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• It's a Retro Cook Off - Cod in Custard Sauce!

  

  How fab an idea for an online party is this? Kylie of Lucy Violet Vintage and Donna from Hung up on Retro had the inspired idea to host a link up where all the... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Woooooooooo Wednesday - Halloween Link Up!

  

  Trick or Treat! I'm home, and just in time for Halloween. Being a bad mother who was out enjoying herself at a hotel (afternoon tea, four poster, peacocks) I... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Something for the Weekend - Hmm, You Look Familiar...

  

  Halloween. I think we can all agree that the Americans do it better than us. It's kind of cute when the neighbours' 4 year old comes round as a mini skeleton an... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Ta-dah! Tuesday - Rosehip Syrup

  

  Oh dear, it's Tuesday again already. Apologies for not having been around much, it's been a busy week and now I'm not feeling too well. I have a horrible sore... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ta-dah! Tuesday - What Was He Thinking? Who Nose...

  

  There was high drama in my house this weekend. As is usually the way, there was little warning of what was about to occur. My parents were due to arrive for a... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2012 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas Faith Hope and Charity Swap! Tis the Season to Sign up

  

  It was another resounding yes to the Faith Hope and Charity Shopping Christmas swap for this year, so I guess I'll be dusting off my spreadsheet once again. Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Nicholas Deadly? Classic Books Reinterpreted by Mobile Phone!

  

  I got a new phone recently. It's a smart, um Galaxy android, er thingy with added finger prints. Yeah, touch screen. Great. Another thing besides my children... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Technology Hates Me. Classic Books Reinterpreted by Mobile Phone!

  

  Right, so I got a new phone recently. It's a smart, um Galaxy android, er thingy with added finger prints. Yeah, touch screen. Great. Another thing besides my... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ta-dah! Tuesday - Mocha Squares Recipe [aka How to Celebrate Weight Loss]

  

  Hello, and happy Tuesday! What better way is there to celebrate seeing a pleasing weight on the scales than by baking, eh?Anyway - Mocha Squares. I LOVE these,... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Magpie Monday - How to Be Beautiful

  

  Just a quick Magpie Monday post to show a few books I've found recently. This Warne's Pleasure Book for Girls was published in 1933 and makes a nice addition... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ta-dah! Tuesday - Minute Make - Button Earrings

  

  I'm usually a big believer in large earrings, but occasionally one's lobes need a rest. Whilst I'm intrigued by body modification, the stretched ear look is... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Poems...

  HaikuMum at the school gates,Do you know that your leggingsare see through? Guess not.Anti-socialI don’t want to eat in your virtual café(Your ‘about me’ says... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ta-dah! Tuesday - the Blogland Approved Edition

  

  Golly, there's some sensitive types out there. You post one bizarre hiking jacket covered in genitalia and follower numbers go up and down faster than a... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Something for the Weekend...

  

  Hope everyone's having a good weekend - perhaps you've been to a friend's BBQ like I did, or maybe you're planning to get out in the fresh air, do a bit of... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ta-dah! Tuesday - Book Review - The Wah Nails Book of Nail Art

  

  [I had meant for this post to publish while I was on holiday, but for whatever reason the scheduling didn't work and I've only just realised. So here it is for... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ta-dah! Tuesday - Hi Honey, I'm Home!

  

  I've just got back from the Lake District. It was a serious family affair. Fourteen of us from 6 months to 87 years, celebrating my parents' Ruby wedding... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ta-dah! Tuesday - The Fruits of My (child) Labour

  

  Hi, sorry I've been awol this last week, been keeping kids entertained and attempting to sort a laundry mountain prior to heading to the Lake District this week. Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ta-dah! Show Us Your Bra!

  

  Yes, stop the presses, I've finally - I think - found a strapless bra that fits. For someone who is having ridiculous issues with finding my mojo again when it... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION

• In Which I Get the Iron Out. And Photograph Some Tins

  

  Not many interesting finds recently, I've been doing boring essential shopping for school uniform instead. Much as I hate the fact that 'Back to School' signs... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Go Team GB! - Olympics Manicure How-to

  

  Ok, they're not the neatest - but they are fun! If like me you're showing your support for sporting achievement sitting in a darkened room wearing your... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HAIR & BEAUTY, SELF EXPRESSION