tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75754132853160965712024-02-07T15:47:48.239+00:00pretty + prettyKirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.comBlogger355125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-86003027985457985392014-05-11T10:57:00.000+01:002014-05-11T10:57:12.958+01:00LOVED<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY9Sp7C0kLnVk4uAaxQ8X18DOsmCJbSwwgWUQkQlp5Gp6W4RRPtZEAzEbAoPGTyK2EAJ00KJTx41Dh-CViAdkrg60T3Qe6M2mjn71NMja_dip9ClTBg1FxvOl2Qd8beqT44MkXX4nDLXs/s1600/AnimalRange1-i.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY9Sp7C0kLnVk4uAaxQ8X18DOsmCJbSwwgWUQkQlp5Gp6W4RRPtZEAzEbAoPGTyK2EAJ00KJTx41Dh-CViAdkrg60T3Qe6M2mjn71NMja_dip9ClTBg1FxvOl2Qd8beqT44MkXX4nDLXs/s640/AnimalRange1-i.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.untothislast.co.uk/index.html">Unto This Last</a> are a "workshop in the city" who make wooden furniture and home items, including these beautiful <a href="http://www.untothislast.co.uk/Accessories/Coatstand.html">wooden animals</a>. I love how simple the shapes and colours are, and that they'd last forever.Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-62220591571107874782014-05-02T13:34:00.000+01:002014-05-02T13:34:11.013+01:00STATEMENT LIGHTING<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg54Qgx0GiVOjRfOjgvN_fe_RRN5lgBpL6l_uj2p5t8uZ7bzujAjW6LDkAg2zGrQ64uN8BzQf6hIe5kDazHsZVtciXY5EytPg_pD7Ff4y-J2Nqzl_IGmqWZi4Iic0WLPUpMV1G0TmuvCFI/s1600/Fotor0502131855.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg54Qgx0GiVOjRfOjgvN_fe_RRN5lgBpL6l_uj2p5t8uZ7bzujAjW6LDkAg2zGrQ64uN8BzQf6hIe5kDazHsZVtciXY5EytPg_pD7Ff4y-J2Nqzl_IGmqWZi4Iic0WLPUpMV1G0TmuvCFI/s1600/Fotor0502131855.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWMT2DRkG8M8bqkEuj7WRKBBrmpfBzsYmGNt-3pXs-RAVvdsKZpiA2HYQZ0UJAK9iP8INOnah5bmHVkie3a-KQOLxtULiQeSsdLC_uoj8T83epobbIEfhaqzPNqgg4t1yxNT6fbiUchU/s1600/Fotor0502132532.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWMT2DRkG8M8bqkEuj7WRKBBrmpfBzsYmGNt-3pXs-RAVvdsKZpiA2HYQZ0UJAK9iP8INOnah5bmHVkie3a-KQOLxtULiQeSsdLC_uoj8T83epobbIEfhaqzPNqgg4t1yxNT6fbiUchU/s1600/Fotor0502132532.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9iDgYKgZ__P7w0VjdvqaLyIiWm6EsiHfk0131I-2wQ9ycZI73Z56I6Te5IzTLe1HeKgvmNhKwXL4uzTA-dIRRMhdmJdAgQS5eA43wNwSzxP-DjmjKQZvF0_r4PiAEcvr13pwB5tB4Il8/s1600/Fotor0502132119.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9iDgYKgZ__P7w0VjdvqaLyIiWm6EsiHfk0131I-2wQ9ycZI73Z56I6Te5IzTLe1HeKgvmNhKwXL4uzTA-dIRRMhdmJdAgQS5eA43wNwSzxP-DjmjKQZvF0_r4PiAEcvr13pwB5tB4Il8/s1600/Fotor0502132119.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><br />
Recently we moved a few things around at home to make a space for the boys to store their toys, play games, just a little den they could call their own. Like the rest of our home, I want to keep it fairly simple, but I'd love a large light pendant in there - these have been inspiring me.<br />
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From top to bottom: image <a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/31/b5/d1/31b5d16d790d3e73baf62a7a733336f7.jpg">1</a> / <a href="http://instagram.com/p/lCd6IPMaeg/#">2</a> / <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/interior-design-tips#slide-1">3</a> / <a href="http://treasuresandtravelsblog.com/">4</a> / <a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2014/04/10/renovated-studio-in-copenhagen/">5</a> / <a href="http://facingnorthwithgracia.tumblr.com/post/67168055378">6</a> Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-8250224900244951082014-04-30T20:38:00.000+01:002014-04-30T20:38:39.783+01:00PRETTY JEWELLERY<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4VtduJkh8UIFVDUacIa59m_DX6exKSRqmZJG6jTsiV_Dt8PMsX0H2rcAvjdfzcJAVFZtFnJKncKpOs0S0kgzzpK6BGvCnIje7i9xNYUCcwyWqxJRkyRBZy0_XOLnfi70mqmXOxyHQebc/s1600/Fotor0430202049.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4VtduJkh8UIFVDUacIa59m_DX6exKSRqmZJG6jTsiV_Dt8PMsX0H2rcAvjdfzcJAVFZtFnJKncKpOs0S0kgzzpK6BGvCnIje7i9xNYUCcwyWqxJRkyRBZy0_XOLnfi70mqmXOxyHQebc/s640/Fotor0430202049.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><br />
I don't usually wear much jewellery, usually just my engagement + wedding rings, but that doesn't mean I don't like to look at all the pretty jewellery out there :) These are the types of jewellery I love: simple, dainty, and gorgeous.
Clockwise from top left (some links aren't working, so I can't let you know where they're from!): <a href="http://www.stevenalan.com/105439.html?t=linkshare&utm_source=LS&utm_medium=affiliateUS&utm_campaign=QFGLnEolOWg&siteID=QFGLnEolOWg-Jm5GhB1fCiA9ybE.ZZUabw">Moonstone ring</a> / <a href="http://www.ornhansen.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_11&products_id=45">Geometric bracelets</a> / <a href="http://www.bhldn.com/shop-gifts-for-the-bride/stellar-attraction-rings">Stellar attraction rings</a> / <a href="http://satomikawakita.com/488-5440/R1901">Rough cut diamond band.</a>Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-14688938983070347012014-04-26T10:20:00.000+01:002014-04-26T10:20:06.635+01:00PINK GRAPEFRUIT + POMEGRANATE SALAD<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd27mgGoP1idq_q1N0B6zIwlrdwISYhcmMhdOfSE69KmorI-9FbJxLpAH92Cs3nnRlvysoja-S1dBkkzR-zrHrLw1TgQpGgADYrh5iuL0bjwTYXFxqP2sQCAEFvkzs6sqiRcM4KNV_ijM/s1600/ec7b3648c27b11e39fc50002c992f610_8.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd27mgGoP1idq_q1N0B6zIwlrdwISYhcmMhdOfSE69KmorI-9FbJxLpAH92Cs3nnRlvysoja-S1dBkkzR-zrHrLw1TgQpGgADYrh5iuL0bjwTYXFxqP2sQCAEFvkzs6sqiRcM4KNV_ijM/s800/ec7b3648c27b11e39fc50002c992f610_8.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a>
Now I've been feeling more like my usual self and not wanting to be sick for what felt like every minute of the day (why do they call it morning sickness again?!) we've been able to get back to enjoying making our meals. In particular, our Saturday evening meal where we usually try a new recipe from a book, so, a couple of weeks ago I made this for our starter and it was delicious.<br />
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I used 2 pink grapefruit, fresh mint leaves, red onion, and pomegranate seeds, which I just chopped up and put onto a plate, then squeezed some orange juice over, then some honey (the honey makes it). It was so tasty - the kind of thing I could make over and over again. Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-30743211324352810642014-04-01T22:05:00.001+01:002014-04-01T22:05:53.535+01:00COLOURFUL CHILDREN'S ROOMS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIjTsvn9sCPdklUMewlPffjqw7VYon4ZZB0Fj0kZ0RuKJ1FAjtqiHI_7xyVZfgy_JKofECjZ_o_KQQvrLJ5XHk13hS3_RhIyIzHApK-BoIRRzyc2l8DTtAxFIKLck4Q4S2G9ObbmmVlUw/s1600/Fotor0401215953.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIjTsvn9sCPdklUMewlPffjqw7VYon4ZZB0Fj0kZ0RuKJ1FAjtqiHI_7xyVZfgy_JKofECjZ_o_KQQvrLJ5XHk13hS3_RhIyIzHApK-BoIRRzyc2l8DTtAxFIKLck4Q4S2G9ObbmmVlUw/s640/Fotor0401215953.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><br />
Proof that children's rooms don't need to be filled with pastels; from top left clockwise: <a href="http://www.ruemag.com/decor-inspiration/nicole-cohen-of-sketch42s-house-tour-before-after">Image 1</a> / <a href="http://www.lonny.com/photos/Kids%27+Room/_nCQXFd8kZj">Image 2</a> / <a href="http://www.lonny.com/photos/Kids%27+Room/2Qy9Am1Ixef">Image 3</a> / <a href="http://www.thesocialitefamily.com/2012/02/19/clothilde-durso-et-arthur-de-kersauson-iris-2-ans/">Image 4</a>.
Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-54215600647721075622014-02-12T10:26:00.000+00:002014-02-12T10:26:00.458+00:00WASHI TAPE WALL<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgES-TOvQmNVj5niaX52Up5i6NaUwX1S9bEUKFg0PSEmWmItDYPj7ZhwkqQq66Sh2y-mcoXXNb-9tw73F5uziTx8XHvSWp7NBoP1ulrk-yrtbG_19kNLdzviSpJb9Xy-FGDPA4wlNTDd50/s1600/51a647605f37a2b42db5ad600ff9923e.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgES-TOvQmNVj5niaX52Up5i6NaUwX1S9bEUKFg0PSEmWmItDYPj7ZhwkqQq66Sh2y-mcoXXNb-9tw73F5uziTx8XHvSWp7NBoP1ulrk-yrtbG_19kNLdzviSpJb9Xy-FGDPA4wlNTDd50/s640/51a647605f37a2b42db5ad600ff9923e.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><br />
I love this <a href="http://www.everythingemilyblog.com/2014/01/diy-washi-tape-wall.html">washi tape wall idea</a>, perfect for a change in a nursery or playroom. Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-54016330863356326662014-02-11T21:03:00.001+00:002014-02-11T21:03:45.209+00:00BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBQoorotxloITcytdMfTo86LrSUxmYdajiy7uWDDm7m9WeQrA8M98tmwSB__Ydh9dlQEPQ06vtCTTOnTSARafvmKyASqSKZKOGYyiBhIT72375BduT0KuAdWm0HxV_MxafUbiwjZzBk0/s1600/IMG_1097.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBQoorotxloITcytdMfTo86LrSUxmYdajiy7uWDDm7m9WeQrA8M98tmwSB__Ydh9dlQEPQ06vtCTTOnTSARafvmKyASqSKZKOGYyiBhIT72375BduT0KuAdWm0HxV_MxafUbiwjZzBk0/s1200/IMG_1097.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><br />
One of my New Year's Resolutions this year was to read more; it seems too easy nowadays to not pick up an actual book and read, so, to start off, I read <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Girl-Gillian-Flynn/dp/0753827662/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392152163&sr=8-1&keywords=gone+girl">Gone Girl</a> by Gillian Flynn. Have you read this? I loved it! The thing is, when I get into a book, I read it really, really quickly - so I need some recommendations! I've heard good things about <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Goldfinch-Donna-Tartt/dp/1408704943/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392152426&sr=8-1&keywords=the+goldfinch">this one</a>, but would love to hear if you have read any books which you loved.Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-3717440610616270442014-02-06T20:58:00.000+00:002014-02-06T20:58:21.077+00:00ALPHABET FLASH CARDS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSxIPIpoIPCqt008fwiH-zE24A90_9_jnUEb9lVWi3e6cO8OKiCj8WIo0SpEu418Loh8eawZF305fnvbfJRT3bF-FJuov0jS7RETQquKws611DIuxQS4IxxV51KohaPvcKix659wc4QtQ/s1600/IMG_1094.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSxIPIpoIPCqt008fwiH-zE24A90_9_jnUEb9lVWi3e6cO8OKiCj8WIo0SpEu418Loh8eawZF305fnvbfJRT3bF-FJuov0jS7RETQquKws611DIuxQS4IxxV51KohaPvcKix659wc4QtQ/s640/IMG_1094.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimYCJ464ou0JujIEi4lTWXu_QMEu29QekwKEJIKHa-mBRJJoq_CNdI7D8A8blr0QeMWE-3HPOb-V5P8nJkuFuS0DcMqbUdS98M4Pwji8pPRx2KGE15J_dux3FVGQm2xXaRP0yqIk1UOHc/s1600/IMG_1092.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimYCJ464ou0JujIEi4lTWXu_QMEu29QekwKEJIKHa-mBRJJoq_CNdI7D8A8blr0QeMWE-3HPOb-V5P8nJkuFuS0DcMqbUdS98M4Pwji8pPRx2KGE15J_dux3FVGQm2xXaRP0yqIk1UOHc/s640/IMG_1092.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1SlUfAmcIpGeua1BNqN6aeqEwIJGq_CeKESjIF4PBjb9PrAi6DX7OblcR49mZB5ihmDiEWcAw1-1wixLqu44QVZ6SHiKVd4jiqAKspICWUU5P2kuw9B7Yia674l-acEXLDs-VOoHtay4/s1600/IMG_1093.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1SlUfAmcIpGeua1BNqN6aeqEwIJGq_CeKESjIF4PBjb9PrAi6DX7OblcR49mZB5ihmDiEWcAw1-1wixLqu44QVZ6SHiKVd4jiqAKspICWUU5P2kuw9B7Yia674l-acEXLDs-VOoHtay4/s640/IMG_1093.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><br />
I bought these <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alphabet-Flash-Cards-Beth-Nelson/dp/0811843947/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391719768&sr=8-1&keywords=alphabet+flash+cards+beth+nelson">alphabet flash cards</a> so I could practice letters with Alfie and I'm so impressed with the quality of them. The cards are really thick, making them perfect for small hands, and the illustrations and colours used are gorgeous. Definitely worth the purchase if your little one is interested in letters!Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-17871430363568275072014-02-03T07:30:00.000+00:002014-02-03T07:30:00.576+00:00GARLIC + LEMON CANNELLINI BEANS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8mW3JDNirxsLRV7x8iui1ilTeIjP4tBV61Jh3rRbcNnXGSiaZUGmE3aVoWkBi4q7IOx93FZNYGF8z1-9OB0nObiQCg63KH4g0OyiemsWj-OrRXybI8ss38DpVPXZVuKQCwnQVJNCSBbc/s1600/IMG_1086.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8mW3JDNirxsLRV7x8iui1ilTeIjP4tBV61Jh3rRbcNnXGSiaZUGmE3aVoWkBi4q7IOx93FZNYGF8z1-9OB0nObiQCg63KH4g0OyiemsWj-OrRXybI8ss38DpVPXZVuKQCwnQVJNCSBbc/s640/IMG_1086.JPG" height="auto" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVjqJcB2RrIjdcaobPNomLOXR7AmEjjc8B96764Ufdovpa30A7waVUHIVmOlBiYTGvfMRoIbA4BCFlhxKnTbTbaWjvO98eZZAexO9Ju8B0jf3xRFNvqlRYu_QDSqiP05ITi1JcT450t_w/s1600/IMG_1087.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVjqJcB2RrIjdcaobPNomLOXR7AmEjjc8B96764Ufdovpa30A7waVUHIVmOlBiYTGvfMRoIbA4BCFlhxKnTbTbaWjvO98eZZAexO9Ju8B0jf3xRFNvqlRYu_QDSqiP05ITi1JcT450t_w/s640/IMG_1087.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPY8A8TNf9WfSNOo5nmpFkHZ-j9zz3v9yOLK9t1u1Plw0qiF_2VS3vOmyKe1IVAHctA6RteK655nfMuBzntFTP3aCb_YUrFGJ4kp-lYCkkGBJQ-O78xEe1LdsiJ41wFIDqmg-aV4seGs/s1600/IMG_1088.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPY8A8TNf9WfSNOo5nmpFkHZ-j9zz3v9yOLK9t1u1Plw0qiF_2VS3vOmyKe1IVAHctA6RteK655nfMuBzntFTP3aCb_YUrFGJ4kp-lYCkkGBJQ-O78xEe1LdsiJ41wFIDqmg-aV4seGs/s640/IMG_1088.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><br />
The other evening I couldn't decide what to have with my jacket potato then I remembered a recipe I'd seen using cannellini beans and a few other ingredients. This made a really yummy, hearty little dish which I loved and will definitely make again.<br />
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To make this, heat a tbsp of olive oil in a pan, then fry a clove of garlic (being careful not to let it burn!), then add the cannellini beans and heat through for 3-4 minutes. I then took the pan off the heat, added some spinach, and stirred through.<br />
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Once the beans have cooled a little, add some more olive oil, the juice of half a lemon, and some capers (which I love!)Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-13247489977386682632014-01-31T22:00:00.002+00:002014-01-31T22:00:50.293+00:00GAP + PADDINGTON BEAR<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBuA60W8o9xoWyScLtCFFYKn-rR8bidQXgGSxBp6MdwMdIUOr9dBqTj8AjPbNRWWqsa92UXPe3_2a0YhZTe5MwOHrnIkD4UQ_RC4t4lx_FaF3gUtEub9OPzDXncpva1NNER_2Iej5fmAM/s1600/paddington+bear.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBuA60W8o9xoWyScLtCFFYKn-rR8bidQXgGSxBp6MdwMdIUOr9dBqTj8AjPbNRWWqsa92UXPe3_2a0YhZTe5MwOHrnIkD4UQ_RC4t4lx_FaF3gUtEub9OPzDXncpva1NNER_2Iej5fmAM/s640/paddington+bear.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><br />
babyGap have collaborated with Paddington Bear on their latest range of clothing and accessories and it's adorable! It's full of sweet designs and lots of bold colour. My favourites are the <a href="http://www.gap.co.uk/browse/product.do?cid=1006704&vid=1&pid=000928067000">yellow wellington boots</a> and the cosy <a href="http://www.gap.co.uk/browse/product.do?cid=1006704&vid=1&pid=000926425000">knitted hats</a>.Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-76583902167355997922014-01-29T21:22:00.000+00:002014-01-29T21:22:27.099+00:00PINTEREST FAVOURITES<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-A3tPcyxtYu6z1Ql6FAggu6wDr2JYWNxXaKZ4D9QSbX_1yI06gq8lNID3cDCtwFYxUnaWi9ZBzIlpkIbXYwR6XcrDO8-ah87ftP6b8nfyGzmS32m-qGP8Feeu-XuMyjBFzT7v5KtHoso/s1600/c27c2ce3fa50eb60e29edc2d1f797444.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-A3tPcyxtYu6z1Ql6FAggu6wDr2JYWNxXaKZ4D9QSbX_1yI06gq8lNID3cDCtwFYxUnaWi9ZBzIlpkIbXYwR6XcrDO8-ah87ftP6b8nfyGzmS32m-qGP8Feeu-XuMyjBFzT7v5KtHoso/s1200/c27c2ce3fa50eb60e29edc2d1f797444.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc4UjMVeW9ygOD_mWzYP-aSboFbW1DuZ7la8sZTXalz24DBbGyI1w21XFFTofG_qSnhzztQUXqcHeEYlXFdY3F6cUEH_3w5ICVoHS9Eqk9J40irg29R5O_KHl5wzTrubF8vczaaNpUf84/s1600/2a651f2895035732906ecad0bf55f432.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc4UjMVeW9ygOD_mWzYP-aSboFbW1DuZ7la8sZTXalz24DBbGyI1w21XFFTofG_qSnhzztQUXqcHeEYlXFdY3F6cUEH_3w5ICVoHS9Eqk9J40irg29R5O_KHl5wzTrubF8vczaaNpUf84/s1200/2a651f2895035732906ecad0bf55f432.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhdYzpEYEctZ1L9Khxk2voJ1Y36Mps0ln22Ao_Skxap6DNEw-0OxZqTI9L8FRmtYVXCJ9Uvwe0B97f36b0mo5RkJCp8LZlv0xklWcVgRuFhW77O-5qbFBsJ2kZVghGmZ60imjspspbQnE/s1600/686eefc4a7e424ed9ebe0a4e0c751a1b.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhdYzpEYEctZ1L9Khxk2voJ1Y36Mps0ln22Ao_Skxap6DNEw-0OxZqTI9L8FRmtYVXCJ9Uvwe0B97f36b0mo5RkJCp8LZlv0xklWcVgRuFhW77O-5qbFBsJ2kZVghGmZ60imjspspbQnE/s1200/686eefc4a7e424ed9ebe0a4e0c751a1b.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjziz2rbJo99x5v5GFOzEEtZ9TaUnY-p8oCA60XIzmFky25Pf2eiXlswnnxUbN5sRG7ALAtt1OxhWKPxHDRLSma4lAdQZol5YsS6ceA205nCLac5tf8Nr2BVuhlbsm8eiaQC4XXDcnLMlo/s1600/8643bebe35198b58a539ca050ca2a02d.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjziz2rbJo99x5v5GFOzEEtZ9TaUnY-p8oCA60XIzmFky25Pf2eiXlswnnxUbN5sRG7ALAtt1OxhWKPxHDRLSma4lAdQZol5YsS6ceA205nCLac5tf8Nr2BVuhlbsm8eiaQC4XXDcnLMlo/s1200/8643bebe35198b58a539ca050ca2a02d.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><br />
A few favourites from my Pinterest over the last few weeks:<br />
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A gorgeous black and white striped top // A beautiful floral wreath (this would look amazing on a bridesmaid!) // <a href="http://www.thewiegands.com/2014/01/lately-in-photos.html">Beautiful children's room</a> - one of my favourites; love the use of artwork and that pink and white quilt is amazing // Seared balsamic raddichio - I'm craving simple, clean foods like this at the moment.<br />
Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-33028787050198294962014-01-27T22:17:00.000+00:002014-01-27T22:17:17.595+00:00MAMA / MINI<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1xwGoJPvcX2S6oPFhf-9mpRlwGshvXvw55yMO9q7lA8SNw-Xu3RqRsYPTAtto8CaMscbZNVoTHiehI7TSrONguSfOzhd2C7HHQ-LE2dlWrGBEzw9C_MFCPXCAK0CrRCIO82FMgolm58g/s1600/mama.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1xwGoJPvcX2S6oPFhf-9mpRlwGshvXvw55yMO9q7lA8SNw-Xu3RqRsYPTAtto8CaMscbZNVoTHiehI7TSrONguSfOzhd2C7HHQ-LE2dlWrGBEzw9C_MFCPXCAK0CrRCIO82FMgolm58g/s640/mama.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><br />
Still loving black and white; for this edition of mama / mini there's the classic <a href="http://hauslondon.com/products/cross-blanket-by-pia-wallen">Pia Wallen blanket</a>, and a gorgeous wooden toy camera from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twigcreative?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Twig Creative</a>.Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-55049964978332747642014-01-26T09:57:00.000+00:002014-01-26T09:57:55.705+00:00THE PRETTIEST UPDOS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPn5wpbTdOzEnB5QCFBLZj42V-_Gkqi8SdeJZupZORs-T6KBAHt-df3BXwQ1SbchQjpcI8PPRoJSzOenngVWg-e4lPcc6BNuXQh7fIFyhE9e0iBd-stAOhplXfaWMEbnVBCazn0tT2o4A/s1600/tumblr_mwg0lpY45b1qazha9o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPn5wpbTdOzEnB5QCFBLZj42V-_Gkqi8SdeJZupZORs-T6KBAHt-df3BXwQ1SbchQjpcI8PPRoJSzOenngVWg-e4lPcc6BNuXQh7fIFyhE9e0iBd-stAOhplXfaWMEbnVBCazn0tT2o4A/s640/tumblr_mwg0lpY45b1qazha9o1_500.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjke5aX7vVBShxUeBz6xKw8_-cRCL6RERwcsK5VH2xKaT31Fg2vD1x8EctSspVZo0szWbRzd4f1mqn0-XzA8hjHc9dEOjnrEVjNIRkkPpWkm-23-89SBBvu_qLRigh86L536bp-Vngr958/s1600/80b02875ca0483ecb87f68275f0e7c0a.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjke5aX7vVBShxUeBz6xKw8_-cRCL6RERwcsK5VH2xKaT31Fg2vD1x8EctSspVZo0szWbRzd4f1mqn0-XzA8hjHc9dEOjnrEVjNIRkkPpWkm-23-89SBBvu_qLRigh86L536bp-Vngr958/s640/80b02875ca0483ecb87f68275f0e7c0a.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlz-rnHFGlgyIT9LoaP9cd-x1NPigGC8UYWl9_xnl2G86Vj0OeF64ctVFDsTw-B8cMVH7w-T4wpoxQ9IOpxd3b8acoe5I4MndsJgQOAiEC4yLzMHEMycuwbMC0UXPFNZdDsRFyfbFpLUg/s1600/4421c231a7ee8371c506abfabc17fac0.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlz-rnHFGlgyIT9LoaP9cd-x1NPigGC8UYWl9_xnl2G86Vj0OeF64ctVFDsTw-B8cMVH7w-T4wpoxQ9IOpxd3b8acoe5I4MndsJgQOAiEC4yLzMHEMycuwbMC0UXPFNZdDsRFyfbFpLUg/s640/4421c231a7ee8371c506abfabc17fac0.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQ_nbnya4qGSNJmf775Iwt_H51A9cfA-Tk238ykc58Blv1Hqc5Ts2IXHuFhcI5RpcF4UNcfiCD65-8-Rl6W2kh7yc9yZsQAkuHcAqZIyNSh9xi1lt08sDwufsmP7asPkftYAtGIUkZMs/s1600/b1ad921ef94202a53b4cc05ab59867f9.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQ_nbnya4qGSNJmf775Iwt_H51A9cfA-Tk238ykc58Blv1Hqc5Ts2IXHuFhcI5RpcF4UNcfiCD65-8-Rl6W2kh7yc9yZsQAkuHcAqZIyNSh9xi1lt08sDwufsmP7asPkftYAtGIUkZMs/s640/b1ad921ef94202a53b4cc05ab59867f9.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><br />
Aren't these hairstyles so pretty? I love how they all look so effortless.<br />
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images <a href="http://killianandco.com/post/67474674023#_a5y_p=1134920">1</a> / <a href="http://treasuresandtravelsblog.com/?tag=tutorial">2</a> / <a href="http://www.natalie-dressed.com/2014/01/casual-date-night.html">3</a> / <a href="http://www.thegloss.com/2013/10/08/fashion/red-carpet-rundown-julianne-moore-chloe-moretz-carrie-premiere/">4</a>Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-53804659381546818262014-01-22T21:37:00.000+00:002014-01-22T21:37:09.121+00:00CARAMEL STUFFED COOKIES<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjx2ETek-UqkbbKQTthE8nxb8vb3Tg49RQw8_8Z1ZZtVcwi5z2-3CwFqPfgUPwNyb-NinYbfQhasjdI-ShyphenhyphenY1wSEs9xPGdjwqLilYLWNNkIWjKnlcKkFgBBWKTwvbxo6elCsXowytzdK0/s1600/e4a22994d65bb7841259774bf6d98f8f.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjx2ETek-UqkbbKQTthE8nxb8vb3Tg49RQw8_8Z1ZZtVcwi5z2-3CwFqPfgUPwNyb-NinYbfQhasjdI-ShyphenhyphenY1wSEs9xPGdjwqLilYLWNNkIWjKnlcKkFgBBWKTwvbxo6elCsXowytzdK0/s640/e4a22994d65bb7841259774bf6d98f8f.jpg" height="auto" width="550" /></a><br />
...or caramel stuffed soft gingerbread cookies to be exact. I'm dying to try these! Recipe <a href="http://fabtasticeats.com/2013/12/09/caramel-stuffed-soft-gingerbread-cookies/">here</a>.Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-57327756077852255752013-12-23T22:16:00.000+00:002013-12-23T22:16:56.185+00:00HOMEMADE VANILLA SUGAR<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnUYuT_DUL2Tgc3i6a-Yewks5BwfDJu1hNQljDZkkWhI5XVtH-jk-33Zc-aAPCLYU2Y1W8CFeDFaEkDZtwB5QHZHZrvmek2hxuvvUyIwTKcn9nR1orvEm6jNSj9aZkJLS9S64Lu0U19Do/s1600/vscocam_1386878614.818596.51.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnUYuT_DUL2Tgc3i6a-Yewks5BwfDJu1hNQljDZkkWhI5XVtH-jk-33Zc-aAPCLYU2Y1W8CFeDFaEkDZtwB5QHZHZrvmek2hxuvvUyIwTKcn9nR1orvEm6jNSj9aZkJLS9S64Lu0U19Do/s640/vscocam_1386878614.818596.51.jpg" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3IewXKktOPuKTxDBLerCRNG_ERN4JsVD7kMl6Pb_0F3U2DzbfYH9VkikGE8Wtryyx8PfgNldilOel2-qpOs7zG2rKsvK9v1l776HGNFGI5DgX31pg143CL_z-OVNVD0lzjLmoImQ_-GA/s1600/vscocam_1386878859.399668.49.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3IewXKktOPuKTxDBLerCRNG_ERN4JsVD7kMl6Pb_0F3U2DzbfYH9VkikGE8Wtryyx8PfgNldilOel2-qpOs7zG2rKsvK9v1l776HGNFGI5DgX31pg143CL_z-OVNVD0lzjLmoImQ_-GA/s640/vscocam_1386878859.399668.49.jpg" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIyIsQFt3QR5i-TiRikxGsmR4k2g88jTbU2ktDAUV1gGbqxhcxiFGTHawJurwMz76FeSsQCwpvElcyDJPX5JFegy0zUM0LgEIVhbsU7Wd9ANHU4Wtx09TQZplNz4Xsuv0m1YTIdzwH43A/s1600/vscocam_1386879210.975759.46.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIyIsQFt3QR5i-TiRikxGsmR4k2g88jTbU2ktDAUV1gGbqxhcxiFGTHawJurwMz76FeSsQCwpvElcyDJPX5JFegy0zUM0LgEIVhbsU7Wd9ANHU4Wtx09TQZplNz4Xsuv0m1YTIdzwH43A/s640/vscocam_1386879210.975759.46.jpg" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmyNiuayPqH5msvgHGo5GXQNR-srwyZsZIJqY1swv08WYynciHfB1Utqz5yD4a_hABilRB6pFuPnYHBQPPbwGi8xoi0pRnbRRfa6JPRMv0J9p1LwptT9Q8rwOJ1fOX7bYEMvw9LT8lknk/s1600/vscocam_1387383353.950280.32.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmyNiuayPqH5msvgHGo5GXQNR-srwyZsZIJqY1swv08WYynciHfB1Utqz5yD4a_hABilRB6pFuPnYHBQPPbwGi8xoi0pRnbRRfa6JPRMv0J9p1LwptT9Q8rwOJ1fOX7bYEMvw9LT8lknk/s640/vscocam_1387383353.950280.32.jpg" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitsiUS2QK9Vet-gZUVEWd1Ceh9hGl_bcgZjWyDvEWHq5y6gyWKAccCDpMvzQ1URGYhP51Jr_w2JFFGe0iPPC6zTAkhpf4zLKdqpaqIFbMWzr8vJfglAG1YlrfQVH3dJrRjWTUmGSj__go/s1600/vscocam_1387400863.742669.30.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitsiUS2QK9Vet-gZUVEWd1Ceh9hGl_bcgZjWyDvEWHq5y6gyWKAccCDpMvzQ1URGYhP51Jr_w2JFFGe0iPPC6zTAkhpf4zLKdqpaqIFbMWzr8vJfglAG1YlrfQVH3dJrRjWTUmGSj__go/s640/vscocam_1387400863.742669.30.jpg" width="550" /></a><br />
...Ok, so these are <i>very</i> last minute gift ideas, but, they're really easy to make and are really well received - I made some for Jamie's teachers at school and they loved them. You need a pretty jar to put 2 cups of sugar into, plus 1 vanilla pod which you need to cut in half and scrape the seeds out of, then mix them in with the sugar. I also added the de-seeded pod to the jar.<br />
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All you need to do then is to make some cute labels, add a ribbon and you're done!Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-64214858542848770972013-12-04T21:43:00.000+00:002013-12-04T21:43:35.688+00:00QUIET TIGER<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDpNoI2wikz3lYJ7y4nSmb3O7D7rBhfiaIeAQWEQ5Zqhz_GED2a3AF1Pf_nsBJyFjrfikjBUPZYIA1EBSY5ZhG1vV1RQTBhoVzYjiasZJXBtm8GDNWHsGfxV-qVgQylLlC13hPnZtTe8c/s1600/il_fullxfull.420678245_3ub0.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDpNoI2wikz3lYJ7y4nSmb3O7D7rBhfiaIeAQWEQ5Zqhz_GED2a3AF1Pf_nsBJyFjrfikjBUPZYIA1EBSY5ZhG1vV1RQTBhoVzYjiasZJXBtm8GDNWHsGfxV-qVgQylLlC13hPnZtTe8c/s640/il_fullxfull.420678245_3ub0.jpg" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFriS04SCh332tLt_GrFL8h98iyFLS-2FNBKIsO0FvgcmCrd8gMVF80KHeEW3D8bCHiK99RAg7VzkyeT-0VXYqxoan6rfFJgDdj2JyWOJLRv6kmSWCR8HbUco8ASplaKwZQkBxZwc3Z6s/s1600/il_fullxfull.515073745_hyyb.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFriS04SCh332tLt_GrFL8h98iyFLS-2FNBKIsO0FvgcmCrd8gMVF80KHeEW3D8bCHiK99RAg7VzkyeT-0VXYqxoan6rfFJgDdj2JyWOJLRv6kmSWCR8HbUco8ASplaKwZQkBxZwc3Z6s/s640/il_fullxfull.515073745_hyyb.jpg" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29E33LM_oGrK0fsSUAhpylh1xSDIfblnj_naV7hzNfBb4rvlCk-bXBoHME_uCmn09C7eLI859Aj94hZ04jgHfXj9g51OZr-O91F_Ja8b-_8UK9247w2VYz251FKsIvSD8xr9OSPEUnGI/s1600/il_fullxfull.516640900_ekgj.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29E33LM_oGrK0fsSUAhpylh1xSDIfblnj_naV7hzNfBb4rvlCk-bXBoHME_uCmn09C7eLI859Aj94hZ04jgHfXj9g51OZr-O91F_Ja8b-_8UK9247w2VYz251FKsIvSD8xr9OSPEUnGI/s640/il_fullxfull.516640900_ekgj.jpg" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijAZLe7wqvqkJQ6hBMDN3h80DMwTpFVfdBqlZaZeDt2_d9lbOqEE4zWOaBdgM3GnDnqJDmSYws10vqkwpsXPQQiUgc2swt4ouhUI9xpSu3DeTNlYFT1LJaqqKuzRpnAr2tEGfTtA5UOg0/s1600/il_fullxfull.445932671_ntgg.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijAZLe7wqvqkJQ6hBMDN3h80DMwTpFVfdBqlZaZeDt2_d9lbOqEE4zWOaBdgM3GnDnqJDmSYws10vqkwpsXPQQiUgc2swt4ouhUI9xpSu3DeTNlYFT1LJaqqKuzRpnAr2tEGfTtA5UOg0/s640/il_fullxfull.445932671_ntgg.jpg" width="550" /></a><br />
I can spend ages browsing through all the shops on Etsy, and this is a new one I recently came across. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/helloquiettiger?ref=ss_profile">Quiet Tiger</a> has the cutest knitted hats (those pom poms!) and stationery.Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-36470971814896654372013-12-02T22:12:00.000+00:002013-12-02T22:12:42.357+00:00SHARED SPACE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94mhU2hUdnf9vsfZgIGEUk9hA2UwPhvDihSHPBcuou27y8HtCMsWjBidWvBjNYSb7RJWPUMmCzqYJTKazt7CfA2QomNPDNmebxjH5sgom0SgfkXH8xQHw3tIxD8t0auW9Yse46U3MNyo/s1600/8d1d7e29e967bdaa265046f9319330ad.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94mhU2hUdnf9vsfZgIGEUk9hA2UwPhvDihSHPBcuou27y8HtCMsWjBidWvBjNYSb7RJWPUMmCzqYJTKazt7CfA2QomNPDNmebxjH5sgom0SgfkXH8xQHw3tIxD8t0auW9Yse46U3MNyo/s1200/8d1d7e29e967bdaa265046f9319330ad.jpg" width="550" /></a><br />
Thought this idea for a shared bedroom was really clever, and the huge storage boxes underneath the beds get a massive thumbs up from me too.Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-43831797280783225912013-11-26T21:01:00.000+00:002013-11-26T21:01:00.306+00:00OLIVER JEFFERS<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="" src="//player.vimeo.com/video/57472271" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="550"></iframe>
We are huge, huge fans of Oliver Jeffers around here. Jamie adores The Incredible Book Eating Boy, and I love The Heart and the Bottle. This video makes me love him even more.Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-89883197951303434992013-11-25T19:41:00.000+00:002013-11-25T19:41:00.400+00:00BEAUTIFUL WEDDING<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCBqnbfITBv5eVXOONygG0TBhrVYZXADEy6Y6zx2clexoW6Xbiq3YEjZvdSRj7YJmaF-vhC-J6NB9D7edvltPTpAlKLn2nfQaPdhzzLk8GVNB1H5b-wjSluWKyNAMYoJAIknFTNRjTPr8/s1600/miss-moss-wedding-017-660x438.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCBqnbfITBv5eVXOONygG0TBhrVYZXADEy6Y6zx2clexoW6Xbiq3YEjZvdSRj7YJmaF-vhC-J6NB9D7edvltPTpAlKLn2nfQaPdhzzLk8GVNB1H5b-wjSluWKyNAMYoJAIknFTNRjTPr8/s640/miss-moss-wedding-017-660x438.jpg" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlX-Ccq27u5XNM2xcHz7wze1B34J97k8UMNpnTbI2LOXSWYzzgCrFzjrAdKpjyXNT2KcxX6hs4zbc32mj_b9dTqK9ZRMxZj6-iPZBGGgsEGAavci-_cczTgBB48-_tTB_iWEbmGLx2FVI/s1600/miss-moss-wedding-014-660x438.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlX-Ccq27u5XNM2xcHz7wze1B34J97k8UMNpnTbI2LOXSWYzzgCrFzjrAdKpjyXNT2KcxX6hs4zbc32mj_b9dTqK9ZRMxZj6-iPZBGGgsEGAavci-_cczTgBB48-_tTB_iWEbmGLx2FVI/s640/miss-moss-wedding-014-660x438.jpg" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggcIjBBTc098tg16SrP4Xeo10LyerSTjziCpVL_zrHjfsVtFJIFvLAV2U3cPrI9qFK7iqe3ouWNUreV44T-IJFtbCDqvDcxDs4ZPK7eXoRidOI7cUoRuoIKeCAJpPUK_tKx_CMR7UgEW0/s1600/miss-moss-wedding-076-660x438.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggcIjBBTc098tg16SrP4Xeo10LyerSTjziCpVL_zrHjfsVtFJIFvLAV2U3cPrI9qFK7iqe3ouWNUreV44T-IJFtbCDqvDcxDs4ZPK7eXoRidOI7cUoRuoIKeCAJpPUK_tKx_CMR7UgEW0/s640/miss-moss-wedding-076-660x438.jpg" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKsXV7abhaImg7FUQJ2hCPT_2AlvwX-SMX0Wy0EpfACAGTFWHZFjy14ZdgnFlPeGmjFvclLu63A2Rf-5yyCHizAA-TPcDI_uyiQ2da1erpNzmh6IuHtF-Pe95otDJqOrbZvETTffQj_KM/s1600/miss-moss-wedding-063-660x438.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKsXV7abhaImg7FUQJ2hCPT_2AlvwX-SMX0Wy0EpfACAGTFWHZFjy14ZdgnFlPeGmjFvclLu63A2Rf-5yyCHizAA-TPcDI_uyiQ2da1erpNzmh6IuHtF-Pe95otDJqOrbZvETTffQj_KM/s640/miss-moss-wedding-063-660x438.jpg" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOcWSDmkkMkpH1-l7ZaS6chpL0Dk1uM2G291aD7czHVX3SBhzMlr9UAIgfdE8_bvzSGvc9oSNMqnrpBZEoroFjJ6N03kKrwyrMhRd1PCHLjLxVt9V0pxp2fVIsJsbVDJIV13zeqLPw9S0/s1600/miss-moss-wedding-115-660x438.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOcWSDmkkMkpH1-l7ZaS6chpL0Dk1uM2G291aD7czHVX3SBhzMlr9UAIgfdE8_bvzSGvc9oSNMqnrpBZEoroFjJ6N03kKrwyrMhRd1PCHLjLxVt9V0pxp2fVIsJsbVDJIV13zeqLPw9S0/s640/miss-moss-wedding-115-660x438.jpg" width="550" /></a><br />
Possibly one of the prettiest weddings I've seen in a while; Diana of <a href="http://www.missmoss.co.za/">Miss Moss</a> planned an absolutely beautiful, simple wedding, complete with the most gorgeous mismatched bridesmaid dresses (I love this idea!)Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-10710013747255667652013-11-03T13:50:00.001+00:002013-11-03T13:50:35.488+00:00BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihcMhHOxC3sB6qXwB95N8_7bSy0avIh110RQ0kmHRQsxHrIQ3Ne-ARafgdGfFxYI58TO5THh1UbbiA-NiYztx1GnuuScYvira_1MvJqbxllh9PSZIm_U4aFGCRgsVl6OFie2imdDqKOIw/s1600/DSC02789.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihcMhHOxC3sB6qXwB95N8_7bSy0avIh110RQ0kmHRQsxHrIQ3Ne-ARafgdGfFxYI58TO5THh1UbbiA-NiYztx1GnuuScYvira_1MvJqbxllh9PSZIm_U4aFGCRgsVl6OFie2imdDqKOIw/s640/DSC02789.JPG" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieYJRgPnnv_MzM7GvLbMF2O_StQ2_QV2DUBrZQ1Y-BClz67HvDdo8kCC5Ffph_89ly0k2bDiraDrjN4QgWfZv7MCeGpRcbr6gX-o0eAcj8PyFy9ks9cFeVf4WyIScdxGk0JD5xEiL9RtI/s1600/DSC02793.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieYJRgPnnv_MzM7GvLbMF2O_StQ2_QV2DUBrZQ1Y-BClz67HvDdo8kCC5Ffph_89ly0k2bDiraDrjN4QgWfZv7MCeGpRcbr6gX-o0eAcj8PyFy9ks9cFeVf4WyIScdxGk0JD5xEiL9RtI/s640/DSC02793.JPG" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSXvSCZWkUGaPl0HpDCkNbxelCaB-efsJIwm7AKINKxuNdbpkakuTCHGrzA8-Z8ovs-HzruZ27DXfJOVLUqmiddCJkjrHlsIHNaUK2hvMENj5mGDBXw6irKoYlZLCi-6Nocwi4fa_SVrY/s1600/DSC02794.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSXvSCZWkUGaPl0HpDCkNbxelCaB-efsJIwm7AKINKxuNdbpkakuTCHGrzA8-Z8ovs-HzruZ27DXfJOVLUqmiddCJkjrHlsIHNaUK2hvMENj5mGDBXw6irKoYlZLCi-6Nocwi4fa_SVrY/s640/DSC02794.JPG" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqaEVwfkK_jlRlE99MDBOL3708cYYE8_hyphenhyphena22fe3Wpz6rDptmxX7tMGcB7LG_HPGfK8Y9nErabV2v30ph7OTPr131xti6yyqWf-wlfCY15S4kloFWaXkpC0QmN1PIqjWsu4UrV4jIhcX4/s1600/DSC02800.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqaEVwfkK_jlRlE99MDBOL3708cYYE8_hyphenhyphena22fe3Wpz6rDptmxX7tMGcB7LG_HPGfK8Y9nErabV2v30ph7OTPr131xti6yyqWf-wlfCY15S4kloFWaXkpC0QmN1PIqjWsu4UrV4jIhcX4/s640/DSC02800.JPG" width="550" /></a><br />
This soup (taken from Fay's Family food - one of my most used cook books) was so easy to make and tasted delicious. To make it you will need:<br />
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1 large butternut squash<br />
Olive oil<br />
2 tablespoons rosemary leaves<br />
500ml chicken stock<br />
Parmesan to serve<br />
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To make: Cut the butternut squash in half, then remove the seeds and throw away. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle the rosemary on top then put into the oven at 180c for about an hour, until soft. When done, scoop out the flesh and rosemary and mix together in a blender. Put in a pan with the chicken stock and heat through. <br />
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We served ours with cheese-topped ciabatta to dip in.Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-91113588113605094662013-11-02T13:04:00.000+00:002013-11-02T13:04:40.299+00:00SNUG CALENDAR<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguPRs9jOroqEGRbvEdt_3BDtm_ii5mHqT4bWb6QKj5_0TFdzL3EUjQGULt5XDXwmCdHiyXoQCwx_irA0QIqQH2BIQuo3vwN34qGqZes4dT_7iPM4FdUFmn1vtI6bK_jzYn-b6jURQgO0o/s1600/snug_calendar_white_web1.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="AUTO" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguPRs9jOroqEGRbvEdt_3BDtm_ii5mHqT4bWb6QKj5_0TFdzL3EUjQGULt5XDXwmCdHiyXoQCwx_irA0QIqQH2BIQuo3vwN34qGqZes4dT_7iPM4FdUFmn1vtI6bK_jzYn-b6jURQgO0o/s640/snug_calendar_white_web1.jpg" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLewinO4Rm_q4ZiIQttMuE_fRyVHSE7OhL9F-zNwCBYEmh2njc-XSGbNMuBAQrXnsc7xu6hdiRlwMplWQq8qZehtyB7mlgwlTc2zBx9PSti3m2XevSKPoTlLgA9nmxfCA8TdTZp97_PkY/s1600/snug_calendar_softpink.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="AUTO" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLewinO4Rm_q4ZiIQttMuE_fRyVHSE7OhL9F-zNwCBYEmh2njc-XSGbNMuBAQrXnsc7xu6hdiRlwMplWQq8qZehtyB7mlgwlTc2zBx9PSti3m2XevSKPoTlLgA9nmxfCA8TdTZp97_PkY/s2000/snug_calendar_softpink.jpg" width="550" /></a><br />
I still can't believe it's time to start thinking about calendars for 2014 already, but I've seen this <a href="http://snugonline.bigcartel.com/product/snug-calendar">Snug</a> one around on a few websites and love it.Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-46030761426248704682013-10-30T15:11:00.000+00:002013-10-30T15:11:08.857+00:00BUNNY RATTLE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZsrKLLXhaIBuByd7ZDcb61eRDIaD-zIY1B4c0AyZvzoK-2J1RajgNLcHXoupXhOuo-kZMBON-9Erxaf7YpU5lm6tQv2LmH4o8L-lbJ7ZZxWSQHPiVTj_HpS3-IVkgy4_vBOncZ2yg_tE/s1600/410053-2-1-zm.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZsrKLLXhaIBuByd7ZDcb61eRDIaD-zIY1B4c0AyZvzoK-2J1RajgNLcHXoupXhOuo-kZMBON-9Erxaf7YpU5lm6tQv2LmH4o8L-lbJ7ZZxWSQHPiVTj_HpS3-IVkgy4_vBOncZ2yg_tE/s1200/410053-2-1-zm.jpg" width="550" /></a><br />
Adore this <a href="http://www.seedheritage.com/toys-books/bunny-wood-rattle/w1/i2585111_1001442/">wooden rattle</a>. It would make a sweet gift for a newborn.Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-51709717246029285232013-10-28T20:46:00.000+00:002013-10-28T20:46:24.517+00:00LEGGINGS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-PZ9QGfAvgrZlEow1crTZ9gqnq39lpriUjW7OJ43U4OF_IJXvJPak4JlTW5CsOxWhfHpEuqS11LD0gufGt8TRARyjGVwlO4UCxiJneeAgs-D-H96nj4GaAIUKOWxbowZUH188thIHRVU/s1600/10184542924_6b2a2fa3c4_c.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-PZ9QGfAvgrZlEow1crTZ9gqnq39lpriUjW7OJ43U4OF_IJXvJPak4JlTW5CsOxWhfHpEuqS11LD0gufGt8TRARyjGVwlO4UCxiJneeAgs-D-H96nj4GaAIUKOWxbowZUH188thIHRVU/s640/10184542924_6b2a2fa3c4_c.jpg" width="550" /></a>For me, there's almost nothing cuter than little ones running around in leggings; here a just a few that I'm loving at the moment:
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/thiefandbanditkids?ref=l2-shopheader-name">1</a> // <a href="http://www.orfeodesign.com/product_info.php?cPath=2&products_id=3190">2</a> // <a href="http://tinycottons.com/15-collection">3</a> // <a href="http://tinycottons.com/15-collection">4</a> // <a href="http://www.seedheritage.com/">5</a>, top image <a href="http://www.kindredoak.com/">Kindred Oak</a>Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-54870607346520831222013-10-24T22:00:00.000+01:002013-10-24T22:00:07.393+01:00PEONIES<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9m0XVYlRN2oSmTBG0CZj3PKFgn36QqW_cu9AZRgeKbOpMUJ6BOU1RnbiEsCag3nKmboJrwo8dbx-AVxYDXUmXypMLLtju1Iz-_mgGIbzDTn4nXZUZfAqSuYgAtN62U2q6badJ6yN0DpY/s1600/_MG_9083_zpsadfa402f.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9m0XVYlRN2oSmTBG0CZj3PKFgn36QqW_cu9AZRgeKbOpMUJ6BOU1RnbiEsCag3nKmboJrwo8dbx-AVxYDXUmXypMLLtju1Iz-_mgGIbzDTn4nXZUZfAqSuYgAtN62U2q6badJ6yN0DpY/s2000/_MG_9083_zpsadfa402f.jpg" width="550" /></a><br />
Saw this image of a peony installation at a <a href="http://www.jomalone.co.uk/index.tmpl?77tadunit=2fcfec35&77tadvert=31778850139&77tkeyword=jo%20malone&77tentrytype=s&77tentry=BrandSearch&cm_mmc=google-_-search-_-brand-_-jo%20malone&gclid=CNOLo5qusLoCFfMctAoddGkADA">Jo Malone </a>event and had to post. The room was filled with ten thousand peonies!<br />
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Via <a href="http://lolitasaysso.blogspot.co.uk/">Lolita Says So</a> Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575413285316096571.post-40695167999010987432013-10-23T20:43:00.001+01:002013-10-23T20:43:47.532+01:00BY EDIE <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwFQBG9DSeWspe3ciy9gVyM_sEIi8C8JR7un66NgO7essaKugoMuz1qFYSTXr9x53vvAF5nC30QoqP-ohgcG40vCOvgYvh0T39KrwfXXrCKTic8ttHuBxs82cw_BsMZAn-rishbrSTzv0/s1600/tumblr_mv4ulwODye1qzldeqo6_500.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwFQBG9DSeWspe3ciy9gVyM_sEIi8C8JR7un66NgO7essaKugoMuz1qFYSTXr9x53vvAF5nC30QoqP-ohgcG40vCOvgYvh0T39KrwfXXrCKTic8ttHuBxs82cw_BsMZAn-rishbrSTzv0/s640/tumblr_mv4ulwODye1qzldeqo6_500.jpg" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRJJAr4TTz0T4WCgaGS1-H3rslyNT7tL4kSPmkrAOr-Cioo6hIELOGt8lRv1J5_pzHA6beMetoOHn3Xl7Rt9i0EpvQ7x-ffJ5bWxv0Q6cLxAbDut0dcffPQKhtCGibRe_KoRlWivWkUQ/s1600/flamingoMOCK_1024x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRJJAr4TTz0T4WCgaGS1-H3rslyNT7tL4kSPmkrAOr-Cioo6hIELOGt8lRv1J5_pzHA6beMetoOHn3Xl7Rt9i0EpvQ7x-ffJ5bWxv0Q6cLxAbDut0dcffPQKhtCGibRe_KoRlWivWkUQ/s640/flamingoMOCK_1024x1024.jpg" width="550" /></a> <br />
This <a href="http://hellomerch.com/collections/by-edie/products/flamingo-by-edie-kids-heather-grey-raglan-pullover">adorable jumper</a>, along with other items feature the drawings of Edie, a talented four year old :) Her Mum, Danni Remender (who I came across on <a href="http://instagram.com/danniremender#">Instagram</a>), joined up with <a href="http://hellomerch.com/collections/by-edie">Hello Apparel</a> to make the collection, which includes a tote bag and prints.Kirsteenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13732675673677622373noreply@blogger.com0