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• Tuesday Shoesday – So Many Shoes, So Little Space!

  

  If you love shoes the way that I love shoes, you’ll be experiencing the same dilemma that I am. As the shoe ‘collection’ grows and the wardrobe stays the same... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Gold Fashion Trend from Britt Nicole & Scarlet Johansson

  Last week I saw this video of Grammy nominee Britt Nicole discussing her stage costumes for her tour and was pleased to hear that she is fully embracing... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• One of My Absolute Favourite Things to Make

  

  Yes, I’ve been making tutus this week, as usual – but I was extra-excited when a custom order arrived for a fabulous rainbow ballet tutu because this really is... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Book Review – Robert Holden’s Success Intelligence

  

  I thought I’d share a quick review of the book that’s on my bedside table right now. I’m reading Success Intelligence by Robert Holden PhD, the bestselling... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Pieday Friday Recipe – Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes Full of Yummy Jam

  

  I made these mini cake treats this week and thought I’d share the recipe with you. I was inspired by the February inspiration challenge on LucyLovesYa blog - th... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Fabric Craft Project for Mother’s Day – Or Any Day!

  

  I’ve been working on a little craft project especially for Mother’s Day and here’s my finished item, based on a tutorial that I saw on Pinterest. Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• I’ve Finally Published My Pieday Friday Recipe Book – in Time for National Pie...

  

  As we all know it’s National Pie Week in the UK this week (I hope you saw my blog post on my favourite pie recipes on Monday?) and I have some more good news... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Tuesday Shoesday – Strappy Heels at The Big Reunion Gig

  

  Six of the best 90s pop groups could all be found in one building this time last week, as Atomic Kitten, 5ive, B*witched, 911, Liberty X and The Honeyz... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• My Favourite Friday Pieday Recipes for National Pie Week

  

  This week is National Pie Week – what more of an excuse do you need to try out one of my Pieday Friday recipes and treat the family to a hearty and sometimes... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Get Crafty in Your Local Charity Shop – Here’s What I Made…

  

  You may remember that I wrote a blog post last week about this vintage pattern by Simplicity that I found whilst rummaging in my local charity shop. Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Inspirations for a Retro Living Room – More Garish Vintage Storage!

  

  You may remember this blog post that I wrote when I found my first record box from the vintage vinyl fair at Southwold last year. Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Pieday Friday Recipe – Sweet n Sour Chicken

  

  Another takeaway recipe special today and this time it’s Sweet n Sour chicken. This is one of my favourite dishes because you can cram it full of healthy veg an... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• 90s Cheesy Pop at Its Best – Review of The Big Reunion Concert

  

  I don’t know about you, but I loved the 90s. And the Noughties. The cheesy pop music of the era was (and will always be) my favourite music of all time. Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Inspirations for a Retro Living Room – the Wallpaper is Finally Up!

  

  You may remember that I was contemplating a rather massive decision at the start of the year – which wallpaper to use to finish off my retro-inspired living... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Tuesday Shoesday – Footwear Trends at the Oscars 2013

  

  Sunday night saw superstars from stage, screen and song flocking to the red carpet to attend the 85th Oscars ceremony in Hollywood. Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Fashion Trendspotting – Sundae Girl for Spring

  

  I was reading this month’s Cosmo and really enjoyed their Spring fashion pages including a story called “Sundae Girl” – ice cream colours and soft, flowing... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Pieday Friday – a Traditional Fish Pie Recipe

  

  I’ll admit it, I’m not  a big fan of fish. A tin of tuna, I can cope with. But real fish – nope. Too many scary bones and scaly skin and how do you cook it? Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• I Love a Cup of Tea and Now I’m a Subscriber!

  

  As avid readers of this blog will tell you, I love tea. I am forever stopping half-way through a task to have a cuppa. It helps me chill out when things are... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Vintage Patterns and Unconventional Sizing!

  

  I recently picked up this vintage Simplicity sewing pattern from a charity shop and I am going to have a go at making this skirt for myself. The sizing is... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Tuesday Shoesday – Superfan Star Wars Shoes

  

  One of my lovely Facebook friends (see my page here) sent me these photos of a pair of Star Wars shoes this week and I just have to share them with you too. Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE