March 6th, 2010 §
I woke up so nice and early this morning (I’m a morning person) and got to working on some new items for my store! Well that was UNTIL I couldnt find my stash of hot glu gun sticks! Eeek….how annoying is that? I’ve got lots of other sewing to do, but still! I was really into making this new stuff, but now I’ll have to wait until I order some more!
I tidied up my buttons last week, I want to find more bright colors! The carboot sales will be starting up again in the next few weeks and will go crazy in the summer….so hopefully I can stock up on all sorts of vintage goodies!
I ordered some sublime stitches patterns the other week and here is one that I did this week! Isnt she adorable? I love unicorns. I’m going to use it as a center piece and patchwork around it for a pillow. I’m now working on a tara Mcpherson pattern! FUN!
Well I must go, got lots of work to do.
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February 23rd, 2010 §
I’m so excited about the months ahead….spring and Summer. After the horribly cold snowing months of the winter seasons I am more than ready for the coming seasons although not physically ready! We moved into a nice house in North London late last year and it has a huge deck and quite a big patch of grass area. So the decking will be perfect for our summer BBQ’s and the garden area will be great for some gardening and a fun area for the cats to hang out in. At the moment this whole area is quite bare…! I need to grow some more grass as it is a little sparse and I’m going to plant some cat grass in random pots for the kitties to nibble on (apparently it helps them with fur balls). Once I get the grass growing all lush I’m going to decorate with some gnomes and plant some ‘bunny tail’ seeds. Its a sort of grass with little furry buds on the end. Of course I need to buy some big pots and plant some shrubberies and nice flowers. I think I definitely have my work cut out for me!
Okay I think that is enough pictures! Goodness me I’m excited!
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February 6th, 2010 §
Today was such a nice day, I got up nice and early and made a big apple pie. I think this is the first time I’ve made one on my own, but cant quite remember! It turned out great, although the dish I chose was probably a little too deep…10 apples hardly filled it! 
I also made a cute leopard print pillbox hat which is cute! Got a few differant styles to be made for the shop. I will post photos tomorrow! Got to go now ad sort the hundreds of buttons that I won on ebay.
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February 3rd, 2010 §
Sometimes I think of some really great things to make either for my shop or just for my own use. Sometimes these ideas can take months to come to full fruition because I get so doubtful of my abilities. But alas, last night I made a great discovery, an idea I had for making hats that little more realistic and relevant to the 1940s style that I often chase. Deep down I knew I could do it, but I get so scared of failing, that I don’t end up doing it! But after figuring out a very good foundation for making hats I feel way more confident to trial out some others ideas I’ve had for years months!
Also, I’m starting to get pretty excited about Valentines day. My boyfriend and I are pretty big on spending quality time together. But Valentines just makes it a little extra special. I’m thinking some old romance movies, cupcakes and snuggles! Here are some tutorials that I’ve found and will be working on before Valentines. Also some valentines inspiration pictures…..plus loads of cupcake ideas! Gotta love those cupcakes. x
I will be making a lovely pancake or crepe breakfast on valentines morning….how romantic to add little hearts to the tea bags!
I will be starting on these tonight! I’ve seen these around before, but this tutorial is really simple, well in theory!
Remember painting with carved potatoes? This idea is fun+cute!
Kurt LOVES my devils food cake and my cupcakes (Yes that is red velvet up top but it was cute and I wanted to show you!) but he cant stand chocolate cupcakes! SO, I’m going to make a cool devils food cake and I’m going to try out this amazing idea for rainbow cupcakes! I think I’m going to do cream cheese for the frosting!
This is the cake version of the rainbow phenomena….but this is the best one I’ve seen yet!
And these because they are just so darn cute!
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January 19th, 2010 §
One of my favorite things to do in London is to go to the Victoria and Albert Museum. They regularly have tremendous exhibitions, I’d say some of the best in London. The last time I went there, they had the Anthology of Hats by Stephen Jones who is a prominent hat designer from London. From April-September they will be having an exhibition on Grace Kelly showcasing 50 outfits (35 of which are haute couture) plus jewelery, accessories and the famous original Kelly Hermes bag. I believe this is one of those exhibitions that could very much be a once in a lifetime opportunity!
More information here
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January 10th, 2010 §
I have been sick the past few days, but this morning I awoke feeling on top of the world! I made a cool new bow for my shop, I was selling huge ones but I think people prefer a tad smaller. The new version has lots of pretty rhinestones soon. I’m working on lots of new head wear, it can be tricky working out the best contructions methods and materials hence why they take so long to get into my shop, if that ever happens! I made yummy cupcakes which I didnt take a photo of, although they do go pretty darn fast around my boyfriend!
Here are some cool things I found today on the wonderful internet! I have always had this addiction to stationery. when I was young I would always spend my pocket money on new staplers and pens and paper. My favourite is paper goods though…i mean I really love paper!
AND before I forget….I got the lolcat book from Amazon whilst christmas shopping….hehe its so funny definately worth getting!
This is such a cool jumper. I love stripes, and this jumper would be so versatile! You could wear it in the 70s style with jeans or some highwaisted slacks OR you could tuck it in to a high waisted skirt for a 40s look. I think it would work! Dreamy!
I’ve never bought stamps before, but I’d really love to start stamping, looks like fun with sets like these! So great for brightening up letters and such!
This is the most greatest idea ever! Last year I totally had overdue library fees worth £30! I got confused with borrowing times, so silly! This is such a cute way of remembering and the price is so great! I seriously LOVE this shop!
YEY! x
January 9th, 2010 §
I finally got around to watching this film the other night with my boyfriend. Its such a cute/feel good film. The costumes were gorgeous, and Miss Pettigrew was an amalgamation of all that is good. There are some really pretty costumes and some really funny scenes. I’m begining to love Amy Adams shes so good at acting! She was also in Julie and Julia, and adorable at that! If you get the time towatch it, it is definately worth your while!
This was my favourite outfit, the light blue dress and matching hat. I WANT that hat!
My boyfriend also got me a copy of the Secret Garden, which I hope to watch this weekend. When I was a child I would ALWAYS dream of having my very own wonderful secret garden. I think I even found an antique key I used to carry around the garden with me in search of that garden. oh dear!
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December 31st, 2009 §
Its been a very good year for me, and I’m happy with what I’ve accomplished. I opened my Etsy store this year, and I’m so excited for 2010 because thats my major goal this year! Just want to work on my store all the time, having so much fun!
Hope all your dreams/goals and wishes come true, Happy 2010!
My Mum with baby Alucard and Wolfy. Mum visited me twice this year, so lucky!
Alucard...not wanting to pose!
Kurt with Betty
Being silly
Paris <3
Sweden
Wolfy...a little more grown up
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December 30th, 2009 §
I had the most perfect Christmas ever! I did lots of cooking with my sister in-law and learnt a lot of stuff! And everything went to plan, and my red velvet cupcakes were a hit!
Kurt bought me this amazing laptop and pink mouse! mmm
Some of our friends stayed at ours over Christmas and they knew I loved this Fortune Pork blind boxes. so they got me 3 boxes! After opening the first one which was the cie cream I mentioned which other ones I really loved. Then I opened the other boxes and got them!!! Then Kurt got me one too, and thats when I got Choop, probably my favorite! Kurt also bought me MissCupcake blind box….and I got this strawberry one which is exactly the one I wanted! It was too much luck!
I also got another yummy breakfast blind box, and got the bagel to add to my collection!
Got this Holga from Kurt, have been wanting one for so long…..! so lucky!
Was so spoiled over Christmas!
Cant wait til 2010…but I’m scared about getting older!
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December 15th, 2009 §
I’ve been thinking so much lately about all the things I really want to spend some much time on next year. Of course there are so many, but I’ve decided 2010 will be the most productive year yet!
This year I started my Etsy shop, which I love, but I haven’t nearly begun to really explore my creativity! I have so many ideas, most I which I forget before I get to a pen and paper ,thank-you fish brain! But its also trying to find more and more time to make these things plus all the other things I enjoy doing in life for example Baking! I did, however, gain much better sewing skills this year I’ve actually made a few bags in recent weeks and even sold one on Etsy. I took up knitting again, and on the weekend I had my first go at needlepoint! I loved it! So next year will be about learning more and more skills and becoming really good at things. Last night I even sat down for hours drawing a picture, and I think it actually looks nice!
Here are some things I will be Buying/looking at/loving next year to help me on my little way:
1. I’ve been eying off this book for a long time, But I think I’ll need a beginners book or watch some you tube videos first!
2. Become as good at embroidery as Jenny Hart, yes this is probably impossible! So amazing!
3. I want to make a patchwork quilt for our new bed, It’s between log cabin or just plain 5″ squares.
4. Fabric buttons! I started making these a few weeks ago and they are so much fun! On the weekend I stitched a little heart on to some calico and made it into a button. Will post photos later.
Well, thats just a few things for now. I’ll surely put up more projects when I remember what they were!
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