| You Are Buttermilk Pancakes |
 You shy away from anything fake, and you like meals with simple ingredients. It's not likely someone would find margarine or diet soda in your kitchen. Instead, someone might find a loaf of homemade bread baking or a soup simmering. |
Monday, February 23, 2009
Shrove Tuesday!
My Word Is ......!
Your Word is "Fearless"  |
You believe the biggest risk is being afraid and missing out on something amazing. Sometimes your fearlessness means you're daring. You enjoy risky activities. And sometimes your fearlessness means you're courageous. You're brave enough to do the right thing, even when it's scary. |
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Valentines Day!
Look what was waiting for me when I got home on Valentines Day. A very beautiful bouquet of flowers, from my lovely Fiancé. He had also prepared a wonderful meal of T-Bone steak, roast potatoes and grilled tomatoes on the vine all topped off with an expensive bottle of red wine (hic!) I love you very much Paul x
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Swap Partner Goodies!
I thoroughly enjoyed making and putting together these items. I did go abit over board and spent a bit more time and money on the items I sent, than I should have (only needed to send one knitted item and a minimum spend of £20.00.)
Flirtation Cozy In Peaches and Creme (Choc Mint). I chose this yarn for this particular project as it doesn't shed fibres, it is washable and will wear well. The cup is a dark blue plain glaze. This was filled with Cadburys Hot Chocolate Satchets , Green & Blacks Milk Chocolate.
Fancy Openwork Crocheted Scarf: In Rowan Summer Tweed (Damson) this was taken from a pattern sample and designed into a warm heavy open work scarf (just right for those mornings which have a nip in the air).
Tudora: In Rowan Denim (Blue) Beautiful Yarn to knit with and as the label reads fades just like jeans. So should age gracefully. I decided not to block this item as I thought it looked good as is. I used larger needles from the ball band to ensure it was abit roomier. Also means less shrinkage to the length when it is washed. Used my Retailers knowledge to judge where to place the button (average womens neck size ) then asked my sister to model (think she wanted it, had to prise it from her fingers haha) (I will make you one, I promise). Verdict: Not too tight and not too loose either. "Just right" as my sister said. I did decide to attach the button loosely though and added a round of yarn incase the button needed to be moved to make it tighter or looser (it's hard making for someone when you don't know them).
I also carried out a bit of stalking which resulted in this other gift being added to the parcel a Top Whorl Spindle and 200g of Corriedale Silver in Brown. The other items : Shortbread Petticoats, an enamelled bangle (very much like this one but in blue, very fashionable at the moment)
What does everyone think a hit or a miss? Would you like to receive a parcel like this in a swap? You just don't know if it is going to be a winner or a loser until you have sent it. Happy Swap everyone!
Flirtation Cozy In Peaches and Creme (Choc Mint). I chose this yarn for this particular project as it doesn't shed fibres, it is washable and will wear well. The cup is a dark blue plain glaze. This was filled with Cadburys Hot Chocolate Satchets , Green & Blacks Milk Chocolate.
Fancy Openwork Crocheted Scarf: In Rowan Summer Tweed (Damson) this was taken from a pattern sample and designed into a warm heavy open work scarf (just right for those mornings which have a nip in the air).
Tudora: In Rowan Denim (Blue) Beautiful Yarn to knit with and as the label reads fades just like jeans. So should age gracefully. I decided not to block this item as I thought it looked good as is. I used larger needles from the ball band to ensure it was abit roomier. Also means less shrinkage to the length when it is washed. Used my Retailers knowledge to judge where to place the button (average womens neck size ) then asked my sister to model (think she wanted it, had to prise it from her fingers haha) (I will make you one, I promise). Verdict: Not too tight and not too loose either. "Just right" as my sister said. I did decide to attach the button loosely though and added a round of yarn incase the button needed to be moved to make it tighter or looser (it's hard making for someone when you don't know them).
I also carried out a bit of stalking which resulted in this other gift being added to the parcel a Top Whorl Spindle and 200g of Corriedale Silver in Brown. The other items : Shortbread Petticoats, an enamelled bangle (very much like this one but in blue, very fashionable at the moment)
What does everyone think a hit or a miss? Would you like to receive a parcel like this in a swap? You just don't know if it is going to be a winner or a loser until you have sent it. Happy Swap everyone!
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Thank You! Wonderful Goodies- UK Swap!
I would like to say a huge Thankyou! to Scarlettina (Kaye) for my wonderful parcel that I picked up this morning (10.30am). I was quite intrigued to see what was in it as it weighed a tonne (but I had to get nails done first, then go to Tescos for shopping, then I was going to have lunch but I thought to hell with lunch, I had to open it -2.30pm) Look at all the goodies:
The goodies all locked away in a beautiful box (I wonder what is inside?)
The box was crammed full of goodies wrapped in lilac paper ohhh!! Exciting! "Okay, okay I'm opening them give me a minute."
Look at all the goodies, I have been well and truly spoiled. There is Chocolates a Magic Ballistic bath bomb from Lush and these, look below:
Beautiful Squirrel Gloves made in Sirdar Balmoral (wool,alpaca and silk) they are so beautiful. I am totally smitten with them. No one has made me anything like this. (Squirrel goes off to squeeze and stroke them!) I'm glad I didn't make them for myself as these are so much more special and they fit like a glove (Get it! :} ) Sorry the lighting is crap on the photo (it really doesn't do them justice) They are cream and purple, "beautiful" "Sorry I keep saying that, I 'm totally taken with them."
I also have Vanilla flavoured Coffee mmm which I will drink in my birdy mug! I also have some Cadburys Hot Chocolate (my favourite) and Galaxy Hot Chocolate (I'm dying to try this as I haven't had it before.)
Once again Thankyou Kaye! You have made me a very happy Squirrel :)
The goodies all locked away in a beautiful box (I wonder what is inside?)
The box was crammed full of goodies wrapped in lilac paper ohhh!! Exciting! "Okay, okay I'm opening them give me a minute."
Look at all the goodies, I have been well and truly spoiled. There is Chocolates a Magic Ballistic bath bomb from Lush and these, look below:
Beautiful Squirrel Gloves made in Sirdar Balmoral (wool,alpaca and silk) they are so beautiful. I am totally smitten with them. No one has made me anything like this. (Squirrel goes off to squeeze and stroke them!) I'm glad I didn't make them for myself as these are so much more special and they fit like a glove (Get it! :} ) Sorry the lighting is crap on the photo (it really doesn't do them justice) They are cream and purple, "beautiful" "Sorry I keep saying that, I 'm totally taken with them."
I also have Vanilla flavoured Coffee mmm which I will drink in my birdy mug! I also have some Cadburys Hot Chocolate (my favourite) and Galaxy Hot Chocolate (I'm dying to try this as I haven't had it before.)
Once again Thankyou Kaye! You have made me a very happy Squirrel :)
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Colour Prediction Fun!
Your Rainbow
This is what the quiz predicted about me:Your rainbow is intensely shaded violet, orange, and black.
What is says about you: You are a strong person. You appreciate beauty and craftsmanship. You are patient and will keep trying to understand something until you've mastered it. You may meet people who are afraid of you.
Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.
What is says about you: You are a strong person. You appreciate beauty and craftsmanship. You are patient and will keep trying to understand something until you've mastered it. You may meet people who are afraid of you.
Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.
Monday, February 02, 2009
Having Fun!
I recently bought a Yarn Swift and Wool Winder! It arrived this morning, so guess what I've been doing? Look!
No more sitting around with the skein over both feet, winding into a ball manually or standing with the skein drapped over the back of the chair haha. This is very Cool! More appealing this way too and more squishy.
No more sitting around with the skein over both feet, winding into a ball manually or standing with the skein drapped over the back of the chair haha. This is very Cool! More appealing this way too and more squishy.
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