Another Year

I went to see this thought provoking film last night.

Here is the Easy Living review that made me want to see it:

Mike Leighs latest film takes an unrelenting candid look at the happiness of everyday Brits.

Tom and Gerri are a middle-aged couple who bumble along, tending to their allotment and the cast of waifs and strays (colleagues, family members and old friends) who visit their home. The story itself remains oblique, the film is quartered into seasons filled with familiar events - a birth, a death, barbecues, drunken dinner parties, introduction, friendships. Positivity and security are pitted against loneliness and desperation, as another year passes by. Perplexing, disconcerting and uplifting, this is a brave exploration of criss-crossing emotional trajectories and the buoyancy of the human spirit.

I cam out feeling uplifted but a little sad for some of the Characters.

I love films like this that send a message, it has made me even more determined to look for the good in life.

Happiness is up to you, no one else

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Inspiration

A while ago i started an inspiration book after reading a chapter in Simple Abundance.

Here is what i have so far:

Things i love/ want to do/ want to feel/ want to have/ want to make

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Children in Need

You can support Children in Need at Greggs

Lakeland

Boots

B&Q

 And:  Find out where else online

I love this idea:

Ears for you profile picture. I have mine on Facebook .. £1 goes to the charity.

BBC Children in Need is the BBC's UK corporate charity. The annual telethon (Friday 19th November) is one of the highs of the BBC calendar and plenty of activity takes place all across the UK around this time to help raise those crucial pennies to help improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

Please help

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What i like

Bows, Cake, Trays, Vintage, Smiling, Swings, Baskets, Tea cosies, Spring, Enchantment, Romance, Laura Ashley, Cottages, Wild flowers, Lanterns, Wooden Gates, Pretty teacups and saucers, Wooden benches, Scarves, Stone steps, Letters, White Daisies, Autumn colours, Wicker picnic baskets, Tealights, Ribbon, Check tablecloths, Lavender, Old fashioned street lamps, Tree lined streets, Maps, Painted mis matched chairs, Cath Kidston, Charm, Jam jars, Sash windows, Huge mixing bowls, Charlie and Lola, Spotty pottery, Scones, Mountains and Lakes, Fairylights, Magical, Paris, Strawberries, Audrey Hepburn, Ribbon tied presents, Rosemary sprigs, Teaspoons, Biscuits, Fairies, Kites, Wellies, Bluebell woods, Lace, Diamonds, Blankets, Paper chains, Cushions, Orchids, Cakestands, Balls of string, Stockings, Mini Matchboxes, Mince Pies,Jam tarts, Beach huts, Sunset, Lambs, Tutus, Ballet flats, Seaside, The Teacups, Cinderella, Cookie jars, Stripe deckchairs, Bucket and spades, Lemons, Rainbows, Ponies, Blue seas, Old convertable cars, White fluffy clouds, Christmas trees, Snow on roof tops, Wooden bridges, Food hampers and baskets, Flour shakers, Traditional, Paper snowflakes, Maypoles, Enamel buckets........................................................

Bit cold today isn't it?

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Notebook Monday - X'mas lists- part 2

 I love this pewter box and the lovely make do and mend style bunting.

 I have this great magnetic timer.

 I love christmas tins like this one full of choccies.

 I already have all my christmas cards, but these would be lovely to send to ladies.

 Traditional advent calendars without the choccies have to be the best.

 Great the the working man in your life.

 My eldest boy would treasure these.

All these gifts are from Museum selection

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Look what my lovely husband surprised me with before heading out to dinner.

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I need some cheering up

Thats helped a little

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Christmas time

Gifts for christmas at Poppy and Daisy!!

£2.50

£3.00

£3.50

£8.00

£2.50

£3.00

£4.50 (set of 4 vintage books)

£3.50 (Get organised in 2011)

Go and take a look at all areas of my shop or on my facebook page

You can email me at poppyanddaisy@gmail.com for more information/orders/and requests

xx

Notebook Monday - X'mas lists - part 1

-I love the homeware at Urban Outfitters. This cup is gorgeous.

-What a beautiful idea!! Vintage pots/compacts with lipbalm inside.

-These are very cute for little ones

-Great fun for gardeners and kids.

-This is on my wishlist - a beautiful new book of photos. You can purchase it on my Amazon list (Side Bar)

 

-I completely love the look of Mrs Whites Christmas house cleaners and body washes

-I still love my red john Lewis sewing machine - but i really hope they have this one when i need another one!!

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