Weekend photos.

Hello, did you have a great weekend?  I spent a little time on saturday making the most of some quite time first thing in the morning with a little sunshine  coming in through the kitchen window, so I snapped a couple of teacup pictures for The Shutter divas Flickr group. 

My good friend sue also bought some lovely Chocolates for me, which i just had to take a photo of as they where just so pretty, though I had to be quick because chocolates don't last long in our house!

In need of a colour pick-me-up? Yes please..

So far January 2011 has been pretty grey and wet, and with the episode with my stolen bag this week I need a pick me up, and while it won't solve every thing, a peek at the new and as always colourful collection form Rice is a sure way to add a bit of cheer to the start of the weekend.

All images Rice

Don't you just love how colourful everything is, so fresh and spring like, yes, I'm looking forward to some brighter days, and if you happen to be in London this weekend, Rice will be at the Top Draw London (Trade Only, though bloggers may be welcome) show from the 16th -18th of January for the spring/summer 2011 showcase.  Stand N12.  Pick me up something bright and cheerful for me won't you!

xxx

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Currently loving Black & White.

There is  a slight possibility that in 2011 we may move house as we currently only have 2 bedrooms, but we could do with a third one for our eldest daughter, the box, room as we call it, is getting a bit cramped  for two fully grown girls.  So with this in mind my head is currently  filled with new decorating ideas and possibilities, I'm currently loving  black and white so here are just a few looks that have caught my eye, though have totally lost track of where I have got them from, but No. 2, 6 and 9 are from the blog Helt Enlkelt where you will find more black and white inspiration, just love it!  If you recognise any of the other pics do let me know so that I can credit them.

On a totally different subject, I had my hand bag stolen today, which as you can imagine has been really rather annoying,  I feel slightly lost and undressed without it, I practically have my  entire  life in that  bag, not to mention my favourite lip gloss, still on the bright side it does mean I will just have to go shopping for a new bag, wallet, and lip gloss..... when I get my bank details and other bits of plastic sorted out.  but on a serious note, ladies take care you never know who's about!! Have a safe day.

Welcome to 2011

Welcome to 2011 everybody, (and a big hello to some new followers that I note have joined us over the holidays)  A little late I know but  like so many other people/friends/bloggers, I have had the flu/really bad cold, and am just getting back on my feet these  last couple of days.  To be quite honest the sofa and I have become very well acquainted over the holiday period and I am in danger of turning into  a couch potato, but as the dust begins to settle and life gets back to normal, its time to find some get up and go, and get going!

So folks, what are your plans for 2011?   I have my photography course to finish and come May will be getting ready to sit the final exam, something myself  and fellow students are feeling a little nervous of! mention the word exam and its enough to drain the colour out of my somewhat already pale cheeks, but when I pass (being very hopeful here) I'll be glad to have it under my belt.   So onwards and upwards into a new year.

2011 Pdf Calendars from Etsy Sellers

1. corduroystarfish  (I just bought this one)

2. ohhenryprints
3&4 valentinadesign

5.  fibersandtwigs

Scrabble tile picture.

Do you like to decorate with letters?  Just lately I'm finding that they are starting to creep into my home, first with the tea chest and the lovely phrase  'It pays to buy good tea' written across it,  then with the huge letter 'S' that was formally a shop window prop, after that came the chunk of wood that was actually destined for the fire, but ended up on the tea chest, seen in the picture below, and the latest is the scrabble picture also seen here below, the idea for the scrabble picture came from here, a lovely blog well worth a visit.



So when I found a scrabble game at a recent visit to the charity shop I thought I would give it a go, although I would of prefered wooden tiles, over all I'm pleased with the final result.  If you fancy giving it a go yourself,  I have since found out, that you can actually buy wooden scrabble tiles from ebay. Happy Sunday all!

Romantic style by Selina Lake

Romantic Style by Stylist Selina Lake and writer Sara Norrman is a book that I have had my eye on ever since it was released earlier on in the year, I even entered a competition to win a signed copy! (which I didn't) so it was  rather nice to receive the book in the post at the weekend courtesy of Ryland Peters and Small, and I have been making the most of the time spent indoors while the temperature drops outside and losing myself between the covers of  Romantic Style.  Packed full of beautifully styled rooms and photographed by Debi Treloar,  from modern romantic to chic and glamorous with majestic chandeliers this book is sure to press all the right buttons if you love all things romantic.

Flicking through the pages I can't help but feel all floaty and feminine, the Romantic style is all about creating a comfortable and warm home, its a look that evolves over time adding to with items collected from flea markets and car boots which I love, lovingly restored or reused in the home. 

All Images Debi Treloar from the book Romantic Style.

But if like me you don't want to adopt this style full on throughout the home, then you can take inspiration from the book and just create corners  with a splash of feminine flounce, adorn a book shelf or set of draws with candles and flowers, add a bowl and pour into it  pretty jewellery, take a coat hanger and fill it with floaty scarfs and necklaces, I tried this one, and it really does put you in a romantic frame of mind, i wrapped some beads and a floaty scarf with a few pretty rose hair clips on a coat hanger and hung it on my wardrobe door, and it was the first thing I saw when I opened my eyes in the morning, I couldn't help but smile, and I'm not a morning person at all!

That's what I love about it, you can take as much or as little as you want and add this style to your home, go full on frills and flowers, keep it chic and glamorous, or use it to add softness to a modern home, its up to you, but I think every home has room for some  Romantic Style style in it...

So if you want to add a little romance to your home, this book is currently available through Amazon, and you can also order it by clicking here if you wish, as it just so happens that I am an Amazon affiliate, it won't cost you any extra, but i do get a little commission.