Carrie On

Yes my tickets are booked and this evening I'm off to see...

Sex and the City 2

I cannot wait and would be embarrassed to tell you how many times I have watched the trailers online. The reviews coming out aren't favourable but I don't care... if the story isn't up to scratch I'll treat it as front row seats to a fashion show!

Artistic Licence

Fresh from success on my brothers birthday and inspired by this post I decided to avoid the usual computer games for my cousins birthday last year and brought him a copy of Wreck This Journal

It was a big hit and he straight away began dropping it from huge heights and running outside to rub mud in the pages

If you're struggling for gifts for any friends or family I'd add this to your shopping list

Books & Boats

On my way home from my brothers yesterday I had the choice to turn left for home or right to my favourite charity shop and of course I turned right!

I was pleased I did as I picked up 2 new Ladybird books for my collection (I think these are the best condition I've ever found any in)

and a pyrex gravy boat that matches some bowls and plates I already owned

I know we're only just experiencing some sunshine but I really see these plates piled high with a shepherds pie when Autumn arrives

What a Scorcher!

Saturday I jumped in the car and headed to my brother and SIL's for the night

After lunch including some delicious scones we headed the the local Craft Centre which is filled with some fantastic shops

My brother (!) insisted I had to come home with some of the handmade soap from a gorgeous shop which has sadly closed since I first posted

I decided on the lime soap made with a loofar - perfect for using in the new shower I've just had installed 

We started chatting to the owner about blogging (hello if you tracked me down!) and she told us about a shop down the road selling vintage and handmade goodies that sounded like the sort of thing we would like - and she was right!

Th shop was a delight and it was hard to decide what would be coming home with me (sorry I was so busy oohing and ahhing over everything I forgot photos!). I finally decided on these two pictures

Aren't they gorgeous! I couldn't stop talking about them or the shop all evening

After such a successful day we came home to sit in the garden watching this little guy running around

I hope you all enjoyed the lovely weather this weekend

Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen!

Saturday I hosted a surprise Sweet 16 party for my cousin Beth

Here's the moment we surprised her

We had a black and pink colour scheme

and Kelly made another of her fabulous giant cupcakes

and bracelets for each of the girls as favours

We had great fun playing Just Dance on the Wii

including a mother/daughter dance off

Two of her friends were great at helping me invite everyone she would want there (thank god for Facebook!)

I think everyone had a great night!