Feeling Fair-ly Festive!

Well, once again I was pleasantly surprised with another win! Not so long ago I won a blog giveaway, and just last week I was very fortunate to win two tickets to the Country Living Christmas Fair which is held in London's Business Design Centre every year. My thanks goes to Charlotte Macey Textiles, for the fabulous opportunity to go and dip my toes in festive cheer! I'd love to share some inspiring pictures with you of our day. The pictures were taken by my dear friend Dianne who kindly drove us to the Big Smoke.

Charlotte Macey Textiles

Of course our day in London had to be topped off with a slap up dinner, and we opted for Chinese in Soho. Mmmm.....

So, after a lovely day spent ooh-ing and aah-ing over all the loveliness that was on display, I have come home feeling fairly festive, and definitely in the mood to craft away! And that is exactly what I will be doing this weekend at every toddler nap time opportunity that presents itself! Have a happy weekend!

Bits and bobs

Well, at last I've got a new laptop to muse and peruse on, and it's about jolly time as I haven't had a chance to blog much! So, normal service can finally resume! After what has been an unnerving period of time following the break-in, I am slowly finding my feet again, with the desire to share my little world with you. I will ease myself in slowly by sharing a few bits and pieces with you, just a little glimpse into what has taken place over the last week or two.

As always, a girl has to make time for a bit of thrifting. I had the luxury of a couple of hours to myself on Saturday afternoon to meander around town. I popped into one of  our local charity shops, and was all giddy with excitement when I found a stash of vintage buttons! I spent ages rooting through the basket, handpicking every button with a purpose in mind...or not...one day it will come to me! Needless to say, I came away with nearly the whole collection for next to nothing! Result!

At this time of year I start to sew up a storm in preparation for the festive season. These are a few of the little things I have completed thus far. Lots to do still, and feeling slightly overwhelmed by the amount of sewing I want to complete over the next couple of weeks. Yikes!

Life might be hectic, but there is ALWAYS time for baking, especially when it involves chocolate...Mmmm....

Making the most of the last warm rays of sunshine, to me, is synonomous with a peruse at the weekend car boot. I have found a few little treasures of late, but none delighted me more than this red and white polkadot Chance handkerchief vase, which was produced by Pilkington glass in 1974. I love the fact that it is older than me! And of course, that it is red....and polka-dotty..

I adore deer! It must stem from my love of the film 'Bambi'. There is something so quiet yet strong about these gorgeous animals. Of course my Mama deer had to have a wee baby at some point! And then there were two....

And with that, I say goodbye for now. Be blessed!

Loving Saturdays....

Today is a beautiful, crisp autumnal morning,with clear blue skies and sunlight draping every surface...Excuse me for getting all lyrical about it, but it cheers me up! We are still in our P.J's, (oh, the shame!), but it is lovely to have no plans, no commitments, nowhere to go! On that note,  my car has been found, in good nick, and had been abandoned by the thieves not far from our house! It had been there for over a week until a member of the public reported it! So, now it is in police possession for forensics to look it over, and I should have it back next week. Hooray! Thank you all for your well wishes and support. It is so good to have sympathetic ears and shoulders to have a cry on!

Although we (the 'royal we' that is!) are still in pyjamas, it doesn't mean we've been lazy this morning. I have managed to tidy the house (well, a little...) and have done some sewing too! I have been on a bit of a roll this weak, and after completing my little Strawberry mouse, I thought I should have a go at making a boy mouse, and opted for this little sailor...


I have also wanted to try my hand at making another project from Tone Finnanger's book, 'Crafting Christmas Gifts'. I made this Goodnight Angel, and was pleased with how it turned out. If you're keen on sewing, give it a try! It's so much fun!


I hope you're having a good day wherever you are, and wish you all a happy sunny weekend!