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• Anniversary Party ~ Inspirations for Invitations

  

  Source: the123blog.com via Cassiefairy on Pinterest  I may have already mentioned a few times on the blog that this year is mine and hubby’s 10th wedding... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Looking Spexy Holly Willoughby

  

  I don’t know whether she actually needs glasses to see, but I’ve spotted my favourite TV girly – the gorgeous Holly Willoughby – wearing specs recently and it... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Tuesday Shoesday ~ Do You Know the Name of Your Shoes?

  

  This week I’ve been thinking about how different types of shoes are described by different names and I’ve been surprised at the variety of names and terms use t... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• My New Sewing Project – Making Roman Blinds

  

  I recently spotted a gorgeous lighthouse curtain fabric from the new Abakhan fabrics range online and I knew it would be perfect for my kitchen. Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN, LIFESTYLE

• Vintage Orange Roses

  

  My hubby brought home a bunch of stunning orange roses for me last week. I’d never seen orange roses before and they coordinate perfectly with my retro living... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Pieday Friday ~ Creamy Asparagus Pasta

  

  I know I’ve gone a little mad over asparagus this month (see my ham and asparagus pie recipe!), but it’s in season and it tastes great so this week I’ve added i... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 RECIPES

• Book Review ~ Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Committed”

  

  Did you read Eat, Pray, Love? Did you watch the film? Did you study all the DVD extras? I did. And I really enjoyed both the book and the film. Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 LIFESTYLE

• The June Inspiration Challenge ~ Get Involved!

  

  Just a quick reminder that there’s still plenty of time to get involved with this month’s inspiration challenge. You don’t have to be a professional crafter,... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Tuesday Shoesday ~ My Bargain Silver Shoes

  

  I had a very lucky week this week and I found these pretty little shoes at the carboot sale for a very cheap price. I liked the look of them and as I picked the... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Hen Party Series ~ Planning a Vintage Hen Party

  

  If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that I’ve been running a series of articles on hen parties – and with the summer wedding season fast approaching,... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 LIFESTYLE, PARTIES, WEDDING

• Charity Shops Are Going Vintage Crazy – Good News for Me!

  

  Have you noticed that a lot of charity shops are now allocating a good portion of their display space to stocking vintage items? Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Pieday Friday ~ Seasonal Rhubarb Crumble

  

  This week the rhubarb is finally ripe and ready to eat! So really, what else could I make with it other than a classic rhubarb crumble?! Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Floral Fashion Update ~ My Pretty New Tea Dress

  

  You may remember my article last week on how I am embracing the floral fashion trend this summer and my massive stash of pretty floral clothing (below! Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• New School, New Room ~ Ideas for Summer Holiday Decorating

  

  If you’ve got little ‘uns you’ll probably be relieved that half term is now over and they are back in school for the summer term, but with the school year nearl... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Tuesday Shoesday ~ The Cheapest Way to Buy Shoes

  

  I’m pretty lucky when it comes to footwear because I have small feet. I don’t mean tiiiiny feet but I have normal adult size 4 feet and although I sometimes... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Photography Exhibition – Man v Nature by Claire Lacey

  

  Today is the launch of a brand new photography exhibition at the Morley College, Westminster in London and it features work by my wonderful photographer friend... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Silent Sunday – Why Write?

  

  Source: paperandlace.com via Cassiefairy on Pinterest Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• MUA’s New Ranges – Pastel Nail Polish & Power Pout

  

  I took advantage of Superdrug’s 3-for-2 offer last week and snapped up a couple of MUA items that I’ve had my eye on – including a new pastel pink polish and a... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Pieday Friday ~ Seasonal Asparagus & Ham Pie

  

  It’s that time of year again – Asparagus season! You can find it everywhere and there’s so much in our local supermarket that it is forever being reduced to... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Fashion Trendspotting ~ My Favourite Floral Fashion for Summer

  

  I’ve gone absolutely potty over florals this summer. I don’t know whether it’s because the weather is so lovely at the moment, but I’m feeling all happy and wan... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE