Tote of the week: The Cat’s Pyjamas Tote, Alphabet Bags.
17 Feb 2012 1 Comment
It was either this tote or the bees knees tote but the cute cat swayed it for me (and I’m a dog person!). You can purchase this The Cat’s Pyjamas tote from Alphabet bags for £12.
Happy weekend y’all!
♥
P.S I’m adding this tote to my earlier wish list too!
Wish lists, they make me happy.
17 Feb 2012 2 Comments
Why is it so comforting writing a birthday wish list, I wonder? I know that the things I include are unlikely to be bought (and rightly so!) as I have very organised parents who buy months and months in advance (hurrah to a new slow cooker coming our way!). I guess it’s just nice to curate coveted pieces that have caught my eye of late. Also, to be fair, apart from GHD hair straighteners I don’t actually need anything. Ah, what the hell. I like wish lists and I like birthdays, so here goes:
1. These Henderson Sky Brogues from Clarks belong on my feet. Dreamy comes to mind. Dreamy!
2. I’m coveting this fine-knit striped scarf from H&M, only £7.99. Add’s a touch of ooh-lala to any outfit!
3. No, I don’t want Woody Allen for my birthday but I am pining to watch some of his movies. A few years ago I took all my VHS to a humble charity shop, which included some of my favourite Woody Allen films. A DVD box set including Annie Hall, Manhattan and Love and Death would be just lovely.
4. I’ve had my eye on this super bright red satchel from French & English Confectioner’s for an age! I think that means I like it. I like it a lot.
5. Eep. My Mum reminded me the other day of a necklace she used to wear with a tiny hedgehog as its pendant. As soon as she mentioned it, lots of memories came flooding back and I’ve been searching for one ever since (she’s since lost it). This one is pretty similar, with an antique finish. I am in love.
6. I cry a lot. A silly amount. Most of the time over something of nothing, like men crying on TV or when I see sad animals in zoos. So, to try be a tad more environmentally friendly, I believe the time has come to purchase a handkerchief. This ‘Dry Your eyes’ hanky, designed by Olivia Mew is just delightful.
7. A subscription to Oh Comely magazine. A wonderful lifestyle magazine that simply makes me smile.
8. A little bit of luxury! This has to be my favourite bath oil – L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil leaving you with super soft skin!
Hurrah for birthdays, 2 weeks to go!
♥
P.S Tote of the week post to follow this aft!
It must be love…
14 Feb 2012 6 Comments
in Blogs, Family, Inspiring, me, photographs, recipes, Summer, Wish List
Happy Valentine’s Day! In the name of all things LOVE-ly here’s a few things that have made my heart go pop lately!
Badly Drawn Boy’s first album, The Hour of Bewilderbeast. Reminds me of happy University days.
These gorgeous Sparrow nail transfers from Kate Broughton’s Etsy shop. Only £2.95 – pop!
This necklace (Balloon 1956) has me dreaming of blue skies and sunny days. I like balloons, indeed I do. All yours from Après Ski.
The super blog, A Daily Something, includes a little bit of everything (my favourite type of blog!). Written by Rebecca, it includes recipes, vintage loveliness, fashion, DIY projects and lots more. Look at those cupcakes!
This boy. Pop! Pop! Pop! I can’t tell you how much my little nephew has filled my heart with joy since he was born, only 8 months ago. I’m sure you can imagine though. Pop!
Having family/friends living closely in Hebden Bridge and cooking us tasty roast dinners. Not forgetting my other favourite boy (far right) for being my Valentine…
♥
Tote of the week, All New People and a broken TV.
13 Feb 2012 3 Comments
in Beauty, Craft, Lately, me, Music, Tote, Wish List
Be still my beating heart! This Zig Zag tote from Karen Barbé found via Kickcan and Conkers is just delightful. The motif is hand-stamped on original screen printed cotton ($32) and is perfect for Spring, don’t you think?
Since my last post I’ve been to Manchester and saw the wonderful All New People. It was such a nice change to go to the theatre and with Manchester on our doorstep I’m looking forward to more visits in the future (when we have the spends). Talking about money, don’t you find when you have none everything breaks?! First my GHDs (I actually stood on them) and then our only TV died on Saturday. We’re currently listening to lots of music and I’m crafting again. So I guess it’s a blessing in disguise. Apart from the frizzy hair.
Other than that, we’ve been cleaning, walking, I’ve been working at the glorious Heart Gallery, selling bits and bobs on Ebay and I’ve been crafting (and getting my head around starting a new online shop). I’m looking forward to this year, lots to think and do!
Some personal crafting for my Valentine...
A dark comedy with Zach Braff in it. Joy!
A walk into town to buy some Daffodils (4 bunches for £1.50!) and telly issues.
Suddenly most of my makeup needed replacing so we had a mini clear out and we sold a few things on Ebay. Result? New makeup, hurrah!
Happy Monday!
♥
Drive, Nigel Slater and a suspicious snowball.
08 Feb 2012 3 Comments
in Family, Film, Hebden Bridge, recipes
Happy Wednesday! I’ve had a good few days spent walking, eating, thrifting, planning, watching good films, reading, and making new recipes. Winter suits me, I think. Although, I was a little excited when I saw some Daffodil bulbs popping up near our street; I like Spring too. I’m so fickle.
First up, we went walking near our home town with friends/family and chomped our way through the snow that had begun to melt. I had a close encounter with a snowball with sheep poo in it (nice) and we finished off the walk with a trip to the pub, like you do. The simple things, the simple things…*yabbers to herself*
Then I got cooking! Doing the weekly food shop online is one of my favourite things to do. I love planning what we are going to eat during the week. Last week I researched a few of Nigel Slater’s recipes on the internet (isn’t it great we have free inspiration at our fingertips?!) and we’ve enjoyed his Tea-time mackerel and Quick Vegetable Korma. Nigel Slater, I salute you!
To entertain our well fed tummy’s (after a Banoffee pie!) and warm our fingers and toes, we played some Scrabble and watched three great films that I’d recommend; Drive (second time I’ve seen it and I love it even more), The Descendents and The Artist.
Do you have any film recommendations or Nigel Slater recipes good for hibernation season?
♥
