Thursday 26 September 2013

BEAUTIFUL DAY!

Hasn't it been a BEAUTIFUL day?My day off work today so middle daughter Alice took me over to Mansfield to a lovely new tearoom above a little gift
shop called BEAUTIFUL! Lots of lovely things for sale and a smashing tearoom with delicious cake! I bought Alice a purse that she liked and I got doilies and teacup crackers and a funny purse saying "MAY CONTAIN MOTHS". Also earlier this morning I had a stroll around the flea market and got some vintage teatowels,3 embroidery hoops, a brown Betty teapot (for a £1!!) a little jug saying going to market!and  a little needle case.I've had a super day!! Enjoy your evening.

Friday 20 September 2013

B A D!!

HI TO ALL FELLOWS OF THE B A D! CHECK OUT MY PHOTO OF THE CHATTERBOX OF DOILEYS!!........

Thursday 19 September 2013

OH I DO LIKE TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE!

hI,I've had the week off work and today we went to Bridlington.We had gentle rain to begin then sunshine for the last hour!Dicovered a lovely little shop selling upcycled things.I bought a little flowery hanging thingy and some lovely flowery fabric.Also got a fab teaset and fruit set for £10 the lot!!We had scrummy fish and chips at Audreys the girls had ice creams and I had Kendal mint cake!I won a little clown keyring on the grabbing machine and the girls won little plastic ducks on the 2p pushers!We strolled back along the beach in the sunshine with a fresh sea breeze,lovely!!............Picture of a gorgeous cottage with BEAUTIFUL Sunflowers that I saw on the way to the seaside,also the things I bought today.My new Singer Talent (not found any talent yet searched and searched the box it came in!!!!)And my new Cath scales from Meadowhall,I just HAD to have them!!! Will have to make a cake to try them,maybe my Christmas cake!! I've had a lovely week so far.Did some more Annie Sloan painting  this morning I'm hooked on it!!!Will have to get another colour on payday,quite fancy blue.Thankyou for your comments they're gratefully received!!Are you ready for Downton on Sunday?? Also did you see The Fashonistas the other evening weren't those women AMAZING!! I wish they had blogs! Sorry to have nattered on hope you've not nodded off from boredom!TTFN.

Thursday 12 September 2013

HELLO DOLLY!

Good Morning,yesterday my new settee arrived it's from the Doll range at DFS.It's a GORGEOUS shabby vintage Cathesque style I LOVE it!!Hubby said I could have a new settee if I paid for it myself so I did!!In the picture you can see a little footstool that I covered a few years ago,but I intend to cover it in a similar fabric that I've spotted on my local market!I have next week off work so I intend to get crafty,I have sooo many things that I want to do.Also I couldn't wait to save up for my new sewing machine( so close your ears all you thrifty savers)I ordered one from the faithful old Littlewoods catalogue,it's being delivered on Monday morning!!I can't wait to start sewing!!We have a craft event at work so I will be making things for that,I'm really hoping that I will become a better sewer with the correct tools!!Also I can try and make a few things to sell at LA BOHEME!Wish me luck and I'll keep you posted on my sewing projects.Any handy tips gratefully received!Here's a picture for you to drool over!........

Monday 9 September 2013

THE FINISHED ARTICLE

p.s here's the little chest of drawers all finished,quite pleased as it's my first attempt!HOPE YOU'VE ALL HAD A GOOD DAY.

Sunday 8 September 2013

FIRST TIME WITH ANNIE SLOAN!

HI.today I've had a BRILLIANT day.We went over to Bakewell and had a lovely stroll,I discovered a new vintage shop,but didn't buy as nothing took my fancy!We had lunch at the Lavender Tearoom,lovely food served on vintage china!Then I purchased some ANNIE SLOAN Antoinette paint and a brush and wax.When I got home I tried it out on a little Ikea chest of drawers that I've had for ages.It was sooo lovely to use and the brush was super!!I intend to decoupage the chest just to give it a pretty finish.I am really hooked on the paint and hope to get some more!!Maybe Santa will bring me some too!!Here's a little peek before the final finish........

Friday 6 September 2013

RAINY DAY ACTIVITIES!

Good Evening,It's been my day off work today so I popped down to LA BOHEME with new stock and it was very busy!I purchased a lovely crinoline lady tablecloth............Then this afternoon whilst hubby was at the gym I watched my favourite rainy afternoon film BRIEF ENCOUNTER,so beautifully quaint and very English and proper!I LOVE that film!!!!

Tuesday 3 September 2013

COCK A HOOP!!

Good evening,just been pottering about making hangings for my kitchen wall with embroidery hoops and tray cloths,I am very pleased with them.They hide a crack in the wall that hubby filled in,but not too well!(said in a whisper!!)I think I'll go hoop hunting on the Thursday flea market and make some more,maybe I'll even sell a few in LA BOHEME!Also including a photo of the Mary Berry sponge I made to take to tea with my sister in her cottage(We had a lovely day,very sunny)