Friday Favourites - Backdrops

I am always on the lookout for interesting backdrops - a backdrop can add so much to a function whether it is a wedding, a party or a dessert table. They add character and tell a story. They can make a doorway look exciting or a tree look interesting.Here...

photo of the day : sparkles all over

today is my eldest daughters 5th birthday ♥& at the top of her birthday present list was a pair of 'sparkly silver party shoes'these, I am sure will be worn as much as possible& maybe even to bed?! the joys of turning five!&nbs...

Pictures of 'You'...

Have you noticed that babies and children love to see pictures of themselves? When Fern was a baby and I was looking at ways of distracting her out of a trying mood, I'd wander with her around the house pointing out photos of family members by name. "That's...

Things I learned this week including that you have to follow the rules

Happy Friyay! How was your week? It's such a cliche but time and time again I find myself wondering how we got to the end so quickly. Apart from the year I spent in a one hour meeting on Monday, this week has flown.1. So, you may recall that I didn't...

A Sad Day turned to Smiles

Today hasn't been a very good day. I just woke up after only 4 hours sleep feeling blugh! A guy I used to go to school with, his little sister tragically took her own life on Sunday. My mum taught her only a couple of years ago and I used to tutor her...
One perfect day......the sea was calm, the sky was blue and a little boy sailed his wooden boat.I discovered the boat/shelf at at a local bric a brac store...and i had to have it. It was going to be painted white and used as a shelf...until a little...

Whoopie pie supplies

This week on Wonderful World of Etsy I bring you all things Whoopie! I would love to get some bakers twine in bubble pink to wrap mine in. When I saw these cute 5' doilies I thought they would be perfect to serve whoopie pies on and to layer them in...