Happy Easter

Hoping your having a lovely Easter and enjoying a hot cross bun....or two!

YUM

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Happy Valentine's Day

 

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Love Potion

As Valentine's Day aproaches it's got me thinking.....

If your like me and need a little help in the love department why not try a little magic? 

Get out your cauldron and whip up a batch of Love Potion to get the "juices" flowing!

adapted from www.magic-spells-and-potions.com

Rose LOVE Potion

Three hearts of precious wild pink rose
that under sun and starlight grows;
Three silver spoons of honey gold
awakens powers of the old;
Three silver spoons of brandy wine
you shall be mine, you shall be mine.
You shall be mine till I you free
This is my will, so shall it be.

Method:

Put all the ingredients in order into a pot reciting the spell and then, with a SILVER spoon, stir them together on the last three lines. 

Then you have the Love Potion ready to use.

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Or if a delicious cocktail is more your type of potion then this recipe is sure to cast a spell....

 

LOVE Potion Cocktail 

• 30ml  strawberry or vanilla vodka
• 15ml white crème de cacao
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
• scoop of vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 cup ice
• strawberry for garnish

 

Method:

1. Pour the ingredients into a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a chilled glass.
4. Garnish with a strawberry.

If the mix is too thick, add berries or milk; too thin, add ice or ice cream.

SOoooooooo goood !!

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Perfectly Pretty Purple

Ahhh....*sigh*... how I envy all you lucky girls born in February.  AMETHYST is your birthstone and it's an oh so pretty hue.  

If you're LOVING this colour as much as I am here is some inspiration on how you can Pack a Punch with a Pinch of Purple!

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Being in the ZONE

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Resolution # 2 - Take a Leap

The beginning of a new is like having a fresh start.  Forget about what happened / didn't happen in the year that's past and keep moving forward.

This year it's time to turn over a new leaf and take a leap.....

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Foxy Swap - Part 3

YAY - they finally came - albeit a smidge late, my decorations arrived!  They are so cute, I LOVE them all!  (but I think a have a teeny crush on the adorable Santa....sooo cute).  I can't wait for next Christmas so they can hang proudly on my little tree.  Check 'em out >>>

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Happy New Year!

All the very best for 2012.  I hope it is a wonderful, happy, healthy, love filled & adventurous year for us all!  

God bless xxx

SUMMER lovin'

 1st of December + 1st Day of Summer = YAY!

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Pucker!

It was such a beautiful day today and I just had to post a picture of my gorgeous little lemon tree!  These are it's first two lemons and I'm so excited......but, I can't think of what to use them for and it seems a shame to pick them as they look so lovely on the tree!

....but, perhaps the call for a lemon meringue pie is too great to ignore!



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Cartwheel for Joy!

Just when he thought no-one was looking.....LOVE it!

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HOPPY Easter!

Cutest bunnies ever! LOVE

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Trafalgar's Square

Today I came across the most gorgeous illustrations I have ever seen!  Theses adorable watercolours are the creation of Kit Chase of Trafalgar's Square.  You can buy these and many other super cute prints at her Esty store here. 

Sooooo cute Kit - what beautiful inspiration! X

REPEAT AFTER ME....

{Quote by Edwin Land, typography and image by Marius Roosendaal}

pOm PoMs

How gorgeous are these pompoms!  Over at once wed you can follow there tutorial on how to make your own - LOVE it!

PLANET LOVE

While we are still at the beginning of the journey to an environmentally sustainable world, there is no question that the environmental conscience of the planet is evolving. However, the environmental challenges our planet faces remain as urgent as ever.

With over 4000 cities in over 128 countries taking part, Earth Hour has grown into the world’s largest community-driven campaign for the planet.

If this can be achieved in only four short years, imagine what else can be done!  Earth Hour truly demonstrates the power of individuals, communities, businesses and governments to unite and make a difference. 

Sign up and switch off for Earth Hour at 8:30pm Saturday 26 March – rally your friends and family and make it a night to remember. Switching off is a simple act, yet a hugely powerful one, making a statement that we care about the planet, while also sending a reminder to our leaders that we want action.

Foot Loose and Fancy LIBERTY

Check out these fancy floral numbers by Liberty & Nike.   LOVE.   ...but alas, you can only get them at the exquisite Liberty's store in London........hello, is that London calling?

Keittiössä

How cute is this tea towel?!......Kauniste tea towels are designed and hand printed in Helsinki, Finland.  The designs are inspired by classic Scandinavian linens from the 60s and 70s and printed on a lovely linen/cotton blend.  Kaunite work with young Scandinavian designers to create beautiful long lasting textiles.  Kaunite's goal is to create products which can be used and cherished in daily life for decades to come....(awesome).

And in case you were wondering - you can buy this little cutie - Keittiössä Blue - online in Australia from Earthgirl Fabrics....yay!

Love it  X

a PINCH and a .......

awesome POP art by roy lichtenstein

.....for the first of the month!

It's in the Bag....

Not unlike love, searching for the perfect handbag is very tricky...

...but I do LOVE the new Agatha bag from Smythson! X