Happy Easter

Wishing everyone a Happy and Peaceful  Easter!

 

 

 

A bird in the hand . . .

This sweet little bird kit was a cover gift from Homemaker magazine. Well worth a look if you haven't read the magazine. There's a special introductory offer if you take out a subscription. Here is the link: 
http://www.homemakermagazine.co.uk/

  Half an hour later . . . .

He looks perfectly at home on the rubber plant!

Good Friday

A hot cross bun and a chocolate cornflake nest with little eggs for Good Friday.

Pretty finds

I had a good haul at my favourite Charity shop last week - fun accessories and pretty tableware.

These lovely plates by Paragon, such an usual shape, and hand-decorated.

 

 

Sweet little partridge on this Staffordshire saucer, with a nice relief detail.

 

 

Embellishment for hair and brooches.

 

All nicely set off by hand-embroidered napkins I found in Lille.

 

 

Happy St Patrick's Day!

Hoping all those with Irish connections had a jolly day celebrating the Patron Saint, and all Patricks and Patricias enjoyed their name day!

Pretty in pink .....

Those of a certain age will remember the song by The Psychedelic Furs. Here are some pretty pink things for a cold day.

This sweet saucer with rose posies was a recent charity shop find, and the candlestick is one of Sean's creations. The candle is rose scented - smells divine.



Riitta won my Levi Roots Giveaway, and sent me this gorgeous bag she made! I love it and will use it for special occasions. Check out her beautiful and colourful blog at www.romulyyli.blogspot.co.uk and it will bring a smile to your face!

Happy Mothering Sunday!

May I wish all Mothers everywhere a Happy Mothering Sunday! We are going down to Dorset to see mine today, with these gifts for her, to the Bailey Bridge restaurant for lunch, and back for Simnel cake and tea.

Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to .........

Maria! Please send me an email with your postal address in Moscow, and I will get the book off to you straight away! Happy baking!

Women's World Day of Prayer

The first Friday in March is always Women's World Day of Prayer, and local churches take turns to host the service. This year it was prepared by the Christian women of France. I always take our school choir to lead the singing and be readers; the girls and I love it, and we enjoy meeting the other ladies over tea and cake afterwards. We were at the Mission Church and St Mary's in Kennington, very close to School, with an inspiring sermon from a very charismatic Baptist Minister, Lola.

Next year, it will be Egypt.

My 'Chocolate' Giveaway ends on Monday - comment on the previous post to enter . . .