bookmarked

I have had this recipe bookmarked for Christmas day since my husband pointed it out (while he was flicking through Home Beautiful Dec 2010 mag!) & since it looks so easy I thought it would be perfect for dessert after everyone has filled their tummies with other delights.










I'm off to finish putting it together while my girls dance around the kitchen bench singing their hearts out to Christmas tunes!

Magical flowers

Beautiful Flowers
Pink Tulips
Pink Roses
Twigs & Pearls
White Rose
Floral table arrangement
White Butterfly
Floral Centrepiece
"Interflora would love to create an interior floral design for your blog, Torie Jayne. Our florists would take inspiration from your blog, working to reflect your tastes and design style into a floral arrangement"

I, of course, excitedly said I would be honoured and delighted to receive a floral arrangement from Interflora. So, arriving home after a hard day's work I found a little note letting me know my flowers had been delivered to my neighbours. I ran round to collect them straight away. "You can't have them", was the first thing my neighbour said. "I am in love, they are so so beautiful" and then she led me into her kitchen where they took up the whole sideboard! We just stood there ooing and aahing and gushing about the beautiful sight before our eyes. Then I got to take them home!

I think my floral arrangement is wonderful, magical, gorgeous and I am in awe of the skillful attention to detail. My very own stylish woodland! There are hidden butterflies and pearly beads adorning twigs, touches of moss, plentiful greenery and an assortment of pretty flowers. I love how the flowers look like they have just sprouted from the mossy ground to give it a charming woodland effect. I can just imagine fairies prancing around their new enchanted home!

Thank you Interflora. I feel very blessed to receive such a thoughtful gift. If you would like to receive or send such a wonderful gift you can have bouquets designed to order over on the Interflora site.


Pretty Butterfly

Have a sweet day!

The Laundry

The Laundry
Vintage tin by The Laundry



Vintage tin by The Laundry



Angie Lewin cards by The Laundry



Vintage basket with orange handle by The Laundry



Vintage Pyrex baking bowl trio by The Laundry


This week for my 'shops i love' page, I bring you The Laundry.

Owner Gloria has always made things and it has never been in order to be economical. For her it isn’t about 'making do' it is about 'making more' of everything, all about using what is right there at your fingertips to make life special and enjoyable and your quality of life the best it can be. This shows in her beautifully picked vintage wares like the adorable vintage biscuit tin in the first pic. She sells a delightful mix of vintage home wares, kitchen accessories and textiles alongside charming new items like the eco wooden paper potter, wooden dolly pegs and retro print tea towel. A great place to pick up wonderfully unique Christmas gifts.

Have a sweet day!