10 things about me that you possibly weren't aware of..

So, having been tagged by lovely Betty-B to write 10 things you didn't know about me for the Kreativ Blog Award, I couldn't not oblige, could I ?

The rules are:
1. Link to 10 other blogs
2. Tell these bloggers about the Kreativ Blogger award
3. Write 10 facts about yourself
I fear once this gets started this is going to be like verbal diarreah, so apologies in advance and congratulations if you make it to the end of this post.

1, I moved from Luton to Newcastle in May 2006, actually... weirdly it was 5 years ago today !! ooooh spooky. I still have my Southern accent and hope my madam picks up my accent too ;o)

2, Every time I eat chocolate I feel the need to have red wine, also when I have red wine I feel the need to have chocolate. As you can probably imagine, I eat and drink alot of both.

3, I play in a womens cricket team. Before I met my Mr I hated cricket ! When I found his love of the game I figured if I didnt learn to love it, I would lose him every weekend. As they say, if you can't beat them... join them.

4, I hate birds !! They aren't so bad if they are still but as soon as they flap... arrrgh *shudder* they freak me out !! MY love for my madam shows in the fact that I have put a bird feeder up near the window so she can see the birdies close up... not good for my nerves !!

5, On that note... Im scared of hair ! not like on people's head but loose hair, like pet hair and on a hair brush. It's the fear of choking on it.

6, My not so secret guilty pleasure is Deal or No Deal. I very rarely miss an episode. Worringly... Madam calls Noel Dada... Don't worry, there will not be any NOTW headlines about a love child !

7, I have a major passion for sewing. I've picked it up from tutorials and books as I haven't done any since my school days. My lovely Mr's mam gave me her Frister- Rossman for my birthday and my Mr got it serviced for me. Its a slight addiction on my part.

8, I am a complete book worm, although, the only place I read is the bath. There is only downside..when there isn't enough hot water !! Luckily for me I don't wrinkle quickly. It's been known that i've been in the bath that long i've had to be checked on for fear i've fallen asleep. Thankfully this wasn't the case, I was very engrossed in the book !

9, I have never had chicken pox, I had tests when pregnant and I have no immunity at all, therefore, i'm rather nervous for when madam picks it up...

10, Lastly, i'm a soap nerd !!!

Hope that wasn't too boring for you all :o) x

So Ladies, consider yourself tagged...

memoryheirlooms

mum to a fluffy bum x

Crystal Jigsaw

Sconch Textiles

Kate Strickland

gillian moloney

dress to impress?

So, I finished my latest project, this has been a work in progress and I have left it and left it for fear of ruining, this is the 3rd attempt at it mind. I asked for help this time for the niggly bits that frustrated me and it turned out very nicely.

The stitching along the bottom is a little wonky in places and I think I may attempt a sash to make the bac sit better as its a little baggy.

Overall, not a bad effort. I adore the fabric, i've refrained from red clothing for fear of clashing with madams hair colour, however, I couldn't resist it as I instantly thought "dress" when I saw it

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Cleaning from an early age

Madam adores the "Woowa" She really gets excited and runs to the cupboard when I suggest I am about too clean shouting "woowa, woowa" Her delight is rather cute when pressing the on button and it fires up. When i'm dusting she has a clean duster and follows me around, cute little mni-me :o)

I've been trying to find an upright hoover for her so she can run about and pretend. The toys these days are fantastic, really assist childhood imagination.  Nona has been provided with a make-believe kitchen, with sounds and lights and madam and her cousin adore it.

Watching them play together is adorable..

Footprint jewellery - beautiful keepsake

I've been wanting to mark my daughter's birth since she's been born, something I could keep/ show the world my love for my little lady. I'd love a new tattoo, unfortunately my fella will not allow this too happen (although I will bypass asking him next time) So, I decided to go for something a little less painful and get a momento I could keep close to me.

I've seen the fingerprint jewellery kicking around for a while and loved the idea, although when I saw hand and footprint imprints I was sold.

I originally contemplated a necklace but opted for a beautiful links of London style bracelet with a charm instead and I have to say, i'm very happy with the outcome.

I got mine from preciouslittleprints.co.uk, there was brilliant communication throughout and fast turnaround too, and best of all.... great value for money

Take a peek... you won't be dissapointed (although your purse may be a little lighter)

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A snob in McDonalds....

Yes, I'm talking about me.

Having a jaunt out with my lovely friend we had to have a cheeky McDonalds on a bright sunny day I realised what a snob I truely am.

I couldn't bring myself to give my girl any of their food, it pains me to say that I don't look kindly upon babies having a happy meal in front of them, a few chips are fine ! So, the dilemma was adverted by purchasing roast potatoes and a cumberland sausage from the hot counter at the big supermarket beforehand... oh how I got some dodgy looks !!

I have to say madam wasn't any the wiser and I got to eat my lovely big mac in peace :o)

Silent Sunday...... x

Getting out in the garden

I've not had a garden before, the previous house we lived in had a concrete yard and there's not much maintenance required. Now we have a garden at the front, back and side !!

Its rather lovely that my madam is an outdoorsy girl, when mentioning going out, she runs to the stairgate and tries to grab her coat with a big smile on her face.

On Mother's day it was lovely sunshine so we all treked out into the front garden to do some weeding and planted some seeds.



Of course she loved nothing more than running around and trying to escape :o)
I didn't get much weeding done, more chasing, but hey... isn't that whats important, a happy child? That's fine by me !