Life is busy but I am pleased that crafting and baking have been carrying on in the background as usual. At the moment I’m really enjoying cross stitch and find there’s nothing better than watching a pattern come to life over a couple of evenings. I’ve been meaning to make this little fella for a while and love the way it turned out.
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With all the beautiful weather we’ve had lately we’d been on a few picnics. Fortunately we always take a cool bag on holiday and Edward has his own cool bag too. However, Cath Kidston have produced a new flat pack hamper box which I must get hold of for our next outing. This pretty flat pack hamper box is ideal for take-away dining and the best news is there’s no washing up! The set contains four paper plates; four wooden knives, forks and spoons; two large laminated food boxes; two medium laminated food boxes; four paper napkins and four salt…
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I was very excited to receive some business cards today from moo.com I chose a variety of designs as I want to use them at BlogCamp, Cybermummy and with the swaps I participate in. We’re big moo fans and we used them for our wedding invites, place cards, cake stickers and thank you cards. The packaging is always lovely and simple but they have produced something special for the Royal Wedding. My cards arrived in a limited edition white presentation box in honour of the occasion. Clearly I will have to keep them out of the way of the small…
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We’re currently on holiday so I have been lucky to have several new charity shops to browse. Last week we were in Teignmouth where I found this beauty: a vintage Tonka truck. I was strangely excited when I saw this as it wasn’t plastic but metal. There’s a little bit of rust but nothing that can’t be fixed and it’s perfect for Edward to play with in his new sandpit! It’s quite big so I couldn’t hide it in my handbag but fortunately my husband liked it so was happy to buy it. We’re currently on the Isle of Wight…
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As part of the royal wedding celebration, Pampers is celebrating all little princes and princesses with their new (ridiculously cute) advert which is being aired next week and I have been given a top secret link so I can share it with you before anyone else sees it. Pampers have also set up a Flickr channel for the occasion so that you have a chance to show off your little prince or princess enjoying the wedding day! Simply upload your photos by Friday 31st May to this channel and you will be automatically entered into a prize draw for the…
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We’re looking forward to a big family Easter this year. Looking back at this photo, which was only taken a year ago, Edward looks so small. Now he’s a toddler stomping around, keeping me on my toes all day long. Every year my mum puts on an Easter egg hunt for her children and grandchildren. Last year I helped Edward put the chocolate eggs in his basket and Daddy ate them. I expect this year I’ll be running around after him making sure he doesn’t pick up his cousins’ eggs. I’m hoping Daddy will eat the eggs too as, after…
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I’m excited about the prospect of the Royal Wedding next week. My husband has the day off work and my sister and niece should be coming to stay. I wanted to make something to commemorate the special day and I am proud to present my London cupcakes. I’ve used Union flag cupcake cases and my toppers show famous London landmarks, such as Big Ben, a London taxi cab, a London bus and a Foot Guard. I have to confess I had help with the cupcakes, using the new Betty Crocker chocolate fudge cupcake mix which tasted divine!
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I don’t know what’s come over me but I can’t stop hunting out souvenirs of the forthcoming Royal wedding. I blame my grandmother who was a fervent fan of the Royal family and kept scrapbooks of Princess Di! Royal Wedding souvenirs I’ve picked up some great souvenirs including a Royal Wedding keyring from Cath Kidston: I was fortunate to win a limited edition ‘I do’ tea towel by Maria Holmer Dahlgren: I purchased some fabric called Royal Wedding in John Lewis. I’m debating what to make with it as the washing instructions say handwash only. On a recent trip to…