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• Bonfire, Fireworks and a New Creation

  

  Posted by Emma @ Sweet Mabel on November 7, 2012 · 1 Comment  I love this time of year when the autumn leaves decorate the pavements and there is a chill i... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• DIY Tutorial: Glitter Dipped Munchkins

  

  Posted by Emma @ Sweet Mabel on October 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment When I saw these adorable munchkin pumpkins in the supermarket the other day I couldn’t... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Christmas @ Sweet Mabel

  

  Posted by Emma @ Sweet Mabel on October 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook then you will know that I was photographing my... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2012 HOME

• Introducing Doris

  

  Posted by Emma @ Sweet Mabel on October 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment A new owl has joined the Sweet Mabel family.  I’d like you to meet Doris.An old lady... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Vanilla and Blueberry Cheesecake

  

  My first attempt at a cheescake and it was absolutely delicious!!  Thank you Lorraine Pascale  for this easy recipe.  We don’t really eat desserts in our house... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A New Craft: Soap-making

  

  After spending the week snuggled under a duvet nursing a nasty cold, I was keen to get lots done over the weekend.  Unfortunately Saturday was still a bit of a... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• DIY Tutorial: Make Your Own Wall Art

  

  I’ve been looking for news to jazz up my walls recently.  As I’ve mentioned before I live in a rented house so decorating isn’t always an option.  Even though... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Madrid

  

  Recently, my man and I returned from an amazing trip to Madrid. We ate and drank until we could eat and drink no more (in fact we are still recovering). Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2012 TRAVEL

• Love Hearts

  

  Before I love you and leave you to go to Madrid for a few days, I just wanted to share my latest creation. Perfect as decorations to hang around your home, thes... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2012 HOME

• Wednesday Favourites

  

  I’ve been trying to catch up with all of my favourite blogs over the past couple of days, it’s been quite a task as I have so many. Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Chocolate Mousse with Raspberries

  

  I made an absolutely delicious dessert last weekend and felt it was worthy of sharing with you all.  It was taken from Lorraine Pascal’s latest recipe book... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Corners of My Home: Craft Room

  

  A recent trip to Ikea meant that I could give my craft room a little makeover with some new stationery, picture frames and yes, paper pom poms!!  I was... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2012 HOME

• DIY Tutorial: Upcycled Lampshade

  

  I’ve been looking at the same lampshade in my dining room for the past few years now and I don’t think I’ve ever really liked it that much.  Not that there is... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Tea on Cards Makes Us Happy!

  

  Are you looking for some super dooper pretty cards to send to your friends or family?  Then why not have a gander at my new range of greeting cards which are... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Something for the Weekend

  

  The weekend is here and I’m very pleased to remind you that it’s a Bank Holiday on Monday.  So those of us who work the usual 9-5 (in the UK) can enjoy an... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend Round up and an Award….

  

  Over the weekend I caught up with a very good friend,  we went to Bakerie in Manchester city centre for lunch.  I highly recommend a visit if you’re in the... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2012 HOME

• Tasty Butterbean and Pancetta Soup

  

  A very tasty storecupboard lunch.  This recipe is very simple to follow and only requires a few ingredients, especially nice with a fresh crusty baguette and... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• DIY Tutorial: Washi Tape Tealight Votives

  

  Here is a sweet idea to jazz up a plain looking tea light holder very cheaply.  You can make up your own design or use mine, I think they would make gorgeous... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2012 HOME

• What’s New

  

  Whilst I was away I was busy making some more paper goods for the shop and I’m pleased to say that they are now available to buy from Etsy. I’m quite proud of... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Holiday Fun

  

  I’m back!! Well what can I say, I had a wonderful holiday in the Lake District and we have certainly overdulged in a lot of delicious food and drink.  The... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2012 VACATION