tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91465053168494905992024-03-12T16:58:45.975-07:00Miss Sew n SewMiss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-42574647681017609752009-04-15T14:25:00.000-07:002009-04-17T03:34:48.669-07:00Easter fun<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3OKPE2qHcwlBUjbXoXD2Td36twJElIm2YqLO27ETgIgePphdWy-VUNqrJP7rXTlcYwd7H1G70qJR0yfJBFYkOwrHKrKf-6wAu05V_PVYczam0cyYrjIA6X3GKwwlJWTqqLQyPeXxY5vXQ/s1600-h/100_3601.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325033642229871042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3OKPE2qHcwlBUjbXoXD2Td36twJElIm2YqLO27ETgIgePphdWy-VUNqrJP7rXTlcYwd7H1G70qJR0yfJBFYkOwrHKrKf-6wAu05V_PVYczam0cyYrjIA6X3GKwwlJWTqqLQyPeXxY5vXQ/s400/100_3601.JPG" border="0" /></a> Hope everyone had a lovely Easter <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">we've</span> been very busy here the best part of Good Friday and bank holiday Monday were spent working on the garden digging up the old path and building a vegetable plot poor Steven has not stopped! Every spare bit of time we have is spent trying to finish what we have started at least we'll be able to enjoy our efforts this summer. We did take a break on Easter Sunday and had a nice day spent with family.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyeYyF6m5t2ejtd-gyJHzyHCIi5Re2HidXpCvp36it-tHQ55qhen2YqTwurn0BkXfrsNnW-G_ONbci9vf8sJ1Tkedjvo7dxy4sMZ8kQZzqKqFBYiWcRovXfce1zdTYEQ-GXJA7IlDM8GXM/s1600-h/100_3603.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325033636937856578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyeYyF6m5t2ejtd-gyJHzyHCIi5Re2HidXpCvp36it-tHQ55qhen2YqTwurn0BkXfrsNnW-G_ONbci9vf8sJ1Tkedjvo7dxy4sMZ8kQZzqKqFBYiWcRovXfce1zdTYEQ-GXJA7IlDM8GXM/s400/100_3603.JPG" border="0" /></a> These baskets are what I did with the children from playgroup this one is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Emilys</span> they made the baskets and then decorated a cupcake to take home.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325033635146399106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXQ0irBCG6I8spBZL-hx7DWtHrHYih2Y0e37HPgM4u-58fFc9cPC_gwWJFAeqGt2GM0lsup_B7cK9PYXTKw4Xdwj0VS9ZYXClu_6SQjY5ApLqZYqhemmRcTAdn5uB9M8KDiQuk92xUhxh/s400/100_3614.JPG" border="0" /> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Heres</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Emilys</span> Easter bonnet she really did do most of it herself apart from the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">daffs</span> I just stuck on lots of doubled up sellotape and let her with help from Elliot stick on what they wanted from the bag of Easter bits.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325033212717968018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9QN1YcInX4GyHZeHMH9Q8k-vGqhj_Y1KDzw2N1DocWWOIAPkTwQ2J2UCXkDYorNHOPZhmZkdLtw9lpo3jOft89JP0MRh02MBpYVyG9cm3YPGhAT9U_GUkb0n9YGDWfbf1a8n5_xsQYygx/s400/100_3617.JPG" border="0" />As you can see she really enjoyed wearing it.<br />These are <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Emilys</span> latest colouring in by numbers pictures she's got through a whole book of pictures in one week I just had to put them on here I'm really impressed with how shes coming on. I'll have to look out for another book for her.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325033207789307170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqS09LU64enrhg8ojSfh1y7jjSH-aGGlvHSntKwgmU1oAq_hf9WB1MgAjGYcxnmHsuqt6pOMKQ1KqfYXdMGbQNYkaIrWfwLmdGVT9z6pjQk9BNbnz0wFdHfRRbsfnjmDhhJxzpcKLw1W6/s400/100_3625.JPG" border="0" /><br />Easter Sunday after dinner we had a egg hunt around the house, lots excitement and chocolate was eaten.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325033205317550530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCKL0oZD51hT9pZyH5oHf8sYsLgXGh-_jcvFWedx_dmiE3VIBQbJHyZIcus6WbxhTWPeOoZgRJGlYnQXjgBRbt2a6gkveiS24ie3JmpygchrjvrkXkZWJt9E3xm5BJLX5v1iw9Bd5_JB16/s400/100_3626.JPG" border="0" /> I got some more egg decorations this year so I'm quite pleased with how my Easter tree looks.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325033200057989298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJxbNQYkecApfHPMv8NMHHihH-b8TnzqGi8anyS0oMPxzxKBktLgZ-KUWHLB8CFm5HDghCw-j1otY0e3iFepVtUSJMeZZbebgdNQgew-25BtTk9jV9r3VT4oH6Hycw_PAXNlD61yharCNJ/s400/100_3628.JPG" border="0" />This cute little bunny was 99p from the charity shop.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325033195466920930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ37k12m9Fb4ia17MhzD_cM4w8Q45vjt8jS1SItT68inaoG5o0PkoC5ioehWdcPK6FC05xsF3GKGZoS_VgC4wuD3smEEkztxA_Lav7-NS3Pbue-cQIIWbB5rf3ilDlMpjN7B8xu98DtGdL/s400/100_3633.JPG" border="0" /> Can't believe that the end of term break is nearly over it seems to have flown by so going to make the most of the last few days we have . Hope you enjoy whats left of it if your children are off.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/76/A299BC6453F2B77F6D3704A8BC7DFC26.png" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-85601346276943758872009-04-01T14:16:00.000-07:002009-04-01T15:21:41.251-07:00Lucky me!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioTJt7m2WrpdF8Hkjsvd1TbEIatdlew05kx0BaUnkEi4TNl7JW47Pi_Ehw22iD677SaGxiQzo2VIpKg-1nOnd7aAlgbzI20p8Xlp_EAYgZXE5BOT-0dTqy5Tk-tNbDyU67akOrSFCOXEWM/s1600-h/100_3604.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319836028448554482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioTJt7m2WrpdF8Hkjsvd1TbEIatdlew05kx0BaUnkEi4TNl7JW47Pi_Ehw22iD677SaGxiQzo2VIpKg-1nOnd7aAlgbzI20p8Xlp_EAYgZXE5BOT-0dTqy5Tk-tNbDyU67akOrSFCOXEWM/s400/100_3604.JPG" border="0" /></a> It was a beautiful sunny day in Derbyshire yesterday and my day just got better when the postman knocked at my door with my heart swap goodies from <a href="http://mollycupcakes.blogspot.com/">Molly Cupcakes</a> who also organised the heart swap. Just look at all this Miss Cupcakes has spoilt me rotten with not 6 but 13 beautifully wrapped parcels well I could barely contain my excitement!!!!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319836023317065250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGtUwSMoyaqGGQBzA8aE5wGOO-5Sy2n0TZFL5WUkt4gSHFCkL9STk2zHDq_gFl10hRiWl7EmyOTrmWyxo4soRhCdfaDNT6rbheCNz-MjX11znTY1kHf16KZsRSxo-NPxVPzPuZ4W_Uteqw/s400/100_3608.JPG" border="0" />There was lots of oohing and awing going on believe me whilst opening this lot! Here's what I got a handmade pincushion you can't see in the photo it has the teenyest tiniest cutest buttons pinned loose on that you ever did see! I love the heart tumbler can't wait to start using that! A vintage cotton reel with heart ribbon and card with a lovely message inside from Catherine.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319836020879990994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhirw_TiSKvYCcYEXWgvq68ncKfHfk8zkQca4Lx0ilgAYiSnM-uWmX49L3e4RiJnxe3tQB5Bt4Go_D7CSg7KAFviutad6OX6ThdHNXez0vUPrubOr8r5iMTGJu79c6jSaO6BoCsXpJ2CoWI/s400/100_3609.JPG" border="0" />Look at this lot, by this time I was really excited everything is just so pretty can't wait to start putting things here and there around the house..... Above is a handmade picture with painted frame. A <a href="http://mollycupcakes.blogspot.com/">Mollycupcakes </a>wooden spoon which I LOVE! It had the recipe for the heart dessert wrapped around it and a lovely heart card which I will be keeping for one self far too nice to giveaway me thinks!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319836018713377826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhGJJfifpbLBTaly2Pd5Pj9DIwijh7Q3_N24U3Rhyphenhyphen1427tDuZOBXnm_qv_NHqGVo3D_tBWIdWxrqu47f96i5dm4_2jF0SR9QGWhzhy2tw4771dDk2SKBNJcj5yiyBp9tUnD9Ru66UdgQSL/s400/100_3610.JPG" border="0" />And there's more!!!!! I was dancing a little jig at this point! A painted polka dot heart photo frame, a painted peg for notes will be very handy that! Heart stickers and heart cinnamon flavoured biscuits baked by Catherine decorated with hundred and thousands which taste yummy!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319836011689662210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHkOtr65dR0hoIle6pf7x3y116cc6WqxWJ5uHhjqUydmq5DTijbOZ_B6diFDmhg53-P-UneJUx1ZjNwZpjKd5QDIm48HzsPpf1ZXvqv1admYKomhJBEUe0-uaFytTKPj6YLcHmZj9w_DZu/s400/100_3611.JPG" border="0" />No that's not it! Look at these all handmade, a hanging heart, a heart brooch and two wooden heart gift tags is there no end to this girls talents?!!<br /><br /><div><div><div>Everything is sooooooo gorgeous it's like you know me just the sort of thing I love THANK YOU SO MUCH Catherine I really appreciate all the love and effort you put into making my swap and everything will be treasured and much loved. I really hope you liked mine!</div><br /><div>And also thank you for organising this heart swap I think you've done a superb job of it all and I've really enjoyed taking part this being the first swap I've done! Looking forward to seeing everyone elses swaps!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/76/A299BC6453F2B77F6D3704A8BC7DFC26.png" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-8780348780015505592009-03-27T13:02:00.000-07:002009-03-28T13:50:18.651-07:007 things I love and an award<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCuvARSjKGpU4qBdC1U7jHpI98N6Ifb3irazo9EpRnWQ0ts_2NsnLGrQbJJTkA-mITTPV1Ue1V_UZGcy0I3AIexRuYHTKi104vV8xAwnxtbKQKlQXqqSYy6SdAQIurRhe7pnEKdAfrQqFI/s1600-h/kreativblogaward.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317971606532713650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 170px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCuvARSjKGpU4qBdC1U7jHpI98N6Ifb3irazo9EpRnWQ0ts_2NsnLGrQbJJTkA-mITTPV1Ue1V_UZGcy0I3AIexRuYHTKi104vV8xAwnxtbKQKlQXqqSYy6SdAQIurRhe7pnEKdAfrQqFI/s400/kreativblogaward.jpg" border="0" /></a> I '<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ve</span> been given this award from 4 different blogs this week:- </div><br /><div align="center">Catherine at <a href="http://mollycupcakes.blogspot.com/">Molly Cupcakes</a> </div><br /><div align="center">Happy at <a href="http://happylovesrosie.blogspot.com/">Happy Loves Rosie</a> </div><br /><div align="center">Jackie at<a href="http://buttontreecrafts.blogspot.com/"> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Button Tree Crafts</span></a> </div><br /><div align="center">Gem at <a href="http://deravelled.blogspot.com/">Deravelled</a></div><br /><br /><div align="center">Thank you ladies it's nice to know that you enjoy my blog and think I deserve an award there are so many fabulous blogs out there and sometimes I think I am a bit critical of mine. I'd love to have more time to blog much more regularly but being given a award now and again reminds me that I'm doing <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ok</span> and it's alright to blog only when I have time and have something to say. I blog for me and hopefully it will be something that my children will enjoy reading when their older and it's a huge bonus and compliment that anyone else enjoys it. </div><br /><br /><div align="center">The rules of the award are to link the people who gave you the award and then you have to name 7 things you love then pass the award on to 7 other blogs that you love to read.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">So here are 7 things that I love in no particular order!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317964416438962482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghnV8b_z7WD5i1h4KtW8xjK6hjIMsXKPAbC4pzWf9GV29izoRJ7GTelLuMsnJQfFKYxlKiqtAozB6_Va4x0NLKI95t_U52xuYyVuHi_j4yysyEEGoXm6pPlEwtt67DN9M28sSnwBlMoMg-/s400/IMGP2976.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><div align="center">1. My beautiful children Emily and Elliott<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317964412459314578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPqDdCAJLHcFNoWOZmqX1AR_vjS3Ochqc085Dw19EcrwWBNWZtGi3H2DncW_4deyWYCGtu2Y5oUgQ4mO4MoD8uTttfBJcBLtveeE-_cLJKXyeJk5vbUrsVpQeQ_Tx7pDtC3lzfDE-WArlA/s400/100_3315.JPG" border="0" /><br />2.My Home<br /><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317963718381821154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1PAMwUwyST8IzvalvuKVTecxZ-7UtRlToI2vyx9TV0Y3n1rnjN0fMy9ojzAgA12ldTYx8KERM2pDxSsWAX272sUaJAYg3KG96kCJ8MaMZn8OWmvYOwZqUPm_f7C0Iht-4swGE6HH9cExK/s400/100_2623.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center">3. My husband Steven<br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317963714950169794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitiVx_7b2lxAfGS5ZP1PZb9RExLmWzwcXjAmRcHA_oQtYAQvhZjLAUfuzGRn7MB8fANH-0_AMgCDkmpENpkMOtcPI3g_RQa6qZ5IfJhCGMJVKAQHC1kcxfVyqyPXcrxo1su3z2ZwPW4Xi7/s400/100_3534.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">4. Spring<br /><br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317963713675509602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtR4-h10XsaedNjJuKSguqD5lODXCtyg9zn9t3xnLPPd_Z-Ah0rUkHAoYZT3XFtQ8ZcYgmIlPuio11Npggw6aDOL9bOOpoeuGfMQMcb_2ycG_nBBsLWvO59kKLArkSvOTV47FPlXRp-xPl/s400/IMGP2884.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">5. My Mum and Dad<br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317963710043588674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHC7nwPPRa_4aEVPFEqLOw1URW2cd0ehAszNNb_Pt1HKBt1XJzQe82JxrjYuoGovTYtgG8v0D4hXZ1500BHB5GE2kAK4yy2i_V19DRSyai-hK9UzMAeWxIOo3Z2QUrTYrYl5anhl7XVUey/s400/100_2638.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">6. Staying in beautiful cottages<br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317963700168897266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitzAL3pWUWUXD0vCnLQqBfJZMut4VlKVXxU9hJHI6XBXXyyGen4BYFixlKGGJgZXdQdfi_exINTfMspAsMMOHKqKda0qVYTMoKCQrgi7gapLFnribckBmocNcJPZmiTrpw0EAh6NLqIH1H/s400/100_3424.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">7. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Greengate</span><br /><br />And the list could go on and on forever there are countless things that I love in my life!<br /><br /></p><div align="center">Now for 7 blogs that I love to read there are also countless blogs out there that I love to read I could go on and on with that one too so if your not in my list it doesn't mean I don't love your blog!</div><br /><br /><p align="center">In no particular order!<br /></p><div align="center">Lesley at <a href="http://surferrosa7.blogspot.com/">Notes From My Days </a></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://surferrosa7.blogspot.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Surfer</span> Rosa </a></div><br /><div align="center">Lou at <a href="http://ludabelle.blogspot.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Ludabelle</span></a></div><br /><div align="center">Lissy Lou at <a href="http://lissylouandthetwolittleboys.blogspot.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">LissyLou</span> and the two little boys</a></div><br /><div align="center">Dev at <a href="http://fairyglade.blogspot.com/">The Fairy Glade</a></div><br /><div align="center">Mel at <a href="http://countryinthetown.blogspot.com/">Country In The Town</a></div><br /><div align="center">Beki Marie <a href="http://bekisbloggybits.blogspot.com/">The Ramblings Of An Every Day Mummy</a></div><br /><br /><div align="center">Have a great Sunday everyone!</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/76/A299BC6453F2B77F6D3704A8BC7DFC26.png" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"></a></p><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"></a></p>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-4852039024568068272009-03-25T03:28:00.000-07:002009-03-25T16:34:41.968-07:00My new little job, Mothers Day and a Heart Swap.<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMffZCCDGDzfLj2S3iQuOhtujqiAzSpHROwyVdTUAkeU2Ad7hBF2bGmlTT64on4ebMj1GS6pJChB-syQO68omRlCBo5wXCp6_CUHOS6rpGj_r1cBv9ys5YTtVY-4irRRu2jz5JIQQ-eSjd/s1600-h/100_3598.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317072197108391170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMffZCCDGDzfLj2S3iQuOhtujqiAzSpHROwyVdTUAkeU2Ad7hBF2bGmlTT64on4ebMj1GS6pJChB-syQO68omRlCBo5wXCp6_CUHOS6rpGj_r1cBv9ys5YTtVY-4irRRu2jz5JIQQ-eSjd/s400/100_3598.JPG" border="0" /></a>Been feeling so busy lately as if life is running ahead of me do you ever feel like that? Looking forward to the Easter break so that we can slow down a bit, no playgroups, no nursery just me and my two at home doing as we please sigh bliss.</div><p align="center">As if I wasn't busy enough at the moment I've gone and volunteered my self to organise the craft activity each week, at the playgroup I take Elliot to on a Tuesday. </p><p align="center">Here are my first two efforts Mothers Day cards - Elliot made the one above and Spring bunting below. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317072187755906850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUtoT5M_xNEaqpSaisdWLssFk8I_nEmiLsRBb4_koAy0R0uY4lTdzWh4o2q0nTsbKCGiYBWgg4ewWW_WmbrsW8H5XIA3evSrzYpZikawrYMScYAEMU0M1j97pOMEBpud02IGuMEdtlOeiO/s400/100_3597.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"> This involved cutting 120 diamond shapes and punching out I don't know how many various coloured flower shapes. All this organising is very time consuming and takes place on a Monday night down my little house. I am quite enjoying my new responsibility though after all the effort it's so nice to see the looks on their proud little faces when they toddle back to their mums with their latest creation. Also Emilys loving the fact that I have suddenly got all this craft stuff around the house and ready to make projects on command after shes finished pre - school.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317071643303097058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9deZncXKlPchmEofh1aFH8QXiWL2hwY_w9BJcB_kNnaweVyr4U-oaRtQBNBa-YFmUsbJWlPEPv016qjOsf2kzQIVN2nNk7EpXvl80vovnlPvdUWhtUkO3zs-NE0gGwTswqmGpzCttR1B/s400/100_3596.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">I had a lovely day on Mothers Day it was spent with Stevens mum and my very pregnant sister law who laid on some lovely food for us all. I didn't see my mum as she is away on a cruise hopefully having a wonderful time we all miss you and I want to thank you on here for everything you do for us all love you mum!<br /><br /></p><div align="center">Look at my gorgeous Mother's day card below it is actually the card I had last year from Emily. Elliot sent me the same card in a different design last year too. Theyve been sat in a drawer all year I think their so beautiful that I wanted to do something special with them so I've decided that instead of buying me a card each year they can give me these same two cards every year so that I can treasure their handwriting as it changes each year and enjoy their little messages. Who knows maybe they will be sending me the same card in 20 years time!<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317071642613586866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwy3T8uG0opOnXLYTGLvSjmK_JiZBrEYu0fA4CboKiHhXKQwCQspNl41slEjKisWvN9xJX0jblAZz12x8expaJ1OoHipjgCchAtDsEiE0wa5RnrE_J0GJRQm1dFogMW5-kyl7_bkMvpAFh/s400/100_3599.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><br />I also got the present I wanted this Emma Bridgewater heart mug. I did give a little bit of assistence there in the choosing of my gift !<br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317071637165790018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28_bztE9WjFHOZPaNlTeXJyWHpQHLRVmUOr4MnODEmMpj02Qq6A2-dqliYOPNx9Li5-Oz_6B8IxoTNLZA1CZlM7rL0AuLkeaTWmjOfBVAd5oDXaXGhuZ2Z1rTpQVIS0RK_vdUMxrq_l0n/s400/100_3591.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"> Yesterday I posted off this parcel to <a href="http://mollycupckes.blogspot.com/">MollyCupcakes</a> for the heart swap organised by MollyCupcakes! I've really enjoyed putting this parcel together it's the first swap I've done I just love anything with hearts on so this was a good one for me to do.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317071630828982050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhspU3ZTtSFBw_ABAJHON-kckv0GGYiz7YgttXF9fRJ60gzEgLAJ_NCp14gM8VVN3uYgw6sTOXqnJu7RrJf4ofmyEJuUKlNtNeWvRUjPTIYUmz4TCb8mAH8L-8ehuQG8EKqm5IQf9PbdRPB/s400/100_3589.JPG" border="0" />Hope she likes the contents and hope the postman doesn't take to long delivering it.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317071633808980770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSJFVv011L2u4rrt6pa2nuW9a2aeKblp3TJgPLaaDPSIiYSGo6e8xji7cuyj9vnvpDTw11RtBkm-_HQJsApBAy-GMfnFjsSsuh4z2iFArRmZ-WpWMIs1CxELuo4t3olI_8Nvqe7h5gxEx9/s400/100_3587.JPG" border="0" />Thanks for all your nice comments on our new path we did get it finished. Tommorrow we are hoping for sunshine so that we can make a start on the back of the garden and the water feature oo exciting stuff eh theres no pics as theres nothing very exciting to show but when weve done some more I will put some pics on.</p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-75059483998805248662009-03-19T14:03:00.000-07:002009-03-19T15:44:58.802-07:00I'm late I'm late for a very important date!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdTBiO4pPEXLZh5ea1NqCCFHZhXFX_vjbVYO1AGyS1r5uiqXQHD7OgkRk3ss1Sn3svnDpqblrenQeNdGVXnGySWbRluxrTveLSAYXHYwBlcxJnuLWc0PiGEEt9LuXLpcC__qDyc6aZkfx-/s1600-h/Collages.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315011261080064754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdTBiO4pPEXLZh5ea1NqCCFHZhXFX_vjbVYO1AGyS1r5uiqXQHD7OgkRk3ss1Sn3svnDpqblrenQeNdGVXnGySWbRluxrTveLSAYXHYwBlcxJnuLWc0PiGEEt9LuXLpcC__qDyc6aZkfx-/s400/Collages.jpg" border="0" /></a> I can't believe it I've missed my blogs 1st birthday by nearly 3 weeks what a plonker I kind of knew it was coming up but <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">hadn't</span> checked the date my first post was on the 6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> of March last year and had my mothers day cards on it so I was thinking it was near Mothers Day this year oh dear how wrong was I. Anyway enough of that embarrassing talk of how unorganised I truly am.</div><br /><p align="center">I was hoping you would join me in my own mini celebration of my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">blogerversary</span> with me I put together the above mosaic especially for the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">occasion</span>, some Miss Sew n Sew pics of the last year and I will be hosting a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">blogerversary</span> give away when I get my act together at a very fashionable month late on the 6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">ths</span> April!! I am organised with that and have started putting some lovely goodies for this just a few more makes to add so please don't miss out come back for my giveaway I do so love to read your comments and your blogs and this will be my way of saying thank you to each and every one of you who have stopped by and visited my blog. Lots more about my blogging love on the 6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">th</span>!<br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315009250205269938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnm-LVNDZMPLkD0sp0Yx7ycXSjqw232xyMHOcE9x63I6sThyphenhyphenP6Tbkmx0D2SvtyzI31TThdhGGXfSIS2crhVm6-chyphenhyphenU1-YbZZif0D1_JznVL8foDcgNF7LGD_J92YUzqhdI55Mc3FxxuKs6/s400/100_3580.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">I have a new thing in my house for spring bulbs look <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">aren't</span> they wonderful I have 3 <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">hyacinths</span> on the go at the moment there so reasonably priced and they last a lot longer than cut flowers and just smell so gorgeous. My local garden centre were selling these off at just a pound each <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">because</span> they were very dry but after a soaking in a bucket of water they have been fine and are giving me so much enjoyment I just love catching glimpses of fresh flowers around the house. Oh dear I must clean my kitchen window!<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315009244976500194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUpc0rc950tF_Y43pr6fUilWkoTBuBFXWw6J5XT4Ws79fkVmgxE3Solfn5s-HWQMpY_EO70-kZbt3eSxf1hiNuIlCi0TN1OyvPBYiTKJNTlQ3ZFdimnaPWlFhxDMHuzoNhJyTH0p1KkWaW/s400/100_3581.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">I've had my man at home this week and look what <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">we've</span> been up too! A new path is being laid down to my little house and shed. The old bricks were left from an outbuilding taken down by the previous owner so <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">we've</span> made use of them to edge the path.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315009239625057202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicG-xJAK1_V6YyQHkPjZQ-DMQcJNDFkscZ7lC2swxIr4NVfWpZW2NlpAS5CaoexztT8H35FT8TT1lj0NuKAnu2QXwSuo9nwm2lhEFEr6vu_SnX21Z8RvWpHbJpb7WR6q-Mh-TIOzu9ukKT/s400/100_3579.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><p align="center">The weathers been great this week and given us the chance to get on with it yes I've been digging and getting my hands dirty too! All day in the garden has been back braking work but I know it will be worth it and I'm really liking the results of the different materials bricks,gravel and wood.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315008732046596082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1HTLGPt3hnQv4JlvWj0PkB2QrJY3ifCfNgsv1OkE1uvOq2P2EPv6PvCNw6toyEnhQ1_r2tS_ODzIH5F_39B-BGnF5F0uWGiz5sPyy6PNV4gWcnTnP6jY5iQXaBobJgLvHZV2B73ta8bhM/s400/100_3576.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">This is our first proper garden our first house didn't really have much garden so were excited<br /><br /></p><div align="center">about changing ours and making it our own. As you can see we have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">lot's</span> more to do, the path will continue to our shed and then if all goes to plan we want to put a seat around tree and the messy soil area will will be filled with different shades of gravels may be a water feature and grasses and ferns planted amongst the gravel I have it all planned out in my head!<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315008316293721714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiwFFfXFw8YZx7t_2YXbUV-E_msUEeTJnNMFDKbwzLGnVyFfbZj_eWa4KIN8D-n8jdmmJ8huHLD3huhIHjrADIzBlKv3n9K6Azy4epFFbPmzTNf5wj4BnZv1wpsXobQZzQuF8ShYUmWbzh/s400/100_3583.JPG" border="0" /> In front of my little house were going to have decking for a seating area and then also we want to make a vegetable garden out of some timber we have left over from the path so not much to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">do</span> then hey!<br /><br /><div align="center">The house is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">looking</span> a tip with mummy and daddy both working our asses off in the garden Emily and Elliott have been entertaining them selves which has <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">meant</span> all though my attempts to tell them to take their wellies off when they go inside <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">lot's</span> of messy little footprints on Mummy carpet <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">arrrgh</span>!!<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315008305467723666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhOvXlbQ3us_hkO7_QW2F62g9FecdTgh_eu48TqeR96sFZy7ekAEatCwmr1EQoLnASNl_pokArqu-GQIg3QJE6xjGWIB9jZA2kw6LJqg-GcjcW_0DlPa4uCusmobyjEkVqf4wG4hzbwW4w/s400/100_3584.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"> Today's game has been who can collect the most worms in their bowls, then counting their worms then running to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">their</span> chalk board to draw number of worms on it!<br /><br /></p><div align="center">Will be back next week with our progress thank you for all your comments about my little house I'd love <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">top</span> have you all round, one at a time of course for some crafting, coffee and cake! I really enjoyed reading them your all so lovely!</div><br /><div align="center">Hope all you mums out there have a great Mothers Day this weekend!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/76/A299BC6453F2B77F6D3704A8BC7DFC26.png" /></a> </div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-6198538994960517302009-03-08T14:09:00.000-07:002009-03-08T16:00:41.269-07:00My little house!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNfoWc4eU4NieFR3bVLBD62VMppcmE0QbZO6JBpgdgnpxifcskKVAPraPw2MBz05HPTLCs_S_kSZu397DhE8IoxweyyThch-NXMOK3QVEaHM6EAltF3Jgb6kfdEUOs0BvqKziyR9iEoeu2/s1600-h/100_3572.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310929039943826594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNfoWc4eU4NieFR3bVLBD62VMppcmE0QbZO6JBpgdgnpxifcskKVAPraPw2MBz05HPTLCs_S_kSZu397DhE8IoxweyyThch-NXMOK3QVEaHM6EAltF3Jgb6kfdEUOs0BvqKziyR9iEoeu2/s400/100_3572.JPG" border="0" /></a>Yesterday I had a good tidy up of my little house down the garden and took some pics so finally I can share my finished studio with you all I'm sorry it's taken me forever to put these on here I hadn't forgotten but it has taken a lot more time than I expected transferring all my stuff from the house and finding homes for it all in here as it is quite small but perfectly formed and it is rarely this tidy being away from the house only I see the mess! If you follow my blog you will know that we purchased my summerhouse in bits at the end of August last year, you can read about it <a href="http://misssewnsew.blogspot.com/2008/08/weve-just-bought.html">here</a> and <a href="http://misssewnsew.blogspot.com/2008/08/painting-painting-and-more-painting.html">here</a> to see the before pics. An enormous thank you goes out to my <span style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">husband</span> Steven, my dad and my mum for the team effort in getting it finished and making my dream of my own space a reality.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbY8ywYQnCMHme03eeb02yu8Cq5CspzFf5gzHM3t6Q_xnkyXjvNybChvTNEGT3pCM6ddX9htaXrG-xe4g87OaFA03J5P33Mu0j9iJfZTSvL-dFukeVZh1lUIUFg-thRyQW_67L8pmehPOW/s1600-h/100_3569.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310929028700226306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbY8ywYQnCMHme03eeb02yu8Cq5CspzFf5gzHM3t6Q_xnkyXjvNybChvTNEGT3pCM6ddX9htaXrG-xe4g87OaFA03J5P33Mu0j9iJfZTSvL-dFukeVZh1lUIUFg-thRyQW_67L8pmehPOW/s400/100_3569.JPG" border="0" /></a>So this is my desk the table was £20 off good old ebay and was a nasty orangey pine colour so we sanded it down and painted the legs there was a window on this wall which I decided to block up as I wanted the shelves above my desk which works really well for storage and some favorite bit's and pieces on there - my faithful Roberts radio and favorite Greengate tins.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310929023372891298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82B1hbozLQ6o6R6PwRwaAs0VliO0dV9FhH85IAk1-gPigMPNBp8JW57Cp8nZ0wPOsgmQLREBayxwapGDRX4Os0QEOGJgToI9plB1jA4rJND5JGJrRfbxmM6XUf7wxfApXkAKJ9XCgwlhf/s400/100_3565.JPG" border="0" />Steven spent hours cladding the whole of the inside in tongue and groove which I love, he insulated the walls behind the tongue and groove which works a treat I have a electric heater and it gets lovely and cosy it was really important to me that I could use it all year round with it being small it heats up really well. The bunting I made myself a few years back.<br />I wanted a comfy chair in there I picked this tub chair up from a junk shop for £10 and I made the slip cover for it out of Greengate fabric.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310928283218821266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNyOj79adRb6w-oEEwv-YOibPGpUH3IHMO7jxTnBB7qle9fK3AsqwQHUPxKUpsHZcJZAtNptNHV_Y0fSn-dA0TZ7QG2eYnRG4p2Y9VvOUR_tAV2iDBA4yYyS2CTIu6BC_f8PpBKLHzjpO/s400/100_3562.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310927970316987698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyv1E2F8-WRns-b9x_rKFg5zkM4I8Z3nzokkcpyaeOcRqbnVL1hLLsfBVsLuRtQ16Wan4pn7g8Pq7aIp0TN2hyphenhyphenwS0-DSUk6uU-VrGJ2hGSRn5PK7XcOVa4PJx6onxsmWSmkQ2I6_xghAZ1/s400/100_3563.JPG" border="0" />The floor lamp base was from freecycle which I've painted blue and the wonky shade was 50p from a car boot! I have my home magazines on the rack on the door.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310927952819647954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsoUpKUYh11MZTk-PZzMUOk5rnGiniIVdzvJ5Z_2KnU6HRhTOskP8n88iPJ-spFv40FCU4TQPlXmdG35jscXleKshyphenhyphen9sWG9PcUz9FFnw1sFIz5EpCILhBvfj5mQTFs6HCR8xJepKQj-La2/s400/100_3567-1.JPG" border="0" />Steven has fitted me spotlights in the ceiling and I have a handy shelf which runs across the roof space up there I have my baskets of fabric scraps.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310927946287705394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTzutMYDybDutFK45kEPQ0qT1ecwKikWsD5GMccnK9v92c9Jaiqr_QJS7Aom2VJv7JcHq95Y38DqXJwiPVbbFFbJbOo1-YnnyLQKLrVSwxaKB6SA3fMk143im3fp47deFTd7Uubi_cHKgN/s400/100_3568-1.JPG" border="0" />You might of noticed that not a lot of sewing has been going on around here that's down to two reasons 1. lack of time 2. I have been without a working sewing machine for 6 months or so which has been very frustrating. The one you see on the table has just been repaired but my gorgeous vintage blue singer one ( brought for looks alone!) is beyond repair so instead of looking pretty on my desk it is going to the tip boo hoo!<br />I have just started sewing again and have two projects on the go at the moment some cushions for my mum and something I can't say what for the heart swap over at <a href="http://mollycupcakes.blogspot.com/">Mollycupcakes</a> and lots more planned after that.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310927937333438690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiouoyvyoIu3X6B3LaJjyhac7x4Bf9wW776FsGvr9AWR7CROARgMgAgjAX90o-_LgPxpOSA7MbdoCMK9HWCrF0xTtpQPA6nUXieHUkTsmdbuPsezEsjBuC6ZNvSVhEmD6QyJv4haNR6_M4H/s400/100_3570.JPG" border="0" />I love gift wrapping and like to keep a good selection of gift wrap in my bucket! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">So that's it hope you enjoyed my tour of my little studio and that it was worth waiting for. </div><div><div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">You might of noticed I have a new look to my blog I haven't posted on here for quite some time as I have a new hobby playing around with photo shop! I'm really pleased with how it looks I've used my favourite combination of Greengate inspired colours red, green, white and blue hope you like it!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/76/A299BC6453F2B77F6D3704A8BC7DFC26.png" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-26234191044270842772009-02-18T13:41:00.000-08:002009-02-18T16:59:26.447-08:00Lovely Pretty ThingsA pink parcel landed on my doormat last week. What's this I thought it can only be something from one of you wonderful ladies in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">blog land</span>. As it happened it was addressed to Emily, straight away I realised what it must be. I impatiently wait for 2 hrs and stop myself from having a peek inside and save it for Emily to open after <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pre</span> school. She is just as excited as me to open her parcel and she ripped open the pink bag and tissue paper to find this............<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304256874104122754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBYLkwSlZVLbGp_BGCKAc6hI4S1LkmbOGguHJL6wyHyGzD5H3hcLTvwmEPx0piAlOIbbv86cM_-akllamx0eQlf6jlANnvc5ZyQosbxxmOS8W_u3gm9ZYzhqNaE-hiQQ87tgm9UZl6sFF/s400/100_3529.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p>a gorgeous mini quilt that I won in Sara's giveaway! I love Sara's work she makes all sorts of lovely things which you can find here at her blog <a href="http://all-about-eden-saraeden.blogspot.com/">All About Eden</a> just look at the beautiful detail on her name and the pretty fabrics! Thank you Sara Emily <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">love's</span> it and so do I it has been all over the place in Emily's bedroom looking for the right spot to display it and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">we've</span> settled for the wall above her bed.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304256870422419746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi36UCxEHOo7KswlpjcSu_XWCryNbNHnFn3BFeditQQfoyRWxzDHqWyPUOjHbM0MEqE4bNID6yu4kQpQwW01KAZF6DWPI9b73ToOIWYB2h3EpKcSkb6K7KJVNKLEEdnaX68-vOyUaXFi9k3/s400/100_3527.JPG" border="0" /> These are my beautiful roses that Steven surprised my with on Valentines day I really wasn't expecting anything so they <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">meant</span> even more.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304256870817021314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja8WZC6lZtuA639dCD_JRxMny5z9y4TQYGB9Eiaxuse8TdHTGaiDoMZsmFkg0I9oC8yRgE1VcC5Pvw1suNgZBLd1YoDXwJQpxFsOEPVh0uuwcs5Fnr5qt7n1y4C9HS4VgRMarP7NWs7IY-/s400/100_3534.JPG" border="0" /><br />On Monday our back garden was awash with sunshine it felt wonderful it was warm enough for the kid's to play outside in the garden with no coat's and me and Steven sat and had our lunch outside, it felt good, really good, it gave us a taste of what's to come roll on Spring can't wait Just look at our first snowdrops so dainty and pretty. Keep catching a glimpse of them just outside the window don't you just love snowdrops?!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304256865904203474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 409px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrurzHXMulSmOSfkolXYhKgh4Y7TtNBt1GBHAe6X2O0YEGrylAYdbhbjytHiMj196fdxE5LvyB_ykwjJBPUjo3GeJrDMmm_bZvtE778rbUr46Zk53JoSCMBnXbnc5aPRwE5Zf-gH8arRKz/s400/100_3535.JPG" border="0" /><br />I've finally got my copy of this <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">months</span> Country Living I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">always</span> see it first on <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">blogs</span> at those of who <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">subscribe</span> and think 'ooh that front cover does look good' and then I have to impatiently wait for my copy to appear on the shop shelf I really should get it on <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">subscription</span> as I have it every month anyway. I'm <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">lovin</span> this <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">months</span> copy mostly because of the article about having a home studio if you follow my blog you'll know that I've just completed mine down the garden and love the glimpse into <a href="http://carolinezoob.com/">Caroline <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Zoobs</span></a> work space article. </p><p align="center">Sorry the above photo is blurred the pink mug warmer is from another very talented lady at <a href="http://pink-petal-designs.blogspot.com/">Pink- Petal-Designs</a> I think she still sells them in her shop if you fancy one. I love mine it's only takes about 20 seconds to get from the house back door down to my garden studio but when it's freezing outside having my hands wrapped around my mug warmer with a mug of hot chocolate makes it much less of a bind!</p><div align="center">The chocolate chip cookies I made this are from a recipe at the ever fabulous blog <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/">Attic 24</a> thanks you Lucy you said my family would thank you wholeheartedly for them and we do they are delicious and were very popular in our household made mine with some white chocolate chunks I had in. Tempted? Their seriously good! You can find the recipe<a href="http://www.blogger.com/attic24.typepad.com/weblog/2009/02/chocolate-chip-cookies.html"> here</a>.<br /><br />It is coming up to my blog being 1 yrs old in March so do pop back as I will be putting some goodies together and having a giveaway.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/76/A299BC6453F2B77F6D3704A8BC7DFC26.png" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304292703414673346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 1px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiStGaGFzGI5tmr-_frOdOr-7mICpYe5aWWDpKL7Y1M8c5xzD3jl8ru4oXgUGagQx5EX-9zJakFvhZCWLUPaI_KpCw31uQUzxxKNlLa698KWgaKv0GbRBryFY5kKMhR0ykWEl9rn5Qfg6Lx/s400/signiture.png" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-4589165284620674902009-02-07T12:44:00.000-08:002009-02-12T14:15:40.015-08:00Emily's Birthday<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5DRn1FsH-pddI4FBELbgXSc79LvyEezUwcKyZOhM6TAlHIGLZoYXeWKni8YFyI7aebWUTqhWBZDUqG2BdwvbexW6rBDEknXIORQWoqIBb-rg8r4mYKHVfyApr2sMFLMHtJfRUkLEiBcxr/s1600-h/IMGP3001.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5DRn1FsH-pddI4FBELbgXSc79LvyEezUwcKyZOhM6TAlHIGLZoYXeWKni8YFyI7aebWUTqhWBZDUqG2BdwvbexW6rBDEknXIORQWoqIBb-rg8r4mYKHVfyApr2sMFLMHtJfRUkLEiBcxr/s400/IMGP3001.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br />I'm glad to say that the 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> birthday party that we had on Friday for Emily went really well. Emily went to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pre</span> school in the morning whilst me and my mum got everything ready I have to say we were running around to get it all done in time as everything was a bit last minute as I had to fill and decorate the cake in the morning due to a baking <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">disaster</span> with the cake the night before!! The cake you see in the picture was the 3rd attempt! The first wasn't big enough, the 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">nd</span> was burnt and the 3rd turned out just right! Oh dear I'd not baked a cake for a long time and thought it would be easy, I now have a good recipe that I will stick to never mind I get there in the end!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0lZ045N844bWIyDd74xCttkRkmhiIdgvMN3WlcBuCORKzcJHlKmCEmKvNHs62C7W6Tcaf2KOYHABleh_1U2X_auq0ChTQz1WGXJNAy5cRbqCbUOiqJU3C27FpuuOnATng5C04zDGLOAPa/s1600-h/IMGP2998.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0lZ045N844bWIyDd74xCttkRkmhiIdgvMN3WlcBuCORKzcJHlKmCEmKvNHs62C7W6Tcaf2KOYHABleh_1U2X_auq0ChTQz1WGXJNAy5cRbqCbUOiqJU3C27FpuuOnATng5C04zDGLOAPa/s400/IMGP2998.JPG" border="0" /></a></p>The table looked really pretty. Let me point out the details!! Each child had a party popper and bottle of bubbles. The girls had a little rings attached to their name tags and the boys had a badge. See those <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">butterfly</span> mobiles, and straws that me and my niece sat cutting out from Laura Ashley wallpaper do you?!! Do you?!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZvEA4AkXWBWjqFpMjg_B5AXdXVn14MfXOaltDEBuZEZu9iN2R6bnD1rYKPwj4eRm6Oya6dXL1CXpVb_jckE9wx-fRWMJ6Yol72kMj9G78trDYUZLA6M3xRwnnuMQ_hobGYPUPP2_0OP0/s1600-h/IMGP3000.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZvEA4AkXWBWjqFpMjg_B5AXdXVn14MfXOaltDEBuZEZu9iN2R6bnD1rYKPwj4eRm6Oya6dXL1CXpVb_jckE9wx-fRWMJ6Yol72kMj9G78trDYUZLA6M3xRwnnuMQ_hobGYPUPP2_0OP0/s400/IMGP3000.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><p align="center">We had a bit of an Angelina Ballerina theme going, as Emily LOVES Angelina Ballerina since our special day together <a href="http://www.misssewnsew.blogspot.com/2008/09/our-girly-treat.html">here</a> she has been hooked.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbyKd74Aur_-Lu0dkEu8AMKGvxXvqDLtzlzT2SNP-vD3ipKhcWpYYPscExBqivRuGBbhdE1oCHp14yhu3wImhLZzKO-l8GkCjTVufyvNnEzGaT1O97_acePSXEA0l_NLiGYOSQ-VtBRM5R/s1600-h/IMGP2997.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbyKd74Aur_-Lu0dkEu8AMKGvxXvqDLtzlzT2SNP-vD3ipKhcWpYYPscExBqivRuGBbhdE1oCHp14yhu3wImhLZzKO-l8GkCjTVufyvNnEzGaT1O97_acePSXEA0l_NLiGYOSQ-VtBRM5R/s400/IMGP2997.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><p align="center">This lovely <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">picture</span> of Angelina was put together by my two helpers drawn by my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">niece</span> Jade and painted by my mum I think it's so nice that I'm going to put it on the wall in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Emily's</span> bedroom. We used it for pin the bow on Angelina.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300160240638874914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLqivsPwOe9uDUteN_ya7QWKP1Sg8cfKxuJ30wrpR9s8dCCCyFJnyrTlo7HrlXq1x0efifDj0fILs5o2LRGcDNw7r80joWw9Or4UnirLQegICZEWuENnJZirVJwQG4_ZNuCWICYWcqfu5q/s400/IMGP3018.JPG" border="0" /><br />My rushed cake! Which I was pleasantly surprised with that it actually tasted very nice! the pink cake stand was a bargain at just £2 marked down because the little cake stand that should be on top was missing.</p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300162966555652114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 242px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsZ8jMIlv9gYi0FurseliOC9tupngYZER8x3q2X_YVd-XfZr84oUxdT-wk_nUDYeh7xnniYxeQq0u59a7Jmx2Y1Jbjdv6L36Rf1x3j_90zOxDQxivOHKOK247cUNeXIA-zwrsk-v6WOgm/s400/IMGP3028.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />All the girls had a butterfly slide for their hair.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300163353017175682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6U8lpzIN1iotauZsxYzCdxPdMuBQ8oIiugjieIuvNEj6ydczjjCmvgr4cRi6d8FyUSSmOJOv_sIu6olX4qqYNNKwMKIm7ZUHlq2-rmngaw3Oloiymok-nAlGOD5dSy1m6O08wvT-6hzVk/s400/IMGP3004.JPG" border="0" /> Were having fun!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300163764169091490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 326px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjL5re_vvePodPjEIOYHaxXF4SIlMCJgtWJYLusZpB7jLcstmv76iTSuTu4ihiLyrSW5TeofcBqS5xh6-G_qOmHUaZXZGVLhNARYW5yLNAPFlxq0vaCwkspIFDye2RozIyvIvDi_LQIsKd/s400/IMGP3022.JPG" border="0" /> The birthday girl enjoyed herself!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300167127158055458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbw1AZegfWngaLo0urwgp0vQls70pjqEGYgI8kHfRo44f2vn1lUCFQ_WETH9W5z4AL4b-H9ea5P7ml6op5BwzMJ1xf_c1df7W4fjHXRz6Nx1E6Dw2ty__4H13fKnUun9ZvYNMm0lVMREII/s400/100_3518.JPG" border="0" /><br />After all the party games each child decorated a cup cake which I boxed up in a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">marshmallow</span> bottomed box <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">for</span> them to take home as a favour inside their <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">goodie</span> bags. I forgot to take photos of this but we had a tray full of about 8 different cake decorations glitter,smarties,pink and white hearts that sort of thing and a piping bag of icing. This is one I had left and had for supper. surprisingly I have no <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">problems</span> baking cupcakes!<br /><br /><br />The children really seemed to enjoy themselves and having just five children was just right there was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">lot's</span> of dancing and excitement but most importantly Emily's face was beaming throughout and loved it.<br /><br />I can't put it into words how much mummy and daddy love you we can't believe you four where has all that time gone? You are beautiful in every way and you haven't stopped saying <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">thank you</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">for</span> everything which is so sweet. Yesterday we had a mummy and daughter day one to one which was wonderful to enjoy each others company we had lunch at Little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Frankie's</span> and tried on all the dresses in the Disney Store then you picked one to buy with you money from <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Auntie</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Xana</span>.<br /><br />Happy birthday Emilyxxxx<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/76/A299BC6453F2B77F6D3704A8BC7DFC26.png" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-13119927560953229422009-02-06T12:47:00.000-08:002009-02-06T15:14:35.001-08:00A winter wonderland - what fun!!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCWV_Ump0CubEOouDbq2iUSzctkyMdoeEjRw9Rd1lDGBP-jUHhkmGzMwNecCGvz-1eteS-uT9iZhQXafIYR5Al0cL_8GCBO5lLx_FBpnIqwS59BbvC1nTd4VVb8d3BE0HbmzzN3gckHXw3/s1600-h/100_3498.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299792129127736866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCWV_Ump0CubEOouDbq2iUSzctkyMdoeEjRw9Rd1lDGBP-jUHhkmGzMwNecCGvz-1eteS-uT9iZhQXafIYR5Al0cL_8GCBO5lLx_FBpnIqwS59BbvC1nTd4VVb8d3BE0HbmzzN3gckHXw3/s400/100_3498.JPG" border="0" /></a> Well what a week it's been. Monday morning we awoke to this view out our bedroom window outside our lane looked like Narnia! We had about six inches of snow the most snow that I can remember since being very little. It all melted away by Tuesday and we were a bit miffed and sad that it had come and gone so quickly but yesterday (Thursday) we were rewarded with another heavy covering of snow. Yippee!!!!!!!! What fun our walk to pre school was wrapped up all cosy and warm, crunching snow under our feet kicking it along as we go and a good work out for me it can be quite difficult trying to push a pushchair along in thick snow whilst trying to control a overly excited three yr old along the side and trying not to fall over all at the same time!! :)<br /><br />Also I couldn't stop taking photo's so here's what I took.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299791689545509538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5SwzdflLD8eIA7K1ex69hCiFzDsFWpzu-kRaZGXTENVzCN5HIEgjZYoctivJX6SxShvDbaCXBEZtBXBCIIjtvAcJIZ-d0kjRV4nP_FCiu0ry_QFuAKE4_pdovREPmYdrd8H5jZP8GrsMF/s400/100_3512.JPG" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvE93_hvltM4gQxpK_Omh4llZQ5e5MR2YN542gQWCxLbYzEqVH63g5yAUwAsJbYXrzI-8lCfhxjy8qs15VI8loW8zi9a1L57yfc8RY9K6yKr7OfqLtkW5vHniBz4IUV_s7JCkXocCMQgT/s1600-h/100_3512.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299791694494922178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 2px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 1px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvE93_hvltM4gQxpK_Omh4llZQ5e5MR2YN542gQWCxLbYzEqVH63g5yAUwAsJbYXrzI-8lCfhxjy8qs15VI8loW8zi9a1L57yfc8RY9K6yKr7OfqLtkW5vHniBz4IUV_s7JCkXocCMQgT/s400/100_3512.JPG" border="0" /></a> our lane<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299790592993669218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQS6UCA_23xqbo3OKr7SQ_IY50SIoYY9kFspRjKsEBRAtM6Z5I62lq7J4jIQ_eCyBYwdMtjH7p-Iiq2y5HqkMyv5rB04Lf4XbEsip3LF1knB_vH9cJUz-ZFeh86TCj5tpcatGzLDwLt1qA/s400/100_3515.JPG" border="0" /> Mr snowman that Grandad helped build as Mummies <div><div><br /><div align="center">attempt wasn't very good!!!!!!!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299790588363063522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguV6Qxhdn3rvz0wFW-uEjkxLkupgPMypDrpWfhKN6OXIIrC_Zuq6bWgY5N8rpDVAsBpgO6NqDIh21NnAooG1KMupTidYKpaBnxVJR-ykeaRiDbtRCy99eV7jTDNcf-aOFkRDh1CaGRsFQL/s400/100_3513.JPG" border="0" /> Our House<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299790583859268082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIVdgdagnTUXlmADnnPjn-OP-YtluHB6MgRQ-DUZtrbXDGm5sigCdjuBrEPUkok6G40jjhhbdNWmTFLZXJ6pUzj0pNCwozw8gFrVgArBtr2spmMNC6T8Y81BsRo2xPfvsJZfZjg56jF2C8/s400/100_3510.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299790578138006162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIEbRV9X322CjSbwqXJaXqkwP_VCV6MaTVsIf5EmLHZkPIpOmbgVbR-CBujz0gyxrcRH3isDL7SE5EM4jy0SEWIqFfcFikEyUEzoJwmEuP7AdvbgaMvKjAVA7_GuA6aen06jK7fiLOsQP6/s400/100_3509-1.JPG" border="0" />The walk to school<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299790574608603410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_OMwPyqOuFYR6p0f07OqwOSJBy1b5JTlxsku69NjBrlN5FAjV15Y0Xf5x5Pp7yIFNlgbHm4-HiBHKKSYsacCfP37Zr1XxuEIpixVPgIJcV6WbGonfjdhjrvYKmUHFW00GCgLoOUl2d1v9/s400/100_3508.JPG" border="0" />This is the park we pass on our walk to school.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5wYIEl5kkezslgpplDj7kuB1ORwqm-ofeoFq6QDedbkiiHCR2GIdokCKnQCWz5SPI8pAoP4bL6ZBYBONyIykBmKPyKpWIJlcMfZGvwBH9CJtPZV1zM3hPtoh8tCHoh-UMyHsYrwURpf_2/s1600-h/100_3496.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5wYIEl5kkezslgpplDj7kuB1ORwqm-ofeoFq6QDedbkiiHCR2GIdokCKnQCWz5SPI8pAoP4bL6ZBYBONyIykBmKPyKpWIJlcMfZGvwBH9CJtPZV1zM3hPtoh8tCHoh-UMyHsYrwURpf_2/s400/100_3496.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Our back garden<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkpbGtdc4bo_9JD8lwGWe4orA5WFkDajVnxRVOL_Vrg5yqaBmzpkP5CDmTPbKoJa5uE_gOpUewf51H5FO7rGb-XkRiRAW6WMD7b7b39PyTnhVZ1zftBhrfAgSl3Fi5PiY7j1tDwisviunj/s1600-h/100_3503.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkpbGtdc4bo_9JD8lwGWe4orA5WFkDajVnxRVOL_Vrg5yqaBmzpkP5CDmTPbKoJa5uE_gOpUewf51H5FO7rGb-XkRiRAW6WMD7b7b39PyTnhVZ1zftBhrfAgSl3Fi5PiY7j1tDwisviunj/s400/100_3503.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />View from our landing window<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCIGFO_8F5M7sQLVhrwh_Q64EiaWfZ5kyJtCzLedO2nZlbKp0w-RdqZLjqdR7n17usYBZQvEKCms-0-AmVEE0ZMXxoTS3tYNuFdskYCzK4FC980DySNJ6pxdkLo1ldj-qMlLlfuhVq2ZJG/s1600-h/100_3501.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCIGFO_8F5M7sQLVhrwh_Q64EiaWfZ5kyJtCzLedO2nZlbKp0w-RdqZLjqdR7n17usYBZQvEKCms-0-AmVEE0ZMXxoTS3tYNuFdskYCzK4FC980DySNJ6pxdkLo1ldj-qMlLlfuhVq2ZJG/s400/100_3501.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />View from our bedroom window</div><br /><div><br /><div>Little words just photo's today as I'm shattered, it was Emily's 4th birthday party today and I'm all partied out. Thank you for all your best wishes for the party I'm pleased to say it went down a treat and all my hard work payed off, the birthday girl had a whale of a time! <div><div><div><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center">I'll be posting lot's of pics soon, it's her actual birthday tomorrow so I'm looking forward to having a girly day together. Hope you've all enjoyed the snow I think most places have had some? I've been so busy this week there's been little time to blog but had to sneak these photo's in. I never want to forget the week it snowed! Sarahx<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-31043317911910636632009-01-31T12:56:00.000-08:002009-02-02T12:54:08.007-08:00Party preparations<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwW0aWLmwAOuK80bAfUVdJCzN4fLP1NsbA34_LXXnPDfesel-U-5eHkCmP-DKkWXqZGzedDm6jj2o-vFlktsRbUOlhtEIdlA4hOj1WryTO681u_zshyNCqhh7vb-ojW7U5oUPipe7zvpu/s1600-h/june+and+barney+photo+frame1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297566735100311858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 390px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwW0aWLmwAOuK80bAfUVdJCzN4fLP1NsbA34_LXXnPDfesel-U-5eHkCmP-DKkWXqZGzedDm6jj2o-vFlktsRbUOlhtEIdlA4hOj1WryTO681u_zshyNCqhh7vb-ojW7U5oUPipe7zvpu/s400/june+and+barney+photo+frame1.jpg" border="0" /></a>It was the last day of January today and it was a beautiful sunny day here in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Derbyshire</span> we woke up to a gorgeous sunset casting a pink glow into Emily and Elliot's room. Well January has been a month of organising in the Miss sew n sew household and I am relieved to say that everywhere is now tip top tidy including my studio which was done today so now I can concentrate on other things.<br /><br />First thing on my to do list will be organising a birthday party for Emily who turns four next Saturday. She is having a little tea party the day before on the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Friday</span> I am making the most of being able to do a traditional style party at home with pass the parcel and musical chairs etc.................... I have to admit that unlike some mum's who dread organising <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">children's</span> parties I do actually quite enjoy organising it all although last year I did actually feel quite stressed <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">during</span> the event as I invited 13 children way to many for our little cottage! Having <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">learnt</span> from last years mistake this year she's having just having just 3 of her closest friends yes I know it sounds a bit mean just 3 but if you count Emily and Elliot that's 5 kids then there's the mums and friends and family so that's plenty. I was hoping that this will be much more manageable and less work for me! After planning to keep it small and simple I've ended up getting quite carried and have now got ton's to do!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgS4FSTHecC1mzk91u4GKOQ6BQ_NM4QgquNCDMpVHZJhPjsZdUX0uftGRhyphenhyphenpKK46GWbCCOFpRTWyalpqSkJjdC7klApfvm79bNgrXuS8QevIqnaucYfpVp-QCyiSrXbjIRcu9RRo4zAJCc/s1600-h/100_3495.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgS4FSTHecC1mzk91u4GKOQ6BQ_NM4QgquNCDMpVHZJhPjsZdUX0uftGRhyphenhyphenpKK46GWbCCOFpRTWyalpqSkJjdC7klApfvm79bNgrXuS8QevIqnaucYfpVp-QCyiSrXbjIRcu9RRo4zAJCc/s400/100_3495.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />My mum thought of me and picked this book up for me on her visit to the library kid's parties by Lisa Atwood I can really <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">recommend</span> this book if you need some inspiration for a children's party it has gorgeous pictures and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">lots</span> of different themed party idea's for girls and boys. I was really taken by this idea a cupcake decorating tea party how cute?<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebFwAQdjotbNOn9LfL-Mi9XoMjYgJqE7zB5NcIsDBg8F93A5_6sSab7429Xu3oVvXwcJT5dWtxMsj8LgtO-_q1Ksd18DeQkF8IeNqYz8do_2Ik-y1br1oQG5MZL0cn4f79PXPAYp9tikt/s1600-h/100_3493.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebFwAQdjotbNOn9LfL-Mi9XoMjYgJqE7zB5NcIsDBg8F93A5_6sSab7429Xu3oVvXwcJT5dWtxMsj8LgtO-_q1Ksd18DeQkF8IeNqYz8do_2Ik-y1br1oQG5MZL0cn4f79PXPAYp9tikt/s400/100_3493.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Each child gets to decorate their own cupcake which you box up in a pretty box for them to take home with them we'll be doing <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">ours</span> after the food and games once their filled up with jelly and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">ice cream</span> and party food hopefully that will avoid any protests of I want to eat mine now!!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQen2MiXztOONDvl5DiEh60yRhsFiEK2916Y5cfQZ5WLMXEXJCC7HXC_mXcyaJNu35YlXoVe3vSasqGszd_1qSly1a5kl5DgucL-mAW8LhS38nS2koszw2I6FnJAHqsPciS9aFdEkBlEgq/s1600-h/100_3486.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQen2MiXztOONDvl5DiEh60yRhsFiEK2916Y5cfQZ5WLMXEXJCC7HXC_mXcyaJNu35YlXoVe3vSasqGszd_1qSly1a5kl5DgucL-mAW8LhS38nS2koszw2I6FnJAHqsPciS9aFdEkBlEgq/s400/100_3486.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">niece</span> Jade comes round most Fridays for a tea and a chat so I've had a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">little</span> helper cutting out these butterflies, I knew that extra roll of Laura Ashley wallpaper would come in handy for something. Thursday we'll be decorating the room ready for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Emily's</span> big day I hope it all goes to plan I've tried not to mention the 'party' word as she <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">gets</span> so excited but it hasn't worked at all you just can' hide anything from her she soon cottons on that mummy's up to something and she's been counting the sleeps down now for the past week!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1R_GovH_WZJQVsC7xKqFXJ2-oUO-lOKrSJFo18x9ztQkFiKy6nHFPZPXXjpZOnZZncbputwvN8OM4d6eQSxV6MpcTAbAiyuW3HpAnpF7Gv9aXrLbTV3xvcGUpUvRUd3rskeTo4eXH2L8R/s1600-h/100_3491.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1R_GovH_WZJQVsC7xKqFXJ2-oUO-lOKrSJFo18x9ztQkFiKy6nHFPZPXXjpZOnZZncbputwvN8OM4d6eQSxV6MpcTAbAiyuW3HpAnpF7Gv9aXrLbTV3xvcGUpUvRUd3rskeTo4eXH2L8R/s400/100_3491.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="left"><br />Oh well wish me luck I now have a long list of bit's and pieces to make to pretty up the room, a Angelina Ballerina birthday cake to bake and decorate, cupcakes to bake I really haven't perfected the art or the perfect cupcake's mine come out domed shaped like little Mount <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Everest's</span> any hint's and tips on baking nice flat cupcakes gratefully accepted!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Goodie</span> bags to make decorate and fill! I no! I no!! I'm probably making <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">lots</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">lots</span> of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">unnecessary</span> work for myself and I annoy myself sometimes once I get an idea in my head I have to go full out and finish every last detail I tell myself to keep things simple and I can never stick to it. I'll keep you posted on how it all goes next week. Finally a big <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">thank you</span> to Lou at <a href="http://ludabelle.blogspot.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Ludabelle</span></a> for choosing me for this award. It's so nice to think that somebody actually reads and enjoys this little blog of mine <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">thank you</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">sooo</span> much you brightened up my day!<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297585273698396722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 186px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaVqYUqXODh7-P8L8zRfzdpuP9fLmPtfNCx-fRB_1nMeNA92OlXFi9NKjQFHPV1gAY9IL1vBYj0OP7hubhmoXHYA-OTIqzK5fWnu84Y0iW5AI3Cg5uRcNt6MY5hyphenhyphenMA6W4APBKBBaY-c_Tp/s400/Fabblog%5B1%5D%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /> I'm going to be lazy and take the easy route and not pass on this award, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">there's</span> so many fabulous blogs out there that I love to read that I just can't choose! Hope you all have had a good week I have some catching up to do in between the preparations for princess tea party central!<br />Sarahx<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298304528013429922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 9px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 3px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbMtotORFrjn30ASP6ju2p0oxf_-Zxpau8wH-4tJtgXMd_EhIfTo94fHalO4pz5BnYaRk-sRupGXNWDX_-wodeTlV8ANeM14GHGZUXrfmrMiFz_2wTxc9RaI9GMztlSJIrOoKUE_M7CKBT/s400/signiture.png" border="0" /><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-85503026748488111302009-01-25T11:46:00.000-08:002009-01-25T14:00:31.238-08:00Corner of my home and heart love<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr18f8zNnBaCiZlD0vWI8Ad6wMrrXQxNsi6sUEzZ8vK-pY8oQVaboC_g2JRyH3fYirlQMcz2nisGSXiZ8NOQxFZGreLKtCfqkf0CcfTRKUZhmbdLg_eu5byICJ3etFNAC6CKQJt6MF_ISU/s1600-h/100_3461.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295325999015879170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr18f8zNnBaCiZlD0vWI8Ad6wMrrXQxNsi6sUEzZ8vK-pY8oQVaboC_g2JRyH3fYirlQMcz2nisGSXiZ8NOQxFZGreLKtCfqkf0CcfTRKUZhmbdLg_eu5byICJ3etFNAC6CKQJt6MF_ISU/s400/100_3461.JPG" border="0" /></a> Hello folks thank you for popping back to visit this little blog of mine I do hope you all had a good week it's been a bit dismal here weather wise cold, wet and windy and I've been full of a cold most of the week it has been a bind dragging myself out for the pre-school run every morning but thankfully I'm feeling a lot better now.<br /><br />I'm still in the midst of de cluttering our home I can tick off the bathroom, living room, under stairs cupboard and yesterday I did our bedroom so over half way through the house I'd say. Thank you for all your comments about my bedroom I thought I'd show you another corner of it today. I'm am very lucky that my Steven lets me decorate our home as I like and that I have a very pretty feminine bedroom when I go out and buy things I don't have to consult him first as he lets me do what I like and I suppose I am very fortunate in that respect it would drive me crazy having to have anything slightly manly! This is my gorgeous dressing table which has had a good tidy up. The drawers were jammed full of stuff and tangled jewellery look at them now!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlD_6Qr8dXYlU7vxVjjS-lIaotUneNe7_judzH1AkgBZQ6FJXqrTghTfx-onG0VzR_47mm9EsZeme1jUfJzhtIzSoE5j1J2OWvTVsPJmZXdIFifydZ0pPoQvolHZwi3LrfMQEhC3tYn9cy/s1600-h/100_3476.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295325641777379490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlD_6Qr8dXYlU7vxVjjS-lIaotUneNe7_judzH1AkgBZQ6FJXqrTghTfx-onG0VzR_47mm9EsZeme1jUfJzhtIzSoE5j1J2OWvTVsPJmZXdIFifydZ0pPoQvolHZwi3LrfMQEhC3tYn9cy/s400/100_3476.JPG" border="0" /></a> I do so love this piece of furniture I bought it from the shop I used to work at before I had the children it used to stand a the centre of a beautiful display and after staring at it every day for about a year dreaming of owning it the kind lady I worked with let me have it as at a reduced price with it being ex display it had a few scratches but I didn't care just adds to it's shabby chicness!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzBcOP3SMEzl78xpSvtQdmq8oxfP8MEdQlCQywukSQjO4wZGD-ja0WwGxjsCxfnMAigTsGrW6LkIex-tPq3IQl083ODB6nIAfRGVpqEyWZt7QHbmMcgVJlPJH524F_TXDANOStjYatPJAX/s1600-h/100_3478.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295325223888464130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzBcOP3SMEzl78xpSvtQdmq8oxfP8MEdQlCQywukSQjO4wZGD-ja0WwGxjsCxfnMAigTsGrW6LkIex-tPq3IQl083ODB6nIAfRGVpqEyWZt7QHbmMcgVJlPJH524F_TXDANOStjYatPJAX/s400/100_3478.JPG" border="0" /></a> During the process I sorted out Emily's stash of accessories blimey she's not doing bad considering she's two weeks off four year's old she has more accessories than me!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295324948881801042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizBZ2L-9Sk-d8U8bJkV658M0fITynke_s4uzv6OhHcBFm5vLHnmo_iijwYVvy8FHvheEqemcC72auc8iMXKYhPC5PuhFvykgjS8ZXyTGPCHDCSPtSttDqEz6DPSlHcUhR5pAiXeR1i_opJ/s400/100_3472.JPG" border="0" /> I spent a little while displaying my favourite bit's and pieces on the shelf that's my wedding tiara that I had hidden away in a box and I'm really enjoying seeing it out and admiring it's glittery flowers a keepsake of a special day.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd6YSW2VwvxMrj5PWuq-WR1l5QSULSLipWWX_WIEl6OwzRtjjpCJFFv8Dy2wkjYTQQh00o1NA1kWH9By5wQc4obV5Fc4Cy3Np3aGQGF9IibQq5EtQnhExf9djgMdfpJO5XAeHUqEdlpnjT/s1600-h/100_3464.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295324741990138482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd6YSW2VwvxMrj5PWuq-WR1l5QSULSLipWWX_WIEl6OwzRtjjpCJFFv8Dy2wkjYTQQh00o1NA1kWH9By5wQc4obV5Fc4Cy3Np3aGQGF9IibQq5EtQnhExf9djgMdfpJO5XAeHUqEdlpnjT/s400/100_3464.JPG" border="0" /></a> So that's my dressing table sorted I confess I had stopped using it for what it's for as it had become a bit of a dumping ground so this morning it was lovely to have somewhere to sit and do my hair and makeup in my girly corner. Hurray for tidiness slapped hands for letting it get in such a mess!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295324203749149426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwX10P76WfFEkc7suMRRyhXfYBV90hUS0GAUa5j6XFTLc9IZhqScm9ov_9Dhw7IjEbV_TkSMEyu4d_jgHAr_Hu7RLD7dUXJ99jwCW7COt_1jG5R3HJ-t_Y8vHMpHSxJzDv3cUyiS4Wje7l/s400/100_3481.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>I'm after some hooks now to put on the wall next to it to hang my jewellery on I went to Laura Ashley today but they didn't have anything but I did see on someones blog can't remember which one that they had picked up some gorgeous flower ones up for £2.99 in the BHS sale so I'll have to try my luck there.</div><br /><div>I've been admiring your hearts posts on various blogs this week so thought I would join in and show you mine I do love hearts of course! They are so pretty and feminine and find myself drawn to them so Ill leave you with some of my hearts I have around our home these are just a few of them I have a lot of hearts! My favourite being this first one picked up for just 30p recently at a table top sale.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295322481669867298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvERVx0FPBhqrbG2ctKTt-H_J0Hjs5tENPGDB1kGJFwQpYaRXC9MOo_ViZL5KWTRnRJq1uAnpqktyTftmIsx7NLzKhZyRCCbqPi9fFKZv8evQAPMR5SUeuQfPhNh7_cMkKEGP7dySFha3K/s400/100_3445.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295322340763813602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtsANmUl8UjGEi0-ipCP5jg_MG59n9zbxypbvqatp1N_515PYaj56yM9JeY17HJufcfs5-rYqsGiLZ1iMlkkOflo8Jo90aTTfPbcOdxvYDE0Lmvx-jMsbWILH033qUTBfRTw01SwQnGO7/s400/100_3443.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295322158312631026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkcKg39DX9U-nqdtiozQH16QCCOlkTa84-ZTz23PMG20q4ucjiAqBVkkf4-tAgZYzdHH_q6xQGvrIr2l01CMBx8DXs1jPL1nyd1AD_y8Ay5zGlhLqhLneXQJJR8MVRAg9XuYb2UiXFziF2/s400/100_3454.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295320832076779730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPk4Xm535QpYe4MPrxG4OxtiuhgNya16wAnTF_k4591JKMflceKOdpMpQCESCfN727VnV-i9NJU_nVUONujZ4kDptRy6LfTVhCg7P8zr-tEETl3JPioUXAK6G8fuaje72Dp5-wsUuJsXEu/s400/100_3455.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295320674852403698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgylxGk4QXvYK0VW61PKTG03UsJsClcapYi92CYRTqTLczcWy2lRExBA7m4vpomhcPAZvQie_ExnnpOlkEwegRUJ4KtY1hD6ZscinTMarYHCqexRfL3lGTFIWxfpCHs5deQ6Oi2tqFpQ2cI/s400/100_3456.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295320506318770898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs20gBTFsrlK9KsSXgx30cyfcFlQAZjVLsAMpnAKfLPMCwSV426GRY6ahgURFqib3XiPGSjcnvXvPZ1_2tRrVzJha0tnGZPMmZ4N0VnnTRo2hcLhGZP3je4OSh5V7ZCHRo-ywfqgFLyWtU/s400/100_3457.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>Hope you enjoyed them! Right off to make a cuppa now and catch up with some of my favourite blogs! Oh also I haven't forgotten about showing some pics of my new shed/studio whilst I've been having a clear out I've been finding lot's of things that have needed re homing in my studio as I had all my craft/sewing paraphernalia stuffed all over the house so there's lots of things being dumped down there at the moment believe me it is in no fit state to be photographed but when I get it all organised (it's taking a lot longer than I expected) I will show and tell! Sorry about that!<br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div>Sarahx<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-58092216423618586922009-01-17T11:38:00.000-08:002009-01-17T13:18:56.898-08:00January planning and shopping<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrJXabfSoq8IjfjxSsL9elmwq6qf_4hNdljuVIRLtF0BWhkVVCBeiHfzTL-3xDPRqsUTzRuk7IJKDK6_OR_NKg8uWXJa_xkv9BJRev7KymF11unqjf9CG1XP1Aeq3Hp6b7LNg-NFxOCWN4/s1600-h/100_3421-1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292350840707788514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrJXabfSoq8IjfjxSsL9elmwq6qf_4hNdljuVIRLtF0BWhkVVCBeiHfzTL-3xDPRqsUTzRuk7IJKDK6_OR_NKg8uWXJa_xkv9BJRev7KymF11unqjf9CG1XP1Aeq3Hp6b7LNg-NFxOCWN4/s400/100_3421-1.JPG" border="0" /></a> We are 17 days into 2009 and I do <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">believe</span> I am a little late in wishing everyone who visits my blog a Happy New Year, I really appreciate every comment that is left on here they so brighten up my days so to everyone who has visited my blog I wish you all the most wonderful 2009!<br /><br />I do like the start of the year, all those empty boxes on the calender waiting ready to be filled with what you choose. I like to take time in January to plan what I want to get out of the year and what a would like to achieve. It's all buzzing around in my head at the moment but I am planning to make lists and write it all down in my dream book <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">there's</span> all sorts I want to do this year including <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">a lot</span> of sewing. I intend to be a slimmer me in 2009 as the weight really has crept on in 2008, the diet hasn't started yet but it will do soon I like to plan what I'm going to cook prepare and myself and get in the right frame of mind first!<br /><br />I've also felt an enormous urge to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">de clutter</span> our house this month. So every <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">cupboard</span>, box, drawer in the house is being tidied things we no longer need being recycled. We seem to of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">accumulated</span> I huge amount of stuff for 2 adults and 2 little people, it's giving me great satisfaction this organising. I do <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">believe</span> that in a small house it is good to have a place for everything and to keep possessions to a minimal so I'm being ruthless and getting rid of quite a bit of stuff that never <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">sees</span> the light of day that we have no use for.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaKAm5SyGJMDfgkIGQp-aDZXqIorodTPkQJGILgxrH1E37enOSVF22C6cF1xvZ2y39Z8nA5NqBAkuJTMMYB8_DSEV5Io3EWck154bcpUkWT6nYePvb6TyvBOtfs9ZzwhNQdfKoaRE2erfP/s1600-h/100_3424.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292350702416785314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaKAm5SyGJMDfgkIGQp-aDZXqIorodTPkQJGILgxrH1E37enOSVF22C6cF1xvZ2y39Z8nA5NqBAkuJTMMYB8_DSEV5Io3EWck154bcpUkWT6nYePvb6TyvBOtfs9ZzwhNQdfKoaRE2erfP/s400/100_3424.JPG" border="0" /></a> I have also been shopping when I'm in the old part of town I always have to pop in my favourite shop. Now usually I visit this shop just to browse not really to spend anything I just love to eye up all their wonderful stock and sometimes buy a card or something small. I wonder upstairs as it's upstairs where I especially love their lovely displays of Emma <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Bridgewater</span>, Suzie Watson and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Greengate</span>. But on this particular visit their large display of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Greengate</span> is all half price or more as they are not stocking it anymore. Oh wow I LOVE <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">GREENGATE</span> I'm excited and would love to make lots and lots of purchases but it's January and I have little money after Christmas but I can't resist these tins for only £2.50 each yes just £2.50 and this lovely cushion. I am sad that their not going to have it anymore such a shame the shop assistant said it was due to it being hard to get being a Danish company.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuEuAC7gS3-M2ZVxhhVmJR242GoEcuWzqpnqgWp-FgvXqyssSODGQJiwduESVxlELUWxDzMsZ3i_eyxi_qYgA2IeijttBsUGZUqNIpd6dePCrs_6hD7Ncn8GHk2et-MTwrwa_BtiF2w93a/s1600-h/100_3437.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292349992539846706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuEuAC7gS3-M2ZVxhhVmJR242GoEcuWzqpnqgWp-FgvXqyssSODGQJiwduESVxlELUWxDzMsZ3i_eyxi_qYgA2IeijttBsUGZUqNIpd6dePCrs_6hD7Ncn8GHk2et-MTwrwa_BtiF2w93a/s400/100_3437.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />My lovely mum and dad gave me my birthday money early, my birthday is not <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">until</span> May!!!!!! So I went back to buy myself a G<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">reengate</span> jug, candlestick, salt and pepper set, tube of pretty pencils and mug which is all wrapped up in tissue paper at my mums waiting for my birthday in May!!!!!!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Oooh</span> I can hardly wait!</div><br /><div>After my little splurge I had no intention of spending anymore money this month but when I came across this bedspread in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Dunelm</span> I had to have it. I've been looking for the perfect bedspread or eiderdown for our bed for quite a while.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdwqI5ZsUrCEiD1DFNu03Rrqs80lglFBBnaaaB0JhK6x85HgI-xfTCVUTfv9fSlCxfyFU9O12jgWtLku28sBCdI3m0fS61Om_9gseF4GGU4FZfc9NoJsZLH0JJkH9fM9cVaCjZ2xboHDeG/s1600-h/100_3434.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292349823996569970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdwqI5ZsUrCEiD1DFNu03Rrqs80lglFBBnaaaB0JhK6x85HgI-xfTCVUTfv9fSlCxfyFU9O12jgWtLku28sBCdI3m0fS61Om_9gseF4GGU4FZfc9NoJsZLH0JJkH9fM9cVaCjZ2xboHDeG/s400/100_3434.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I wanted something that would go well with these pictures above my bed and this faded red and cream <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">toil</span> bedspread fits the bill perfectly at £30 I think it's really good value it's <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">king size</span> and has ticking on the back I have seen a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">similar</span> one before and been tempted but it was £80.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFj-znC7-rubd74npSmoqmFlzGeawsr7QP9KCY5cOabwTiS_PUD-OBzMTeoN6qQqhWiu_V2FWqiNMHbujc5QWrU9fv2mDD9o-HsvIbWdlhIOa3QJnlwj7EvbO_kR8wjmUOax_TnTfucQbl/s1600-h/100_3430.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292349686108855602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFj-znC7-rubd74npSmoqmFlzGeawsr7QP9KCY5cOabwTiS_PUD-OBzMTeoN6qQqhWiu_V2FWqiNMHbujc5QWrU9fv2mDD9o-HsvIbWdlhIOa3QJnlwj7EvbO_kR8wjmUOax_TnTfucQbl/s400/100_3430.JPG" border="0" /></a> I'm really pleased with it and it's french style goes really well with our french style furniture. It's making me want to paint those awful peach walls a grey/blue and looking at our pine bed I think that is going to have a makeover and be painted cream to blend in with our other furniture another couple of jobs to add to my dream book! Our bedside tables are not usually that bare I've just nicked the lamps for the side table downstairs!</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292349552283819202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzxEBGdS3PqmvmkD61WHpbmzpTcv14axU4FyiF8d1BxhRo9Aesec_Opab9IB0dakSAtJ07NYkEJNaOZTijX0_QuXylNUVM7ZHWBONOh-fbr7ort3gJphXtoat4Mh2EF4f13CWW2-TiNPSe/s400/100_3436.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>As I type the wind is howling around our house and the rain pelting against our windows they have given 80 mile an hour winds out tonight I'm a bit worried about the dead tree across the lane lets hope it's still there in the morning!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-33922252780529734372009-01-04T13:01:00.000-08:002009-01-05T13:16:52.180-08:00Now you are two!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrcFQ-tDEPn11I0avYGHIjt893x2VQP8Z2sMHuXcyb5sifOc06e_5SyfPiVjgjAEkgw6I3ifbmL8735B2DdqApR5ojurCBi4B5nI-57KE2D2UYTOY68j7IfFK33SN5h3E5K_Bli4S-6Snx/s1600-h/116-1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287555570481430498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrcFQ-tDEPn11I0avYGHIjt893x2VQP8Z2sMHuXcyb5sifOc06e_5SyfPiVjgjAEkgw6I3ifbmL8735B2DdqApR5ojurCBi4B5nI-57KE2D2UYTOY68j7IfFK33SN5h3E5K_Bli4S-6Snx/s400/116-1.JPG" border="0" /></a> Gosh that was quick can't believe Christmas is over and were heading into 2009 hope you all had a fab Christmas I've been looking around blog land and everyone seems pretty quiet I suppose were all easing ourselves back into the swing of things after all the Chrimbo madness. Well we had a lovely Christmas the kids were happy and overwhelmed with all their presents Christmas morning we had my parents and Grandma over for breakfast and we had our pork pie and poachers pickle a tradition in our family that we have always done do you know anyone else you does this? Then we went over to my sister-in-laws for dinner which was fabulous to not to have to cook and just enjoy the day. Then Boxing Day Elliot turned 2 yes it was his birthday so we did presents all over again and had family over for drinks and birthday cake! <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287550247821097570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiUiGgcWMgmp-U2p-uXPpcDed5Q_3Roo7UQwFqfQFS3P7cv0KI46fw7Xr7NQhA9Vgm9igsNMIHwG4_TuO-qtxTlq9DLq_SDlT0dVWH58nc3yptF-KoLSE6UaB5a2w1rLPlnyoPLIaanFyl/s400/IMGP2872.JPG" border="0" />Our baby is growing into a little boy and a gorgeous boy we are so proud of you, you are changing every day and a lot at the moment as you are starting to put sentences together and doing lots of talking. I can remember wondering what sort of personality you would have when we had you and you have turned out to be so loving your always there for a kiss and a cuddle, your a proper boy and a cheeky mischievous one too and you never fail to make me and everyone around you laugh. Although sometimes I can be pulling my hair out at times when your up to no good like the number of time's I've caught you kneeling on top of the tv unit licking and putting your hands all over our plasma tv or when you've helped your self to the 4th yogurt in a row from the fridge and spilt it all over the floor and many other no no's too many to mention but on the other hand I will be smiling and laughing in the next moment with your charming ways.<br />You are a pleasure to look after and I feel like I have the best job in the world being your mummy. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287547299993745026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI7P0_n0xhqrKJqV_RPl4nKhNWY3WDZEkHl1qHXGHrC0ab503oh6_B7CpjlJEGdMhVAdRGrJECyYIbDXwuQbYPEvDFaQbi8z1J9OxrnKt2OHNvp5BwO8pZT_IXG1eL_tc5FnLP0MHAA5hq/s400/100_3402.JPG" border="0" />We had an awful year the year I found out I was pregnant as Steven also found out he had thyroid cancer and had to have two operations. So it was a year of worry and stress but we were told that Steven was going to be ok and he longed for you to be a boy. So it was the bestest news and most wonderful blessing that we had a boy after everything we had been through.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287547046149030306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh473zhMTJATfNdG_VpHW6erRAkJU9NnDszzqcyXmp4mRz0PGaK4nogDkLV-hQ4ngx7M34TYA-iDMapfJw4mF5fkiW4JB3FB2HbrOKsJQhWq44-ed2NB0IG9KTfPg6X_GmHU8dsErhGYdeL/s400/100_3400.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287546862086408130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitEy46U2MCbgf1GRY5PMFp24AbcZZjyM8BPAujciAflPhgP7GyX5c28RerpiPcMIXBIbrKpMjKcv_Ej1BlS5KlM_kFO_NNwM92uBD8Kh_yiU_-nWKoHVmij-tsJhxdH5y1Yjn4jxxTd8gj/s400/IMGP2853.JPG" border="0" />Emily is so happy to have a little brother it melts my heart to see you play nicely together I hope you will always be this close that's why we had you close together. Of course you argue but I don't know any brother and sister that doesn't I can imagine when your older being quite protective over your sister. As your quite bashful and stand up for yourself now where as Emily is more gentle and quiet.<br /><div><div><div><div>Happy Birthday Elliot mummy and daddy are so looking forward to every moment and experience with you in 2009 now you are two. x x<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-21122599905025123022008-12-23T13:17:00.000-08:002009-01-05T12:55:03.067-08:00Our Christmas home and a parcel in the post.Yesterday <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">morning I</span> received my giveaway from <a href="http://vintageheaven.blogspot.com/">Julia </a>at Vintage Heaven now I knew that this parcel was on it's way to me as as Julia had <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">pre</span> warned me to look out for Mr Postie. So when he knocked at the door I knew that the parcel was for me! I was so excited that I ripped off the lovely gold tissue paper and red <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ribbon</span> that my goodies were wrapped in before remembering to take a photo and look what was inside! Christmas has come early for lucky old me <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">thank you</span> so much Julia I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">absolutely</span> love all your handmade goodies. Here's what I got 3 white and red spotty <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Christmas</span> tree <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">decs</span> , 2 of the cutest miniature stockings filled with chocolates for Emily and Elliott, a gorgeous lavender filled heart made with vintage fabric, a fantastic stocking handmade with lovely lovely fabrics, a Christmas card all handmade by Julia, and the American December issue of Country Living yippee!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283100759838294690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhTf6ewGftFdXOlWg4gkd_CWx-LHm9W6spsNMpc7DXEXy61iPBDc28uhZ1gPfIAbfpdHpgGnO7QZPqoDh0tX9uXMwVCt6ASWsiaFYxs6vNkOfJOZM8t4ysBok-ezaFX2tvh-BD3YvQcs0/s400/100_3393.JPG" border="0" /><br />Missing from the photo is a really sweet lavender filled bird with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">dankly</span> legs which I've just spent half an hour looking for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">grrrrrr</span> I think what has happened Emily ( my 3 year old) has this annoying habit of moving things around the house I have lots of hanging hearts and I find that she moves them around onto different door knobs, hooks, drawer handles I suppose she's just playing house like mummy but it does drive me mad and I think she was quite fond of little birdie and has probably claimed it for her bedroom so I will photo it when it turns up. Anyway <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">thank you</span> Julia I am <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">overwhelmed</span> with your kindness and had a spring in my step all day yesterday because of your parcel.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283100523991983522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9BT6rPwSSbVS5wwJCd7kjEZF3N1nj2fxC-gD4bu1LVTCd1LVNxbqbylqIH11IAWdc585wiirEesga23u5YLPqzUdl4jE1TmIStcsqmwHcFBVg_usyTy3SFQFkiQyzw_m_5hP82bnCC5v1/s400/100_3382.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>Anyway I haven't <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">forgotten</span> to show you <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">lot's</span> of photo's of the inside of my cottage and all my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Christmas</span> decorations here is our much loved snowman who the children adore <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">we've</span> had him for 3 yrs now and it causes much <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">excitement</span> when we get him out his dusty box each year!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283100349105292514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6l6kPYZWXzB0vdakjedfrQO2rMzeysRaoS9jf_mNpKIbNo-loEIGkr9E6vTaWX9pTiAPmeiaq2jbvwcnYe7DIPTeH6uHR57MbeXahD5rC71Re5mbzoeAlJpBdBp4cYNDwsdxMFOxhsIZl/s400/100_3381.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>Not many words now as times a ticking by and I've got <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">a few</span> jobs to get done tonight with only 1 day to go! Hope you enjoy the pics! Love my new stocking on the wall!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJq2ypS8TdkG3k0iyAhLiptdy3e2kGt9lNqoOliXcjAuomerTzUbVcfqCTXQoHsZiIdOJzREvEvqeqWblMLES5hEZ2kpgGlKQGmyhUD-x-708JNvvY_mY1XAC9xcuI4TWey8-FWPy5LrD/s1600-h/100_3378.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283100135429349698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJq2ypS8TdkG3k0iyAhLiptdy3e2kGt9lNqoOliXcjAuomerTzUbVcfqCTXQoHsZiIdOJzREvEvqeqWblMLES5hEZ2kpgGlKQGmyhUD-x-708JNvvY_mY1XAC9xcuI4TWey8-FWPy5LrD/s400/100_3378.JPG" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283099789233004450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvORPtoqDp8ta98gzqyPsZuT_14RWAmr13BSvwR5c_ZiVsKAppu3MCJgKWyKiLpYgzgA8MroV6GHxVXFI9XKzEAE8q-W-XoETDh73G2rWnKV5SamxPJjGiQSZI6s5TrnQE9rYGbAOAZ56P/s400/100_3391.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283099619507129714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihqDD1RkOLXuKRGCzOpeiXu8NlP5GuIqc1ghEpArefvmmK9-fqODRXmYFOcN58xdbgDjlmBn4VgXTm6mX_TctvpELBA4dfh8TfQwlZ0kTF_2jkgHBvVZsqGznZG2WW-8FGDXsyXkev2Q-z/s400/100_3384.JPG" border="0" /> Can you spot my dove garland I bought from the CL fair?!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283099350384165058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmki9ceIbUSl99sqwAMvneHO-gwrOx5wCDT4vXJ_BOzqbrXA4SjSj3eR73czmqHAAmxG31RC7k-YXigdtj3PLpnReIf0X4KbXXcXbEXrNmADag1cv5-J0OCQ4adDOf4ezmoDvqewg1-3FE/s400/100_3383.JPG" border="0" />This is a shop bought stocking which I've personalised with some embroidery and applique for Emily.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283099125759786034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUdQJLeVhlTUbtU1Duos89N_3n5eutfmJ7Kgdp774ZNcPlvK3HOSkASmpR8-lQvVC4Pep8gWAmTnhrihaZafaVap6I-iH-xErQ7k6aBvEVtMDn1_1bjfiLKNFY6MaqljKKqDz6b748yOde/s400/100_3388.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div><div><div>Don't Julia's trees look good on my dresser just the right colours!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283098955503514978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtdUh6xbusqhnS255rN3SmMyjXobwZBCm4ClIyvdv62PUwZ1akcOXaz9v77bc6A0yvJD-T_Ej-g37WbEzR6GaI-6r-5Ybu8or1aW-626hG4RxH7pyOtKV9hDhji2GkXwbrnkzbZUerCp0p/s400/100_3386.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>And the miniature stockings so cute on my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">mantelpiece</span>.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283098624813183410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsT31Vqh3Gbwp22ThNGNnzwSS6cqME3o8rvcWGaaiqSaEFq5_EDm4wHW8H6TUf4lbSozHDyVsMu0W-gGva9-y7YhKg41635kClRGTy7OIHB7YN_gzh6XdQIqvehmjDOPNZGuH9e1mH3EHb/s400/100_3389.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>Christmas is extra special for us as <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Elliott's</span> birthday is on Boxing day he will be two so there will be double the present opening and excitement! Hope all you fellow <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">bloggers</span> have a wonderful time and I look forward to catching up with you all what you've been up to over Christmas will probably be a bit quiet on here till the New Year, going to pour my self a glass of Baileys now so cheers 'Merry Christmas!' <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Sarahx</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-33558753170734578342008-12-16T14:36:00.000-08:002008-12-17T16:00:40.099-08:00Christmas houses<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwFy0NmM46LoDWvP8aoLs3BEOny5uDUc9K2AoSSiiU77Vo00CfISSgDhJAvhJcdPOJZZtn7UE0srzsSLmdE2Ds4gD1VmCD7yuDmCNUF-QErPD55vtGQUqcZg91MOySdx8MDfEYOTlmy71/s1600-h/100_3309.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280896897980323554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwFy0NmM46LoDWvP8aoLs3BEOny5uDUc9K2AoSSiiU77Vo00CfISSgDhJAvhJcdPOJZZtn7UE0srzsSLmdE2Ds4gD1VmCD7yuDmCNUF-QErPD55vtGQUqcZg91MOySdx8MDfEYOTlmy71/s400/100_3309.JPG" border="0" /></a> Well<em> </em>I can't believe Christmas is nearly here, I feel quite organised this year all the presents are finished and wrapped and I've posted my Christmas cards today, do you like them I love these <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">house </span>designs.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjM3zVfGUjz9aGUrU0P3uovq6_Kmuq7mHmW2asi_4QMIRD3PsKs3-uUhEXgNBRVRgXWOME5RpQR40Qp_1lRc1Pj3Ml6bUnDmv-tpaVWEKmJEpnfm6XrAiIu1c8Q4TEETiJyqh8KO8phtaH/s1600-h/100_3306.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280896783644022578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjM3zVfGUjz9aGUrU0P3uovq6_Kmuq7mHmW2asi_4QMIRD3PsKs3-uUhEXgNBRVRgXWOME5RpQR40Qp_1lRc1Pj3Ml6bUnDmv-tpaVWEKmJEpnfm6XrAiIu1c8Q4TEETiJyqh8KO8phtaH/s400/100_3306.JPG" border="0" /></a> It's been a busy day today Elliot has had two Christmas parties at different playgroups and has another in the morning. Then Emily had a party at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pre</span> school this morning and afterwards she went to see the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">pantomime</span> 'Snow White' with Grandma and Grandad which she loved.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXirvViFqHHEOazoeLor3gleJMS3HR_ip0mHJg19j66-qJL2xx9FqesL33ExrTgvRzcrAhYLjQWkcqiNM_ANTjYFP8desP3uUWWfJLS8E7u4Z8RWG7KuOtw9W-7mIK5qpCPai3OxpY6JMu/s1600-h/100_3305.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280896674520060802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXirvViFqHHEOazoeLor3gleJMS3HR_ip0mHJg19j66-qJL2xx9FqesL33ExrTgvRzcrAhYLjQWkcqiNM_ANTjYFP8desP3uUWWfJLS8E7u4Z8RWG7KuOtw9W-7mIK5qpCPai3OxpY6JMu/s400/100_3305.JPG" border="0" /></a> Over the last week <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">we've</span> had <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">lot's</span> of exciting car journeys the kid's love spotting the Christmas lights decorating peoples houses screaming LIGHTS! LIGHTS! LIGHTS! We don't really go mad on lights but we always have a wreath on the front door next to the bay tree which we decorate both with fairy lights. The picture doesn't capture the lights well at all, just imagine them covered in lots of twinkling lights and you get the picture!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGTxr5xh_y_hQIvlqcZUjInBauD_MutvXXw-Ske8bFYcXAqGzWNYmCpKhddoBTtMxCs-RH6SWmXUiaTWvDO5PDfXWwriUux52YhSfogZKMSaB_KINyolG5YA7vXereVTxJ5ZpMOXs6v0o/s1600-h/100_3315.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280522454782112866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGTxr5xh_y_hQIvlqcZUjInBauD_MutvXXw-Ske8bFYcXAqGzWNYmCpKhddoBTtMxCs-RH6SWmXUiaTWvDO5PDfXWwriUux52YhSfogZKMSaB_KINyolG5YA7vXereVTxJ5ZpMOXs6v0o/s400/100_3315.JPG" border="0" /></a> I have a running joke at Christmas I always take the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">mickey</span> out of Steven calling him the light man (he does the lights and I do the decorating) he always spends a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">ridiculous</span> amount of time faffing with the lights they have to look just right or he's not a happy chappy!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280522269782003554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilNpQzoZVZ9-ozd-xuNM5xF5-kcmf_vW6asfnAdTCF4EqELk_p99lVCRKywrG6EpfRtweXicu6CUo6E5VZpqcktiLEQtsZP_tXiwTTeZ1V41Cg-ZMBzTRrm1dCb5Qw8K4RDZOLhG1hrvTt/s400/100_3308.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Mmm</span> I can see a house theme forming in this post I even have house Christmas decorations! I did have another house to show you but it got eaten before I got chance to photograph it. I had a kit to make a gingerbread house which I made last week. Emily and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Elliot</span> had <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">lot's</span> of fun decorating it with Smarties. I left it sitting pretty on the sideboard amongst my Christmas display then came down one morning only to catch them red handed both standing on chairs picking off and eating all the Smarties! After that I let them demolish it, I should of known better and known it would be to tempting for them.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280522007422716434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH7gub9w98uwIybswn0ypl74ziF6esWSN0zKqdoo-cIPCrSBQhCXVbogCHiPxIFKLsw_Mnqv3LB6S9IUVv9-xJDu9dRFl0i2GZSEVTE8aK5TPpwLSAlMwt17sKShaK6eN87PbfYdqmIsth/s400/100_3324.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>I also spent some time one evening baking biscuits for the tree I had to try out my new snowflake cutter didn't I!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280521688294712690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9R_Bh7n7JHa9Lk067ZqJRepaXWX4VNB7k8VCdpUtrMBo8rRMrGGDr7kwHGjD2KFLGzGjwnR4x8B7r0wCgG-7VqYJxzYZRELWe8DegygmqL7z1vbBEUrFVLuOoGrOzIZd7v7qsJisxlbYH/s400/100_3320.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>I know, I know, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">there's</span> no pics of my garden room in this post and I did promise it didn't I? I had all good intentions of moving the Christmas presents and photographing it. But there really is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">ALOT</span> of Christmas presents in my little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Santa's</span> Grotto! So I'm going to leave it till the New Year <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">ohh</span> I am sorry feel like I've led you all up the garden path a bit hope it's worth the wait!</div><br /><div><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Tomorrow</span> were off to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Chatsworth</span> for a festive family day out which I'm really looking forward to . </div><br /><div>Now you've seen the outside of my house I'd like to invite you inside so you can see my decorations. Strange I've never really shown my house much on my blog probably because it never seems tidy enough, two under fours you see, toys everywhere it's rarely tidy though I'm <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">forever</span> picking things up. But my home does mean the world to me and I love all things house related so it's about time I blogged about it so back very soon with lots of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">housey</span> pic's and that's a promise!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-32409537319588307662008-12-02T11:14:00.000-08:002009-01-05T13:27:32.786-08:00Let it Snow!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq72sQzeW5dCD0filQayrk6ylmg2vnDzmg6AfpTSBu2mcSlreaCSv4YFrhvEX70aPnVHgBzytNN2W996NULl1ZK56BWO6_IjMws6dGWw6XOYxInDNoprvOMRt1UYJZVz00VtS44b3z4MMj/s1600-h/100_3297.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275274017464506850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq72sQzeW5dCD0filQayrk6ylmg2vnDzmg6AfpTSBu2mcSlreaCSv4YFrhvEX70aPnVHgBzytNN2W996NULl1ZK56BWO6_IjMws6dGWw6XOYxInDNoprvOMRt1UYJZVz00VtS44b3z4MMj/s400/100_3297.JPG" border="0" /></a> This morning we woke up to no power in the house it was hard work getting 2 under 4's ready in the darkness! There is no leisurely lie in bed and waking up slowly in this house it doesn't exist! We are woken by two wide awake little people, first thing that comes into <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Emily's</span> head is 'cereal mummy' and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Elliott's</span> first words are 'downstairs' so off we trotted for W<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">eatabix</span> in darkness lighted by <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">tea lights</span>! Then it started to snow really heavily outside which caused much excitement as they rushed up to the window and pressed their noses up to the glass to watch the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">wintry</span> scene creating before us.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJT2eEKcYsLohvnDOma02sdvwqJ24jsYYx22uV3PyJIiSZ5wT6TwY97dk26Ywi4m-U8YHf09w4FMrd16AzgisVQpB0_T1aPte8F8-qk5UwpnL_mwWw8DW6ykGGyHV0i2zfXGY9h7OS-ec/s1600-h/100_3296.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275273896640347090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJT2eEKcYsLohvnDOma02sdvwqJ24jsYYx22uV3PyJIiSZ5wT6TwY97dk26Ywi4m-U8YHf09w4FMrd16AzgisVQpB0_T1aPte8F8-qk5UwpnL_mwWw8DW6ykGGyHV0i2zfXGY9h7OS-ec/s400/100_3296.JPG" border="0" /></a> The above picture is the lane that we live on, I love to watch the changing of the seasons on our little lane unfortunately this isn't the best pic as I've had to cut off the left side as <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">every ones</span> bins was out. I'd of loved to of stayed in all morning in the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">cosiness</span> of the house and enjoy the view from our window but I did have to venture out in it to take Emily to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">pre</span> school and then take Elliott to playgroup I was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">absolutely</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">freeeeeezing</span>. It was nice to see some snow especially with all the candles lit in the house it really did feel quite festive.</div><br /><div>Here is my collection of festive house magazines my addiction to house magazines goes stupid at this time of year I can't resist those Christmas front covers <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">there's</span> more than this pile I have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">a few</span> other ones put away too.<br />I bought them all last month in hast so I'm looking forward to sitting down and having a proper read through them all this month.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsD8Gh4pJaTKsF_F-iTXI3MTeQSxbl1VCyOsrheqb6cRqnHYOt9mhiY8Z3STXo0Iew-PkN4TDqlttmlsh4HSCdvS-Ar0i-EwyNCTc_NP1_BS9hGZE8spFo-cFdstypIiWHD1_EWF1FVrph/s1600-h/100_3299.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275273636462821170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsD8Gh4pJaTKsF_F-iTXI3MTeQSxbl1VCyOsrheqb6cRqnHYOt9mhiY8Z3STXo0Iew-PkN4TDqlttmlsh4HSCdvS-Ar0i-EwyNCTc_NP1_BS9hGZE8spFo-cFdstypIiWHD1_EWF1FVrph/s400/100_3299.JPG" border="0" /></a> I love this time of year especially the run up to Christmas I have just finished all my Christmas shopping so this month will be spent doing nice festive <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">activity's</span> we always go to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Chatsworth</span> for the day everywhere is decorated so beautifully there they even decorate the farmyard. We'll be taking the children to see <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Santa and </span>this weekend I'm going to bake some snowflake biscuits for the tree.</div><div>I love decorating the house in fact I'm a bit obsessed with Christmas decorations having worked selling <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Christmas</span> decorations in a wonderful old fashioned department store I have built up quite a stash of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Victorian</span> style <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">decs</span>. But this year I've bought all new in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Scandinavian</span> style better suited to our decor so I can't wait to put them all up.<br />I'm sorry all there's no pics of the garden room I will be doing a post with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">lot's</span> of pics soon I promise! It's turning into a bit of a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Santa's</span> workshop in there it's a great place to hide all the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Christmas</span> presents! But to give you a taste of something that's in there this is my comfy chair that I have covered in lovely <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Greengate</span> fabric.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0BDJ_IpC-kXuHlo3YSlNUBEoswOIlzA9Q_Py-4X2_fzAw6covruQ_7Wrh0hjufEXrbq_kk6bq3NODuGzbagn-gi_ZuB9JqbDqmw1whwBegGOOdeYD8xTjdr9NvVEWG9RdcqwiwIYFKkCn/s1600-h/100_3227.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275273497536027266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0BDJ_IpC-kXuHlo3YSlNUBEoswOIlzA9Q_Py-4X2_fzAw6covruQ_7Wrh0hjufEXrbq_kk6bq3NODuGzbagn-gi_ZuB9JqbDqmw1whwBegGOOdeYD8xTjdr9NvVEWG9RdcqwiwIYFKkCn/s400/100_3227.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Underneath is a yellow tub chair bought for £10 from the junk shop. This picture was taken half way through making the cover for it, it's finished now. I'd never covered a chair before so it was quite a challenge but I'd got a great book a making <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">loose</span> chair covers from the charity shop which really helped me and I'm really pleased with how it turned out.</div><div>Back soon with a garden room post have a good week all whatever your up to!</div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Sarahx</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-56132712743555164612008-11-18T12:31:00.000-08:002008-11-19T11:53:42.990-08:00A trip to London...................On Saturday the day arrived that I had really been looking forward to for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">months</span> I went to London for a day trip of shopping and visiting The Christmas Country Living Fair. I was up bright and early to catch the 7.00am train to London I packed my sleepy little family into the car still in their <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pj's</span> and I kissed them goodbye. I remember many fond farewells like this, when I was 18 ( 15 years ago I lived in London for 3 years whilst at stage school that's another story I'll tell you another day, I was seeing Steven at the time my now husband) so it felt quite surreal visiting London again after all these years. I arrive in London at 9.00am to find that Kings Cross has changed very much no longer is there just one grotty cafe now <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">there's</span> posh glass fronted shops and cafes including a P<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">aperchase</span> and a mini H<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">amley's</span>. <div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /></div><div>I hop on the tube and head for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Portobello</span> Road market I really enjoy the hustle and the bustle of the market exploring the quirky stalls selling a vast array of clothes antiques and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">bric</span> a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">brac</span> I hover over a B<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">akerlite</span> phone I've been wanting one for ages but decide to save my pennies for something else. I'm excited about the rest of the day and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">there's</span> so much I want to pack in to my day it feels wonderful to have a break from my day to day routine and do something different that's just for me. Next stop I head for Stanley Street to the Cabbages and Roses shop how I love this wonderful company as I make my way there I have a pleasant walk through South <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Kensington</span> admiring the wonderful white 4 storey houses <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">nosing</span> through <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">their</span> windows and admiring the perfectly trimmed topiary trees placed outside every door and the pretty wrought iron railings how the other half live eh! I arrive at Stanley Street to find a perfectly formed immaculate but very little shop this was not what I had imagined I was expecting I large shop with beautiful rooms adorned with Cabbages and Roses covered furniture and wallpaper like <a href="http://cabbagesandroses.com/">this</a> so I'm a little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">disappointed</span> I browse through the shop <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">ohhing</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">arr hing</span> at the small but perfectly displayed items.</div><div>Next stop <a href="http://cathkidston.co.uk/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Cath</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Kidston</span></a> a short walk away on King Road I'm spoilt for choice in there I have to buy something I spend ages looking at every item I can't decide what to buy eventually I buy this sticker book which contains over 200 adorable stickers for home , office and everywhere in between. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270117022591680946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkr_Ur258kz3FNy25BSxD3V7qyzGrP5htX7iVUJ3mPnPH10kTmHkIfG083nkCq25tGMoGd407fFh8UWvO-dm6Ccb5wy6Mwz-52d0u-oJdt1rgUyxd3rEY2hpVxM4It5fCQf0hxAIRKZmK/s400/100_3282.JPG" border="0" />Times a ticking by but I love the Kings Road I've never been here before the shops are great Graham And Green, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Designers</span> Guild and lot's of gorgeous individual shops I keep thinking I must be on my way to the Country Living Fair but I cant walk past these shops every one is tempting me inside with their beautiful window displays. After tearing myself away from Kings Road I eventually arrive at the fair at 2.00pm, I am shattered but oh so eager to explore I get some rest bite in the cafe and then head for the stalls I circle each level not to miss out on anything I marvel at it all. All my kind shops under one roof I'm excited to look at the stalls <a href="http://caroline-zoob.co.uk/">Caroline <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Zoob</span></a>, <a href="http://janconstantine.com/">Jan Constantine</a> and <a href="http://susiewatsondesigns.co.uk/">Susie Watson</a> whose <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Internet</span> shops I love to browse and do <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">pretend</span> shops at! I spend a stupid amount of time staring at the Suzie Watson stall but again I don't buy the trouble is if I had bottomless pockets I would go mad but I don't. </div><div>From C<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">aroline</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Zoob</span> I buy one of these a kind of vintage looking mail holders I love it it's going to end up by the front door no more post and paperwork will be cluttering up my dresser! <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270120035370116994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaf-_ewCJZowraxe2UzDquzZJ4PwMzeYYxSG5ZHEYQsYG2S_4mhUN3fAOS-eknUOzi17vxxBIM-Pe9mlhEg3SMQD_pQH0i4gFI4qU-Jb0L-NcVAq4Ptn2oHg2l7Shb9htu3zKBAbhCHg1i/s400/100_3279.JPG" border="0" /> From Dot Com Gift Shop I buy these,<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270117462523134354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx_p37pnifjNJF9Fmz7vFmKRFDxuCkbRjspSzTtrWJronzRi8hikoTqDYoD6c7Ph1z1Y6wJE3Tga5agqwKSRs3fCkhzyCAyqnwfEdelqHpK1wRjLdb3Yog3ilf-a6CP4azAXb497aq_85b/s400/100_3278.JPG" border="0" /><br />this<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270118829744836242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0LTm9xW8GaJr_ahXLl1J8ZHQcWfwNPpLFpWfdR3sqIQrooyFMFLIEPCYVNH9jBu-zu2sGfYQ53Rr5v9MaeTqhNpPOoeSdNjsadGUbbNn9wC4iIZuB6GT4HVHs-naaux0j75oESvHeH6M/s400/100_3277.JPG" border="0" /> and this<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270119034390761778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibaBjsG6IsmfkfF1PUFn2fu4D_W8nM1M7BffBUFjUrpNKPKulWs6Ai2d8Uo3fWiFnEGST6Uyl2HYxFojXrC0mgUymrldc0R5aRwyjzgV4L6AmRyRUlta24Ofb2IkJPa2qcI3qXCHoTF9MV/s400/100_3284.JPG" border="0" />Some polka dot paper napkins, a snowflake cookie cutter, a dotty beaker which I'm using as a desk tidy and a wonderful dove shaped paper garland which a noticed in cl magazines C<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">hristmas</span> issue last year which I<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">'m</span> so pleased I got my hands on , see the smallest things make me happy! From two <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">other</span> stalls I also buy this twig heart for my garden room<br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270120360109286130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibO4-WN14HPo7o7oJmVwgEiC16pRusdfdvNym05M1I8cq_OaSZMY56_R36Y_KzaPMHYAl89p6GCAZb1bA64p0KIV92nTbT9_179hFjVB03UF9SOU3DF2EwHPuIzRlKYb6tA6Serq2dhLnA/s400/100_3285.JPG" border="0" />and this Greengate table cloth which I've folded to use as a runner for the bargain price of £10 I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">absolutely</span> love it it matches my colours perfectly in my through room <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">it's</span> my favourite purchase of the day. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270119358637087122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQXQjb0tyax86jcXn03w7kbBag7LkjtITYn1ZII2au-e0wjDJGyc5Gc-IjwtCuzuPxYxd_5HSM_8YXg8fJPSgg0gPRkt9j5dt4JvQWuE2_QNVz0uKa8zz-Kg17LNpXQ7OMDqhnma-76sN/s400/100_3271.JPG" border="0" /> Another purchase were these two candle votives sorry for the dodgy photo there so pretty when their lit. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270119631784675026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnHNqszko7paDN5mT4Y46warLKZ-jAy-G8diit5emmbIKxXyz7WN2Tsq80UDhoYmcBftdmf0OHpxs0zkc4TERw2awJs0eXyVOYr64HZ_wNtsvMcPmou9ODmyJS6-gpDu5gQLyJ1pRU822D/s400/100_3274.JPG" border="0" /> I also buy a Christmas present for Emily a pretty dress for a dolly. I stay till the end 6.00pm I am dead on my feet I browse the posh <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">shop's</span> at the station and head home on the 7.00 train I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">am</span> so <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">grateful</span> for the sit down on the train and I'm eager to get home to my home and family who I'm starting to miss it has been such a fab day and I can't help feeling that it is something I would love to repeat year after year.<br /><br /><div>Ps The garden room is finished so my next post I'll give you a tour!</div><div>Sarahx</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-25598352547058271292008-10-22T01:58:00.000-07:002008-10-25T02:59:04.053-07:00Sew Fabulous Fabric<div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259950608571316418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy5nQkVR3WyDOv6n7IPhLsyjLJZz4mquPr1q7dv-D8uuJa_iX5oOnX5Bn4PehMAwINw3PDozhIAf1SXNezPpt93rXiOELjrQMIJ7sx8XyiBnvvcf-sDckQZmsvu7-II7_lNq1SxfeQiHJp/s400/100_3243.JPG" border="0" /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">A few</span> weeks ago I received this gorgeous book I won from <a href="http://theflourloft.blogspot.com/">http://theflourloft.blogspot.com/</a> the girls had recently had this book published and were giving away 3 books to celebrate their book being hot off the press which they co wrote together. Ginny and Alice had their own company making all sorts of items using vintage and found fabrics they were approached at the Country Living Fair and asked if they would like to write a book and that's how Fabulous Fabric came about. Guess who was the lucky winner of one of their books? Me that's who!! It felt like winning Willy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Wonka's</span></span> golden ticket out of over 50 comments I was one of the lucky 3! Yes I am feeling very smug about it how lucky I am I? I was completely delighted and could not wait for it to arrive. When it did land on my doorstep I was not <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">disappointed</span> not only did they send me their book I got a beautifully wrapped parcel which inside contained this starter kit containing 8 different beautifully patterned fabrics, felt, denim, some tweedy woolly type fabric, some cards and envelopes for making handmade cards and some corsage pins.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259950949568929010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4B5zvRtH55iO0ltN8Q6u2zxESu402Ij3SF4tlYHqwt9ZsbxCYmI3sq2rsvAymJo498stNs4DXI-Mno-jcNQp3tv9Mw6OdDLE_PZKOvepO3k6St7FQF1Sq738vY9V_nncCF2D5T3f89fG/s400/100_3244.JPG" border="0" />They have written a little message inside the book for me and also sent a stunning handmade card sorry <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">there's</span> no photo I have misplaced where I have put it this morning (what a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">narna</span></span>!) I've put it a little too safely away as I want to frame it for my summerhouse, den, studio, office oh dear I don't know what to call it now autumns here summerhouse just doesn't sound right!<br /></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259951400870817250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuKW5Si-YFC1WFoRr3loldoEdDk5H5BGBWQ8hCB3VuWJhilsg3b5RwziC96GI6dELa64LfjAGMd_LzRHmGhUYUwzbv26P_lpRayMGAUm_qgmRkTUhovyfdeGc7bgVNDlUQfgBwvxHuEbcD/s400/100_3245.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="justify">The book is separated into 4 sections Home Making, Out and About, Let's Celebrate and Lasting Memories at the back of the book there are patterns for the 20 projects in the book. It also has a fabric focus tip for each <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">project</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">recommending</span> what fabrics work well .<br /><br />What I love about the book is that it focuses on using recycled fabrics it has a really good section of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">sourcing</span> fabrics. I love the idea of reusing fabric I have saved <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">a lot</span> of Emily and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Elliotts</span></span> baby clothes so that I can use the pretty patterns again in a cushion or picture so that I can keep them and enjoy them everyday. I now have something new to hunt for in the charity shops usually I head straight for the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">bric</span></span> a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">brac</span></span> but reading this book has inspired me to take a closer look at the clothes so I can add to my growing collection of fabrics.<br />The 20 projects in the book are all ones I'd like to have a go at, there are ideas for using every last scrap of fabric and scope for putting your own personal take on each project. Here are <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">a few</span> of the pages I have photographed. The photographs really are beautiful it is a really pretty book that would make a lovely gift for someone who is creative or maybe a treat for one self ?<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259951882882949314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRKeK3QG8X9czVOayD6VfBtMKdoWZkDbKJ0b1cqeLrxyKNk4osRRGNAWDuWFUKvHYyoJZSeMyS9dh7vV3qefwEI9W4eT4th8-BfEiVqaWFODDJJLUoo1MsKkPzySTfYAxA7bJBKm32T4fd/s400/100_3249.JPG" border="0" /></p><div align="justify"> Above a cosy draft <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">excluder</span></span> using found tweed, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">woollens</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">boucles</span></span>.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259952195609271138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0H5Ezpxs6I2MJ1MZ6lVgE_Wcd__mnyABKZ-izZ4FsI4-X12KJWpuY24CTWVbhbaQs-8mPqwgXuiw3BM-4AEZLcDASz3xECH1OHLNFU_DhAQZyElac0YgLPE6wGAoMndIzwB-EVDsqrJEd/s400/100_3252.JPG" border="0" /><br />A patchwork floral fairy cushion<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259952476789945314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDCuf6-zSJoqfzFZTKOAHrMiQ3Ypc34iBWwximIVfas-6tXZRtgIFHr4ExdhyphenhyphenQn7Z06i5nX9exfGWoKlX4HRnWgDStG322sMjOhpAbCa8mbyMp7cIBfhrMMpzL3QqsopsDa25yeQz491Iq/s400/100_3251.JPG" border="0" /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14"> Child's</span> artwork made into a picture<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259952939076756018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBtCnV83yKDXk-9A-PgkN3Uj0ZftHf71QFXjvf7IcJvKdLpsktExhq875lnn8oNVMjcVXGeu6TZd0BckuDtcLMDkxtVaT3zGQLTWnCm0X97QXMI12_stOdTeOn3vVrmnvInp-iRl5Y9LOw/s400/100_3254.JPG" border="0" /> Flower Corsages<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259953285754099938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUZ29KLqolGOFwThBLse_j499aLrmAwIomoSqO1516lUY1iYmPM7exFVMS_NWjVyvI57ChUA4MLJ09Fhl3QhhBeRfz1DI1nOHRgUnjbQmQFyFQSzIcZW1Em-9qRS3mbRzDXF950568RGqN/s400/100_3250.JPG" border="0" /><br />Handmade Cards<br /><br /><div><div><div><div>I'm really looking forward to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">rummaging</span> through my fabrics and having ago at one of the projects but what to start first I like them all? I have some nice tweedy fabric in my stash from a pair of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Emily's</span> old trousers think I'm going to have a go at a winter style corsage for myself. A special thankyou goes out to Ginny and Alice for sending me your book I am going to get lot's of enjoyment from it and it's just the inspiration I need to get sewing again.</div></div></div></div><br /></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-23468877909637408652008-10-13T02:30:00.000-07:002009-01-05T13:30:27.903-08:00Embracing Autumn<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwYFoaNSZ7cEA-pXquUkCMdNx-XQOadrrtuTZXCRTXpAD1rXF5IsPUYK6-sOlZH8CfLdpz-B9SEb3Yqw8nH5_mz5MFK11Qs31ylQekDwLyST_IipSWoM5_ZN8x1q1FUbh0E4Z7b9iI1-ZF/s1600-h/100_3241.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256768230120112610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwYFoaNSZ7cEA-pXquUkCMdNx-XQOadrrtuTZXCRTXpAD1rXF5IsPUYK6-sOlZH8CfLdpz-B9SEb3Yqw8nH5_mz5MFK11Qs31ylQekDwLyST_IipSWoM5_ZN8x1q1FUbh0E4Z7b9iI1-ZF/s400/100_3241.JPG" border="0" /></a>Hi all yes I'm still here, I know I'm a useless blogger I'm just finding it really difficult at the moment to find time to blog which really annoys me. Smack my hands must try harder to update my blog and I have lots of catching up to do with everyone apoligies all!!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256775993570693554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJfyFoUdE32_7FeEIpJxXl9njedjlly0DiQS6_vAthD8vQRASrREPQXTpaUxeGKgi9L6M3HULrb_oJwPFPYEIga6JiCEAfqLgD-pVDBTOsFtSKof5-wY0oE-UrsVcdGK-6_VS_q9839jaI/s400/100_3237.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div>Well were well into autumn now and I'm really enjoying the new season. I'm enjoying the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">cosiness</span> in the house, snuggling up under a throw on the sofa having the lamps on. Putting the heating on which feels like a real indulgence and lighting a few candles! I wish we had a real fire though I'd love that were going to convert ours when we have our extension I'm very jealous of those of you who have one I'll just have to be patient and wait. Also covering up my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">lilly</span> white legs and wearing cosy clothes is a real bonus I really don't like getting my legs out and the more covered up I am the better!</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256767266904412034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWvfs9wf4kgYtQUWJxp0dFt1W1ZfKiUNvqbQcsNNlMs4tRC3aE5KYRwPLlyizQSRlT1EibRDmovSdGuIE8S-7VvT1veuoCUqvsv0RyBtdtX06pxF7XqIKu5SuwTmCBZfwgp4MPuFNbAp8e/s400/100_3234.JPG" border="0" /><br />So it was a beautiful warm day yesterday here in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Derbyshire</span> so off we went for a walk in the woods. We headed for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Ambergate</span> the village where I grew up and for shining cliff woods and off we went on our little adventure. We made our way through crunchy leaf paths and some very soggy muddy <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">paths.</span> We did a circular walk we just followed our noses I got a bit worried at some parts as there were different <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">paths</span> and we were just guessing at which direction to take and felt a bit lost, being stuck in the middle of the woods with a 1 and 3 yr old would not be a good situation to be in would it? But we did take the right route and was ok! We saw lots of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">squirrels</span>, acorns and chestnuts and even <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">a few</span> mushrooms! The sun was creating a dappled effect shining rays through the towering trees just stunning. Every so often we would see a drift of leaves falling from the trees onto the wood floor which was covered in a carpet of orange red and gold leaves. Halfway through our walk we were rewarded with the sight and sounds of this brook running down through the wood and on our way back we stumbled upon about six houses that are actually in the woods what a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">fascinating</span> and very private way to live it must be very spooky at night though. Not my cup of tea I've watched Blair Witch too many times!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256765800123901266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyO9lYld_X_saNn73y8v9U83u2PirtDXIH1BLCXiM2EXE2BgaXc_d-YoxfLD3fYqHCz8AwqjlDMPyt1sKAVgD_V3rnEU6GWApTn-5vyqLqt5SH5GlrXL4-3iFCeCqofJPq1IyCtsFZfSNR/s400/100_3239.JPG" border="0" /><br />Emily managed to walk most of the way and Elliott travelled in style in the backpack after doing a bit walking too. At one point Steven was carrying both of them with Emily on his shoulders! It was great to get out and enjoy the great outdoors hopefully depending on the weather we will do something <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">similar</span> this weekend. Sorry for the dodgy photo the next one is better I love the photo of the tree.</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256766325711081858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU4N4-H8KQEJLku9gY377qi2joONeovlmdn7WVVfbiWZJ5YHvmHp0uLwrVhaOzzcBYg2zV66M1Xi7fdLk4P4UOK9eMveqKOIsAEzvvJI0jgr2cOZrKMmkIPqUHKmSh0wpGuGvTHhWrFPbM/s400/100_3236.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>Looking towards the end of the month I'm starting to think about Halloween and giving the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">pumpkins</span> a go in the CL magazine also I've got my ticket <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">for</span> the Country Living Christmas Fair next month how excited am I . I've never been to one before so I'm really looking forward to it.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256766860675118146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-7jvvs90nIBE1Q7n_Fjg5_O1oMusALvYUegeblNk1NeUC_yrPkJSX1b8sQFxAm5LEi9rbQZaQQANrmifhI3OOFWCBDHgQnNIeaVkL2bW_VgJl44zDa3YYGU9yHchc7JM9aPuYBVH2rgN/s400/100_3235.JPG" border="0" /><br />Hopefully I will be here more often from now on, the summerhouse is coming on well and will hopefully be finished soon Steven and my dad have been working flat out on it so will <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">be posting</span> some pics of that. I've also been the very lucky winner of Ginny and Alice's book 'Fabulous fabric' which deserves a post of it's own so thanks girls I LOVE your book!</div><br /><div>Have a good week all!<br /><br /><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Sarahx</span></div></div></div></div></div></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-75899184633838296432008-09-18T02:12:00.000-07:002009-01-05T12:46:22.915-08:00Our girly treat!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247820588571926418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwgQXkVbXaMcIqPuMHSK5cKqBfo3c0U52rCmBCL42-Mw2gaXPw3oVbEl9Q5m-dQfL7vYFsXjrIxr62URxetmbpAMeG3kZ5O2JYwtJ5EiLQ2YN1t1msnio67BAKyBxHOAneDMoXyfrsqTua/s400/100_3200.JPG" border="0" />I mentioned a couple of posts back that I was going to take my daughter somewhere special as I'm very aware that this will be my last year having her at home with me before she starts school full time and I just thought she deserved a nice treat. I also feel that she has very little one to one time with me as Elliott will have that when Emily starts school. She's just started at a new nursery too and has been doing very well and taking it in her stride I was worried we were going to have tears but she's excited every morning to go and her teachers are very pleased with her and say what a lovely little girl she is this week I collected her one morning to see her clutching this<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247809849884736178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFAa-Yu0h49h8LWV0HeIrM8rqhfUG_6ShNvRGrSjKsULoBXDnUBhvqqjbpFqFKf41GSCNZyX_sFgTA2NfMxXbLwl-eNj3eZRpthyKXa0s4qrmGE9vJpqzdNf-ByCnAX2E_OAzI7c0EOa4J/s400/100_3197.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />The teacher had given her star pupil for sitting nicely at story time and gave her a ring and a wand how lovely is that? As you can imagine I'm so pleased that she seems to be settling in well it is a lovely little nursery attached to the school I think she will be fine there.<br /><br /><br />So her special treat was to go and see The English National Ballet perform Angelina Ballerina!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247819010809972738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvy6fT-eRDstA16TCu6n95Wdab9LpX1KCckARfo-y8N5r86Yn2u-fk52e6HsReBcxjdsab4ik-Reve3sf8uHzx-W2RLUDDKVavjKiHXckSenj-XOFgcS_q0PK6l5flXuE-iAU0ScEKh-XE/s400/100_3219.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>I love the embroidery on these shoes she wore I bought them for £5 Monsoon sale a year ago and I've been willing her feet to grow into them and they finally fit!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247815574218558242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2u793Z4TXNMpWT9gtu2lwOySig4Y4ijVziv8ISPDCxiJ4CKar3m5pUrRcgTlmMreutkGNKypzuxTv7960ZGpDX8Gbt5X75eiDwKy-Gv_bQVUV_YJEWsxUsfktOJb4jU8uyPdB9VNe8Tkt/s400/100_3198.JPG" border="0" />Before the show we has a little bit of girly shopping we went to all of Emily's favourite shops including this one her absolute favourite The Disney store so she's already shown me lots of things she wants from Santa which includes the entire Disney Store oh dear!!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247815977853655074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf6VSphdorQawufFe397HgB_Ej0UWFEGipMSuzXlUziSSjYe8bHOwavn4vDmef-Tri9g-jwvbKMeZ7po9H6fatP1rBLbz1DC3hELJkESOd4fI9rWQkR3HAjEyKFtNqHa5AOhv5s3pyJPkF/s400/100_3202.JPG" border="0" /> Then we stopped off at the Thornton's Cafe for some delicious chocolate mouse cake and headed for the theatre.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247816193716634146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCnbeN5p7jrrP4Z5WTprFlo9tBOjdhWAqHKhvm0KpNnaTG1Xt4aVr2bCommofZQNTW9nEZ2VQ41AivZe6Jss_Hk1vMspcVUk00yywNV74HNGg-5VtDbgS1IFtI45bTDbFbCqo9jjxU3Q1X/s400/100_3203.JPG" border="0" /> This was Emily's first time to a theatre and didn't really know what a ballet was until last night. There were lots of other little girls all dressed up in pretty dresses chattering away in anticipation of seeing Angelina!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247817818435351282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF_rqhdeRO6i6_lWHar6nHX6NAPXPFjdVz0-tidJETDwsrg1krnEBQ5PwmwzOcdHsMrvx-cepnvR41N1fbZZqY5qfHAfiyLRbb_HXoO62-drdkc753Snz0BbKRbVR3Leg4NEisb_w6Fb1y/s400/100_3207.JPG" border="0" />The Ballet was gorgeous it was an hour long with a 15 minute interval adapted from the Angelina Ballerina story books, Angelina is putting on her own show of Sleeping Beauty, act 1 is the rehearsals and act 2 is the actual performance. It was a cast of nine dancers the costumes and sets were amazing and it really brought the story to life I kept having a sneaky peek at Emily's face and she was smiling away and mesmerised by it all!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247818282439859170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjASa8f8UaZhcqhK_AaD-U03NPGYBw9vlaNUk35I3wettsU71puRQeY5idP4H4otwA6ZV4pPqaaTsmDm9Ym-DCZCt5SmD_dV4QnbU-TJmGCn31UYn0zY0HrYhCIafKxQyuU1ZKv00-2Fgee/s400/100_3222.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247818619999618722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYw7sZibqSm6__B6Whf_hd7YKBYEIH1kNB8sZM7Gwlt52Bqwf6D2sU88BfMm3592zI4sm85CKWx5W6OkIemFCvoucHixyeqE0yLJKJxfKP4te6fQyW2isN2RfgmqL5BLLiHFIqJgO0wCSS/s400/100_3221.JPG" border="0" /><br />To round the night off we had a ride on this an enormous big wheel which was outside the theatre.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247816476332799874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdKN1hp7abA6ZNXnUN7lvkvwZdXpsyCHIo43O8dqUu77FNeLFdQZsQHu5lL06chJQx0UZ5cTtpdt38aPKhYtsc2_W3_j50tt-H23LGeP-wrdf2q0YObiq1QRY9JmawZVbS4yLUoGioK3vq/s400/100_3218.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247822569832610466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0tOa6b-yHFWcX4VMJH0nN-L9qT80Yh6RIVjtbmQzVl4JwZt-YEdHvK3PfoAeMHODdlBnIojA6mG2dFUtMU-oqd1l0xQ2pzYLxREVP4om_Y__d6CkOT0iVkwuewpW85XIj7Cid3O0hU2h/s400/100_3210.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>I was quite nervous as to whether Emily would be ok on it but she pestered the life out of me to go on it and insisted she was not scared so after checking that 3yr olds were allowed on it we hopped on. We has a lovely time cuddled up together staring out over the night sky and city lights Emily loved it it was one of those happy moments that I'll never forget. </div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247816743423641746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBg6vxS49IFbPSgVYOAc-QDcggxJmwplCBPrEXeuI4xvzzLAiOcYXcsSb9-QMjEikrWXsvgODQU5MffhqV9B-yqQD_mjn_1aU95oJvc_Usg2451v5IkcNZZJ3YcXty8KiEajdw2YJ98jV1/s400/100_3215.JPG" border="0" />I am so lucky to have a beautiful caring 3 year old and I'm really loving the little lady she's growing into. This morning we woke up to beautiful clear blue skies on our walk to nursery she nattered all the way about Angelina and hasn't shut up about it all day so I think she really enjoyed her treat and hope she will remember it I certainly enjoyed spending some mummy and daughter time one to one and doing some really girly stuff. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-80041591089513671492008-09-12T12:59:00.000-07:002009-01-05T13:31:31.370-08:00It went ok!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipMYA6qPz03BcSSnksj4FLe2DwPVAsQzSpTaiki7603lVYHYN5JCCgoKRySC8al5OeqpurglRoaD97AjsI_4xRRCc-l2Tj-NfOb3RPi_Dv1EltTyoqRvsy1DUrlbZYb5EAdv4_prgfHmQn/s1600-h/100_3189.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245236852593825826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipMYA6qPz03BcSSnksj4FLe2DwPVAsQzSpTaiki7603lVYHYN5JCCgoKRySC8al5OeqpurglRoaD97AjsI_4xRRCc-l2Tj-NfOb3RPi_Dv1EltTyoqRvsy1DUrlbZYb5EAdv4_prgfHmQn/s400/100_3189.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">With a sigh of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">relief</span> I'm happy to say Emily started <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pre</span> school this morning and it all went well. It felt funny to be up at the crack of dawn feed organise and dress them both to be out the door for 8.30 for our 10min walk to school usually mornings at our house go at a very slow pace Emily is always up at around 6.30 anyway but there is no rush to go anywhere so we are used to lazy mornings in our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">pjs</span>. Not anymore! I have this school run for the next 16 years gone are our <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">leisurely</span> mornings <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Arrgh!!!! </span>None the less I had everything ready they both had their porridge and there was no crazy dashing around and I even managed to wash the pots before I left. She was not keen to put her uniform on I already had guessed that this was going to be a problem as she's so used to wearing pink and likes to choose her clothes! So I got a little present for her to open ONLY when she had put her uniform on! </span><br /><div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245236643630894658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho4_YevztFQq1IUAFrx70VnsqkwAVFww92PJnsKQHFJ0GxYn0cl3fOai8vy7lcmIYX3leWWOB8MT8rFxkWbLyenoEijhWahZJTrcOtzpLTsVjEfMf7HgBsGWr1RMhvmfTH_ZE-wo8UCvfB/s400/100_3185.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;">This worked to a certain extent she <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">hurriedly</span> got dressed very quickly to open her pressie then announced that she was going to get undressed and put some proper clothes on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">aarrgh</span> after lots of wining I managed to distract her with a jigsaw!</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245236403821655762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2rfEVli5UcMKT9HbjpprQgQSqKeK4kQLv9Lq1HFtekswA91vk49mCE6LsAh9HZW-sw_EnLAUYLGgqT_xdBXL_TsEVEV8byMPRKSk_sEi0wd2M6gBssu8YPao2E_jUCsrS3gwZe-eiFoBp/s400/100_3188.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="font-size:85%;">After that things went smoothly she told me she was a big girl and was not going to cry! We got to the nursery she took off her coat and hung it on her elephant coat hook and I sat her down at a computer to play a game ( she loves playing on computers and amazes me with what she can pick up)I told her I was going to talk to the teacher and said bye to her and she was fine didn't even turn around to watch me go she was just <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">happily</span> sat playing a game. </span><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">I just hope things will continue this way with no blips but you never no only time will tell but for now at least I can remember her first day with a proud smile.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-92100509835657033862008-09-08T07:02:00.000-07:002009-01-05T13:35:11.004-08:00Our summer is over and a new startSo it seems our summer is officially over and so the weather is trying to tell us too. This is the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">horrendous</span> weather our back garden suffered last week, non stop heavy rain followed by thunder and lightening and then huge hailstones!Lovely! <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243754608532264562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitYbKFm3eqSwFPnCC7_HWsWbnT11MFZq6Dwoh32wHiSamY9X24HT58c3hyphenhyphent0dSOXI5TdwECYgM1drIqU_zoMghydW6j0poIQwuy46XbeuOnV2GcbuSd8byZKuFxPvS7sU3XjddqPljjrT/s400/100_3159.JPG" border="0" />Emily starts at a new nursery on Friday she's doing mornings at the primary school nursery where she will attend in a years time. So uniform and new shoes are ready waiting.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243750616432194114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHhgWzsWJ-bvJHuvC9smbiGHN_JPNvgXd0J2Mnurf9QZV1GVvYjlFIJAJkRac235vWKO_Xf24xiHKXl843bJbYokHheKPmOmsRECfYavHZSjFQCHCTHZtmWYT2xLJIve7fnLScxzcid3cj/s400/100_3173.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243751265636268242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMFQeOFNOQJCIwqULjKZV3ty_PZcF_F4P2uup6jJBlIX0g4dyiKHzevuhpx8nL2F0gxe9qkuHUnarhUML0pw181fUfUy5dSbLYCz8bfOVUXBnDFzlP5fl1CWrP15kwdf0C4IwoOUwBen9b/s400/100_3178.JPG" border="0" />I just hope that she will settle in well and be happy there. I have everything crossed for no tears and upset. It should be good for her they try and include the nursery as much as they can with the school so hopefully when she starts school it won't be such a huge experience for her. I have been reading about <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">everyone's</span> little people starting at school in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">blog land</span> and I'm very aware that this will be me next year so I plan to treasure every moment of my last year with her at home. That's why I have a very special surprise for her next week were having a mummy and daughter night out so will blog about that soon!<br /><br />Looking back at our summer holidays <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">we've</span> all enjoyed each others company most of the time. Of course <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">there's</span> been tears and tantrums and pulling my hair out moments but all in all <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">we've</span> kept ourselves very busy and the summer has passed us by very quickly.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243755439217811106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxf4LStksiyvhj05m0-Bf16ekB5ezdFNYeFWGX-_0q_lzWV6AN19iLHpmXGPX1sDl5I6OejhoHUzNbCtF-QIFeey4oqChJndptx_2hHyEzTDE-x-QbXTFHPxv9IRumy9SwbHaUfC-SF_CQ/s400/100_3179.JPG" border="0" /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">We've</span> had jigsaws,games,building blocks dancing,singing,reading,biking,paddling pool fun,baking,playing with friends,painting,drawing,chalking on the patio,donkey rides, swimming picnics and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">lots</span> more.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243750948029393170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYi6JzaMvGiMmSVQ5w8Vj0QaUQvkglQ6CGWalJR6c-mAUNq0CMpJ9pL49x0a8TBK3pzRnoQfhAXqJkO_AxVW59qkSZ5HG6djhW8U79zeqrXGGmtdlTkfaArZnzZQzM0sMd4_E4P0dk4cx/s400/100_3157.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Daddy's</span> had a bit of time off so <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">we've</span> enjoyed some fun days out to the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Sea life</span> Centre and Alton Towers. Also walks in the peak <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">district</span> this is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Dovedale</span> about 30 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">min's</span> drive from our house it's a very beautiful valley with a river running through it. The fun bit is crossing the stepping stones. It was very busy so unfortunately there are lots of people on the photos.<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243751813194566706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvTZqbEYfZ4EIAUrolLfeurj6lzuPrDg1YGhJ9Eiue4Y8npG4UUEjmR0emz8O8HmTcvB7h1Ss4HQwxZ_AU-1cw0I-04LncnDYkhCSkoR1d-cjmfY6M69kT2aMR8ZXrdBbj13rirEWPt2o/s400/100_3142.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243752211701874290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZul6Raw0mmkN5Irn-aj0J5GluyZepxxboitH6hLaBLTFTFcUI2uK5MwXT1E0FU0yQVUtfNpk-lU_pGiFf33OTPvxijdN2sN2LpGeHCCn1nEq4i-CfwMkPwqoklm4P-gIiKGvqfYRtRxd/s400/100_3144.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243752680694762210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFzr9QjhLEZnXl3MJkKzRx77cM7m36oTluho0ZMZquHqlrNvqtAFaxvl4OH69mLK1gPazsrTTx5b2IO6xNmxUSjk6etM51t_c3uwDz0-3LHLeXOVnYm0R4vglt8_y8dsjUCOyYqXdYl3Nc/s400/100_3146.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243753134735536306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5xPJOrmq9re5I89K4s4XtHCtpfDhU6G82x-QBqeD-VV2DLm4fccp_xWhg4flPXT_m0VRPY-x90sm7jPZcFQOVv545sqqwADbwe8gsU7By2XobsecIUcGTH6uYqZbLNJ4cRLVNSPH3zBpk/s400/100_3149.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243753622784132770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix45IoD0zPkK6ccitz6f4iews_n7U72oz45DHcNm9lUFn3fWZb5cINVo4KSUZxa3HdelZ7F3h458aSECh0HNouWjCUhSg9bRskjFxcMqaVA0fmBAkGXwtnx3cpP6muzlR8FYaiuMbuVrgE/s400/100_3148.JPG" border="0" />I've also won a award. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">thank you</span> so much to Jane from the blog <a href="http://jane-petticoatlane.blogspot.com/">http://jane-petticoatlane.blogspot.com/</a> Jane is quite new to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">blog land</span> and her blog is a great read and she never fails to tickle me go check her lovely blog out.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243758385295641874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNFEjBe_dzR2vq3TUfYaCpgcbcy__HiNkgPQQCFdR-xpzUlWy4WVmw0GEu_y09HsTYhrjdu9_SIqV3KsyhpNyqXEy-wqvJ6EtO0GzHR2yGd0_kGF0895hgjkYqjYrFoDgMbLmhpXcXerRV/s400/I+LOVE+YOUR+BLOG%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" />I'm a bit late with this award and I think it's been passed on quite alot so I'm going to pass this on to everyone who reads my blog as you all really make my day. </div><div><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Quick update on the summerhouse sorry no photos I don't think pictures of soil and wires would please you! We have been plodding on with the electrical side so I won't bore you with that. I have picked up a junk shop chair for it which I am making a loose cover for so will keep you updated when I have something to show.</div><div></div><div>That's all for now be back soon with news of our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">girly</span> night out!</div><br /><br /><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Sarah x</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-18852093685520306632008-08-17T13:03:00.000-07:002009-01-05T13:37:00.601-08:00Painting, painting and more painting................<span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Thank you</span> for all your lovely comments about my summerhouse and garden it has just reminded me of what a lucky lucky girl I am to have a space of my own and has really motivated me to crack on with the painting. We have a fab garden but to honest it really has to look after itself this year and it really is looking a bit dull and unkept. We were very lucky to inherit lot's of mature plants and trees when we moved here I do have high hopes for my garden when the children are a bit older I hope to devote more time to it. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">This week I've started the painting and what a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">mammoth</span> job it is! I've been painting every evening after I've put the little one's to bed and have painted <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">until</span> dark in all weathers sheltering under the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">veranda</span> in the rain! I do enjoy painting and find it quite <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">relaxing</span> I love to see the end transformation but this is going on and on and some nights I've had to force myself to do it. Anyway enough of the waffle here's some pics what do you think?</span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235583750710135266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigsJ-I8VEx7VPecT9Lnq08rPRex88dv2aPNpOXT3ycISJwUIN1t5XRbaKpXA_YAhbx71p40flD67qAnMFB0oNU9IGwIciMsVaohItswMa0DU-Q4-qk2qw9FbHizi4p7ok_tT6QtoHHm3tO/s400/100_3127.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#ff6666;">Less posh shed more nice summerhouse me thinks! </span></em></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I love the little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">veranda</span> I'm looking forward to taking a break on here with a cuppa and a magazine!<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235584402927682738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjomIgjaiyubFzzUQrD74eZOjk5GhW-iCnU6GzKR8IGP7xq1HC7vQbXqItYG3pbWDKPI9k8OoQp-kT_MkO_KAqCSvH1B1gSpXLKa8FYZB_mhc7zIyqSOn_YjnxtxOH82l-9jcMDMj5KTiQI/s400/100_3125.JPG" border="0" /></span></p><span style="font-size:85%;">this shows the side of the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">summerhouse</span> where there is another window.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235584786889213298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMuTjI_Jbl9Op0HAIdkriW5LDYz0j1QflTQzGL4qaOTqe-X-jBJ9ylp8_gOf3qO8leah9CJp5XF74qHXyj71n0B8qQvJQIqC6bmhcDqR6sDU9xefKXy-dO9LOgG4XyOPffrtk9NwDxAYcc/s400/100_3128.JPG" border="0" /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">There's</span> still I reckon another weeks work of painting to get the outside <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">completely</span> finished. Then we can crack on with the inside. My minds been buzzing with what we are going to do with the inside. Here's what the inside looks like at the moment. It's really hard to photograph as it's quite small!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235591278627996162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6t_Z4OvaPxB-1JPF4jQyfhn4xQXmyexsD3pEExNgRVyPIpI_yraaM1ijyzMYispv6j3d4RlPzpU2BrppLFqcN8ZyiBiGBjOC3Wc8Ujusw8BuPm5CAOvA13ehBvHEI3JnuWLdCBI1I1kba/s400/100_3131.JPG" border="0" /></span> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235591692238979586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXp3cL0w16BILkvAa7-U2w8AcUKj1M5BrkpQNYaYbFPGWYyRVwQRvKOsUzTsKK_eV3q-IcIP-oMqQrKk8yPTgSwb6PFjCJxijX5DoiZfY-BiVyJwIIO_BDBXpH6wFw7p3aivEEpKuhkN00/s400/100_3130.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;">Oh dear not very inviting is it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">there's</span> a huge amount of work to do in here were going to insulate everywhere to make it warm and line the walls in tongue and grove. It's all going to be done on a shoestring budget so I will be searching <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">ebay</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">freecycle</span> for furniture. I've managed to pick up a heater on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">freecycle</span> so far. I'd like an old <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">comfy</span> chair to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">reupholster and </span>I'm after an old table to use as my desk, there is a handy shelf in the roof space where a plan to stack my material out of reach of little hands! </span><p><span style="font-size:85%;">As for the decor I've decided to go out of my safe zone of pastel colours and go for<span style="color:#6600cc;"> </span><span style="color:#cc66cc;">bright bold colours</span> . I've been really inspired by colour since starting blogging especially by two of my favourite blogs <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/">http://attic24.typepad.com/</a><span style="color:#33ccff;"><span style="color:#000000;"> <span style="color:#cc66cc;">and</span> <span style="color:#33ccff;"><a href="http://lavenderhouse.typepad.com/">http://lavenderhouse.typepad.com/</a></span></span> </span>who both use colour so beautifully in there homes. I'm hoping to inject some real fun colours into my summerhouse the tongue and groove will be white but all my accessories bright colours. Here's some pages from magazines that have inspired me.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236331207275241090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyVn1d6LG9Vk2Z9FzNYwHDETrqW2NmGF5PshApglVd8s5yLzVUkKmdN4wXD9D3BlkKNx1WMGIopWBuU_0F1m323_RtAxrzh7qqST979frJNNkrr3eB3bkbNbVKvvMj5ETo8DfLJ6tiVd1W/s400/100_3134.JPG" border="0" /></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236545808978193250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1vCrNYGd1R_AszEbTOFVhWrgguj81bQT1NLl1wxK02rGHsQrarwYRov6uAa5bVsJs_-0w-pLQ21xkCjNIbVEoL2WOMmNt3Ibq4A2l5RkKmAJilUXEDANWI_45QO5W9EfdcHH-FlxKzCTj/s400/100_3141.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;">I love the chair in the above pic and have searched everywhere for something <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">similar</span> but nothings turned up. I've also picked up these folders I love them they were great value to from Asda. I have heaps of paperwork to sort out so these will be ideal.</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236547763292096386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ9qCeElQRXU6jzWM7Un2h76cyZvM7FKzgKvPxS6H46_XMyUNAM97ODxqFn9XxTVPV3Dgn7OqvdDMmaB0q10wEB04S2gf4kIFNgRwmpZzjAPqg3SzIDbb0iJiVRfk1ShFpMhuGvY2k2eLE/s400/100_3140.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;">Hope you all had a good week the weather has been miserable hasn't it but I hear that it's going to clear up and we will see some sunshine this weekend I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Hope whatever your up to this bank holiday weekend it's a good one! </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Sarahx</span></p>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-16101935927266243262008-08-11T15:52:00.001-07:002009-01-05T13:40:26.728-08:00Weve just bought a ...................<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233944715202667874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 142px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="184" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyB7KBZ-qTLcZuoTKKoInvKat3Ny5eYtHaLRwtBS_IE8lztyulJEHcdlvTDd_WE7FrEEFWarQg8bI8YaUPmHWQrnomFZ2Zj6jXyvGMF73MuQBlpQFKffiG0vdTXlR0teyIzKO8-VRatXwm/s400/0e_2.jpg" width="200" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;">Yeah I'm so excited about it I've been wanting one for ages I don't know what it is but <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">there's</span> something so appealing to me about a tiny house a little hideaway to escape to. It's going to be my sewing room/office a place for all my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">paraphernalia</span> all my piles of material, craft stuff, paper work that I have stuffed away in drawers and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">cupboards</span>. The computer will be going in there too. I'd like to call it my studio but at what point do you call it a studio? Probably when you earn money from it <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">that's</span> something I would love to do in the future when I have more time on my hands. Hopefully it will be a little retreat somewhere to be quiet and be creative away from the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">chaos</span> of the house and a place to blog till my hearts content!</span><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">We bought it off <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Ebay</span> we were looking for a used one then stumbled across this one never been erected they were selling it as they were moving house. My poor husband begrudgingly drove all the way to Manchester a 4hr drive there and back as we got lost <em>twice</em>! When we got there we had to prize the top off it as it would not fit in the van <em>don't ask</em>!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">This is what some of it looked like when we got it home- </span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>So <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">here's</span> what we have done so far our old shed was on the slabs in this picture below</em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233402054665629202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjikS6pNHQyuRs03lYXm5iN-1gLemK-zjJNHXSRLhIZQKAXuXEkly-Ep5GNdtMr_e0VPzvw_ooej57Kbhx4FNZ5RDxOefQUPcEtkoaiJzzWDXYJRgEmdwFV9PT678_2olHQgAS4D9GK-NnT/s400/100_3098.JPG" border="0" /></span></div></div><span style="font-size:85%;">We have laid another base in the other corner of our garden and moved our old shed to here I did want to get rid of this shed all together as I thought it would look a eye sore but I'm really pleased it's quite hidden here and you can't see it at all, from the top of the garden. We <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">desperately</span> need it for all our tools and garden stuff anyway.</span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233518617465269170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE7wGuKRybwF3Vi0QUC55fQzkdOCVPstgLNDHC2rsq874tg6veOATH4oJdJcCKZkanaDZOtPuXDcDi9KIUZwMh98APeAJjT7oogF6OfAhcTk8Kh-vAyNXgveDDcKdT6Il6qRi5EkrH9k3x/s400/100_3119.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;">On Sunday Steven and my dad spent the whole day putting it up mum came to help with the kids and I made cups of tea, fed everyone and did bits to help. At the end of the day it looked like this:-<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233521949435683506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGv8mv-NluMTNa_8C6T_9IV9MA4aPvc0uMKZfEQfQeqVffjzB4hxYN1V0GR9tOJ7MIsk0QG4wn2OK7dxjsmsr2BgLYRYP4UrxXB89-hm5jGaiFw6cEfZKY-Y4PIIvzizfr5UIM-41i4VLM/s400/100_3116.JPG" border="0" /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;">What do you think? In this picture it looks very shed like I need to transform it now into pretty summerhouse. It's quite small <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">there's</span> enough room for a desk, plenty of shelves and a comfy chair I really like the little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">veranda</span> I'm thinking of putting a bench on there the view from the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">veranda</span> looks back on our cottage:-</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233523576128898946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNRo0CeRcJoEnNh6TvMEwsSA338NQkC7JG8W8HzouqcYsnYcaLVRpTILCeHcAmpw55r2maQZ7L9dugbFenO1rqqLy3qbp95dLt2bIU5EEP11z63xFP8EQ_M-JWbdfC8bCRp7nzj4WhCUS/s400/100_3123.JPG" border="0" /></div><span style="font-size:85%;">And from the top of our garden looking back at the summerhouse :-<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233524412550826914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWr9NPRLatRLra453ibHKyhMIWkJ0kowM2CoeeeZ0IUmgzoW9dFv-0uuZXJfqzJfG-wD-B9-yGI35C825pOe6A3Iiba-y2ao6wtAL_SiQ9hNpzzgQtJJp_x3-Kz2y9tgXOuaf002uCF4__/s400/100_3118.JPG" border="0" />My job is the painting which I have started on an evening it's going to be Farrow and Ball <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Pigeon</span> Green which is the same colour as our front door and gates. The paint in the picture is just an undercoat.</span></div><div><br /></div><p><span style="font-size:85%;">I'm going to bore you with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">a list</span> of what's left to do! It's got to be cosy in the winter so there's lot's to do:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Get electricity down there, </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">insulate it, </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">line it with tongue and grove ooh I love tongue and groove! </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">put some flooring down. </span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size:85%;">I'll be back soon with an update and my ideas for the inside that's the bit I'm looking forward too.<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Here's</span> what it should look like when it's finished!</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233529987139912226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6313srPiQgovtzNPnl-_wi9NmI-mbzga0Nv2SJxP4VDFTZnzGd0lsWPRXRDt3RjZRbD0CReAWmlNOrkKJflaesql_SLoQJvz03jsseeh4igH4e0tjWL449ZKMDC1vLkK2FTwgL9QQkwCm/s400/111_633135287171875000.jpg" border="0" /></div><span style="font-size:85%;">Gosh I've <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">a lot</span> of painting to do!<br /><br /></span><p><span style="font-size:85%;">Have a good week all!</span></p><p><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15"><span style="font-size:85%;">Sarahx</span></span></p>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146505316849490599.post-80421104012783488642008-08-09T02:52:00.000-07:002009-01-05T12:53:56.380-08:00Kitchen dreams and holiday fun<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip7n3DCWLWmniibVQrj2LGo2GV_SnlLcLhrjrw-l6kZRrXLe-Yel3isSnRaBNvRQqL8DCSVu2xQjDTsm1MvXvKY1ZY0PiHK5tcET-Kc9R788SYcv-yoolXHldVVLDtad7QXozQO70gJFiu/s1600-h/100_3101.JPG"><span style="font-size:100%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232512061253372546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip7n3DCWLWmniibVQrj2LGo2GV_SnlLcLhrjrw-l6kZRrXLe-Yel3isSnRaBNvRQqL8DCSVu2xQjDTsm1MvXvKY1ZY0PiHK5tcET-Kc9R788SYcv-yoolXHldVVLDtad7QXozQO70gJFiu/s400/100_3101.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:100%;"> Here are my new kitchen shelves which I painted a few weeks back. Although I love my house I really dislike my kitchen it's tiny two people in there and it feels overcrowded! We plan to have an extension at some point with a large kitchen and an extra bedroom. I was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">desperate</span> for a clear out so <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">that's</span> where the shelves idea came in on a unused wall. My food <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">cupboard</span> was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">unbearable</span> to the point of a was scared to open the doors as often a tin of beans would come crashing down on my head! So urgent action was needed and I bought some cheap shelves from B&Q and set to work on painting them and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">in listed</span> the help of my dad who is a retired joiner (very handy!) to put them up on the wall.I was surprised at how many storage jars I had being unused so now they are all <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">filled</span> up with various food and ingredients and have freed up an enormous amount of space on my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">cupboards.</span> So I am now really <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">enjoying</span> this little area of my kitchen believe me it is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">a lot</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">prettier</span> then the orange pine <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">cupboards</span> behind it! My ideal kitchen would have an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">aga</span> enough room for my pine farmhouse table and chairs and my old pine dresser (which are in my dining room) lots of shelves to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">display</span> collected <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">kitchenalia</span> a pantry style tall store <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">cupboard</span> and would be part conservatory overlooking the garden I don't want for much do I! Oh maybe one day but <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">until</span> then I will have to dream! </span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-size:100%;">Well it's been a while since I last posted and I have been enjoying having my Emily around in the house more. (she normally has 2hrs nursery in the afternoons). We have seen various friends and their children more often than we usually would and it's lovely to see little friendships forming. We have been to the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">swimming</span> baths <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">regularly</span> and Emily's confidence has grown enormously and she no longer wants us to hold her and is happy to go by herself and Elliott has gone from being very scared and crying <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">a lot</span> to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">giggling</span> and splashing around and really enjoying himself too! </span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232468203972551106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQZpJXx_e-JSYtkoF9M55sEjGlttCpyyED6zfuacMT22h3rChL8odvl6_DCyvP_U_sKrhMkoG6TSndPP89dVBV_9F-hyGBRQz9keYWV90APA6rbrnKtB3Zyykz8Mt5CwUL0EG8JeATbl6/s400/100_3078.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-size:100%;"> This is when we had a really hot day <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">a few</span> weeks back and we had homemade lollies which made a right mess dribbling down their chins and clothes but the enjoyment on their faces made it all worthwhile and they both managed to finish them so more are in the freezer waiting for another hot day!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232468533022121794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR_OlE6dso02f7n8eU9_ldTuEmBtQU1s9BGGVWkhIvN4bMlaVO1z14kGtYE7VCmvjon-tmkyXdraYj3b1j2n5bJD5NngeS3bkK8aUvZKK0-tg9jN_kg_ZS8lIIp3xgQJ-pFnmJEM3wChft/s400/100_3080.JPG" border="0" /> This is another day when we made Angel delight much enjoyment came from licking the spoons and I let Elliott feed himself his face was a picture so the camera came out again! More mess but it was fun.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232468755486517922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4DVKwPvAlxjyk4BoAxcrglO0Ob0kPSXQBdJgEi5R9lrqyVXfxN79NC-g_hSw4qwNJxiO9aa5nTa298Fp4HujtWOtGHHe2Fu6dvitWJ818dSZuGdqhlTSEX29D640uwZrH5tOPc_jq2Dg/s400/100_3084.JPG" border="0" /> I will leave you with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">a few</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">purchases</span> I've be meaning to put on here for a while<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232510545391345682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="241" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimc5Fw-0nBkSZ2-bNDnrpzg9icWsYKctXT-y2nPDi4lt1gyF0bdCTsgNdLEAhUL09Vbp7oCows8IvK6GWDEOuutV2Q4XKel4d1v9Z_pNTADSaUeVifJdZ6sJ0zUGsemYLE9L1CuGBQLPVl/s320/100_3102.JPG" width="320" border="0" /><br />A posy of china flowers a pound from a charity shop.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232510912974365986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsH0bkd28Xp6-pbfhcKVQRx8gRKqdGGeAaKDBwG3fqw3AR9kjZHw3XhFVWvQpLWu9yi7v7F-hjFKIWheprPm6MHrOAvrIJRBQHUTQrDQ3NLRGYfTiS0ybZIfjuvFHd1SzzS3rfSDtzNBei/s320/100_3105.JPG" border="0" /> My new umbrella it's cream with black spots<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232511163645049890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXW32G2ugfOy_y0SS9UDd62d5oFz97WezUWk1rVMA06oGJKuTPyA6CJ_qUCei8hkm3x963M1j4KjA6tU_MzVAGFgBuhqXitw5g_JQFh2s5ThhRymnld97RDRqxSOZGyUHHbCX5__GYPVv/s320/100_3108.JPG" border="0" /> A garden lantern from the Laura Ashley sale.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:100%;">Back in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">a few</span> days with something special to show you that I'm soooo excited about!! </span></div><div><span style="font-size:100%;">Have a good weekend!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Sarahx</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Miss sew n sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16899306295465604943noreply@blogger.com7