This year I wanted to try something different for my Valentine’s Day card and I decided to make an early start on something handmade. The envelope is made from felt but lined with cotton and holds a special Valentine message from Edward to his daddy. I’ve signed up to The Felt Fairy’s A Monthly Make 2011 challenge – this is for January.
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New Orla Kiely, new Rob Ryan, new shelf
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Pattern is not a trend for me, to be taken up one minute and abandoned the next when the winds of fashion change. Pattern is in me. Pattern is my life.’ Orla Kiely 2010 I’m a huge Orla Kiely fan and this is my perfect book. It wasn’t until I read it that I realised just how her print and patterns have permeated my life. Every time I turned a page I saw a different print which reminded me of a handbag, wallet or ticket holder I’d bought or received as a gift. It’s strange how I can chart my…
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It’s been a while since I posted an update on my Day Zero progress as Christmas and New Year took over normal service. However I’ve managed to tick off a few more goals: The big decision was made about returning to work and we found a great little nursery for Edward I bought a new Orla Kiely handbag (a treat for the decision above) We’ve been watching a new film every month, mainly cheesy flicks but also An Education which I really enjoyed I’ve been busy cooking and this month I tried a new recipe – stovies I booked driving…
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When Tara posted the theme of children for this weeks gallery I was so excited. It might be a bit cheesy but I love the fact I’ve created a little being and love to see my own face in his. Looking back through old photograph albums shows expressions in his face which mirror my own in so many ways so I thought I would show photographs of the two of us: Spoons are so good for teething gums 🙂 Now go and check out the other entries!
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Edward is growing up so fast! When he was about 5 months old I started looking for toys he could smart play with and VTech was recommended to us. A friend used the First Steps Baby Walker with her children and they loved it so I bought one. From the moment it came out of the box my son loved it. It was easy to assemble and the detachable learning centre means it can be used whilst sitting. The toy really grows with the needs of the child and encourages learning through a variety of activities. Edward has learned…
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Tippitoes has introduced an exciting addition to its bathroom range, the natural Seaborne Baby Sponge which is 100% natural and extracted from the sea bed. Thanks to its natural porous properties, it’s perfect for gently exfoliating and cleansing baby’s skin. We were sent a Seaborne Baby Sponge to try and I was surprised to find that it came in a plastic tub – I’ve never bought a sponge in a container before! I rinsed the sponge before use as instructed and we used it at bath time this evening. Edward wasn’t too sure what to make of the sponge as…
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I’ve been tagged by Cheryl to reveal 7 things about myself. 1. I once served Michael Buerk canapes. It was at a fundraising event at the Royal Albert Hall and the highlight of my evening 🙂 2. History has always been my greatest passion and I studied Ancient History and Archaeology followed by Museum Studies at Uni. Before maternity leave I was found looking after bedpans, medals and uniform in the role of curator for an NGO. 3. I have an unhealthy obsession with Orla Kiely handbags, bedding and stationary. I work in the City and used to see Orla…