Pretty things

Yesterday Mr C and I managed to bag the day to ourselves child-free, can't remember the last time that happened! Anyway I dragged him off to Ikea as I needed some storage jars for my beads, this week I have been in a spring cleaning mood, another strange phenomenon. Of course while we were there we had Swedish meatballs, you can't go to Ikea and not have meatballs! After that Craig wanted to go to the retail park for new shoes, so I couldn't say no. When we arrived I notice that a new Laura Ashley shop had opened :) :) :) yippee, hooray, ye-ha, you get the picture, Laura Ashley is my most favourite shop in the whole world (for home stuff), Cath Kidston a close second. At this point we both parted for a while and I went to "browse" in Laura Ashley, when I got inside, much to my delight, they were having a 25% off everything mega sale event, well, I just had to buy something, who wouldn't??? So I bought a lovely birdcage lamp that I had been eyeing up online, pictured above. I love that shop so much that I hate it, I just want everything! Here are just a few more cute things added to my never-ending list.

 

A fab teacup lamp.

  

My girls would love this Wendy house!

 I love this china teacup candle, its part of the new Portland range.

I am going to leave it at that or-else this could develop into the longest blog in history! and I'm a short and sweet kinda gal, and I have a sparkling glass of Rose waiting for me:)

Goodnight xxx

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Treasures in the attic

This would be my legacy ~ something to leave behind.

Imagine a dusty old attic, an attic like the Halliwell's in charmed, an attic with a winding, creaking, dark staircase leading to it, spooky like in the movies, a big rusty old key would unlock the door.

What would you find inside?

Weird & wonderful vintage treasures! a dressing up box, jewel casket, antique rocking horse, dressmaker's dummy, evil clown doll, an elaborate mirror (maybe to another world) priceless antiquities you paid 20pence for way back when, heirlooms to leave future generations.

You wouldn't find anything of interest in my attic, apart from my collection of 80's Cabbage patch dolls.

That was the start of my quest for all things old. So over the last year or two I have started to collect things, nothing too valuable, (hopefully one day).

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Something from the brooch box

Time to get creative, one thinks! I haven't made anything since before Christmas, way too many distractions. I'm going to make a necklace using something from the famous brooch box, my girls love rummaging through it, so much so that I have to keep it hidden, I'm such a spoil sport. I adore vintage brooches, they have been the centre-pieces of most of my resent designs.
The photo has been taken with my mobile phone, why? well that's another story....................

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The tooth fairy has been visiting

For the last three Saturdays in a row, one of Ruby's wobbly teeth have fallen out. Whats the going rate for the tooth fairy these days? Ruby informed me it was ten quid, mmm! 20p I used to get! Anyway it turns out the going rate is £2, a bit more like it, but three visits ;) Whilst searching on the net for a tooth fairy letter I came across this gorgeous tooth fairy pillow, and even better, instructions on how to make it, from fellow blogger Larissa at mmmcrafts. Also available, for little boys, a tooth officer. What a cute gift for family and friends.
Photo from Larissa's blog.

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Blogging at last.

Good evening all. I have been meaning to blog for a little while now, but have been somewhat hesitant to take the plunge, writing not being my forte. I read a book or two on the subject (far too intense!) then stumbled upon "Blogging for bliss" by Tara Frey, what can I say, I am completely inspired :) I particularly love the pages "meet the bloggers" so many fantastic blogs, so many gorgeous banners, so many talented artists, how could anyone not be inspired.

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