new beginnings....

this weekend is pretty monumental for me, as i am packing up my flat and moving back home..... the time has come a bit sooner than planned however I am really looking forward to this new chatper in my life! After 6 years of working up in London I have decided to go back to university and study to be a midwife, the course starts in September and so my lovely parents have agreed to have me back in the family nest for the foreseeable future, wish them luck.....

there is a reason for this blog and it’s this gorgeous shabby chic weekly planner / organiser I have bought from e-bay so that my parents can keep a track of me and my hectic life!

crafty classes: whimsical plates, wedding bouquets, macarons & Jane Eyre

 i seem to have booked myself onto a lot of courses for the next few weeks, very excited about all of them, will blog about each one once i've completed them, wish me luck.... oh and I've also got a trip to the theatre booked next week to see a new adaptation of Jane Eyre, my friend Shainey arranged :) 

handmade-by-you - £25 - 10.04.14

Make Whimsical China- you will learn how to "print" images directly on to a china plate and then set the image so you can still eat off and wash the china, as usual.  Choose from our selection of pretty vintage plates or bring you own for a £5 discount.  We have selected so many lovely images to use- you will be spoilt for choice- foxes, top hats, rabbits, vintage scissors, buttons, tea cups......

kent cookery school - macaron class - £50 - 03.04.14

This course will teach you to create amazing Macarons.

After being given a demonstration you will let loose to recreate your own Macarons. You can choose the colour and filling of you choice before packing them up to take home to your friends and family.

This course is great fun and not to mention delicious.

blooming Green - hand tied bouquet & button hole - £45 - 16.05.14

Learn to make a hand-tied bridal bouquet and buttonhole, using fresh flowers from our plot. Perfect for brides-to-be who have opted for our pick-your-own wedding flowers... or for budding florists.

jane eyre - Rosemary Branch Theatre - £10-13 - 12-30.03.14


By Charlotte Brontë
Adapted and directed by Bryony J Thompson
Original Score James Young

This gripping adaptation of a favourite classic, part ghost story, part Gothic romance, and part religious tract is back by popular demand following last year's sell out run. Charlotte Brontë's original text is combined with the actual narrative to literally bring the book to life. Set in 1840s northern England, the early stirrings of feminism shine through the strict adherence to social hierarchy, giving this venerated novel its iconic status.

With Lily Beck, Philip Honeywell, Helen Keeley, Hannah Maddison, Rob Pomfret, and Joss Wyre.

Cakes & Crochet

for the last week i have mainly been crocheting and baking, and here is a sneak peek, I made this delicious lemon drizzle cake for my crafty night tonight with all the generations coming over, mum, aunty, nan and cousin... here is the recipe, give it a go its easy peasy lemon squeezy 

I also ordered a new crochet book "Granny Squares: 20 Crochet projects...." by Susan Pinner as i was getting bored with the standard granny squares, so many lovely patterns, check out my first attempt below...

crochet: granny squares

inspired by lots of crochet granny square blankets popping up in shops and in home magazines, i have been inspired to get back into crochet and attempt a granny square blanket, i am using a 5.5mm crochet hook from Minerva Crafts and i bought the wool from Deramores, it's called Vanna's Choice and is £3.49 per ball, colour references in the shopping list at the end... there is a also a how to crochet granny square video at the end of the blog post if you fancy giving it a go. i have only completed 6 squares at the moment, so more to follow ....

shopping list 

- 5.5mm crochet hook £1.79 Minerva Crafts

- Vanna's Choice Wool £3.49 per ball - mustard (158), Fern (171), Raspberry (112) Radiant Orange (132), Aqua (102), Purple (147), White (100) 

sushi lesson with Sarah

last night my lovely friend Sarah taught me the art of sushi making, we made cucumber maki, mini ISO, Futomaki and a California hand roll, here is the result of our efforts....ps they were delicious, especially the harissa, crab & avocado... this is my first attempt at vlogging also, hope you enjoy!!! if you want to give it a go, you can buy a starter kit from Kazari for just £4.99

love is....

 so it's that time of year again, love is in the air and I have seen so many lovely cards and gifts, i felt i had to share them with you.... i absolutely love this card from naughtylittlecards, Etsy £3, especially if you are in a new relationship and its all a bit awkward still

this card is extra cute from Lazy Oaf £2.75, my little sister would appreciate this card

these sentimental prints from M&S make a very thoughtful gift, and would look really graphic with a chunky black frame and a bargain at £19.50 for 4

 this has to be my favourite gift idea, M&S "Me & You" T-Towel, £6 could also frame this if you didn't want to use it ...

this be-jewelled i-phone cover is AMAZING and especially for you Lara .... Asos £12

for all those bakers out there, this has to be the perfect gift... although purely for display purposes only get the Fiolmena Muffin tray from Anthropologie £36 (Sally & Charlotte thought you would like this...)

for the miniature lover (Sarah this is right up your street), this is adorable     "i think you're great" NOTHS £7

love this: Cath Kidston novelty lamps

i am totally in love with these new novelty lamps by Cath Kidston, my favourite being the House Lamp, £68 and second on my list the Stanley lamp,£68 RIP Stan the man....

My vintage tea cup collection

photo of the week

i love this novel way of using old tins as small plant pots.... I will definitely be scouring the internet for some asap

new year project: granny square inspiration

happy new year to everyone! i've decided to set myself quite a huge project for the new year and crochet my own granny square blanket to cover my awful sofa's in my lovely flat, below is just some inspiration and ideas I like.........