read cheaply and recycle those you have no use for if like me once read the books are passed on anyway.

Let me know if you try it!

New Year Awards

2009-01-07T08:00:00.000Z

The lovely Linda at Somewhere in Time has awarded me the Fabulous Blog Award

The rules for this award are to pass it on to 5 fabulous blogs, include the person that gave it to you and link it back to them and finally list 5 of your fabulous additions

Sherri has awarded me the Butterfly Award

I'll be passing these awards onto

A Bite of Country Cupcakes

Enjoy ladies!

New Skincare Routine

2009-01-06T08:00:00.000Z

New is the wrong word.... regular is the aim!

In addition to the diet that started yesterday I'm also trying to improve my skincare routine

I've been using Liz Earle products on and off for the past couple of years but not regularly enough.

You may have seen the range on QVC which is how I was introduced and it even has a mention in The Thrift Book

I have to say the pump dispenser for the Cleanse and Polish product is thrifty, dispensing in 1 pump the amount you need per cleanse to not waste or overuse

I always receive compliments on my skin if I've been using the products so it's a wonder I don't use it more often and when I run out I get to visit Browns

What skincare routine do you have?

Ready to start

2009-01-05T08:00:00.000Z

I follow the weight watchers diet but the past couple of weeks especially over Christmas I've let things slide so back to work today and back to the diet!

At the weekend I was able to stock up on various WW goodies to help me along...

...and yes a workout DVD! For £2.99 I decided it was cheaper to try out rather than another wasted gym membership

I've brought the Strictly Come Dancing one too

I'm due to get measured for my bridesmaid dress in a couple of months so hopefully I can shift a few pounds before then.

I'll keep you updated with how i'm getting on, I know a lot of us are in the same boat at the moment!

Four Eyes

2009-01-04T08:00:00.000Z

On my last opticians appointment I was told that I needed to wear glasses more often and give my eyes a break from the contact lenses

I haven't worn glasses in years and there's still a part of me that is the young girl who hated wearing them but I found a pair that I liked before Christmas they were ordered straight away

I picked them up yesterday

What do you think?

It still feels very strange at the moment but thats understandable as I'm so used to wearing contact lenses

It's Almost Over

2009-01-03T11:34:00.009Z

The weekend is here and it's back to work on Monday when I'll officially herald the start of the new year

I've had a fantastic break over the holidays and enjoyed eating rubbish such as my favourite treat of wine gums and peanuts... yes together!!!

I've watched movies, read books and magazine and enjoyed catching up with friends but from Monday the diet begins and this year I really must concentrate on saving my deposit for a home

I'm going to enjoy my last lazy days with some blog surfing now!

Heart of the Ocean

2009-01-02T19:39:00.005Z

I promised to show you my surprise present from my parents, so here it is

Isn't it fabulous!

I brought the ring that matches it when holidaying in Italy and we jokingly referred to it as the heart of the ocean.

I couldn't afford the necklace and despite cheekily asking my dad to treat me to it I came home without it so you can imagine my surprise when I opened it on Christmas morning.

Apparently my mum went back to the jewellers with my friends mum to buy it and has put it away since then. They didn't even tell my friend so she couldn't tell me about it.

Welcome 2009

2009-01-01T00:45:00.002Z

Happy New Year to you all

image from the graphics fairy

May 2009 bring you everything you can hope for

Christmas Presents... Part 3

2008-12-30T17:45:00.006Z

I was lucky enough to receive a number of Cath Kidston goodies for Christmas from friends and family and I know you will want to know what....

I have to say I've only had a quick browse through the book and there is an fabulous bathroom in there!

Tomorrow I'll show you the surprise present I received from my parents.

I went thrifting on Monday but wasn't very successful unfortunately, only 2 Enid Blyton books to add to my collection.

I had some success in the sales, mainly Christmas decorations (sorry I was unable to photograph everything the lighting was causing me problems) and these tins which will prove useful I'm sure

This vintage inspired Santa waited for me

I saw him Monday without a sale price and didn't want to go through the hassle of finding out how much... when I returned to the shop today there was a huge sale ticket on him and home he came with me

How do you tackle the sales? Do you have things in mind.... a plan of attack?

I've only visited local stores, I haven't braved the main shopping centres yet although I'm planning a trip to Selfridges on Friday

Christmas Presents... Part 2

2008-12-29T11:08:00.006Z

I can bet we all had a number of books on our Christmas Lists this year.... here's what I received

My Martha Stewart collection would not be complete without her latest book

My Barefoot Contessa Collection has begun

Some girlie books I love

... the Goddess Experience is the sequel to this book which became a bible to me

Mum thought I would like this Tudor Book when she saw it on her local book club

And some fun educational books which I'm looking forward to learning and remembering some old school tricks

Which books did you get this year?

I had fun with my family yesterday afternoon watching the Rat Pack and today I'm going to the high street to run some errands... and yes.... a bit of thrifting might happen!

Christmas Presents... Part 1

2008-12-28T14:11:00.012Z

My DVD collection has grown this year with a varied selection given as gifts

from Disney

to the Cult

old classics

and chick flicks

to the now traditional gift from my brother & SIL of the latest Desperate Housewives series

There's more family time this afternoon with my aunts and uncles so I had better get ready....

....tomorrow I'll share the books I received!

I hope not too many of you are having to return to work tomorrow, I'm pleased to say I have all of next week off.

All Over For Another Year

2008-12-27T15:06:00.010Z

Did you all have a lovely Christmas?

Christmas Day was quiet, Boxing Day was our big family day with aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents

Brody slept through most of the celebrations

And everyone waited patiently as I was Santa and handed out the gifts

I'm still sitting in bed today watching DVDs I received as gifts surrounded by presents that are waiting for new homes in my room

But that can wait for tomorrow.... today i sit back and relax!

Traditional Christmas Eve

2008-12-24T09:00:00.000Z

Tonight I will be doing this

as has become tradition the past 2 years and I'm looking forward to my new nephew joining us this year.

We walk from the green to our local church for the childrens Christmas service and then onto our local chip shop finishing at my friends home for mulled wine and cheese and biscuits

I hope you and your friends and families are having an equally enjoyable Christmas Eve

From The Thrift Book

2008-12-23T09:00:00.000Z

When I read about this thrifty home dry cleaning system in The Thrift Book I knew I had to try and see whether it would do as it said because I spend a fortune on dry cleaning my suits for work

I can confirm it does having removed one of my suit jackets from the tumble dryer

I will point out that the 56p per garment price quoted isn't realistic as the maximum recommended items you can do at a time is 4 and that's for lingerie and you must add P&P into the cost but it'll definitely work out cheaper and means I can clean them more frequently

Tonight I'll be giving my coat a dry clean

Let me know if you try it

Getting There

2008-12-22T12:40:00.005Z

I am making some progress with my present wrapping but still more to go and a scrapbook to make for my nan's present!

Luckily I'm off work today so should be able to finish all the last bits and pieces and then I can enjoy the next 2 days festivities.

Are you ready for the holidays or like me still frantically wrapping presents?

A Cosy Night In

2008-12-20T22:25:00.007Z

Look what wonderful goodies the lovely Shabby Angel sent me for our Cosy Night In Swap...

Gorgeous make up bags (as you can see one was already in use before I'd even managed to take photos... choccies.... fabulous pampering products and a wonderful book appropriately titled "Girls Night In"

***THANK YOU TRASIE***

I love it all and you picked so well for me!

And if you'd like to see what I sent Trasie check out her post here

Christmas reading

2008-12-18T15:10:00.000Z

As well as Nigellas book I have also indulged in Anthea's Christmas book

Mum & I have both decided to give the dried citrus fruits a go! (although whether we will find the time I don't know!!)

The slight scary looking elf was a decoration brought back from my parents holiday in Ibiza

What Christmas books are you reading?

Victoria x

Day Out & Giveaway Winners!!!

2008-12-15T21:48:00.013Z

Mum and I had a nice morning at Fortnum & Mason's yesterday and I took some photos of their windows to share with you

I brought this lovely decoration

Then we stopped at Starbucks for Gingerbread lattes and look what other goodies I found

I couldn't resist bringing Ginger (as I have named her!) home and her 2 reindeer friends

Finally I can announce the giveaway winners!!!!

Tilly Rose

Sharie at View to the Hill

Andrea (no blog)

Jayne at Country Cottage Chic

That Krafty Girl Rachel

Josie-Mary

ihchicky

and last but not least those Two Crazy Crafters Twyla & Lindsey

Ladies if you email me your addresses I'll post your cookbooks as soon as I can and look forward to hearing about any recipes you try out

Now I'm off to swoon at the homes participating in the Christmas parties that are happening

Victoria xxx

Catching Up

2008-12-13T23:35:00.015Z

I feel like I have crossed a few things off the to do list this week but still lot's to go before Christmas arrives!

I went onto Harrods where I purchased mum's Christmas present from my dad (I'm sure men only have to daughters to pass their present shopping onto!)

I was able to pick up some American Christmas magazines from there as well as french and US newspapers which I'm planning to experiment using as wrapping paper

And yes I also nipped into CK at Harvey Nicks and purchased a scrubbing brush for that overflowing bottom draw of mine!

I had every intention of wrapping my Christmas presents this afternoon but the day disappeared before I knew it!

This is what my room looked like earlier this evening once I piled all my presents and wrapping materials

I've managed to sort it into piles all ready to wrap tomorrow afternoon (definitely!!)... all my wrapping paper

....ribbons, trims, tags

giftbags

and piles of cards STILL waiting to be wrote

I must also show you these wonderful vintage ornaments I brought here to use on my mum's presents this year

Tomorrow morning mum and I have decided to pop to Fortnum & Mason's for our what has now become traditional December visit. You can read about my last years visit here

I know I still haven't drawn my giveaway... I will have the 8 winners pulled out tomorrow afternoon when I get back so you still have time to enter here

End of an era

2008-12-11T13:07:00.004Z

Is anyone else saddened by the news that Woolworths is due to close down?

News reports have been filled with tales of their struggles in the current climate and it seems there have been no offers to come to their rescue.

I can remember many visit throughout my childhood to pick up sweets and toys and it will be strange to see high streets without them.

Cupcakes & Christmas Movies

2008-12-10T21:51:00.001Z

How I am spending my evening!

I've been tagged - My Holiday Recipe

2008-12-09T20:30:00.000Z

I've been tagged by Happy to share my favourite holiday recipe and I have just the one for you

Snow Covered Ginger Muffins

125g (4 0z) butter

125ml (4 fl oz) maple syrup

125g (4oz) light muscovado sugar

225g (7.5 oz) self-raising flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground ginger

2 eggs

125 ml (4 fl oz) milk

3 tablespoons glace ginger, chopped, plus extra to decorate

Icing

200g (7 oz) icing sugar, sifted

4 teaspoons water

2 pieces glace ginger, sliced

Line 12 sections of a deep bun tin with paper cake cases

Put the butter, syrup and sugar into a saucepan and heat gently stirring until the butter has melted

Mix the flour, baking powder and ground ginger in a bowl

Beat the eggs and milk in another bowl

Take the butter pan off the head then beat in the flour mixture

Gradually beat in the egg and milk mixture, then stir in the glace ginger

Divide the mixture evenly among the cake cases and bake in a preheated oven, 180c (352f), gas mark 4 for 10-15 minutes until well risen and cracked

Leave to cool

Sift the icing sugar into a bowl and gradually mix in the water to create a smooth spoonable icing

Drizzle random lines of icing from a spoon over the muffins and complete with slices of ginger

Leave to harden for 30 minues before serving

I made these for a party last year and one of my friend ate 3 in quick succession!!!

Let me know if you try them out!

Now I should tag some of you but I'm going to cheat and invite you all to share your holiday recipes! Let me know if you do post one so I can pop buy to visit

Christmas Tree oh Christmas Tree...

2008-12-07T22:05:00.019Z

This weekend I went with friends to help them select their Christmas Tree and what a Christmas Tree it was!

Unfortunately it was a little large so needed some trimming down but it did create a second smaller tree that is living in their kitchen!

I spent the evening threading string to hang the baubles

Here's the finished work... we still want to add some ribbon and maybe any other decorations we find on our travels

I had my first Christmas dinner today with a friend, it was good but it really did feel like Christmas once finished and reaching to undo the top button on my jeans!

Over the weekend I managed to pick up some more decorations for my future home

I really love what I call American style decorations, esp these fun fast food ones I found

I remembered I brought a festive Yankee Candle plate and shade so dug that out this evening and is now accompanying my lovely smelling cider donut candle

Some good news as I've been tied up this weekend and having dinner with a friend tomorrow evening I'm going to extend my giveaway until Tuesday evening at 6pm so remember if you haven't done so already, leave a comment on this post

Hope you've all had a lovely weekend

2008-12-05T00:01:00.000Z

Ladies we all love a good book and I cannot recommend this one highly enough

My copy arrived last week but I was only able to begin reading it today and I did not want to put it down (and was most annoyed when I saw someone I knew on my train journey home just as things were getting interesting and I had to put it down!)

In the spirit of thriftiness please go here for various vouchers for shops and resturants which may prove useful for you

And don't forget if you have already entered my giveaway please leave a comment on this post!

Four Christmases

2008-12-04T00:05:00.000Z

This evening I went and saw Four Christmases with friends and loved every minute of it!

On leaving we felt very festive so visited ASDA (the only place open at that time of night!) and stocked up on Christmas decorations as well as the following goodies

The Christmas spirit is flowing and will carry on throughout the weekend

Friday we have our towns Christmas Market, Saturday and Sunday I'm out buying trees for various friends homes

And don't forget if you have already entered my giveaway please leave a comment on this post!

Carribean Giveaway!

2008-11-29T09:00:00.000Z

Now don't get too excited I don't have the funds to send you on a Carribean cruise but I am able to offer 8 of my lovely bloggers a copy of Rustie Lee's Cookbook "A Taste of the Carribean"

As mentioned here my best friend worked with Rustie on this book (including a trip to Jamaica for the photographs the lucky thing!) and together they have provided me with some copies of the book to give as an early Christmas present for 8 of you

All I need from you is to leave a comment on this post before Saturday 6th December 6pm GMT

Dust of your spices in preparation!!

Award Thank Yous

2008-11-28T13:38:00.000Z

to Mel Mel for giving me the Real Persons Award

I'm touched... I remember when I started blogging thinking how much would I reveal of myself in my blog but glad I have been able to share so much with so many wonderful people

The lovely Josie-Mary has awarded me the One Sweet Blog Award

THANK YOU!!!!

Josie-Mary has also joined in the "7 Things" tag which I've previously done here

Please pop back tomorrow when I will have details of a giveaway from me to you!

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-27T13:12:00.000Z

Although we don't celebrate Thanksgiving in the UK I'm certainly thankful today for the arrival of my nephew, Brody .

I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all of my American friends and anyone else who may be celebrating a Happy Thanksgiving

Photo courtesy of The Vintage Moth

Best wishes

Victoria

Welcoming

2008-11-26T14:01:00.012Z

Brody Eales

Born 26th November 2008, 11.50am

Weight 7lb 7oz

Auntie and her new nephew!

And what better gift to welcome Master Eales than a custom tile made by Scrappy Jessi

Brody was such a cutie and not so much as a whimper passed his lips as he was passed between aunts, uncles and grandparents whilst visiting.

Can't Wait For Tomorrow

2008-11-25T23:34:00.005Z

Cos this little fella will be joining us

And I'll be an official auntie!!!

My sister-in-law is having a C-section tomorrow morning and I'll be off to visit later that evening!

I can't wait to share some photos with you!

Calling all girls...

2008-11-23T03:13:00.000Z

Who has seen the new Tinkerbell movie yet?

I must confess my mum purchased it as a Christmas present for my friends little girl but I couldn't help opening it and watching it!

It's such a lovely film and if you know any little (or big!) girls it'd make the perfect Christmas gift!

Let them eat cake

2008-11-22T03:03:00.007Z

You Are a Lemon Cake

Strong, sexy, and overpowering.
You know who you are, and you're not afraid to show the world your fabulous self.
You're confident, charming, and extremely popular.

http://www.blogthings.com/whatkindofcakeareyouquiz/">What Kind of Cake Are You?

Have some fun and let me know what cake you are!

Spotted....

2008-11-19T13:19:00.002Z

...another sign of Christmas!

Christmas is on it's way...

2008-11-14T13:00:00.000Z

I don't know about you but there's a few things that make me notice Christmas is on it's way apart from the obvious things such as giftwrap, decorations etc

One is the Marks & Spencers advert!

This year it features Take That!

You can view it here

Having a Ball

2008-11-13T18:58:00.011Z

A couple of weekends ago I attended a Ball my friend hosts each year in aid of St Claires Hospice

I have a table with family and friends and its always a lovely evening and this year I'm pleased to report that £5000 was raised despite having less people attend than last year

It's a sad fact that many people in my town have had a friend of family member who have been cared for at the hospice at one time or another over the years so it's nice to have an occasion to show our support

There was a photographer taking photos so of course my friends and I indulged

We started with the sensible poses....

...and then the photographer suggested we have some fun

My friend made a "life size" copy of one of the photos which they have displayed proudly in their front room!!

I'm just about caught up with blogging so hopefully I can stay on top of things now!

Nigella does it again

2008-11-12T09:00:00.000Z

With this fabulous Christmas cookbook

I've only managed to browse through it quickly but everything I've seen left my mouth watering!

I can't wait for the weekend when I can sit and read through it properly

Look what I just ordered

2008-11-11T14:10:00.003Z

Unfortunately it's out of stock but will be on it's way to me soon I hope

Order your copy here

Weddings & Rememberance

2008-11-10T22:13:00.006Z

Here are a few photos from my weekend to share with you