Cassiefairy

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• Did You Know You Can Go into the Colleges at Cambridge?

  

  Happy monday morning everyone! It’s half term and that means hubby has a bit of time off work so we will be super-busy this week but we’ve just got back from a... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Get That Retro Look in Your Bathroom… Without Taking a Step Back in Time

  

  Having nearly finished my retro-inspired makeover of my living, I am now looking at the other rooms in my home to see which needs attention next, and my... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Fashion Trendspotting – a Leopard Never Changes Its Spots

  

  I can’t believe it – leopard print is back. Again. The favourite pattern of classy barmaids up and down the country (particularly those in Soapland) has returne... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Pieday Friday – Cheesy Pastry Rolls

  

  I first made these cheesy rolls when I had some roast potatoes left over after a big Sunday lunch, so this recipe is a good way of using up your leftovers and... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Happy Valentines Day – DIY a Stitched Card for Your Valentine

  

  Valentine’s Day always creeps up on me, and I never get a chance to get my husband a card in advance, so I can often been spotted making something myself the da... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Top Tips for Spring Cleaning

  

  In our part of the world winter tends to get too long and depressing. We can’t wait for spring to come, sun to shine and butterflies to start fluttering in our... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Happy Shrove Tuesday – How to Make a Main Meal with Pancakes

  

  I love Shrove Tuesday and every year I say to myself, “why don’t I eat more pancakes all year round?” I love them and can easily eat a dozen on pancake day –... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Tuesday Shoesday – Make Your Own Valentine’s Treats for Your Feet

  

  As Valentine’s Day drawers nearer, I couldn’t help looking for inspiration for loved-up footwear, and this week’s drool comes in the (heart) shape of Marc Jacob... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Love-heart Nail-art for Valentine’s Day

  

  I took a bit of time over the weekend to try out an idea for getting pretty heart-shapes onto my nails ready for Valentine’s Day. Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Valentine’s Day Craft Project – You Light up My Life ;)

  

  I love this craft project to make a little trinket / paperweight for your loved-one for Valentines day. Yes, that’s right, you don’t have to buy this gift from ... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Hen Parties on a Budget – 5 Essential Tips

  

  5 tips for planning a hen party on a budgetIt’s that time of year again - Christmas came and went taking most of our bank balances with it and a year full of... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Pieday Friday Recipe – Love Heart Jam Tart

  

  I have a feeling that jam tart is cockney-rhyming-slang for heart – or did I just make that up? Anyway, I’ve baked a batch of classic jam tarts and have added... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Fashion Trendspotting – Spring Butterflies

  

  I have spotted a bit of a trend emerging for Spring 2013. Alongside the traditional florals, butterflies have been fluttering their way onto a lot of dresses an... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Tuesday Shoesday – Super Shoes at the Superbowl

  

  I really enjoyed Superbowl XLVII this year, not only for the football (how long is an American football game?! seriously!) but because I was looking forward to... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Everyone Needs a Quillow…

  

  Back by popular demand, here’s Lacey in Places to share the story of how a holiday two years ago led to one of her most random purchases to date – the... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Update – My Photos from the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

  

  You may remember that last Sunday I was taking part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch and I wanted to share the photos with you and let you know how we got on. Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Cassiefairy is FINALLY on Pinterest!

  

  Yes, I’ve given in and given it a go. Despite not really understanding why I was signing up (really Pinterest gives you no clue when you first log in! Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Pieday Friday – Sweet Recipe: Cupcake Surprise!

  

  This week I’ve baked some cute cupcakes and now I’m blogging the photos so you can have a go yourself at baking these afternoon-tea treats for the weekend. Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Anyone for Afternoon Tea? Ideas for a Thrifty Party

  

  Finally, it’s the last day of January and the month of grey weather and near-poverty after christmas has come to an end – well done everyone, we got through it! Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 FASHION, HOME, LIFESTYLE, PARTIES

• Make Your Own Cat – Doll Divine

  

  You may remember that I posted some pictures that I’d made using Doll Divine to make ‘pin-up’ girl versions of Cassiefairy and even of Amy Childs! If not –... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE