IT'S A..........

My brother is pleased about "playing with figures" and is now on the search for a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles "something" for the baby!

Boy or Girl?

In about 20 mins I will find out if I shall be auntie to a niece or nephew... I'm so excited I can't wait to find out!!!

I've Been TAGGED!!!

I've been tagged by Bek at Beks Shabby Dreams & Kirstie at Adeline Country Cottage to answer the following questions

Here goes...

1. What was I doing 10 years ago?

10 years ago I was 19 and working in my first “proper” job at Clinton Cards head office. It was a fantastic job and I had a great boss who was a real mentor. As I worked for the giftware buyer there were a lot of freebies!!

I’d save them up until Christmas when I would buy a huge giftbag for each of my 4 cousins and divide the presents up for them. They would be allowed to pick something from the bag throughout the day every half hour… they loved the pile of free stuff more than all the expensive presents under the tree!

2. Five things on my to do list?

Like Bek I have my parasol and paper swap to finish off!

I’m hosting a Baby Shower for my friend next Saturday so need to start putting my plans into action… make a diaper/nappy cake…. Plan menus…. etc!

I have a pile of magazines to be sorted through and organize

Some paperwork needs my attention

Does going through blogs count?!!

3. Snacks I enjoy?

I LOVE chips and dips and could snack all day…

unfortunately at the moment I’m on weightwatchers

so most of my snacks are from there – thankfully they have a good selection!

4. Things I would do if I were a millionaire?

Buy a home for my family in Florida

Spend a long length of time in New York

Learn to play the piano

Buy a Hermes Birkin bag

5. Places I have lived?

I have lived in my hometown all my life!

You can hear more about it on 21st June at Miss Laurence's party!

Show & Tell Sunday - Container Week!

I wasn't able to join in Show & Tell Sunday last week as most of my china pieces are in storage for when I move home but I can join in today!

My bedroom is my craft space and unfortunately also doubles as a storage facility for all the bits and pieces I'm buying for what has far exceeded any "bottom draw".

I showed you in previous posts (here & here) some glass jars I'd found whilst thrifting and decided filled with craft supplies they could become decorative on my shelves

I did manage to clear one draw out to house some craft supplies but didn't want to just throw them in.

I gathered some small designer giftbags I had hanging around

and found they were a perfect fit in the draw

for my ribbons

I'm off to visit Cerri & see what everyone else uses to store their supplies

I can feel craft room envy coming on!!!

Change of Plan

Unfortunately yesterday's plans were cancelled but not to worry I was able to eat these

and these instead of fajitas!

Mum was hosting a party at home for her friends

(dad is off on holiday so time for mum and I to play!!)

and whilst she was entertaining I put together a get well basket for my godmother

She needs to rest at home so I've put together gifts that would make this more enjoyable as she is used to being on the go

I included a copy of Vintage Vavoom, the film Wimbledon, a Jo Malone candle and some Molton Brown bubble bath

I delivered it today and she loved it!

It also meant I could get my room in order before the weekend

Unfortunately I have no thrifty finds today... 1 boot sale and 1 thrift store and all I came away with a book...fingers crossed the rain holds off tomorrow and I have more luck at Sunday's sales

Boop Oop A Doop

I have been a fan of Betty Boop since a child as you can see here and used to collect bits and pieces on her

Over the years Betty Boop has increased in popularity and lost her appeal a little for me, dare I say she’s become a little common (!!) so I try to limit my purchases to special pieces

Dad brought this picture for me one Christmas and it is an original drawing

Mum tells me they saw it when shopping in an antique shop in London and thought I would like it but it was a bit too pricey so they didn't get it

Apparently dad was still thinking about it when they were home so he got back on the train to go and get it for me!

How sweet is that!

I was over the moon to "meet" her in Florida a few years ago!!!

Thankfully Friday is here and I'm hoping the rain will hold off to let me get to some boot sales this weekend!

Tonight I'm off to a friends to eat....

and watch....

Of course the film is soley for my friends 5 year old son!!!!

I've made some cookie dough which I'll take along with my cookie cutters so he can have some fun baking!

What have you got planned this evening?

I've been Carried Away!!!

What a great film!!!

Yes, last night I went and saw the new Sex and the City film and loved every minute of it!

I won't reveal any of the plot for those who are yet to see the film but it's a nice follow on from the tv series

I don't know whether rumours to make a second film are correct but I would be happy with how they have ended this chapter

And the clothes..... that Eiffel Tower bag.... it was all FABULOUS!

Let me know if you've seen it and what you thought!

I'm off to dig out my box sets and start watching again!