Meet Me On Monday :: 7/12

Ooops, thought I had published this a fortnight ago - oh well, better later than never ....

Well, it was another cold one here this weekend, but we had fun none-the-less. What did you get up to & what have you got planned for the week ahead?

This week I'm:

Making :: these yummy chocolate truffles as a Valentines treat for Mr A (and putting them in a cute jar, so that I could join in with Quirky Boots' Jam Jar Collective).

 Growing :: daffodils. They are really starting to come up now. In the mean time I've been enjoying some cut ones on my windowsill.

 Eating :: hot buttered crumpets, the perfect comfort food, delish!

 Loving :: the snow on the trees on Sunday morning when the sky was blue. It looked like they had all been decorated with lace, magical.

Visiting :: the Vintage and Handmade Fair in Market Harborough on Saturday afternoon and coming home with this lovely green glass trinket box, to add to my collection of Art Deco Dressing Table Glass.

Wearing :: a flower corsage in my hair to add a splash of colour on a cold, grey day.
Listening to :: everything. Me and my best-friends had a fun-filled kitchen-disco Saturday night / Sunday morning and we listened to everything including Adele, Paloma Faith, Noisettes, Caro Emerald, Amy Winehouse and even a bit of Tom Jones!      
Watching :: Star Wars in 3D with Superhero later in the week. I am a secret sci-fi fan and I can't wait.
Joining :: the Much Ado About Paper's fab give away in celebration of 100 followers. Have you joined too? What a great stash of pressie's for the winner.


So what are you up to this week?

Have fun. xx

Favourite Things :: Peacocks

Last summer, when planning to redecorate my hallway, I treated myself to a beautiful print of a peacock and ever since then I've found that I have been drawn to peacock inspired items.

I recently found this funky peacock-feather ring:

which I have been wearing along with this peacock coloured nail-polish:

 Even the kids have been inspired - we made these Mr Maker pictures at the weekend:

by Superhero aged 6

by Princess aged 4

 So last week  I made myself this cute little peacock feather inspired brooch:

Its been an idea that I have had in mind for a little while, so I am really pleased with how it turned out. I think it looks quite art deco. I've been wearing it with my black coat and teal coloured scarf.

Do you like peacock coloured items too?

Have fun. xx

Meet Me On Monday - 2/12

Hello - how are you this Monday morning? Hope you had a good weekend. The children have gone back to school today after the Christmas holidays and Mr A is back at work, so we spent the weekend doing lots of family stuff. I therefore didn't do that much crafting, so hope to catch up on some projects during the coming week.

This week I'm:
Watching :: the kids and Mr A ice-skating on a beautiful sunny day, as a last holiday treat. Great fun.

Cooking :: Pizza Pinwheels with my little Princess and they were totally yum :)

Visiting :: Sywell Aerodrome, a fantastic local art deco building

Wearing :: my 30s style cloche hat (unfortunately not an original) in an attempt to keep my big hair relatively under control on these damp mornings
Listening to :: the Swing Museum, another Christmas pressie from Mr A
Eating :: cake, cake and more cake - one week into the new year and we have already celebrated 3 family birthdays!
Drinking :: fresh peppermint tea - after all the excess of Christmas I'm hoping this will do me some good
Learning :: to juggle. It's one of the challenges I've set myself for this year as I thought it would make the kids laugh, but it is really hard - can you do it?
Making :: a peacock inspired brooch. I'll be back later to show you the end result.

So what have you got planned for the week ahead? What is influencing you? Add your name to Mr Linky below to share.

Have fun. xx

Meet Me On Monday - 10

Morning!

How are you?  How was your weekend?

I've been feeling a bit like Perkin Flump stuck under that cloud for the few days and this coupled with the fact that our crafting group had to be cancelled at the last minute on Saturday has meant (I am sorry to say) that there has been a real lack of creativity happening around these parts of late.

However, I am determined to relocate my mojo and have started by baking myself a batch of chocolate brownies this morning (they are baking in the oven as I type) coz I don't know about you but for me life always seems a little sweeter after consuming vast amount of cake!

This week I am also:
Purchasing:  This green glass dressing table box. I've had my eye on it for the last 3 months and this week the dealer finally gave into my offer. I'm rather pleased with myself.

Cooking: comfort food. Loaded Macaroni Cheese. I am now the size of a small house, but feel slightly less sorry for myself. 
Wearing: My knee high boots. Read an article in the fashion pages of the weekend glossy that they are very on trend this season - get me! 
Watching: The kids perform in their Harvest Assembly - I'm one proud mama. 
Reading: Before I Go To Sleep by SJ Watson. I'm reading it for book club and have only just started, but it is really good - have you read it? 
Visiting: A Most Marvellous Place to Shop tomorrow with mum as recommended by the lovely Quirky Boots. I'll let you know if I come back with any goodies. 
Loving: This wonderful necklace, given to me by my Grandmother (she was having a de-clutter). Not sure how old it is but it looks a bit Art Deco to me. Need a LBD and somewhere fancy to go now, so that I can show it off.

Eating: Cake, cake and more cake. 
Drinking: Tea, tea and more tea.
Writing: Lists. I know that this isn't actually the same as doing, but I'm hoping that it will give me some focus for when I finally manage to coax myself into some sort of action!
Remembering: To look at the sky every now and again, coz there is always a different perspective.

Gosh, I'm feeling better already.

So, what about you - what is influencing you this week, where are you taking inspiration from?  Add yourself to the link below and I'll be sure to pop by to say hi.

Have fun. xx

Favourite Thing on a Friday - Art Deco Design

With the current love affair for all things vintage, the glamour of the 1940s and 50s is having somewhat of a revival. However, for me, you can't beat the the stylish elegance of the 1920s & 30s.  Yes, without a doubt definitely my Favourite Thing on a Friday is Art Deco Design.

Originally known as Moderne style, art deco influenced everything from fashion, interior design and of course architecture. One of my favourite architects from the period has to be Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Living in pretty Market Harborugh (UK) I am lucky enough to be only about 30 minutes away from one of his most famous projects 78 Derngate, which he re-modelled in his iconic Modernist style in 1917. It is a great place to visit if you ever get a chance - and they even have a lovely tea-room too.

ITV3 are currently re-running The House of Elliott, which I am watching most days, so I totally have the 1930s on the brain at the moment!  So with thoughts of all things Art Deco take a look at these beautiful items I have found on Folksy:

Art Deco Stained Glass Panel by Diomo Glass

Sterling silver etched art deco stud earrings by Lauren Hutchinson Contemporary Jewellery Design

 

 Art Deco Magnolia flower Leather iPhone Sleeve by Patina Blue

Noritake Green Art Deco Teacup Soy Candle by Crafty Green Monkeys

Deco Neckpiece by Kirstin Moore Contemporary Jewellery

 

These items are definitely on my wish-list for Xmas - hope you are taking note Mr A?

 

What is your Favourite Thing on a Friday? Join in and share with the lovely Mimi & Tilly.

 

Have a nice weekend. xx

PS - hope you can pop back after the weekend to join in with Meet Me on Monday?