Your invited to a party.....Come on in!!!!!

(a Cath inspired party)

Please come in for a hot drink and biscuits. It's chilly outside.

Hang up your coats.......

.....Put down your bags and purses.....

.....My youngest will show you into the lounge - he has dressed up for the occasion.

Meet Stanley.

Feel free to look around.

Can i get you drink?

Come into the kitchen......

......Please sit for a while and lets chat.

Ooooo i must show you my new purchase!! With my new shopping trolley, i'm all ready for the Country Living fair next month.

Now time for something to eat.

Would you like to relax with a book?

The children would love to show you their rooms now.

You may freshen up in the bathroom if you would like......

.....If your chilly a pair of cozy socks may warm you up.

It's getting late, maybe you should stay.....

.....Lay down and dream....

....Tommorrow we will head off out...

...And fly a kite or throw a frisbee.

I have so enjoyed your visit...please come again.
xx

Love the weekends!!

I love this time of year!! On Saturdays, Southend Seafront hosts free firework displays.
About 4 years ago we started a tradition. We get the boys ready for bed and all bundle in the car. We drive to the seafront and drink hot chocolate whilst reading bedtime stories.

Just before the fireworks begin, we get out of the car and cuddle up under blankets. It's one of my favourite moments.

(My camera is not good at taking night shots!)
The kids fall asleep on the way back and my husband and i listen to Jack Johnson. These times are so precious - i hope it lasts for many years to come.

The boys were busy playing with boxes this weekend, as you do!!!!!
And we had a nice day in Clacton with family and friends yesterday.

Now, some bits to show you from last week. I went into Chelmsford town - one of my fave places to shop. My youngest is such a pleasure to shop with, he sits in the buggy so content (which i find very strange, because out of the buggy he is a mad child!!!!). We always have lunch at Starbucks together - he loves it there. ' Delicious!!' he tells passers by. We have to share a choc chunk shortbread too.

Here are my buys: A great frame from Tiger - £2, i plan to put some black and white pics of New York in here. Humphrey corner pj's for the littlest. A lovely little jar for the bathroom from one of the loveliest gift shops ever!!!!! Ticketty boo, no website i'm afraid.
Two books from the Oxfam bookshop. I was sooo pleased to see Jim and the beanstalk. I had forgotten about this book, but as soon as i saw it, memories of reading it as a child at school and from the library came flooding back.
A gorgeous gorgeous teatowel with tassles!!!!! in the sale at BHS. And a gorgeous CK diary. It's perfect for me - not too big, has a wipe clean cover, a little pouch and gorgeous little notes that can be ripped out to give to people.

I won an auction from LittleGem at shabbychiccafe. Here are my goodies. Thanks Gem.
The money will go to KIN.

XX

Not long now/winners announced!!

Not long now until the Show us your Cath Party!!! If you'd like to take part, go to my side bar picture to find out all the information you need!!!And if you want to take part then just let me know.

Now, for the winners of my giveaway!!!!! I used the random number generator.
The winner of Yummy Mummy - (book and bag) is.........................................................................................
.Esther!!!!!!


And the winner of Fairies - (mug and book) is...........................................................................................
.Lululiz!!!!!

Well done girls!!!!!
xx

A giveaway reminder!!

Anyone can enter. You have until Monday. Let me know if you would like : Fairies (Autumn Flower Fairies book and mug) or : Yummy Mummy (Bag and book).

Have a good weekend
xx

An award, choccies and a gift

Thank you Itch2stitch for passing this award on to me.

There are two parts to this award.
1.To ask and to award those things and people in our lives that quite literally bathe our souls. Those places, things or people that inspire you or make you happy.
Who or what do we immerse ourselves in? that give us a lift and helps us to manage the rest of our day. That cleanse refresh and do indeed Bathe our very inner beings. (words taken from Mummy Boo Bear who created this lovely award).
And 2. To award the people whose blogs i love.

So. No.1

-Of course my hubbie and my boys. No explaination needed.
-Music - there are so many songs that really 'speak' to me - i couldn't bear not to listen to it.
-Films - a good film does wonders for me. It amazes me how two hours of some films can make me feel so uplifted and positive.
-Blogging - i love it.
-The sea - i love to be by the sea, walking by it, having breakfast or just eating an icecream. I love the sounds and the feeling of being at the edge of the world!
-My best friend - She makes me laugh, i can tell her anything.

No.2.
I want to pass this award on to these 6 blogs:

-Snapdragon-i love your blog, i love your products.
-Mrs B-yes i have given this lady another award - you honestly cheer me up so much with your wonderful, honest and funny posts.
-Littlesuitcase- i am loving your daily 30 ways to make life beautiful, very entertaining and very positive.
-Kelly and victoria - i can tell you 2 are great friends - i love both your entertaining blogs, they make me smile. I can't wait to meet you two one day soon.
-thebigstoveyear-Girls i love your new blog. Your inspire me to cook more. Cooking has never been so fun with you 2 around!!!!

Don't feel you have to pass this on girls. Although i'd love to know what bathes your souls!


On Friday night me and my Brother in Law had a Sex and the city night (we both love that programme)- with lots of cocktails!!! I had some cream left so today i decided to make choccies!! Yummy very impressed - infact theres none left!!!

Click to enlarge.

mmmmmmmmmm.....will make these again!

Now i know that Suzie has recieved her giveaway goodies, i can show you what i sent her. Aswell as the framed childhood prints (which, by the way i think would look fantastic if the frames were painted white) and candle snuffler above, i also sent her a handmade book mark and needlebook:


Some Emma Bridgewater Bless you tissues and some incense sticks.
If you'd like to have ago at winning my new giveaway then check out my previous post.

xx

ok.....i'm feeling generous....

Because i love Autumn i've decided to have another giveaway. Well, 2 actually. Anyone can join in, even if you've won a giveaway before. All you have do do is leave a comment and tell me which prize you'd like best.

Number 1 - Yummy Mummy (This is a great book and this lovely bag is roomy and great for Autumn)

Or number 2 - Fairies (A lovely mug to fill with a hot drink to warm you up on chilly days, whilst having a read through ' The flower fairies of Autumn book' that i spotted last week at The remus horse sanctuary open day in Ingatestone.

Good luck!!
I'll draw the winners next Monday.
xx

...Oh and don't forget the show us your cath party, theres still time to join in.

Autumn

It officially feels like Autumn!!
When the weather turns, i like to drink hot chocolate and bake.......
(I had to take this top picture as it was the first time i used my gorgeous mixing bowl)

.....And eat yummy macaroni cheese.

Heres some lovely verses from Flower fairies in Autumn:

Keep a look out, because soon one lucky blog reader could win this book in a giveaway!!
xx