tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29448023808950333902024-02-08T05:08:32.530+00:00My Three of HeartsLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944802380895033390.post-35515704815730381022015-03-09T07:04:00.001+00:002015-03-09T07:04:34.340+00:00Resurfacing.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaexJ6s64UgNpjFk5EEHm0af642bwXyqjObBSw_s69qqieOnkrSG3dJswR6NT9J3UbNYy1rH0OXXcHAqrzXcb8kV0iFH8tRx5ItpjlYS8OLBzbr2k2jk_bClE-uabtVpUMOTE4R9wzMWg/s640/blogger-image--1279824206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaexJ6s64UgNpjFk5EEHm0af642bwXyqjObBSw_s69qqieOnkrSG3dJswR6NT9J3UbNYy1rH0OXXcHAqrzXcb8kV0iFH8tRx5ItpjlYS8OLBzbr2k2jk_bClE-uabtVpUMOTE4R9wzMWg/s640/blogger-image--1279824206.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Good morning & how are you? It's not quite 7am on a grey & miserable Monday morning, so I thought I'd write a quick blog post before I have to attempt the school run. It's one of those days where I'd much rather stay in bed, but that's not possible today, far too much needs to be done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjskhdO5SQEw9lAJjLJs4x5Yxol3WdjCN94ABbV3Cl-g9oqlMdoy4g4F0iwCFTa8Zth1IMhSwMdbo09f9fXhkR9gs2MadAFKOgLGQE8O24tBgRPq61VK56b6pNRWckw4tNXoMV0aYV5uTg/s640/blogger-image-2075381329.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjskhdO5SQEw9lAJjLJs4x5Yxol3WdjCN94ABbV3Cl-g9oqlMdoy4g4F0iwCFTa8Zth1IMhSwMdbo09f9fXhkR9gs2MadAFKOgLGQE8O24tBgRPq61VK56b6pNRWckw4tNXoMV0aYV5uTg/s640/blogger-image-2075381329.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As I wrote in my last post, I took a week off for half term to spend with my girls. It was a lovely chilled week, the Hubby even took a few days off so we got some much needed family time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Unfortunately on the last Saturday of the week, my youngest, Miss L-R, came down with a very nasty bout of chicken pox, which meant the next week & a half was spent providing lots of hot chocolate & cuddles, & not a lot else got done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ifUAgBGuMaB0TehaFlgZXTV9gRIFxQrAN4Br89DwefrZCuhiUMdKjl-2TyeUunp-d75ivAYxPkFSWccFbJRxPVTuWvb3seNPoH0Kwl3hgur3dunU4DIMsO34Ven4spVpGwTZvDN3EMU/s640/blogger-image--1501484697.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ifUAgBGuMaB0TehaFlgZXTV9gRIFxQrAN4Br89DwefrZCuhiUMdKjl-2TyeUunp-d75ivAYxPkFSWccFbJRxPVTuWvb3seNPoH0Kwl3hgur3dunU4DIMsO34Ven4spVpGwTZvDN3EMU/s640/blogger-image--1501484697.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She was so brave dealing with it, she is such a tough little cookie.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We did some baking & a little bit of crafting, but to be honest all she wanted to do was lie in my bed (what is it with kids wanting Mum & Dads bed when they are unwell?) & watch TV (which I gladly obliged!!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8oRxRTNOBPfoa9tYarQgLpZmotpdrrcY8qipGNpO3uGGdLtkEa1AVW1IBtDTrzFR_7pu-JzvbsNnX7ZXZy6g1Xx3e1vrfxtaLJ5U8mjy3eQRXbExaSsUiDmYTk2sYHLNZrQzQlhHRmpQ/s640/blogger-image--1866062805.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8oRxRTNOBPfoa9tYarQgLpZmotpdrrcY8qipGNpO3uGGdLtkEa1AVW1IBtDTrzFR_7pu-JzvbsNnX7ZXZy6g1Xx3e1vrfxtaLJ5U8mjy3eQRXbExaSsUiDmYTk2sYHLNZrQzQlhHRmpQ/s640/blogger-image--1866062805.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's been a pretty rough start to the year, so it's been so lovely to see Spring starting to poke it's head up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhMjdm6Ja1buxlGB6dlfh8imzOG8Kmkesy7cWSklR6Td0AY5UGey_8p5XOJcfaAASnECF5AnbK3CJbzTYOtITn5BxC3d3z7rvj_vaSVs7s3-tXTgKvt9qmTFbEeOCy2aqKqEhwAPQqsIw/s640/blogger-image--1040063264.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhMjdm6Ja1buxlGB6dlfh8imzOG8Kmkesy7cWSklR6Td0AY5UGey_8p5XOJcfaAASnECF5AnbK3CJbzTYOtITn5BxC3d3z7rvj_vaSVs7s3-tXTgKvt9qmTFbEeOCy2aqKqEhwAPQqsIw/s640/blogger-image--1040063264.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've started to revamp my craft area as it just wasn't working for me. 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Miss L-R needed a new hat & a <a href="http://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2013/10/crochet-unicorn-hat-pattern.html" target="_blank">Rainbow Unicorn Hat</a> seemed perfect for her!! It was made with White Stylecraft Aran wool & the mane & horn were made with Stylecraft DK.</div>
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My youngest turned 6 last November. She's been a dinosaur obsessed tomboy since she was about 2, but in the last year her girly side has definitely come out! She loves nothing better than to put on her Elsa dress & sparkly shoes & dance around. She still loves her dinosaurs & wants to be a palaeontologist when she's older, but wants to wear pretty dresses while doing so!</div>
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As with a lot of other little girls, Miss L-R loves all things Frozen, so a Frozen themed cake was in order. The cake itself was a chocolate marble cake with chocolate fudge icing. The base layer of the cake was a layer of ice blue fondant, I'd like to say that the pleated sort of effect was on purpose, but I'm not too good with fondant. You cant tell from the photos but the cake was covered in edible glitter. The figures I bought from The Disney Store, I'd seen Frozen figures being sold for ridiculous amounts on various cake supplies sites, so these seemed the better choice, especially as this meant she could play with them afterwards.</div>
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The cake was a huge success with my little Princess!!</div>
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Started with a little stitching. I'm taking part in <a href="http://www.thefrostedpumpkinstitchery.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery</a> <a href="http://www.thefrostedpumpkinstitchery.bigcartel.com/product/2015-story-time-sampler-pdf-cross-stitch-pattern" target="_blank">Story Time Sampler</a> & I'm already behind! Ha ha!! Basically for those who don't know, every month the Pumpkins release a pattern over the space of a year, & at the end of the year, you've created a beautiful Kawaii style sampler. The first month was Alice in Wonderland themed, that I really need to finish, so I can start on this months theme of the Secret Garden. </div>
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As a family, we have decided that Sundays are now technology free days. Too much of our time is spent on iPhones, iPads, DS's, Kindles, etc, we need one day where the urge to do this is taken away. The girls weren't overly thrilled about this decision to begin with but by the end of the day, they actually agreed that this should be something we continue & they had fun without technology!</div>
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It was a freezing day, so we wrapped up warm & went for a short walk in a nearby woods.</div>
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The girls had lots of fun going exploring off whilst myself & Hubby stuck to the paths (I was so cold & my joints were really sore & wobbly, I really wanted to explore with them but I was sensible & took it easy!)<br />
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We then returned home for lunch & I felt so tired & sore that I went back to bed for a while, whilst Hubby taught Miss K to play <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reversi" target="_blank">Othello.</a> I'm proud to say that after two games, she beat her Dad!! </div>
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I spent some time adding two more rows to my <a href="http://mythreeofhearts.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/the-cottage-ripple.html" target="_blank">Cottage Ripple,</a> I'm so in love with it, I cannot wait to finish it! <br />
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We cooked dinner together (which I forgot to take a photo off as I was too hungry!) & we tried The Pioneer Womans <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/06/crash-hot-potatoes/" target="_blank">Crash Hot Potatoes</a> which got a massive thumbs up from 4 out of 5 of us!! That's a success in my books!<br />
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We finished off our technology free day by spending some time together drawing. This was my effort, it didn't turn out exactly how I planned it, so I'm going to try it again.</div>
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Lucy of <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Attic24</a> fame has produced some beautiful Ripple blankets (<a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/2008/08/the-ripple-ta-dah.html" target="_blank">here</a> & <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/2012/12/interlocking-ripple-ta-dah.html" target="_blank">here</a> ) & I'd read that her instructions were the best. So I gave it a shot, but to be honest, I never made it past the foundation chain!! All that counting & trying to crochet into the foundation chain just wasn't happening!! So I put all thoughts of a Ripple aside & carried on with other projects.<br />
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Lucy created the <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/2014/08/coast-ripple.html" target="_blank">Coast Ripple</a> & the urge to attempt the Ripple arose again. But as much as I liked it, the colours just didn't grab me enough, they felt a little cold to be honest.<br />
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Then <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/2014/10/cottage-ripple.html" target="_blank">this</a> happened, the heavens opened & angels sang lol!! How stunning are these colours?<br />
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Now I was determined to crochet a Ripple!! So I bought the set from <a href="http://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/attic24/attic24-cottage-stylecraft-special-dk" target="_blank">The Wool Warehouse</a> (amazing service by the way!!) & gave it another go! <br />
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How gorgeous is this rainbow of pencils?? These are <a href="http://www.fabercastell.com/art-and-graphic/artist-products/polychromos-artists-colour-pencils" target="_blank">Polychromos</a> pencils by Faber-Castell & they are an absolute dream to draw with. I used to have a set of Karisma pencils & I have to admit I guarded them with my life! I never let anyone use them, in fact I hardly used them myself. But one thing I have learnt is not to keep things "for special", as the special rarely happens. So when I started to draw again, I used my Karisma pencils frequently. I even let my girls use them & was pleasantly surprised when they treated them with great care & produced beautiful pieces of art with them. </div>
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Unfortunately Karisma pencils have been discontinued, so I needed to find a replacement. The Polychromos were very highly rated by many artists, so I decided to treat myself for my birthday (that's not weird is it? To buy your own birthday present?) & I got <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Faber-Castell-Polychromos-Colour-Pencils-Tin/dp/B0007OECK8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1422131965&sr=8-2&keywords=faber+castell+polychromos" target="_blank">this</a> set. </div>
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I spent a few hours on my birthday (while the Hubby & kids cooked me an amazing dinner!) drawing a butterly. I found a photo on Pinterest & used that as inspiration. The Polychromos are amazing to shade with, & the colours all blend beautifully together. Obviously it will take some practice to master drawing & shading with them, but I'm looking forward to hopefully mastering them.</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944802380895033390.post-1097908488425794482015-01-09T12:25:00.003+00:002015-01-09T12:25:22.554+00:00Slowing things down.<br />
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One of my goals for last year was to take better care of myself. Well I failed miserably at that! I suffer from <a href="http://hypermobility.org/help-advice/hypermobility-syndromes/what-is-hms/" target="_blank">hypermobility-syndrome,</a> & currently am dealing with a massive flare up of symptoms. I've not been able to work this week & have been hobbling around like an old person. I'm not sure what has caused this flare up, the weather? Or just generally overdoing things? I woke up feeling better yesterday, but thought practically & made myself rest, rather than trying to get the housework etc done as I normally would (my house is trashed!!). I stayed in bed as its the most comfortable place to be, but cleared all the meds & rubbish off my bedside table as it was annoying me to look at them. Instead I filled it with things that I love, flowers, a candle, a cup of tea & a photo of my hubby, & I relaxed.</div>
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Until I had to do the school run & so today I am back to being in lots of pain. But instead of feeling down about it, I've lit my candle, there's a bar of chocolate next to my cup of tea & I have two new magazines to read. I've got no plans for the weekend, apart from a party on Sunday that my youngest has been invited to. I'm hoping that more rest will mean that next week will be better! </div>
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So top of my goals for 2015 is to take better care of myself, to rest when I need to, to exercise more & eat better. To get my hypermobility under control, so that flare ups like this become rarer (unfortunately this condition doesn't go away). </div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944802380895033390.post-31682000608345824152015-01-01T17:40:00.000+00:002015-01-01T17:40:22.264+00:00Today is a new start.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy New Year!! </div>
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Wow, its been a while eh? Is anyone still out there? I really didn't mean to leave it so long between posts, but I have to admit 2014 kicked my backside. It wasn't a bad year, in fact it actually was a successful year for our family. But in order for it to be so successful, my time here was just not possible. I returned to work last July, only part time but for the first time in 12 years. </div>
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Rejoining the workplace after 12 years as a SAHM has definitely been a struggle. Trying to balance childcare between two working parents is a nightmare I wouldn't wish upon someone. Hats off to those parents doing it on their own, you are Superstars!!Don't get me wrong, its been nice to return to work, to have a reason to put makeup on etc everyday, & have conversations with other adults. But at the same time, trying to do this plus continue to have all the responsibilities as before has ground me down. All the things that I do for me, crafting, baking, blogging, has been pushed aside while I have tried my best to keep my head above the water. This has made me pretty unhappy, as these things are my stress relievers. If it wasn't for Instagram, I may have gone insane. Therefore this blog, with its list of things I wanted to achieve in 2014, has been pretty much ignored. Plus my laptop was so slow that blogging took too long & I tried to blog from the ipad but it just wasn't the same. (Now I have a new shiny purple laptop that Im very happily using now, thanks Santa aka my lovely hubby!!)</div>
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Ive been thinking a great deal lately about how to change these feelings & so Im going to do my best to carve out time for me. At this time I'm loving the saying "Happy Wife, Happy Life" (or Mum) & its true. If I rush around trying to do everything without making time for me, then Im miserable, & if Im miserable, then everyone else is miserable. </div>
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The photo above is then a very apt photo. I'm going to start this year as I mean to go on. And to be honest, the year has started amazingly. We had a lovely relaxed New Years Eve at home, with all of us curled up on the sofa watching tv. Only one of the kids stayed awake to watch the fireworks at midnight lol. Then everyone slept in till 10 am today, which was heavenly. After a relaxed morning, we went to see a vintage car show, followed by lunch at <a href="http://www.gbk.co.uk/" target="_blank">GBK</a> which was so yummy! We came home where some of us napped, some of us chilled on various devices & some of us blogged. Next on the list is a game of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cluedo" target="_blank">Cluedo</a>, which my eldest received for Xmas. I just need to remember how to play!</div>
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Over the next few days, Im going to take a look at my list of goals for 2014, which is posted at the top of this page, to see how many I actually achieved. Then Im going to make another list for this year, it wont be as long, but Im going to try harder this year to achieve them.</div>
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So, how was your Christmas & New Year? What do you have planned for 2015? Im looking forward to properly catching up with everyones blogs soon, I just couldn't comment when using the ipad, so I fell out of touch with everyone.</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944802380895033390.post-86071932643268843852014-05-30T14:05:00.001+01:002014-05-30T14:05:27.974+01:00Biscuits, biscuits, biscuitsA few months ago I had a little idea for a new garland. I scribbled the idea down on a piece of paper with the intention of giving it a go, but the idea stayed on the piece of paper till this week.<div><br></div><div>It's half term here in the UK, so the kids are off school for the week. Typically the weather has been rubbish this week, rain everyday, plus both myself & my youngest have been trying to shake a crappy cold which doesn't seem to want to go. So we've spent most of the week snuggled up indoors. On Tuesday, while the girls were busy drawing, I sat with a cup of tea, some felt & embroidery threads & a plate full of biscuits & transferred the idea off the paper & into felt form.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrdTWwCgFMMY4Tp1tR6ugq_LL1VUvCutFtPaIjOpchDyk1s0u-5gk2UwdtRQY1VG5Siv5m62uSegUdW0KP92dz2AX0uRM5BWN_IUuE6K3BAIKSVseWE3_km8RJShJRS-Eahj-7ZFfZd1U/s640/blogger-image-1820440530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrdTWwCgFMMY4Tp1tR6ugq_LL1VUvCutFtPaIjOpchDyk1s0u-5gk2UwdtRQY1VG5Siv5m62uSegUdW0KP92dz2AX0uRM5BWN_IUuE6K3BAIKSVseWE3_km8RJShJRS-Eahj-7ZFfZd1U/s640/blogger-image-1820440530.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The pink Party Ring was first up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7OZ5jAu3bnZtuU2hLtlPqdZ5_IhcLHAESw0fjmkvKXRwOYyAKI73J89A6OF9r-n-luqw_EXMnbZQtNY9sZTHMqWHhdAsLrGz4UG2dCV_fJ1l28PdFkwa4GHcNlE5NAyfDDyZpWxlQOE/s640/blogger-image-1869389263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7OZ5jAu3bnZtuU2hLtlPqdZ5_IhcLHAESw0fjmkvKXRwOYyAKI73J89A6OF9r-n-luqw_EXMnbZQtNY9sZTHMqWHhdAsLrGz4UG2dCV_fJ1l28PdFkwa4GHcNlE5NAyfDDyZpWxlQOE/s640/blogger-image-1869389263.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then a few more appeared.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyvyN6EndAPlvJ0rH1j5v0xUS2-0W9IhFHgTvxxzij2uuvW6jJyJMIe0rlFAvN8wFRMlDPjh3sk16sswRNqlnPw22QKzkzKxBGEsUIhxhKDxrUHD3vBipKgqX_Itecumv7UKBXtfEVf1E/s640/blogger-image--753598986.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyvyN6EndAPlvJ0rH1j5v0xUS2-0W9IhFHgTvxxzij2uuvW6jJyJMIe0rlFAvN8wFRMlDPjh3sk16sswRNqlnPw22QKzkzKxBGEsUIhxhKDxrUHD3vBipKgqX_Itecumv7UKBXtfEVf1E/s640/blogger-image--753598986.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I may have eaten 1 or 2 Party Rings, just to ensure that I was doing them justice!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then it was Bourbon time!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYH9E5aMxipEZaTWxexzxkVHV5Mm9xmKh8NhXv8QnTYE3LdJbbh6RAXmq-t8owL02IwGDK7ujN3adD44Y_UEnHAW7Ov94uOeQEtOrbpFjMlcCgno_MdSE7Vhh_rmHX-nEtuH9HufklWZ4/s640/blogger-image--986291482.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYH9E5aMxipEZaTWxexzxkVHV5Mm9xmKh8NhXv8QnTYE3LdJbbh6RAXmq-t8owL02IwGDK7ujN3adD44Y_UEnHAW7Ov94uOeQEtOrbpFjMlcCgno_MdSE7Vhh_rmHX-nEtuH9HufklWZ4/s640/blogger-image--986291482.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I had to stop there as I was missing the right colour felt for the Jammy Dodgers & Custard Creams, but luckily I picked some up yesterday & so biscuit production shall continue this afternoon (once I've made a cheesecake with my middle daughter).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's hoping after all of this, the garland idea actually works!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy Friday!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Xxx</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944802380895033390.post-74325049514327428552014-05-22T10:40:00.001+01:002014-05-22T10:40:16.074+01:00#30daydrawingchallenge Day ThreeDay Three's theme was "Favourite Food".<div><br></div><div>It was hard to choose just one!! I mean come on!! How would I decide between cake, chocolate, biscuits, strawberries, roast chicken, roast potatoes, steak........... (Hungry now!!)</div><div><br></div><div>Then I remembered how I wanted to have a go at drawing cupcakes & the decision was made.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4ZUo1CPgwqkb9sGyr0k_cl5_VZGQEqDl8cKxj3Azr68vrAOTxIvkdbpIOYM1a7m152tFjKvDj3S0jdbzkBeUiW4tvcOluNYjwPAAY9TIeM-RooPB4SSsZ1xon9UY4qG6mcFGAaMctA8/s640/blogger-image--1030663413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4ZUo1CPgwqkb9sGyr0k_cl5_VZGQEqDl8cKxj3Azr68vrAOTxIvkdbpIOYM1a7m152tFjKvDj3S0jdbzkBeUiW4tvcOluNYjwPAAY9TIeM-RooPB4SSsZ1xon9UY4qG6mcFGAaMctA8/s640/blogger-image--1030663413.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I decided to put a bit more time into this one. I painted one cupcake & drew the other in biro. These cupcakes were heavily inspired by Jenny & Aaron over at <span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">http://everyday-is-a-holiday.blogspot.co.uk/</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7FDbkC8DxAHZY3TGc6vcvyx7edv8s3OxH-Zh68HM28lUYMzrTvj2owGMJHiiztJIhFyVDngRoWy1v-U724THWBIORN__RUxSQxsAhKxW1u9btMfgG3SmKJYAd3QmNmcA3YwWrqa8_S-Y/s640/blogger-image-461326524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7FDbkC8DxAHZY3TGc6vcvyx7edv8s3OxH-Zh68HM28lUYMzrTvj2owGMJHiiztJIhFyVDngRoWy1v-U724THWBIORN__RUxSQxsAhKxW1u9btMfgG3SmKJYAd3QmNmcA3YwWrqa8_S-Y/s640/blogger-image-461326524.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My blending skills need some work but I'm happy with this for a first attempt!! If you haven't checked out Jenny & Aaron's work, you should definitely take a look! It's amazing & I cannot wait to buy some of their prints for my kitchen (& maybe a die cut or two!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Xxx</div><br></div><br></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944802380895033390.post-55720643046522291372014-05-21T10:25:00.001+01:002014-05-21T10:25:29.602+01:00The #30daydrawingchallengeI've really missed drawing, as a teen I drew all the time. I did really well in Art in High School & went on to study at college. Originally I was going to do an A-Level in Art but everyone kept telling me how Art wouldn't be a career & to look into the design field. So instead of taking Art, I took Art & Design with the intention of going into Graphic Design. I passed the first year with a Merit & began the second course, but my heart was no longer in it. I no longer loved drawing, nothing I created was right in my teachers eyes, the criticism was just negative, nothing constructive to work with. I fell so behind with my work that I would have to retake the year, so I made the decision to give up college & start working. From that day, I didn't draw. My art supplies were packed away & that was that.<div><br></div><div>Until a few years ago where the drawing bug started to resurface. The first time I picked the pencil up & sketched something, it was total rubbish. In fact everything I drew was rubbish & I began to wonder if I'd lost the skills I had. But in reality, if you don't practice & keep trying, then your skills won't grow & develop, so I kept trying. Not as much as I did when I was younger but now & then.</div><div><br></div><div>Last week, someone I follow on Instagram posted that she was going to take part in the #30daydrawingchallenge. It was as if a lightbulb clicked on in my head!! What better way to reignite a passion?! It's simple, there's a list of 30 things, one to draw each day of the challenge. No rules, it can be as simple or as complex as you would like. Now normally I am rubbish at these challenges but I really hope I can complete this one.</div><div><br></div><div>So far I'm two days in lol!!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkjTks0Zn-0m9EmOdbjmNrmvP5XrPVGPMeCxCxSD2QC5alrj5uL0Mk3tu6J676pICvAttycohrtXvV60Q04eyL9maOMqjQvK0W6ImoiYNHGeg9njIh2UEusXu81-enILvT5vZDrQKdS5U/s640/blogger-image-1015636020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkjTks0Zn-0m9EmOdbjmNrmvP5XrPVGPMeCxCxSD2QC5alrj5uL0Mk3tu6J676pICvAttycohrtXvV60Q04eyL9maOMqjQvK0W6ImoiYNHGeg9njIh2UEusXu81-enILvT5vZDrQKdS5U/s640/blogger-image-1015636020.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Day One - "Yourself'. It's not the best sketch, but I'm happy with it. Just a quick 10 min max drawing. 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I just love them so much, they are so gentle yet powerful & majestic at the same time. I am really happy with this sketch, I did it right before bed last night after watching a film with my Hubby. I kept it simple (again 10 mins max), although I'm tempted to recreate it in colour!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Day Three is "Favourite Food", which is hard as there's too many to choose from, although I've wanted to sketch & paint cupcakes for a while so maybe I will do that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In fact yes I will. The sun is shining & the birds are singing (oooh I want to paint birds too!!), so I'm going to make myself a cup of tea (a necessity to aid the creative process, chocolate helps too but I'm out of that!) & draw some cupcakes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have a great day, whatever you are doing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Xxx</div><br></div><br></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944802380895033390.post-3271486922456198582014-05-19T13:08:00.001+01:002014-05-19T13:08:48.458+01:00The one where I've almost conquered sewing zips!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7_NkGY4OVwxLowjrf7E1Mrn8t1pbCu1ARhbmSFqTCYmE4N58nT2hssa9OzCaLJ6fnvckEFTtz6mmii6W1W8jrb4IERzuy_FL4KNhyphenhyphenbCT-umYKtbqqn04XBHeBlSJddWLkMG9CL4Cmpvo/s640/blogger-image-465575582.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7_NkGY4OVwxLowjrf7E1Mrn8t1pbCu1ARhbmSFqTCYmE4N58nT2hssa9OzCaLJ6fnvckEFTtz6mmii6W1W8jrb4IERzuy_FL4KNhyphenhyphenbCT-umYKtbqqn04XBHeBlSJddWLkMG9CL4Cmpvo/s640/blogger-image-465575582.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've been suffering from a lack of crafting mojo lately, it's not been fun & I've realised how much I enjoy creating & crafting, how much it keeps me sane. If I don't have time to spend crafting, it affects everything else, my general mood, my energy levels etc. in fact it makes me a right miserable cow!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So I treated myself to a few pretty things to try & entice my crafting mojo out of hiding. All the fabric & the lace trim above comes from The Homemakery (cannot link when blogging via the iPad, please google, as its the most gorgeous site & you will receive amazing customer service from the lovely Kate). I decided to challenge myself & attempt to master sewing in zips. The previous times I have tried, it's been pretty disastrous!! But the crafting gods must have taken pity on me & shined down upon me on that day, because not only did I sew one almost perfect little pouch:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKuwSV-HGRuRvt_pjQtepBWzPzpBs7PkNerkfmdIiMy374kly2iaI4GZ5evMN9lYXhCGhhNzeUic6siw4pqAk44XFPQpgjSVub5U59-1iEnDlfbacBPfWRqgpQlt8RWoN4Kh5xmNc2xf8/s640/blogger-image--407928182.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKuwSV-HGRuRvt_pjQtepBWzPzpBs7PkNerkfmdIiMy374kly2iaI4GZ5evMN9lYXhCGhhNzeUic6siw4pqAk44XFPQpgjSVub5U59-1iEnDlfbacBPfWRqgpQlt8RWoN4Kh5xmNc2xf8/s640/blogger-image--407928182.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With an almost perfect zip,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2oam9GDLF3cKagAi79S-c-z_5RVtZpB2PQNa8KsDgLT1vbSPD7XyeI5Ac5nsE1sdNMJ-WlylqpcfD9XI4itAeBvlouuzDds0yNMycUDXBSyLNB610bNlu4xMOy5WiUfA4ek_5rGE9M_Q/s640/blogger-image-32634973.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2oam9GDLF3cKagAi79S-c-z_5RVtZpB2PQNa8KsDgLT1vbSPD7XyeI5Ac5nsE1sdNMJ-WlylqpcfD9XI4itAeBvlouuzDds0yNMycUDXBSyLNB610bNlu4xMOy5WiUfA4ek_5rGE9M_Q/s640/blogger-image-32634973.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I say almost perfect, as I did not balls it up, the lining didn't lie perfectly, but it does the trick!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">& I even managed a second pouch!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGUkVTJ9nG6aOa8oXQWobfr8FixNcqffLzNvIrAfppc3VJ8B-lHO4HwUYGw21NTLQmmJ0NEC56H-Xrq4s9cAJwYrP4oxQXzaI2inoFwJ03pT3_0-DmzsDFkPZjejRJlkuSxLqR7OPCD4A/s640/blogger-image-721348129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGUkVTJ9nG6aOa8oXQWobfr8FixNcqffLzNvIrAfppc3VJ8B-lHO4HwUYGw21NTLQmmJ0NEC56H-Xrq4s9cAJwYrP4oxQXzaI2inoFwJ03pT3_0-DmzsDFkPZjejRJlkuSxLqR7OPCD4A/s640/blogger-image-721348129.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwoL9xP_QVj_NVfkW1k2kPbbpJkyMMXc9Bdh3ZxFUd30D5WrJmoBee4c0jDjoARn-dqEzMLqYfAOpyI3r7lyBHQb0r-81l4nwnYJ5Nkqr8SO8HR7IHP3CSkglJRmlpX35ycCX4wfp8wN4/s640/blogger-image-903711922.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwoL9xP_QVj_NVfkW1k2kPbbpJkyMMXc9Bdh3ZxFUd30D5WrJmoBee4c0jDjoARn-dqEzMLqYfAOpyI3r7lyBHQb0r-81l4nwnYJ5Nkqr8SO8HR7IHP3CSkglJRmlpX35ycCX4wfp8wN4/s640/blogger-image-903711922.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The lining was even worse on this one, but I know what to do differently next time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">& now I have two pretty little pouches to carry my lip balm, inhaler & glasses cleaning cloth around. I've bought more zips so I can attempt a make up bag & maybe an iPad case.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What can I say? Crafting makes me happy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Xxx</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944802380895033390.post-40070855222832691322014-04-09T14:49:00.001+01:002014-04-09T19:26:20.083+01:00Easter Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjsMcYpXcuxhwK6rTPXNe8V_uvE3vVZS2O7hgNmCspeg1ysnnfXPVKJaSSwtbRfDh-EcxPL5cslBrVwvX3CHceVCs54USR2ttqTxtDpzchxjsXfeMd_-39qJHl20E95HF6wM5FA9VJGkA/s640/blogger-image-1193413172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjsMcYpXcuxhwK6rTPXNe8V_uvE3vVZS2O7hgNmCspeg1ysnnfXPVKJaSSwtbRfDh-EcxPL5cslBrVwvX3CHceVCs54USR2ttqTxtDpzchxjsXfeMd_-39qJHl20E95HF6wM5FA9VJGkA/s640/blogger-image-1193413172.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Well I'm seemed to have failed miserably at my aim of blogging more this year. So as an apology to anyone who still reads my blog, have an Easter cookie!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Actually, have the recipe for the Easter cookies, as my kids have eaten them all!! These cookies are very easy to make & are absolutely soft & yummy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Easter Cookies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">125g Soft Butter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">100g Light Brown Sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">125g Caster Sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 Egg, lightly beaten</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1tsp Vanilla</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">225g Self Raising Flour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/2 tsp Salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">200g Mini Eggs </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">- Preheat oven to 180.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">- Cream butter & sugars, then lightly beat egg & mix in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">- Add the vanilla</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">- Sift in the flour & the salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">- Mix into a dough,add the Mini Eggs & mix in,then tear off small lumps & place them on a baking sheet lined with grease proof paper. Gently flatten the lumps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">- Bake for 7 minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">- Leave to cool for 10 minutes, giving you plenty of time to make a cup of tea with which to enjoy your cookie when it has sufficiently cooled.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">** The Mini Eggs can be substituted for choc chips or anything else that takes your fancy. I've used cooking chocolate before which melted amazingly!! **</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Enjoy!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Xxx</div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944802380895033390.post-12561495735276003442014-01-07T14:36:00.000+00:002014-01-07T14:36:18.009+00:00The one where I got a DSLRA few months ago I finally got a DSLR, so exciting!! <br />
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One of my goals for 2014** is to get it out of Auto & learn how to use it!<br />
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** You may or may not have noticed that I'm in the process of tidying up the blog & sprucing it up. Its still a work in progress, but I've started working on the Page tabs above. The 2014 Goals page has been completed if you fancy taking a look? **<br />
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I absolutely <span style="color: red;">LOVE </span><span style="color: black;">these two photography blogs, the light, the subjects, how unposed the photos feel..........</span></div>
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<a href="http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/" target="_blank">Ashley Ann Photography</a> & <a href="http://www.karenrussell.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Karen Russell</a></div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944802380895033390.post-23228683309014227192013-12-31T21:15:00.001+00:002013-12-31T21:15:41.539+00:002013Well I'd planned to do the obligatory 2013 Round Up Post, but after looking through my photos I realised I didn't achieve much in 2013. Don't get me wrong, it was a busy year, it's just that it seems like I spent most of it helping others achieve things. It was a year of change with my hubby's business becoming extremely busy, my eldest began high school, my youngest started full time school & my middle child had to deal with not only these changes but also the start of recognising that she is different to her friends (my daughter is autistic).<div><br></div><div>I started to feel quite sad that I hadn't achieved much for myself when I have friends that have started businesses, gone back to college, started new careers. But then I thought of the people that matter the most to me, my husband & my girls. I hope that if they look back on this year, of the ups & downs, of the challenges they overcame, I hope that they felt that I was there for them, that I hugged them when they were sad, picked them up when they fell, made them smile, encouraged them, celebrated their successes & loved them.</div><div><br></div><div>So 2013 was a year helping others achieve their goals.</div><div><br></div><div>2014 is going to be My Year. (Well, I will still be there 100% for my family, but I'm not going to feel guilty anymore for taking time to do stuff for me).</div><div><br></div><div>I'm now going to spend the last few hours of 2013, planning on what I want to do/achieve/experience in 2014.</div><div><br></div><div>I hope that wherever you are, you are having a fantastic time celebrating the New Year & that 2014 brings you everything you wish for.</div><div><br></div><div>Xxxxxxx</div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944802380895033390.post-57991641462844464752013-11-25T09:53:00.001+00:002013-11-25T09:53:03.650+00:00One month to go...........till Christmas!! <div><br></div><div>So far, I've actually completed a fair bit of the shopping. This is a bit of a miracle as normally I'm completely unorganised. I haven't started the crafty bits I need to make, so will have to get a wriggle on.</div><div><br></div><div>I was inspired over the weekend to make some Christmas decorations, Kawaii style.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_moxYulng2Dj6ADHF7wHXyyoDJRBFvrGov4q3-FVi03Dqvfsog5-lRX1AJ_bYH2nOXpXpfILh2yrPDpxgHG1nzIOGPv1YOOqThg4E6k2pbEYtQOr0TAte_cIDFAgrbz40DbPeYBxirnE/s640/blogger-image--1078275832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_moxYulng2Dj6ADHF7wHXyyoDJRBFvrGov4q3-FVi03Dqvfsog5-lRX1AJ_bYH2nOXpXpfILh2yrPDpxgHG1nzIOGPv1YOOqThg4E6k2pbEYtQOr0TAte_cIDFAgrbz40DbPeYBxirnE/s640/blogger-image--1078275832.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've been telling my girls that before they start to make something that they need to draw it out & plan it. So I decided to take my own advice & draw my idea, before making it. I love how cute Kawaii is!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-l_ns3REQWwxkAZLyXr4Zxj6VtC-4FUfbU8HdIAAyy11cSI8b5xJXa-9Y0lrFsmrD5BIblH2vBBPkI5Hcq-Fkhunm4YIgCd9Eajr-2_ceSMJ75k8Zww5DjrHAJzNUwKdTns1NJwbx1k/s640/blogger-image-1146542733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-l_ns3REQWwxkAZLyXr4Zxj6VtC-4FUfbU8HdIAAyy11cSI8b5xJXa-9Y0lrFsmrD5BIblH2vBBPkI5Hcq-Fkhunm4YIgCd9Eajr-2_ceSMJ75k8Zww5DjrHAJzNUwKdTns1NJwbx1k/s640/blogger-image-1146542733.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My 1st attempt wasn't exactly how I wanted it to be, but I know what I need to change. Still pretty cute though <3 ( apologies for the poor lighting, this was taken last night)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But the decorations will have to wait for now, I have a new pot of Annie Sloan paint waiting for me......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy Monday!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Xxx</div><br></div><br></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944802380895033390.post-39557340310916162842013-11-14T10:25:00.001+00:002013-11-14T10:25:03.146+00:00Popping in to say Hi!!Is it just me, or does it seem like this year is flying by? I cannot believe is halfway through November & Christmas will be here before we know it!<div><br></div><div>I have been busy, crafty wise.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqionh-4hXS5WpSvkvJAQjlo0pDyjPSuJ4-Y0GSkEfo3FQPACmUJC6fNTD6GDaub1ailJqwPdJjaA0cMOdvE-de3DwfiR1ZkQlXSJxEl9YtXW5TOwO4IBAgy_9diZcqR0kXEfmljIokAY/s640/blogger-image-1393330513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqionh-4hXS5WpSvkvJAQjlo0pDyjPSuJ4-Y0GSkEfo3FQPACmUJC6fNTD6GDaub1ailJqwPdJjaA0cMOdvE-de3DwfiR1ZkQlXSJxEl9YtXW5TOwO4IBAgy_9diZcqR0kXEfmljIokAY/s640/blogger-image-1393330513.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5p1Doe1uebRpaBMPDW6ZAfVgXljo5Eo0RV1jxvKMgo97G0r6eSfZms7GplYQK84T0sSbBe-6cFNQwYj975oMZMd5tLFCvELdUBYezf9At82TDWYw1wCxNPaJuqrEKOTj4boS0OkLboEA/s640/blogger-image--1323555523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5p1Doe1uebRpaBMPDW6ZAfVgXljo5Eo0RV1jxvKMgo97G0r6eSfZms7GplYQK84T0sSbBe-6cFNQwYj975oMZMd5tLFCvELdUBYezf9At82TDWYw1wCxNPaJuqrEKOTj4boS0OkLboEA/s640/blogger-image--1323555523.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdpOxmGgjCS9Dyqgl3rVNTn6E2WsUQdEktMnnoy3yMziH_sI-wKZ5fgZNwq5QgwUXvIfV9qYL4M_QIamyFdz7kRcZFGvwkONExzh06bA5SuXlPZ1SJQ4vKW6EFok8fWpGKRh4Iz2qQqPU/s640/blogger-image-1656569704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdpOxmGgjCS9Dyqgl3rVNTn6E2WsUQdEktMnnoy3yMziH_sI-wKZ5fgZNwq5QgwUXvIfV9qYL4M_QIamyFdz7kRcZFGvwkONExzh06bA5SuXlPZ1SJQ4vKW6EFok8fWpGKRh4Iz2qQqPU/s640/blogger-image-1656569704.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm loving autumn as its the perfect time to stay indoors, with hot tea, candles lit, trashy TV & crafting time!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Xxx</div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944802380895033390.post-20068998349410763012013-10-20T11:26:00.001+01:002013-10-20T11:31:19.677+01:00The one where it was very Cloudy Oops! I did it again & took a bit of a break from the old blog. Was totally unintentional but once again life is kicking my backside. But enough about that, lets talk about more interesting things.<div><br></div><div>For a while now I've had an idea about making a felt cloud mobile type of thingymabob. I've seen lots of cloud cushions, mobiles etc around Blogland, & wanted to make my own but just never seemed to get around to it. I've recently introduced my eldest daughter to the world of Kawaii (I'd add a link but am posting from my iPad & haven't figured out how to link from it, any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!). One evening whilst pinning lots of Kawaii images to show my daughter, I had a lightbulb moment & decided to try a Kawaii style cloud. A few days later, I actually had some time to sit down & try it.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3B5nui0hZvTs7JHZbxE6hJMQJ6HZ8YNPyTeY87i1eCxkIZgO6ogeaDrXrESLOlrddywwz7L5Cu6JC6rYpTTPDX5gH33cDabgXldL8LrpxcBWUs5RKNXOAG16eoEa5XRbqpXnYAGipdw/s640/blogger-image--4112644.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3B5nui0hZvTs7JHZbxE6hJMQJ6HZ8YNPyTeY87i1eCxkIZgO6ogeaDrXrESLOlrddywwz7L5Cu6JC6rYpTTPDX5gH33cDabgXldL8LrpxcBWUs5RKNXOAG16eoEa5XRbqpXnYAGipdw/s640/blogger-image--4112644.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In progress.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHcIFX0ivI5TNRHUALqwbBlpw-YkSGBtS6A0xByZDVlmJDM-TMt0P3u36-SnBHEH-fNxjDoM1lvOHdVgn8SwFmpbUQD1HpLGuY43eALL86QEctWcVH8bQywN0Q9e3zriZLEm36Hp61GjY/s640/blogger-image--1179273951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHcIFX0ivI5TNRHUALqwbBlpw-YkSGBtS6A0xByZDVlmJDM-TMt0P3u36-SnBHEH-fNxjDoM1lvOHdVgn8SwFmpbUQD1HpLGuY43eALL86QEctWcVH8bQywN0Q9e3zriZLEm36Hp61GjY/s640/blogger-image--1179273951.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ta Dah!!!!!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One little felt cloud with crocheted rain drops.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUhL4m-H7M33AVPXbxMma_1Cl61_OiS6tkWdSbZCV7BZjCUCDa_zFfd-7Li-CAYL1BUH3Qi8lyvJB5_29YqPKYZX_aTS-0Y1NM4N1ddxV6g5X74Pe_2EU0-mlY5VVxrfpDs7w8Y9GylA0/s640/blogger-image-1731147623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUhL4m-H7M33AVPXbxMma_1Cl61_OiS6tkWdSbZCV7BZjCUCDa_zFfd-7Li-CAYL1BUH3Qi8lyvJB5_29YqPKYZX_aTS-0Y1NM4N1ddxV6g5X74Pe_2EU0-mlY5VVxrfpDs7w8Y9GylA0/s640/blogger-image-1731147623.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">& a happy Kawaii style face!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I posted the above photos on IG & got some brilliant feedback, in fact a few people even requested to buy one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia3kJ2UpyL61390AA-XG_zrSV5RgIU8CRmYonTsBqseqGNX129ZDtj8l0Gc2br6Yld7cz-olSgZRCa8Sl-m4an0RrcALDB7yI1isd32Pyqz8jmJNdQAByS4lZFWzsV7iABt4QhwmWuJno/s640/blogger-image-2055838465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia3kJ2UpyL61390AA-XG_zrSV5RgIU8CRmYonTsBqseqGNX129ZDtj8l0Gc2br6Yld7cz-olSgZRCa8Sl-m4an0RrcALDB7yI1isd32Pyqz8jmJNdQAByS4lZFWzsV7iABt4QhwmWuJno/s640/blogger-image-2055838465.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These three Sweet Dreams Clouds sold straight away!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbSoSFnYLpgi5thke7gUhPoWWVtiCniUo5IAvArkP47-XYtGan1MbkU0N0KALLebAaPfMBbbbVZuR2aNlkp9qvBHRQwLvyPC7fi94VPvgwNXmfNARXkCEIZooEhgYNJ608r7qDhysn6s/s640/blogger-image--488970868.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbSoSFnYLpgi5thke7gUhPoWWVtiCniUo5IAvArkP47-XYtGan1MbkU0N0KALLebAaPfMBbbbVZuR2aNlkp9qvBHRQwLvyPC7fi94VPvgwNXmfNARXkCEIZooEhgYNJ608r7qDhysn6s/s640/blogger-image--488970868.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">& there's a few more waiting to be finished!! I've named them Sweet Dreams Clouds as I'd imagined them hanging above my daughters beds & I've lightly scented them with dried lavender. They measure 17cm x10 cm approx, & I'm selling them for £10.00 each & £3.70 p&p (uk 2nd class recorded), if anyone is interested, please drop me an email at mcevoy.lisa@yahoo.co.uk.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's a great feeling knowing others like what you create so much so they want to buy it. I'm definitely one of those people that are super critical of themselves so this has been a massive boost to my confidence! (Don't worry about me getting big headed though, no chance of that!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So once these clouds have been completed, I've got some more ideas I want to try, the main one being an autumn style garland (autumn is my favourite season), something along these lines:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtj1tCwsp2vcihfx_7mLZeiQLTLvP_EuSUWWI1VanuDWcxEathOzp_eITIeBBF4cuNkbuJmTsDAGzLGw260Uh76LfCb9RRm3S7Ovl3GdEhyphenhyphenDSxLdjJCoz0PwILxrKQynhbhdt-aA7DhUI/s640/blogger-image-597438145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtj1tCwsp2vcihfx_7mLZeiQLTLvP_EuSUWWI1VanuDWcxEathOzp_eITIeBBF4cuNkbuJmTsDAGzLGw260Uh76LfCb9RRm3S7Ovl3GdEhyphenhyphenDSxLdjJCoz0PwILxrKQynhbhdt-aA7DhUI/s640/blogger-image-597438145.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But bigger, with leaves, acorns, maybe a squirrel or two.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What makes you think of autumn?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Well cloud stuffing (& maybe a bit of crochet) is the plan for today, along with making a big pot of stew. We are having a grey & rainy Sunday here, def a day for staying inside in the warm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have a good one.xxx</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944802380895033390.post-24490746054180185972013-09-30T20:56:00.001+01:002013-09-30T20:56:46.283+01:00Adventures in using chalk paint<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwXM2_wjgt_XvHx2l-npAzOoDo9z3jQ4s8ik9pkwquhYBvz3inYG-YO_6Or3eQGRe84nc7BUzxrbgnLd3GYYS2SvCPmmwaRXPCv31elpRuWOjpRq06LDroVcCxA8BFpvhpjGY5aFKoc4/s640/blogger-image-238294766.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwXM2_wjgt_XvHx2l-npAzOoDo9z3jQ4s8ik9pkwquhYBvz3inYG-YO_6Or3eQGRe84nc7BUzxrbgnLd3GYYS2SvCPmmwaRXPCv31elpRuWOjpRq06LDroVcCxA8BFpvhpjGY5aFKoc4/s640/blogger-image-238294766.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A few months ago I was browsing in Ikea, trying my hardest not to buy anything I didn't really need. But Ikea being the sneaky little minx she is, tempted me with the wooden drawer unit pictured above (along with a few picture frames, a couple of latte cups, a vanilla candle or two & the obligatory bag of tea lights!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I had a vague idea of painting the drawers, then whilst visiting the lovely shop Tiger, I bought some little decorative knobs with the bright idea of adding them to the drawer fronts. Unfortunately I'd forgotten about the cut out section on each drawer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lets just say that the knobs looked pretty stupid next to the cut out section. Hmmmm, back to the drawing board.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One day, whilst washing up, I had a lightbulb moment. Leaving the washing up half done, I rushed to the drawer unit & pulled out one of the drawers to find that the back of the drawer was a solid piece, perfect!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We (by using the term 'We', I mean the Hubby) then proceeded to drill a little hole in the centre of the back of each drawer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ1w_Ezze_OUgNbhYO6cgo3wGHRGEJzgshxB8I84o0HHZrmEVwYY1FNw3IVCGnwg0WIjUgFys4SuzXX2cS1f6bHgd7c67Otg1JULHToherdXWWQguiWPdpV2lIBuH_pRE0UzsE1xFFZdU/s640/blogger-image-1141705839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ1w_Ezze_OUgNbhYO6cgo3wGHRGEJzgshxB8I84o0HHZrmEVwYY1FNw3IVCGnwg0WIjUgFys4SuzXX2cS1f6bHgd7c67Otg1JULHToherdXWWQguiWPdpV2lIBuH_pRE0UzsE1xFFZdU/s640/blogger-image-1141705839.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Once all the holes had been drilled, me & a can of Annie Sloan 'Old White' got busy!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz6fUJ5wl2b95DOUa9PGjqlA2OsdiVbuJwKWigt0kKazBA_cGkpvOokRrL_IogotgNB2Niw4c3UQcooKnWj2QIC2zqxLPbf34rrDjIPmwevcOhaFIQNTbSSU5ootkuu2pRTlcdN_Mvj4g/s640/blogger-image-1103208949.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz6fUJ5wl2b95DOUa9PGjqlA2OsdiVbuJwKWigt0kKazBA_cGkpvOokRrL_IogotgNB2Niw4c3UQcooKnWj2QIC2zqxLPbf34rrDjIPmwevcOhaFIQNTbSSU5ootkuu2pRTlcdN_Mvj4g/s640/blogger-image-1103208949.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now I've used Annie Sloan before & whilst I loved the ease of use (no sanding or priming etc), I didn't seem to achieve the smooth finish I'd hoped for. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This tin of paint had so far painted my dresser, a small side table & a chair, so it was just the dregs in the bottom that I was left with to paint with. I wasn't too sure it was going to give me enough coverage until I noticed on the back of the tin that this paint could be watered down. So I added a small amount of water & mixed well, then slapped the paint on. The coverage was brilliant, even better after a slight sanding, how had I not realised this before *smacks head against wall!!* </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm not too keen on the chalky feel of furniture painted with chalk paint, but you don't seem to get this when the paint is watered down. I still need to varnish or wax the unit, but for now.......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1VREgpkYohyDc9PrDRFJFrehJ0gKQ6c6f9VWKpH5W6nEyznyO_9susCutCO2BpWQhUmO3xmCLqCn9Y0n5QqAnMkxsXi5_8OIQqzRuBbxUDp9RTr-Sb-xl8CMrxgzwVhkv8ksJiYX4D-k/s640/blogger-image-1196898605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1VREgpkYohyDc9PrDRFJFrehJ0gKQ6c6f9VWKpH5W6nEyznyO_9susCutCO2BpWQhUmO3xmCLqCn9Y0n5QqAnMkxsXi5_8OIQqzRuBbxUDp9RTr-Sb-xl8CMrxgzwVhkv8ksJiYX4D-k/s640/blogger-image-1196898605.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ta Dah!!!!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKZMhMkkl9-Sr-KGMI7k_CtQeyBuZTMu1k5k5AnyyAD4j5MUPEb3W7CspimnpSxQeC879h8p8CM30PpXnb7N3_VG7BPWN5ieOCu18lpNTp0jlBtkAlUr1q_QjKpsWCY7G8Z5L6NBG8wE/s640/blogger-image--1338336175.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKZMhMkkl9-Sr-KGMI7k_CtQeyBuZTMu1k5k5AnyyAD4j5MUPEb3W7CspimnpSxQeC879h8p8CM30PpXnb7N3_VG7BPWN5ieOCu18lpNTp0jlBtkAlUr1q_QjKpsWCY7G8Z5L6NBG8wE/s640/blogger-image--1338336175.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Since these photos were taken, I have switched the knobs about. But I have to admit, I'm loving how well it turned out!! It sits on 'That Counter' in the kitchen, the one that everything including the kitchen sink gets dumped on, & so far, it's doing a great job keeping the side uncluttered & tidy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now I just need to get around to painting the 4 chairs that are stored in the conservatory, I'm thinking of painting them in different pastel tones.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have you used chalk paint? What did you think about it? Any hints or tips?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Xxx</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944802380895033390.post-37072964677618323572013-09-18T14:12:00.001+01:002013-09-18T14:12:26.096+01:00This week.....Has been a week where nothing has gone to plan.<div><br></div><div>All 3 kids were due to be in school full time this week. For the first time in 11 years, I wouldn't have a child at home with me for at least part of the day. It's something I have to admit that I was not looking forward to. Whilst I love watching my girls grow up, & become individuals in their own right, I'm not dealing very well with the fact I won't be having anymore babies. People told me to enjoy having 'Me' time (what's that?), enjoy having time to craft, bake & take bubble baths in the day. My Hubby has been encouraging me to finally take the leap & start making things to sell. (It's a dream of mine to have my own little business, but taking the steps to realise that dream is pretty terrifying!)</div><div><br></div><div>So I was slightly dreading this week. I thought I'd ease myself in by just concentrating on a bit of housework, some baking & getting around to finishing a CK inspired quilt (the top has been assembled for ages!!) It was starting to sound like a pretty good week to me.</div><div><br></div><div>But Monday rolled around, & involved my eldest daughter being sick off school. No crafting or baking took place as she needed looking after ( I'm not complaining about looking after her, it was nice to have that time together). So my plans were postponed till Tuesday. </div><div><br></div><div>Then Tuesday involved a emergency doctors appointment for my middle daughter, & picking eldest daughter up early from school as she was feeling poorly again. Plans postponed again.</div><div><br></div><div>This morning, I woke up to all 3 girls feeling poorly. Autumn has definitely arrived here, not only has it brought the cold, darker mornings & evenings & a fair bit of rain, it's also brought a bunch of nasty colds. So today I'm in full Mum mode, to 3 poorly girls home sick from school. I'm not holding out much hope for the rest of the week being easier, tomorrow is full of hospitals appointments for middle daughter, Friday will be spent grocery shopping & doing housework. Maybe this is life's way of helping me cope with the kids going off to school, as I'm sure I will appreciate a bit of peace & quiet & routine next week lol!</div><div><br></div><div>& because no post is complete without a photo</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitQMN0Cti5DY2IJ0o2KEFitef3GE3RQsL2_DFIjAuZ9nQz47FFg1nioPzvvraww2JPLI2YGscGQDsvWZX1KbBuCSS_V7dkZCkh-lpJ4rY0mrEkpnjghjVK-PQI8IIl4DfaCW5ROtR1tKI/s640/blogger-image--471123935.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitQMN0Cti5DY2IJ0o2KEFitef3GE3RQsL2_DFIjAuZ9nQz47FFg1nioPzvvraww2JPLI2YGscGQDsvWZX1KbBuCSS_V7dkZCkh-lpJ4rY0mrEkpnjghjVK-PQI8IIl4DfaCW5ROtR1tKI/s640/blogger-image--471123935.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I wish we were back on the beach.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hope you are having a good week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Xxx</div><br></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944802380895033390.post-29653910193266455272013-09-06T14:44:00.001+01:002013-09-06T14:44:06.564+01:00Prototype Ta Dah!!!I made a needle book.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_E2oVCUGqm4vuMWy1rptSVBzhYjFUV4Hv-1bXcRoKlATBDoGyjLKDFIJkMNf4_Sh3uATlPK4Lz20GUQpp5GHkifRx-Wr2g-9mAUjPzOcEFMJMVJpLi3STxF6KjN_nPEAq4YRTAcoO6I/s640/blogger-image-1864672712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_E2oVCUGqm4vuMWy1rptSVBzhYjFUV4Hv-1bXcRoKlATBDoGyjLKDFIJkMNf4_Sh3uATlPK4Lz20GUQpp5GHkifRx-Wr2g-9mAUjPzOcEFMJMVJpLi3STxF6KjN_nPEAq4YRTAcoO6I/s640/blogger-image-1864672712.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Well it looked better in my head but for a first attempt I guess it's ok.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I know what I will do differently next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But it will do me for now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikKQbmqkRUxN4M7u_Uq8ktk1f63iNSJuoeY0E4l2fYCx8XNi-UN721FIJ6-oHEQ9n5VxdU1L9KPBXZmmvdFVaYjc6XKMji-FEsBFfSL54eXLvw8a1GfXDAn3J6XgeCBJ0wkU6akN7x950/s640/blogger-image--2141746247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikKQbmqkRUxN4M7u_Uq8ktk1f63iNSJuoeY0E4l2fYCx8XNi-UN721FIJ6-oHEQ9n5VxdU1L9KPBXZmmvdFVaYjc6XKMji-FEsBFfSL54eXLvw8a1GfXDAn3J6XgeCBJ0wkU6akN7x950/s640/blogger-image--2141746247.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My stitching is a bit dodgy ( my machine needs a good clean, that's a job for the weekend) & the corners are a complete mess. It's been so long since I've sewn & it shows. But I've needed a needle book for ages & I've finally got around to it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcGqSxRGFVvMR7bK5icR4D3o-C7rFmzcbh6mMmq-p9LLZrVYfTe06n6kJfFLF5GZMP-DUP16wGeGEW885br_ni-NQZSVuEWtNdwdnH6URNh_y2z0Dca6NsNbOlTK_CV-zJaupoKkKKuq4/s640/blogger-image-690521422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcGqSxRGFVvMR7bK5icR4D3o-C7rFmzcbh6mMmq-p9LLZrVYfTe06n6kJfFLF5GZMP-DUP16wGeGEW885br_ni-NQZSVuEWtNdwdnH6URNh_y2z0Dca6NsNbOlTK_CV-zJaupoKkKKuq4/s640/blogger-image-690521422.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">& I even made a space for my scissors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRLycaY8jgR8raqXpUZzYlx9FhZ9GD2lL95UkScorPprBvZsL0kjZOWJ45DMzTGbfNsGYynDgqGgzinN3rEWRxgWX_GSLX5YC7mZb6hWdhlz-8AJRD48NWpUJe9j7I1GM999CITt1WAhs/s640/blogger-image--2012130398.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRLycaY8jgR8raqXpUZzYlx9FhZ9GD2lL95UkScorPprBvZsL0kjZOWJ45DMzTGbfNsGYynDgqGgzinN3rEWRxgWX_GSLX5YC7mZb6hWdhlz-8AJRD48NWpUJe9j7I1GM999CITt1WAhs/s640/blogger-image--2012130398.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Definitely need more practice, the one in my head had neater stitcher & corners lol.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But hey, practice makes perfect right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Xxx</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944802380895033390.post-44410052804267756172013-09-06T11:22:00.001+01:002013-09-06T11:22:33.411+01:00It's Friday!The weekend is almost here, yippee! Hoping for a relaxing weekend at home (well as relaxing as it gets with 3 kids, the hubby, a cat & a dog, plus housework & washing!)<div><br></div><div>Big change in the weather today, yesterday was 27 degrees & blistering sunshine. Today it's 14 degrees, grey, miserable & threatening to rain. That seems to be the forecast for the weekend too. Perfect excuse to stay home I think. It's the last day home with my youngest before she goes back to school on Monday. So far today we've done the school run, gone for a walk & played on the iPad. She is now happily playing with Lego & I'm going to play here!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFtPGKR76pEz02NKwNQrvDqU7G1gjmbLAP5zdBjgERud9Kf1L4gr6-Nk9toMHHNPtUv6_mkKBPXCyOzrsikOukWoMvo3Unq1FTddHP7kPVknRxvOKNmMETiuAU_dylmNUzy0L9o8LPFh4/s640/blogger-image--21337464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFtPGKR76pEz02NKwNQrvDqU7G1gjmbLAP5zdBjgERud9Kf1L4gr6-Nk9toMHHNPtUv6_mkKBPXCyOzrsikOukWoMvo3Unq1FTddHP7kPVknRxvOKNmMETiuAU_dylmNUzy0L9o8LPFh4/s640/blogger-image--21337464.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The weather seemed the perfect excuse to put on the fairy lights, I might even light my scented candles too.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKcWShi7m8WpyMXQoyMeOqztDD2sNtbiD0qfXKD9-c4y6LTpoh7jrDGyOy4pR7SS8euvql1lmEnhlbm9gEGUQ9amDoYWOTWosFRxTL0oJR9Yd8JFbVtJmwEbezA5Oi7z9Pk1eyw3U4qzc/s640/blogger-image-163604311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKcWShi7m8WpyMXQoyMeOqztDD2sNtbiD0qfXKD9-c4y6LTpoh7jrDGyOy4pR7SS8euvql1lmEnhlbm9gEGUQ9amDoYWOTWosFRxTL0oJR9Yd8JFbVtJmwEbezA5Oi7z9Pk1eyw3U4qzc/s640/blogger-image-163604311.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Fingers crossed I will have a Ta Dah post for you later!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPX5HDne39jO8QutTU8bIwI7W-GGavH7xrEMJzani7COHarXls68NPh2swsGqdPFmK2Dkoac2qG0ljb8i4yxqzjGETSsu1bkaI3zHUZycG-9K_-n5P3Ebltc3oaK1B2oaQnHPWxBiUulQ/s640/blogger-image--1977689948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPX5HDne39jO8QutTU8bIwI7W-GGavH7xrEMJzani7COHarXls68NPh2swsGqdPFmK2Dkoac2qG0ljb8i4yxqzjGETSsu1bkaI3zHUZycG-9K_-n5P3Ebltc3oaK1B2oaQnHPWxBiUulQ/s640/blogger-image--1977689948.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hope you get some playtime today too?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Xxx</div><br></div><br></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944802380895033390.post-34757481511210262962013-09-05T20:08:00.001+01:002013-09-05T20:08:31.967+01:00The one where we went on holiday<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUr6zkHp912M_PthYJQgwNbU2aNloUiWwz2l6L2aZDBJM7iUr82uBrCiEMVOuFBaPXsP40iPMK72SB3oChpyLVQfXQiSLsgZIVFRQobNRCAHKWpsY4kcA-mpB2VhJtdrtk5Ecbimz9fVE/s640/blogger-image--1857417228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUr6zkHp912M_PthYJQgwNbU2aNloUiWwz2l6L2aZDBJM7iUr82uBrCiEMVOuFBaPXsP40iPMK72SB3oChpyLVQfXQiSLsgZIVFRQobNRCAHKWpsY4kcA-mpB2VhJtdrtk5Ecbimz9fVE/s640/blogger-image--1857417228.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We just spent an amazing week by the beach in Southern Ireland. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlRkUzwPkrWUDghUcGHG7-paggUhPvjvS5-FOde346DknDjeqwkBaD3ry6HIa6cRCCcu0NvYDV4GNmOUQvD3MvoV5aPf3j6pKXbKUQ-I8BFwPSPVKF6E0_-JNS7FT3coE_4BcAl8X3xwo/s640/blogger-image--171666067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlRkUzwPkrWUDghUcGHG7-paggUhPvjvS5-FOde346DknDjeqwkBaD3ry6HIa6cRCCcu0NvYDV4GNmOUQvD3MvoV5aPf3j6pKXbKUQ-I8BFwPSPVKF6E0_-JNS7FT3coE_4BcAl8X3xwo/s640/blogger-image--171666067.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The weather was gorgeous.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4MGX52RjhR8SKR1dTc4KXOdkaNcZdctuxW_dKhqEcRKIVZnaob1NfyKKKeKyglopAjV0aeLTgbXnd157qBJ_VMfK5YOJr-fG6mZoRMu3PpSNDfl-uYnl7V-PbZke0NcwTKRa4s2nd8Y/s640/blogger-image--1947372829.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4MGX52RjhR8SKR1dTc4KXOdkaNcZdctuxW_dKhqEcRKIVZnaob1NfyKKKeKyglopAjV0aeLTgbXnd157qBJ_VMfK5YOJr-fG6mZoRMu3PpSNDfl-uYnl7V-PbZke0NcwTKRa4s2nd8Y/s640/blogger-image--1947372829.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Couldn't keep the kids out of the sea!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWPXbM23u3q6nXzLkNCPImjAfGx8Jbrv28ZpUUKYqns5YVOQPONmR4S4A73y0qoGLZPs2AoMk7Yy8mav_UcmxAHr99f9SvoYHEqM8qsA0nSfQyk0E2e0nHmFmpLIxvvZqchgvVl01sVgg/s640/blogger-image-1092662560.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWPXbM23u3q6nXzLkNCPImjAfGx8Jbrv28ZpUUKYqns5YVOQPONmR4S4A73y0qoGLZPs2AoMk7Yy8mav_UcmxAHr99f9SvoYHEqM8qsA0nSfQyk0E2e0nHmFmpLIxvvZqchgvVl01sVgg/s640/blogger-image-1092662560.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It was so relaxing & so needed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Unfortunately it was over too soon, & we can home to a broken washing machine, broken dishwasher & the kids going back to school.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The summer was a good one, but over too soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But it's not all bad. There's a hint of autumn in the air (my favourite season) & I've got a few plans up my sleeve which shall be revealed very soon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Xxx</div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944802380895033390.post-37567033138821433542013-08-16T22:22:00.001+01:002013-08-16T22:22:15.941+01:00This week..............consisted of <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtYa_IxAt1CEmZcS-ZhUOmRiO2NnLwVED4Sa-QLgNfnxflGcI9S8hwW_-wciWf0mb1360aMt_g25OP4PtxIFOMFtZ_88MoZGkFdMyvDcmwSVMPqOasRDuYg-a5u93ul7x0E15v4MAJOQ/s640/blogger-image--1228510798.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtYa_IxAt1CEmZcS-ZhUOmRiO2NnLwVED4Sa-QLgNfnxflGcI9S8hwW_-wciWf0mb1360aMt_g25OP4PtxIFOMFtZ_88MoZGkFdMyvDcmwSVMPqOasRDuYg-a5u93ul7x0E15v4MAJOQ/s640/blogger-image--1228510798.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sitting in front of the wood burner in the garden watching a meteor shower with my hubby & my middle daughter (the other two couldn't last till midnight & went to bed). We saw quite a few meteors, was an amazing thing to witness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdedJsUxBeDCbnJuAF-U1ZsQzMno6S206kpin_xVE4DvnMTVk7ZiHH7i_nOtNVaqGbFIBCksUfT5iCjHFnkXTgndIsNGzCYoblTuM3Y9TLo0ZrM4NKX06kNWwzDiFFXgw0N42dHXGm_Xs/s640/blogger-image-2112247967.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdedJsUxBeDCbnJuAF-U1ZsQzMno6S206kpin_xVE4DvnMTVk7ZiHH7i_nOtNVaqGbFIBCksUfT5iCjHFnkXTgndIsNGzCYoblTuM3Y9TLo0ZrM4NKX06kNWwzDiFFXgw0N42dHXGm_Xs/s640/blogger-image-2112247967.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Had a picnic at the zoo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgJaznPA672gOrYXOq_k2ZZA2KPmAFCjbLzHSfo9o-qqUw4XRwfq7DAv5HjmLiiSplZRXYYQwDVQvd5pC5-vFQEZTcvHpsY1tltnbvpicoZX3fF39_QGwrrTPSVjXz6AR31Zv2dlk5V24/s640/blogger-image-1305313200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgJaznPA672gOrYXOq_k2ZZA2KPmAFCjbLzHSfo9o-qqUw4XRwfq7DAv5HjmLiiSplZRXYYQwDVQvd5pC5-vFQEZTcvHpsY1tltnbvpicoZX3fF39_QGwrrTPSVjXz6AR31Zv2dlk5V24/s640/blogger-image-1305313200.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Saw a baby giraffe </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSzREExJeJ_DO9GqxtmmR0PCr957qU6qMZli8m6AbpA4oP3TWUi8zQBtAmGdwkteYa2DufQDpv7w69oRuI2FgIik7z_FCdQaVVdQzX5pfUpEkuV42SpFxZ2I93Rkn9HVxv0SKpCTkHxdA/s640/blogger-image-1400177440.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSzREExJeJ_DO9GqxtmmR0PCr957qU6qMZli8m6AbpA4oP3TWUi8zQBtAmGdwkteYa2DufQDpv7w69oRuI2FgIik7z_FCdQaVVdQzX5pfUpEkuV42SpFxZ2I93Rkn9HVxv0SKpCTkHxdA/s640/blogger-image-1400177440.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">& the elephants which are my favourites!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK5LsL6GNK502oSEB7dvMgj7mGEeasvTi6Wc0MBlq-dcNKVaCA8RdT1GCY1q3XzrtLel5K0oumn2NNq_38UrFO4fZVRZTU9uZw9UFclGTLmr8XwLpychdkCPhFzVHXT4zlE8sAW2oFX7c/s640/blogger-image-1350437844.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK5LsL6GNK502oSEB7dvMgj7mGEeasvTi6Wc0MBlq-dcNKVaCA8RdT1GCY1q3XzrtLel5K0oumn2NNq_38UrFO4fZVRZTU9uZw9UFclGTLmr8XwLpychdkCPhFzVHXT4zlE8sAW2oFX7c/s640/blogger-image-1350437844.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Found a monkey sitting behind me in the car!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOhahVPcvBU0tAiMDKc4D48DS1D3M-T-nqGLUADCrd0vjHoM6X-7LmhZWUG7hroNfeXJwtDVgRLVsp4VeORc-Ah9m7xo7j4uQyNlM2dvGOPpG9UHkg0yzxon4vcCtz1tZsIgb1-UosR88/s640/blogger-image--286485570.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOhahVPcvBU0tAiMDKc4D48DS1D3M-T-nqGLUADCrd0vjHoM6X-7LmhZWUG7hroNfeXJwtDVgRLVsp4VeORc-Ah9m7xo7j4uQyNlM2dvGOPpG9UHkg0yzxon4vcCtz1tZsIgb1-UosR88/s640/blogger-image--286485570.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Went to an indoor 'beach' & turned my youngest into a mermaid.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3iKEkGrN2xZYKIZ_gwXb5ltEMHqijf8uL-9I0qpjjcutQdwFRJfysYPjh-WQaPAimTy3ZmKeZeih5Chxte3TDw4bnQGMrZmTU_UROK15JIEKbc8SK3_jnQvNJN1QaqezJ7gaBYHstZTo/s640/blogger-image-2139323494.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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( stupid hypermobile body!! )</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">& that was my week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">How was yours?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Xxx</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06569578290740654929noreply@blogger.com0