tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65517349196106361162024-03-13T19:21:48.268+00:00Kelly's Recipes For LifeKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.comBlogger245125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-19259117826469066592012-09-24T10:24:00.001+01:002012-09-24T10:24:58.823+01:00Taking To The Hills....<div style="text-align: center;">
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We usually meet in Venice and then our families share a meal at a restaurant, this year, because we drove and had the car available we were able to go further afield.</div>
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Michela's Parents suggested we take a trip to the Dolomites for an explore and a meal, this also had the bonus of getting out of the unbearable heat at the coast!</div>
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After meeting up along the way we stopped for a drink and a leg stretch just before we started climbing.</div>
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after a further drive, and I'm ashamed to say a bout of car sickness on the twisty roads!<br />
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A mere 1879 meters, to farmhouse for a regionally typical meal of Sausage, melted cheese and polenta!</div>
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Please pop over to <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://agardenjustoutsidevenice.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/such-happy-days.html">Michela's post</a> </span>to see the amazing food we ate (Michela is much better at taking pictures than me!) </div>
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The views were breathtaking as you can see for yourself!</div>
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Such a beautiful town too, James and I decided that it would be lovely to spend a few days here!</div>
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We had a lovely time and would like to thank Michela and her family for sharing such a beautiful place with us!</div>
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Welcome to our new home!</div>
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In the middle of May James sent me a link to a website about some new houses being built in our area. </div>
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We decided it wouldn't hurt to have a look, just a look mind!</div>
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We moved here at the end of June (2 days after loosing Angel and 1 week before our holiday!) and despite the events surrounding the move felt at home immediately!</div>
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We still have boxes around but things are coming together slowly, we have had some work done to get water and increased electric out to our garage to enable us to use my American style washer and dryer and had the loft space boarded out.</div>
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The foundations now complete we are looking forward to creating our family home together, I hope you will join me in the journey!</div>
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Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-17211950665454256322012-09-10T20:55:00.000+01:002012-09-17T21:33:57.452+01:00Too Beautiful For Earth...<div style="text-align: center;">
The past 3 months have passed by in a second yet it seems like forever since I have visited my little blog. Much has happened in this time, both happy, sad, good and bad and it is the sad and bad that have dragged out my return. I like my blog to be a happy place full of pretties, family and fun and have been lucky that for the past 3 years my life has been blessed beyond my wildest dreams with a wonderful Husband and together the greatest gift of all, our beautiful Daughter. </div>
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It is because of this that I have thought long and hard about whether or not to write this post, and if I did write it should I press the 'post' button. Is your blog the right place to share your sadness, heartbreak or should I keep my private thoughts just that, private?</div>
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In the past I have received great comfort during hard times and love during the good and hope I have been able to offer the same to others, so with that in mind I'll continue.</div>
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On the 25th of May we discovered we were expecting out second little miracle, we were happy at the prospect of a brother or sister for Sophie and over the moon at the thought of being parents for a second time. Our happines was to be short lived when, at ten weeks we lost our angel. It's been as long again since that day but it has become clear that the tears are going to continue a little while longer and, while I'm sure the feelings of loss will become less painful, for now I am still mourning for our lost baby.</div>
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I hope you understand that I can't disregard our loss with a breezy shopping post, I can't pretend our baby never existed, I can't pretend the loss hasn't changed me but equally I know I need to move on and say my goodbyes. I suppose this is part of that process so I hope you forgive me a sad post as I find the way back to my happy place</div>
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Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-84185565830680271052012-05-04T00:30:00.000+01:002012-05-04T00:30:02.217+01:00Under Lock And Key<div style="text-align: center;">
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This has the added bonus of making my keys far less interesting to a certain little lady! Unfortunately it just meant she has had to find something else to chew on! </div>
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Lots of Love xxxxKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-33604214647745192802012-05-03T00:30:00.000+01:002012-05-03T00:30:00.203+01:00Fossil Collector..............<div style="text-align: center;">
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After a long time using only a nappy bag to carry my belongings I decided to treat myself to a new 'everyday' bag while on holiday. After popping into a Fossil outlet store and being impressed at the quality of the leather and all the useful compartments and pockets Incorporated in the designs I <strike>went completely mad and bought everything in sight</strike> indulged in a few little purchases.<br />
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</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-41288163545022977222012-04-17T00:30:00.000+01:002012-04-17T00:30:01.551+01:00Living Doll!<div style="text-align: center;">Having seen her on several blogs and being sent an e mail link by Victoria I had my heart set on buying a Pottery Barn Kids Sophie doll for my little princess when we visited Florida.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's her in the middle!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sadly Sophie was not enamoured with her namesake, refusing to have it anywhere near her!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sophie prefers 'Spot Splatter Splash' </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vpr6Pv9oBec/T3rYCHE0HpI/AAAAAAAAB18/mRMX7Lv1fEA/s1600/Lala.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="320px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vpr6Pv9oBec/T3rYCHE0HpI/AAAAAAAAB18/mRMX7Lv1fEA/s320/Lala.jpg" width="221px" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">A quirky looking 'Lala Loopsy' doll with button eyes and paint splattered clothes!</div><div align="center">Typical for our little girl!!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I like both but would have to agree with Sophie</div><div align="center">Which do you prefer?</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lots of Love xxxx</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-48278822829725604652012-04-15T23:01:00.000+01:002012-04-15T23:01:49.020+01:00Florida............<div style="text-align: center;">As promised some of our Holiday snaps!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just a few while I work out why some are missing from my camera! (Or I'm just going to have to go back!!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Green Beer on St Patricks day</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BQeSIwdBfEs/T4s_3MDIACI/AAAAAAAAB2E/MDr_WofT-H4/s1600/P1010011.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BQeSIwdBfEs/T4s_3MDIACI/AAAAAAAAB2E/MDr_WofT-H4/s320/P1010011.JPG" width="240" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> And Sophie's first park.......Sea World!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-40e2Uyrb7Bw/T4s__b96wbI/AAAAAAAAB2M/OpCEXzIq3uk/s1600/P1010018.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-40e2Uyrb7Bw/T4s__b96wbI/AAAAAAAAB2M/OpCEXzIq3uk/s320/P1010018.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UZPq4rrDY5I/T4tAYA9IhBI/AAAAAAAAB2k/qsFKo9vOVNI/s1600/P1010036.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UZPq4rrDY5I/T4tAYA9IhBI/AAAAAAAAB2k/qsFKo9vOVNI/s320/P1010036.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3NohLeI8xP0/T4tAIUB2qiI/AAAAAAAAB2U/jN8fq543UuU/s1600/P1010029.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3NohLeI8xP0/T4tAIUB2qiI/AAAAAAAAB2U/jN8fq543UuU/s320/P1010029.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c76yTfHuNTw/T4tAPoeR9_I/AAAAAAAAB2c/eGy_enfoYIc/s1600/P1010032.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c76yTfHuNTw/T4tAPoeR9_I/AAAAAAAAB2c/eGy_enfoYIc/s320/P1010032.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WAMyoI616js/T4tCF3zQdPI/AAAAAAAAB28/Qtc6xjXDELs/s1600/P1010019.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WAMyoI616js/T4tCF3zQdPI/AAAAAAAAB28/Qtc6xjXDELs/s320/P1010019.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> A great start!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lots of Love xxxx</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-26493218585295010842012-04-04T08:30:00.001+01:002012-04-04T08:30:00.808+01:00Victory..............<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--WZ89HWuO6A/T0tqBjb2-0I/AAAAAAAAB1k/rIOuGBzRuvc/s1600/IMAG0489%5B1%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" lda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--WZ89HWuO6A/T0tqBjb2-0I/AAAAAAAAB1k/rIOuGBzRuvc/s320/IMAG0489%5B1%5D.JPG" width="241px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">While I gather my thoughts (and photos) from Florida I thought I'd share a picture my 'victory roll' hairstyle for the <a href="http://kellysrecipesforlife.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/help-required.html">40's party</a> I attended!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I watched a tutorial on line and this was my second attempt. I was really pleased with the result and it was really comfortable and felt really feminine, next time I'd curl the back but I didn't have lots of time to get ready!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had a great time and was fascinated by the clothes and hairstyles some of the ladies wore, I have been invited to another event in May and can't wait to go!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lots of Love xxxx</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-35547993545956734942012-04-03T09:30:00.000+01:002012-04-03T09:30:13.295+01:00Brilliant Break!<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Surely It's not been a month since I last posted?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you to everyone who has e mailed to ask after us. I really appreciate it and, of course, it's lovely to be missed!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We have just returned from a fantastic family holiday in sunny Florida! we had a lovely time and I can't wait to share some photos and, more importantly, the results of lots of lovely shopping!</div><div style="text-align: center;">for the time being we are recovering from our action packed fortnight, although some of us are more tired than others!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oPB3E4B_sRc/T3qy6ezUywI/AAAAAAAAB1s/UUiqak_T7BU/s1600/Sleeping+Beauty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="320px" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oPB3E4B_sRc/T3qy6ezUywI/AAAAAAAAB1s/UUiqak_T7BU/s320/Sleeping+Beauty.jpg" width="241px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">While she catches up on some sleep I'm going to catch up on your beautiful blogs!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lots of Love xxxx</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-50427148779320655832012-02-28T00:30:00.001+00:002012-02-28T00:30:02.207+00:00I Want That One!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rQZaDTyP4xo/T0F76KqhBcI/AAAAAAAAB1M/V8XLAP-AH2Y/s1600/DSCI0249.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>Sophie never fails to make us laugh at the fact she knows exactly what she wants and how to communicate it to us. On a visit to Cath Kidston to choose a new pillowcase for her bedroom she didn't hesitate to point at the one she liked, nodding when I asked her if that was the one she wanted. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Just to make sure I showed her another (less pretty) one at which she pulled a face, shook her head and pointed again!</div><div style="text-align: center;">As usual she got what she wanted!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rQZaDTyP4xo/T0F76KqhBcI/AAAAAAAAB1M/V8XLAP-AH2Y/s1600/DSCI0249.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rQZaDTyP4xo/T0F76KqhBcI/AAAAAAAAB1M/V8XLAP-AH2Y/s320/DSCI0249.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think it looks great!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5NrUaJ9ZB7w/T0F8IWRs46I/AAAAAAAAB1U/Tm9_his7oAM/s1600/DSCI0253.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5NrUaJ9ZB7w/T0F8IWRs46I/AAAAAAAAB1U/Tm9_his7oAM/s320/DSCI0253.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Good choice Sophie!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lots of Love xxxx</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-91712231639028636142012-02-27T11:20:00.000+00:002012-02-27T11:20:48.752+00:00Better Late Than Never....The winner!<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">As I am late in announcing the winner of Thursday's giveaway I've decided to allow all of the entries to be included, luckily for <span style="font-size: large;">Scarlett</span> @ <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://scarlettloveselvis.blogspot.com/">Scarlett Loves Elvis</a></span>, who the random number generator chose!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Get in touch so I can send your prize!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lots of Love xxxx</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-55767713327679915772012-02-23T00:30:00.000+00:002012-02-23T00:30:01.468+00:00Flash Giveaway!<div style="text-align: center;">I spotted this tea towel in Primark and had to pick one up to give away!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3nrQHxdrzXE/T0F5G73PTGI/AAAAAAAAB1E/ChEVgWB_QU0/s1600/DSCI0260.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3nrQHxdrzXE/T0F5G73PTGI/AAAAAAAAB1E/ChEVgWB_QU0/s320/DSCI0260.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">To join in leave a comment telling me what your favourite cupcake flavour is! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Be quick though, this is a one day 'flash giveaway'! Winner announced tomorrow!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Good Luck!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lots of Love xxxx</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-67012719226767192122012-02-22T00:30:00.001+00:002012-02-22T00:30:01.197+00:00Primark Chic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OYX8Dpokjws/T0F1pbGuXqI/AAAAAAAAB0s/LzMa_g8SX_E/s1600/IMAG0478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OYX8Dpokjws/T0F1pbGuXqI/AAAAAAAAB0s/LzMa_g8SX_E/s320/IMAG0478.jpg" width="241" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Loving Primarks range of cute homeware (check out that lovely bike cushion!) I was restrained and just bought a pink spotted fleece blanket for Sophie's room which goes perfectly with her pink spotty CK pillowcase!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pLZrRcdRR4Q/T0F3lG72FkI/AAAAAAAAB00/0VhlfdBC4QA/s1600/DSCI0248.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pLZrRcdRR4Q/T0F3lG72FkI/AAAAAAAAB00/0VhlfdBC4QA/s320/DSCI0248.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">What's your favourite?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lots of Love xxxx</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-34267699454413073492012-02-21T00:30:00.000+00:002012-02-21T00:30:00.346+00:00Loving the Earth...............<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KHAwF9h8FYA/TzfgPBSRN1I/AAAAAAAABys/BcuOV_kmETM/s1600/EarthLoveGroup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KHAwF9h8FYA/TzfgPBSRN1I/AAAAAAAABys/BcuOV_kmETM/s320/EarthLoveGroup.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">These 100% biodegradable shower gels from <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/_en/_gb/index.aspx?cm_mmc=LabeliumSearch-_-Google-_-TBSBrand-_-body%20shop&tmcampid=4&tmad=c"><span style="font-size: large;">The Body Shop</span></a> are on half price at £2:50 at the moment.<br />
I got the <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/_en/_gb/catalog/product.aspx?ParentCatCode=C_BathBody&CatCode=C_BathBody_BathShower&prdcode=85270m"><span style="font-size: large;">Apricot and Basil</span></a> and it smells great!<br />
Perfect for my work shower bag!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Lots of Love xxxx</div><br />
</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-73718166923551600502012-02-20T00:30:00.000+00:002012-02-20T00:30:01.272+00:00Retail Therapy............<div style="text-align: center;">I was feeling sorry for myself for having to work at the weekend and missing my little princess, who was ill with Scarlatina, and had cried when mummy had to go to work! (the guilt!) </div><div style="text-align: center;">I took a wander into Convent Garden to clear the cobwebs! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Treated myself to this little beauty............</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OjuPEC2TMrY/TzfNqYF9M2I/AAAAAAAAByk/rXcokruSb5k/s1600/wash+bag.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OjuPEC2TMrY/TzfNqYF9M2I/AAAAAAAAByk/rXcokruSb5k/s1600/wash+bag.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A snip at £9 in the sale! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Quite often we can get pretty dirty if we have to go out on a job at work, there are shower facilities to clean up but usually I just make do with a wash up and shower at home. Now, with Sophie at home, I think it makes more sense to wash the railway off me before she wants cuddles!</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is perfect for storing all the bit's I will need (and the girlieness with stop the boys nicking it!!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lots of Love xxxx</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-86166412159557724402012-02-14T00:30:00.000+00:002012-02-14T00:30:01.331+00:00Happy Valentines Day!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PTwhlfg2Zt8/TzLSWgIRt7I/AAAAAAAABwU/rZ_-P3KVMmg/s1600/Valentines-day-roses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" sda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PTwhlfg2Zt8/TzLSWgIRt7I/AAAAAAAABwU/rZ_-P3KVMmg/s320/Valentines-day-roses.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Have fun with your loved ones today!!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lots of Love xxxx</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-66561555968052966192012-02-13T00:30:00.000+00:002012-02-13T00:30:01.364+00:00Wise Words.........<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p2paRjbVruE/TzFiKWsOqNI/AAAAAAAABwE/owWwybDANiA/s1600/51-VCND%252BPvL__SS500_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" sda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p2paRjbVruE/TzFiKWsOqNI/AAAAAAAABwE/owWwybDANiA/s400/51-VCND%252BPvL__SS500_.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Lots of Love xxxx</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-45402612695546498492012-02-12T08:41:00.001+00:002012-02-12T08:41:50.914+00:00Giveaway news!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RHHP5MG6Vic/Tzd3-SjAnxI/AAAAAAAAByc/7zBYvTQC70Y/s1600/clean+sweep.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Pop over to <a href="http://kellysclutterblog.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Kelly's Clutter</span></a> for the chance to win a copy of this!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RHHP5MG6Vic/Tzd3-SjAnxI/AAAAAAAAByc/7zBYvTQC70Y/s1600/clean+sweep.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RHHP5MG6Vic/Tzd3-SjAnxI/AAAAAAAAByc/7zBYvTQC70Y/s1600/clean+sweep.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Good Luck</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Lots of Love xxxx</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-14172621432738259322012-02-10T00:30:00.003+00:002012-02-10T00:30:01.379+00:00GOSH..........<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-91H8vi6CDwM/TzKaqYhr10I/AAAAAAAABwM/v0SC-J19KNM/s1600/gosh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255px" sda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-91H8vi6CDwM/TzKaqYhr10I/AAAAAAAABwM/v0SC-J19KNM/s400/gosh.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">Its a place that everyone knows about but every parent hopes they never have cause to visit!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span class="SummaryText">The <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.gosh.org/gen/home/">Hospital for Sick Children</a></span> first opened it doors at 49 Great Ormond Street on Valentine's Day 1852 with 10 beds. Today It is considerably bigger but continues to help families of sick children by saving young lives, developing new treatments and offering special care to 192,000 children every year.</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span class="SummaryText">I was admitted in 1985 with acute kidney failure, the staff and treatment there saved my life and I have never forgotten how lucky I am to be here and the place and people I have to thank for that (you will never forget the name of the person who keeps your heart beating with their hands!)</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span class="SummaryText">This week I had cause to return when my friend's Son was admitted suffering from <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Septic_arthritis">septic arthritis</a></span>. He is one of a pair of twins so as well as being in a strange place he, and his Brother, have had to be separated for the first time.</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span class="SummaryText">Luckily I work only 10 minutes away so have been able to visit and ferry bits backwards and forwards from home to hospital, dry tears and provide Starbucks.</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span class="SummaryText">Its been an emotional time, both returning to the hospital and seeing it through the eyes of an adult and parent and in seeing one of Sophie's playmates in a hospital bed.</span></div><div align="center"><span class="SummaryText">Max seems to be responding well but it will take a while for him to recover, he is a brave, sweet little boy and I'd like to ask all of my bloggy pals to send some love his way!</span></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-66476007581767031222012-02-09T00:30:00.002+00:002012-02-09T00:30:01.684+00:00I'm Happy!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_j-icl6fOwI/Ty9Lcps-1EI/AAAAAAAABvE/Sun_c5LkYDw/s1600/DSCI0184.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>I love the <a href="http://www.elc.co.uk/HappyLand/5503,default,sc.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Happyland</span></a> toys from the <a href="http://www.elc.co.uk/"><span style="font-size: large;">Early Learning Centre</span></a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sophie spends many a happy hour <strike>destroying </strike>playing with our vast collection of vehicles, farms and houses (and I can have a play when she is in bed!) </div><div style="text-align: center;">My fave is the royal wedding set though! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_j-icl6fOwI/Ty9Lcps-1EI/AAAAAAAABvE/Sun_c5LkYDw/s1600/DSCI0184.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_j-icl6fOwI/Ty9Lcps-1EI/AAAAAAAABvE/Sun_c5LkYDw/s320/DSCI0184.JPG" width="320px" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Don't you think the queen of Happyland looks very familliar?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lots of Love xxxx</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-69744524993916145592012-02-07T00:30:00.006+00:002012-02-07T00:30:01.191+00:00Pots of Ideas............<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2Q8EapGpzt8/Ty84JF-9sUI/AAAAAAAABuU/mFwZIC5zJbU/s1600/DSCI0181.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>I'm loving these pretty <a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/80188927/"><span style="font-size: large;">storage tins</span></a> from <a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/"><span style="font-size: large;">Ikea</span></a> a snip at just £3.29 for the set of 3! They look so pretty in Sophie's new bedroom. (pop over to <a href="http://kellysclutterblog.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Kelly's Clutter</span></a> today to see my progress!) Perfect for hiding the not so pretty, but essential, 'bits' that come with babies!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--gi1v1Q5Iqc/Ty8_E3jIz7I/AAAAAAAABus/fBH77p-rQt4/s1600/DSCI0206.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--gi1v1Q5Iqc/Ty8_E3jIz7I/AAAAAAAABus/fBH77p-rQt4/s320/DSCI0206.JPG" width="320" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Also in Sophie's room is a thrifted find from our local CS. I love these glass containers and have set it to work housing cotton wool pads (rather than just leaving the pack on the side!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8Riuq2jlSM8/Ty8-19wWY0I/AAAAAAAABuk/3inVw_tJy44/s1600/DSCI0202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8Riuq2jlSM8/Ty8-19wWY0I/AAAAAAAABuk/3inVw_tJy44/s320/DSCI0202.JPG" width="240" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> The little Star decoration was a present from my friend's 3 year old. Apparently she saw them at a craft fair and had placed her order before her mum caught up with her! I love it and she was very proud to see her gift being shown off!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I saw this idea for storing cupcake cases over at <a href="http://dreamsofalifeinthecountry.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2012-01-21T22:21:00Z&max-results=14"><span style="font-size: large;">Gem's Country Life Dream</span></a> and threatened to steal it from her!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2Q8EapGpzt8/Ty84JF-9sUI/AAAAAAAABuU/mFwZIC5zJbU/s1600/DSCI0181.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2Q8EapGpzt8/Ty84JF-9sUI/AAAAAAAABuU/mFwZIC5zJbU/s1600/DSCI0181.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2Q8EapGpzt8/Ty84JF-9sUI/AAAAAAAABuU/mFwZIC5zJbU/s320/DSCI0181.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I'm so pleased I followed through with my threat as the cases fit perfectly and take up far less room in my (newly organised!) <a href="http://kellysclutterblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/at-last.html"><span style="font-size: large;">baking cupboard</span></a> than the huge tin I stored them in before. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(apologies for the rubbish photo, I always decide to take photos in poor light!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">What's your top storage tip? I love getting new ideas!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lots of Love xxxx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-15954533468963788372012-02-06T00:30:00.002+00:002012-02-06T03:35:19.624+00:00Guilty TV Pleasures!<div style="text-align: center;">I'm so pleased that the new series of TOWIE has started! It's as cringe worthy as ever and I'm going to miss Mark Wright but the lovely Joey Essex and Chloe never fail to make me laugh and I'm pleased to see the very handsome Mick has continued to take part even if he does 'shop in Tescos'</div><div style="text-align: center;">Till the next episode.........</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S4cXgq4ktd0/Ty9HgN7DruI/AAAAAAAABu8/X47cfArLDCY/s1600/reem.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S4cXgq4ktd0/Ty9HgN7DruI/AAAAAAAABu8/X47cfArLDCY/s320/reem.PNG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> We are also really enjoying the comedy series Stella! I have Welsh friends and sometimes find myself laughing out loud at the things they say!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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The only downside is I spend most of the programme wishing she would brush her hair!<br />
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What are you enjoying at the moment?<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Lots of Love xxxx</div></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551734919610636116.post-74185659220923692582012-02-05T05:28:00.000+00:002012-02-05T05:28:32.755+00:00Happy Birthday........<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QM86GB-dvsk/Ty4RqvF4zXI/AAAAAAAABuM/9soMQZSuDVA/s1600/L3O2L-84714260_10191_AllanK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">To my darling James</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</style><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I have been meaning to post about my vintage Singer sewing machine for a long time and this post has been sitting (half written) in my drafts folder for 18 months!</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So finally here she is..... </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The machine folds into the table so it can be used as a table on it's own.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">It belonged to my Nanny Ruby </span>(my Dads mum) who was a very talented seamstress. This machine is symbolic of my Nan and whenever I see it I am reminded of her.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;">This is my Nan with my Grandad and my Dad as a little boy, I see a lot of her in myself and I know my family would agree!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9eyFlvDUcxo/SsvJ5aQTM4I/AAAAAAAAAOw/iklSHGnToOc/s1600-h/Family2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389623367216345986" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9eyFlvDUcxo/SsvJ5aQTM4I/AAAAAAAAAOw/iklSHGnToOc/s320/Family2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 196px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;">The draws in the table are still full of her things and I have very fond memories of her teaching me on it as a child. I remember draws full of fabric and sitting on cushions on that lovely chair (hand made of course!).</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;">Even as she got older I doubt that a day went by when she didn’t use this beautiful machine.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;">When she died in 2003, and her house needed to be cleared, we had nowhere to keep it so my Dad’s friend stored it for him (and used it occasionally!)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;">We just couldn't bear to part with it and I knew it had to come with me when I eventually got a home of my own.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;">I love this machine and am very proud to own it. I haven't used it and I think it needs a service but as yet haven't managed to find anywhere that can do it, any suggestions would be most appreciated. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;">Sadly the reason I have finally managed to get around to finishing this post is because we no longer have room in our house for her, she is going into storage but we will meet again as soon as we have a bigger house!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: left;">Lots of Love xxx</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650868499241363707noreply@blogger.com3