Oh my Gosh can a book be more beautiful, Laduree

I didn’t set out too purchase a book but then that’s the thing about a well stocked and inviting book shop if you have a penchant for books in the first place your bound to end up with an armful at the till…… just me then? 

Crafty Birthday Treat

Like a lot of crafters I’ve become slightly (ok… more than slightly but not quite obsessed…..) with Pinterest and recently came across a pin which was originally on Etsy. Although, I’m sure I can recall seeing something very similar in ‘Not on the High Street’ one of my favourite catalogues to peruse.

Even if I do say so myself....

Well, not normally one to go overboard in the romance department (although I’m partial to a chic flick and slightly in love with the idea of Love and romance) I decided to re-introduce it into my household….. as It had been MIA for a few years…..!!

No Excuse now Madeleine

No Excuse now Madeleine….!!!

Well, it was actually me that had no excuse now….. As I had wanted to make Madeleines for a while and I had already selected the recipe I wanted to try having seen Rachel Khoo’s program ‘The Little Paris Kitchen’ on the BBC and in episode 1 she cooked up a batch of these lovelies…

New addition..........

As soon as I picked up the latest issue of Mollie Makes I couldn't wait to get home and get started on a my own little cuties......... Under the wonderful guidance of Gretel who's blog  Middle of Nowhere I'm also a fan of.

Interview Creation...

Had an interview last Friday for a temp job which will last for a couple of months. The agency said it was an informal chat initially but by the end of the phone call I was advised to dust my suit off....... Now I haven't been for an interview in a while (OK I think it's been a year actually) not for lack of trying mind you! But for one thing or another, a permanent job has so far eluded me. So, with the interview booked for the next day

Caught The Ladybug...

Ventured out on Monday as Mr J was home for the day and we had had a hard working weekend as we finished off putting the fence panels back up in the garden. The previous weekend was spent installing the heavy concrete posts for the new panels. The strong winds of late have reeked havoc with our ageing garden fences. Anyhow, we figured we deserved a small break and took ourselves off to