The bunting is back in the kitschen!
The lanterns are everywhere..
I've had a birthday! Oh I love birthdays. It has been grey and gloomy outside but in here we are cosy and bright!
There were biscuits of course! I baked these for my upholstery class (couldn't miss that for anything!) but there were plenty over for my man and boy in the evening!
And of course there was cake. The beautiful boy did an outstanding decoration job as ever!
See those beatiful flowers? And the amazing rose in the centre? Bet you want to know where they came from!
I got a huge parcel! Completely out of the blue! I LOVE surprises! Want a peek?
Oh look at all that lovely wrapping fabric and jolly red trim!
The lovely Niki of Nostalgia at the Stonehouse knows me so well! Beautiful vintage Pyrex! Oh joy!
And do you see that biscuit press? LOOK! We'll be baking again at the weekend. How clever to find such a perfect little owl for me to share with the beautiful boy (he is already very excited as our friends kindly gave us an owl box at the weekend!)
If you would like a chance for your own box of delights from Niki then pop over quick as she is having a Celebration Giveaway for her spectacular website relaunch! Oh such precious lovelies!
Two other lovely surprises on my birthday! I was sent two awards! Thank-you kind ladies!
The Marie Antoinette Award from Krafty Girl - the perfect excuse to eat more cake!
And the wonderful Lemonade award from Shannon over at Toolson Family. I love this one. The Lemonade award is for people who live by the quote "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade" . Well YAY! to that!
Which brings me to a bit of catch-up! I have neglected two other lovely ladies who have given me awards! Shell over at Shell's Crafting sent me the 'Tree of Happiness" Award earlier in January. Sorry to only just get around to it sweetie! Loving your adventures in knitting!
And last but by no means least, I am horribly embarrassed to only just be acknowledging this award from Henhouse which was sent to me on the 1st of December last year! Oh naughty me! But my goodness what a great time to be visiting Hen as there is so much crafty goodness there this month!
My regulars will know I don't do rules but I do need to send out some awards soon! I keep promising! Maybe that's my next post!
Well what a lot of excitement! But it's not over yet! As my man and boy were at work and school we shall be having my birthday day out at the weekend! I love our days out at the coast, even in January. It is a beautiful place to walk and there will no doubt be fish and chips somewhere! My kind of birthday trip!
And if you haven't yet discovered Poladroids hop on over there for some fun! If you thought techie minds don't have a sense of humour you're about to have your illusions shattered!
I giggled heaps whilst playing yesterday! You have to wait ages for your pictures to 'develop', the picture colours are totally unpredictable and totally in-balanced, the sound effects are wonderful and when you've used up the film roll you have to 'reload'. Great fun and very nostalgic! Makes you appreciate the digital revolution!
Enjoy the last of the week everyone. Thank-you for all your lovely comments on my last post!
t.xx
The lanterns are everywhere..
I've had a birthday! Oh I love birthdays. It has been grey and gloomy outside but in here we are cosy and bright!
There were biscuits of course! I baked these for my upholstery class (couldn't miss that for anything!) but there were plenty over for my man and boy in the evening!
And of course there was cake. The beautiful boy did an outstanding decoration job as ever!
See those beatiful flowers? And the amazing rose in the centre? Bet you want to know where they came from!
I got a huge parcel! Completely out of the blue! I LOVE surprises! Want a peek?
Oh look at all that lovely wrapping fabric and jolly red trim!
The lovely Niki of Nostalgia at the Stonehouse knows me so well! Beautiful vintage Pyrex! Oh joy!
And do you see that biscuit press? LOOK! We'll be baking again at the weekend. How clever to find such a perfect little owl for me to share with the beautiful boy (he is already very excited as our friends kindly gave us an owl box at the weekend!)
If you would like a chance for your own box of delights from Niki then pop over quick as she is having a Celebration Giveaway for her spectacular website relaunch! Oh such precious lovelies!
Two other lovely surprises on my birthday! I was sent two awards! Thank-you kind ladies!
The Marie Antoinette Award from Krafty Girl - the perfect excuse to eat more cake!
And the wonderful Lemonade award from Shannon over at Toolson Family. I love this one. The Lemonade award is for people who live by the quote "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade" . Well YAY! to that!
Which brings me to a bit of catch-up! I have neglected two other lovely ladies who have given me awards! Shell over at Shell's Crafting sent me the 'Tree of Happiness" Award earlier in January. Sorry to only just get around to it sweetie! Loving your adventures in knitting!
And last but by no means least, I am horribly embarrassed to only just be acknowledging this award from Henhouse which was sent to me on the 1st of December last year! Oh naughty me! But my goodness what a great time to be visiting Hen as there is so much crafty goodness there this month!
My regulars will know I don't do rules but I do need to send out some awards soon! I keep promising! Maybe that's my next post!
Well what a lot of excitement! But it's not over yet! As my man and boy were at work and school we shall be having my birthday day out at the weekend! I love our days out at the coast, even in January. It is a beautiful place to walk and there will no doubt be fish and chips somewhere! My kind of birthday trip!
And if you haven't yet discovered Poladroids hop on over there for some fun! If you thought techie minds don't have a sense of humour you're about to have your illusions shattered!
I giggled heaps whilst playing yesterday! You have to wait ages for your pictures to 'develop', the picture colours are totally unpredictable and totally in-balanced, the sound effects are wonderful and when you've used up the film roll you have to 'reload'. Great fun and very nostalgic! Makes you appreciate the digital revolution!
Enjoy the last of the week everyone. Thank-you for all your lovely comments on my last post!
t.xx
Comments
Hope you had a lovely day, it certainly looks like you did.
Alfazema
So glad that your day was made extra special by the BB decorating your cake - I am honoured that he chose to use the roses that I sent! ;-)) He did a wonderful decorating job! I'm glad that you enjoyed the pressie and thanks for taking such beautiful photos! Hope you have a wonderful year full of happy times.
Thanks also for mentioning my giveaway - you are such a sweetie!
Congratulations on all of your lovely awards - you deserve them you blog is a must-visit!
Happy baking!
Niki xx
How is the upholstery class going??? You don't happen to be able to recommend a beginners book at all??? I wanted to get one as a gift for my LOVELY friend...!!
Thanks sweetie
xx xx
Best wishes Pat
Hen x
hope you have a wonderful day on your birthday trip out!
rachel
x
ooh and happy birthday!
Mel xxx
Happy Happy Birthday!!! :)
Lots of Love from the Jersey Shore USA!
xoox Jenny
Knew I had to meet you a few days ago for a reason..... it was so that I could say have a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Love
Nola
Lucy - I've emailed you - haven't read any books, just go to class and do as I'm told - almost! t.x
C&B HA! Mr Pink indeed! He'll love that! t.xx
hugs!!
Britt :-)
Lisa
Knitty, Vintage and Rosy
Enjoy your day out at the weekend. Look forward to hearing all about it.
S
xx
I found your blog through "if momma ain't happy" and so glad I did! you have such a wonderful blog!
I adore the nieces book, she must of been so touched.
have a great week end
~Buffy x x
(the 15th is my mum's birthday too)
Fabulous Blog Award
~Buffy x x
Mel xxx
xxx
Think the lamp looks better without the light on because i did not cover all areas,ops...