tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018265684357586302024-02-08T20:33:07.091+00:00SAFE RETURNEmily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.comBlogger277125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-19639289776454730142012-06-20T08:43:00.001+01:002012-06-20T08:43:34.273+01:00Lavinia's TeapartyJust a quick note to introduce you to a new blog
<a href="http://laviniasvintageteaparty.blogspot.co.uk/">Lavinia's Teaparty</a>
For lots of vintage teasets to hire for special occasions and news and updates about vintage events in and around the Cotswolds.Emily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-49973359294442724162012-06-17T20:40:00.000+01:002012-06-17T20:40:18.777+01:00Busy Busy BeeHey long time no blog!
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Ive been really busy recently and havent had much spare time to blog at all.
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I spent jubilee weekend in Cirencester visiting Ben's family. <br>I also visited mine in the Midlands for a few days. We did a spot of shopping at Solihull's Touchwood centre. Its one of my favourite places to shop because it has lots of stores I don't get to go in often like French Connection. It isn't too big either, sometimes I walk into Topshop in Cardiff and walk straight back out because there is simply too much to look at. Im a bit of a weird shopper I need to know what I am buying before I go somewhere (or at least have a solid idea in my head) I don't like browsing for hours and hours. This sums me up in general I am impatient!!
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I didn't get anything too exciting as money is sparse this month but I bought some exercise gear because I'm joining the gym, I am determined for me and Ben to get fit and healthy :)
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Trainers £37 Sports Direct, Sports bra £12.99 H&M.
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This fitness regime had to wait though as I spent the end of last week eating out with family and friends.
We went to Pomeroys in Kenilworth a new bar and restaurant and enjoyed some amazing food (beautifully presented as well) and some delicious cocktails.
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This was the fantastic pork loin with caramelised apples my sister ordered, I had the rack of lamb but forgot to take a picture.
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thats all for now todays to do list is a long one. what ever happened to a relaxing day off?!
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Emily xEmily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-78569648587817501722012-05-29T16:57:00.000+01:002012-05-29T16:57:57.243+01:00'Lets go to the Beach Beach!'...'lets go to the waves!'
Sunny day in Southerndown South Wales<br>
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<br>We drew in the sand, we ate a picnic and we paddled up to our knees (weather may be mega hot but the sea was FREEZING!!)<br><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8782.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8782.jpg" border="0" alt="DSCF8782"></a>Emily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-34058312159999532792012-05-29T07:15:00.000+01:002012-05-29T07:15:42.215+01:00'Last Friday Night!'A fun night out on Friday.
Me and my friend Alexa<br>
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Me and Ben<br>
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Me and the <a href="http://www.teesandthat.com/">bear</a> :)
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I bought some white cards and envelopes for card making.
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PVA - an essential, I use so much of it! I use it for all my decoupage projects.
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The crazy birds! They clip onto things, I wanted some over christmas for my tree but the ones in Paperchase were really expensive! So when I saw these I had to get them. I want do something more creative with them. Any ideas?<br><br>
A recent online purchase were these jelly lenses for your camera phone or digital camera.<br>
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<a href="http://adventuretimeforfree.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/312a-another-way_28.html">A Beautiful Mess</a> did a post on them and I just had to get some of my own!<br>
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I can't wait to take them out into the park later!Emily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-46745988968030525792012-05-16T09:44:00.001+01:002012-05-16T09:44:39.970+01:00Finished at last!I finished my paint by numbers!
here it is:
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I cannot wait to hang this on the wall in our new flat!<br><br>
I also have a new Chamilia bead, it is the thin one with yellow stones in. I think I will buy another so I have more yellow on my bracelet and so its symmetrical (sort of).<br>
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I got the bead from <a href="http://www.ernestjones.co.uk">Ernest Jones</a><br>
<br> Do you have a charm bracelet? I would love to know which kind and what charms you have.
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Emily xEmily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-77180574298844568842012-05-15T15:08:00.000+01:002012-05-15T15:08:10.827+01:00Sunny weekend!Ive been enjoying the fabulous weather this weekend. Me and my boyfriend Benjamin spent Saturday viewing flats. because we are trying to save for a deposit to buy our own house sadly we will be moving from our beautiful flat to a cheaper one.
We explored a new area of Cardiff and stumbled upon Thompson park, another pretty spot enclosed with an iron fence. It has a fountain and pond with ducks and lots of pretty trees and plants. The Victorians sure do know how to plan a park!
Sunday me and a friend went to a car boot sale by the SEA! Wales rocks sometimes, check the view:
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I bought some Mac eyeliner from a stall that had lots of great makeup for really cheap, including benefit and O.P.I nail polish.
I also bought some card making bits from a crafty stall. I didn't buy anything second hand, since we are downsizing I showed a lot of restraint that I normally wouldn't. For instance there was a stall selling owl ornaments (I think someone was getting rid of their collection) the table was just covered in owls and owl pictures I would have had a field day usually!
Then we went round the corner to Cosmeston a nature park with lakes and a medieval village. We just stuck to the lakes this time but I would love to go back soon.<br>
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More photos of birds, I like photographing them because they are constantly moving it feels like a real achievement when you actually get a good shot.
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My paint by numbers is still waiting to be finished
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I have nothing much else to say right now (boring I know sorry!)
until next time,
Emily xEmily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-36181959077973780212012-04-25T18:07:00.000+01:002012-04-25T18:07:10.758+01:00Wreck This! UpdateSo you may have seen <a href="http://domesticblogess.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/wreck-this-update.html">previous</a> <a href="http://domesticblogess.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/wreck-this-journal.html">posts</a> of mine about my 'Wreck this Journal' by Keri Smith.
Here are my newest additions, still not feeling too creative at the moment. I don't know why maybe I have DIY overload? Looking at Pinterest everyday can be overwhelming!
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<a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8651.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8651.jpg" border="0" alt="DSCF8651"></a><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8656.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8656.jpg" border="0" alt="DSCF8656"></a>Emily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-83172042604985695182012-04-24T17:07:00.000+01:002012-04-24T17:08:37.786+01:00Weeesh Lista trip to Ikea is due....
look at these lovelies I plan to purchase
<div style='padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px'><a href='http://pinterest.com/pin/135671007494772924/' target='_blank'><img src='http://media-cache7.pinterest.com/upload/135671007494772924_bCDu3jhF_c.jpg' border='0' width='300' height ='300'/></a></div><div style='float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;'><p style='font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;'>Source: <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;' href='http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/30216536/'>ikea.com</a> via <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;' href='http://pinterest.com/backinthday/' target='_blank'>Terri</a> on <a style='text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;' href='http://pinterest.com' target='_blank'>Pinterest</a></p></div>
<br><div style='padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px'><a href='http://pinterest.com/pin/287878601151011978/' target='_blank'><img src='http://media-cache8.pinterest.com/upload/287878601151011978_LaoAAr4W_c.jpg' border='0' width='110' height ='110'/></a></div><div style='float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;'><p style='font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;'>Source: <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;' href='http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/news/departments/?pageNumber=2'>ikea.com</a> via <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;' href='http://pinterest.com/domesticblogess/' target='_blank'>Emily</a> on <a style='text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;' href='http://pinterest.com' target='_blank'>Pinterest</a></p></div><br><div style='padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px'><a href='http://pinterest.com/pin/287878601151011977/' target='_blank'><img src='http://media-cache7.pinterest.com/upload/287878601151011977_CLboB4jZ_c.jpg' border='0' width='110' height ='110'/></a></div><div style='float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;'><p style='font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;'>Source: <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;' href='http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/news/departments/?pageNumber=3'>ikea.com</a> via <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;' href='http://pinterest.com/domesticblogess/' target='_blank'>Emily</a> on <a style='text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;' href='http://pinterest.com' target='_blank'>Pinterest</a></p></div><br>also Lakeland:<div style='padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px'><a href='http://pinterest.com/pin/287878601151068762/' target='_blank'><img src='http://media-cache5.pinterest.com/upload/287878601151068762_3l9BvHwL_c.jpg' border='0' width='380' height ='380'/></a></div><div style='float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;'><p style='font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;'>Source: <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;' href='http://www.lakeland.co.uk/15917/Sweet-Treats-Cake-Pop-Maker'>lakeland.co.uk</a> via <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;' href='http://pinterest.com/domesticblogess/' target='_blank'>Emily</a> on <a style='text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;' href='http://pinterest.com' target='_blank'>Pinterest</a></p></div> cake pop maker!<br><br><br>Emily xEmily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-74918195293928805672012-04-23T15:59:00.000+01:002012-04-23T15:59:59.793+01:00Bristol part 2So second day in Bristol started out with a bit of adventure golf! yes indoor golf at Cabot Circus.
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What I wore:<br>
Red jeans, Internationale.<br>
Shirt, Oasis<br>
Shoes, Primark<br><br>
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I got a hole in one! (Ben got 3)<br>
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Then we headed over to Park street my favourite shopping destination in Bristol. If you like vintage shops, charity shops and boutiques this is the place for you. The Motel store and Cath Kidston are there as well.
We didn't have any money left so we didn't stop long. We jumped on the train back home to Cardiff.
Emily xEmily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-83326456276793666762012-04-23T11:28:00.000+01:002012-04-23T11:28:32.435+01:00Anniversary in Bristol part 1Soooo this weekend me and my boyfriend of 4 YEARS (hehe anniversary next week) went to Bristol to celebrate and basically enjoy a bit of quality time together.
We stayed at the Holiday Inn and WOW it was fabulous! Our room was massive and beautifully decorated. I booked it using Laterooms.com I love the website it saved us a lot of money, Ive used it twice this year and it has allowed us to stay in posh hotels that we normally wouldn't be able to afford. The name of the website gives the impression that they are last minute deals but actually I booked the room a month ago. You also don't have to pay until you get to the hotel.<br>
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We did a little window shopping at Cabot Circus the newest shopping centre in Bristols busy city centre. It is impressive, I'm jelous as Cardiff doesn't have an American Apparel so I enjoyed lusting after the disco pants.
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Next we went to the cinema and watched The Hunger Games. Oh my! We loved it! Most of you have probably already seen it as it has had a lot of well deserved hype. I'm not the best reviewer but my sister described it well, as Battle Royale meets Narnia. Sounds strange but makes sense when you see it. I want a sequel and quick!
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After the film we were starving so headed over to Bella Italia for a purse friendly meal. Italian food is strange its meant to be romantic but in reality its messy and garlic flavoured (all things I love haha) luckily after 4 years me and Ben are comfortable with getting sauce on our face in front of each other. I wish I had taken pictures but here is what we ordered.<br>
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To Share:
Garlic Bread sticks<br>
Starters:
Calamari,
Stuffed mushrooms<br>
Main:
Meat Calzoni,
Lamb Ragu and pasta<br>
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Delicious!
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Tired and full we headed back to the hotel room (literally just behind the main high street) stopping off for some wine and beer on the way.
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We enjoyed the comforts of the 4 star hotel (getting excited about having an ice bucket) and watching tv in bed.
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Part 2 tomorrow!
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Emily x
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(P.S Ive just become aware this looks like a sponsored post because I'm raving about the hotel etc its not at all haha)Emily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-57532159056325015012012-04-22T12:44:00.000+01:002012-04-22T12:44:06.632+01:00Saint FagansIve been to Saint Fagans (Museum of Welsh Life) again :)
Its such a nice place to have a wander, enjoy the beautiful outdoors and absorb a bit of history.
This time I went with my Mum, sister and cousin who were visiting for a day. The weather was a bit hit and miss but there is plenty to see indoors as well as out.
Vintage signs from the shop windows.
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This is so me, cheese and crackers is my favourite snack
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Surely this sounded funny 100 years ago, as it does to me now?<br><br>
Lovely wildlife<br><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8602.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8602.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8618.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8618.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br><br>
Pretty gardens<br><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8610.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8610.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8612.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8612.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8614.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8614.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
I went to Bristol this weekend so my next post will be about what I got up to there.
Did you get up to anything nice this weekend? Weather was pants wasn't it?!
Emily xEmily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-31580046395150645622012-04-17T14:24:00.006+01:002012-04-19T08:49:52.331+01:00Home visitI am back at home for a few days to see my family and friends.<br /><br />Me and my sister went out last night<br /><br />I wore these babies! KATY PERRY EYELASHES! They are the same as all eyelure lashes really, same glue, just endorsed by my favourite, Miss KP.<br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8585.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8585.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />You get a cool sticker in with them as and the packaging is super cute. They were good as well, easy to apply and stayed on all night and I think I can get another wear from them.<br /><br />There are a couple of different styles available so I will try them next :)<br /><br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8586.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8586.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Also the observant of you can see I have dyed my hair, the red faded a lot after its first wash and the difference in colour between my roots and ends was just ridiculous. I panicked and bought a dark colour...and boy did it go dark!! The colour is semi permanent so it should fade slightly *fingers crossed* <br /><br />hair this dark just doesnt suit my colouring when will I learn?! <br /><br />hope you all have exciting weeks planned!Emily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-20042024261586104982012-04-15T00:23:00.007+01:002012-04-17T14:24:20.261+01:00ProgressProgress is pretty rapid right now<br /><br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8578.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8578.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8580.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8580.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8581.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8581.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />I have got a week off so I might need to go buy another one!<br /><br /><br />Also a quick charity shop purchase I have been wanting a little ceramic deer for ages, now to find him a friend! yay!<br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8584.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8584.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Emily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-7313538623820952312012-04-14T09:58:00.005+01:002012-04-15T10:04:24.962+01:00New hairThis was a bit of a gamble, it only half paid off, I have major bright roots and darker red ends. Think I will keep it for a bit to see if my roots darken a little.<a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=Photoon14-04-2012at2238.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/Photoon14-04-2012at2238.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <br>this is me looking a bit scruffy<br /><br />I bought this cute paint by numbers today.<br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8571.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8571.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />It will look great hanging in the kitchen. When I'm in my wood panelled kitchen I like to pretend I am in the alps somewhere and outside my window are big icicles and a lovely ski resort town. If I were to have a holiday home it would be a chalet, they are so romantic even when the snow is gone!!<br /><br />Ive already started to paint, here is what I have done so far<br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8577.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8577.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Ben is going to the gym tonight so I'm sure I will be doing this all evening with saturday night tv on in the background :)<br /><br />Today was the first day of my weeks holiday off work so I am happy as a clam and have lots planned for the next few days.Emily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-6564939459638997662012-04-08T18:23:00.005+01:002012-04-09T08:32:05.615+01:00Easter WeekHey just a little post to show you what I have been up to recently <br /><br />Recent purchases grey top and bag from New Look.<br><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8552.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8552.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br><br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8506.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8506.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> I'm definitley channelling 80s madonna and rock chick at the moment. The skirt I'm wearing is vintage.<br><br />Massive steaks for dinner <br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8515.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8515.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />my first real nail art attempt however...I have not got a steady left hand so I only managed to paint the right hand so it had to come off! haha any tips to help me?<br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8517.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8517.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Ben eating a tiny sandwich <br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8523.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8523.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />night on the town starting with ring of fire, classy.<br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8525.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8525.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Terrance just chilling being awesome.<br><br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8568.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8568.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Easter eggs hehe how cute!<br><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8550.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8550.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Emily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-8539826672581779692012-03-30T11:33:00.007+01:002012-03-30T19:29:59.208+01:00Sunshine and ShoppingToday I enjoyed some shopping and sunshine at McArthur Glen Outlet with my friend Amy. <br />What I wore:<br><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8510.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8510.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Pleat skirt New look, Top New Look, Denim jacket H&M and Necklace Topshop<br /><br />At McArthur Glen there are lots of popular brands such as Ted Baker, Vans, French Connection, Nike, Next and Levis all at discounted prices. <br /><br />I bought this top from Saltrock RRP £21.99 I got it for £15.99. I love the acid wash/dyed colour of the top I can't wait to wear it!<br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8503.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8503.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />There were some great sunglasses and handbags but unfortunately I am on a budget this month so no more for me.<br /><br />Then we went down the road to the beach at Ogmore.<a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8493.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8493.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8496.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8496.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />such lovely weather! hot and sunny, the water was still a bit chilly though.<br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8501.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8501.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8490.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8490.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />There were lots of sheep on the grassy banks by the beach with their little lambys too, so cute! Also imagine living in one of the houses by the beach I would never want to go to work if I woke up to see the sea from my window every day!!<br /><br />Have you got any bargains recently? How have you been enjoying this heatwave?<br /><br />Emily xEmily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-17710679089850973882012-03-27T20:37:00.005+01:002012-03-27T21:05:53.859+01:00Sunny DaysSo I packed away some of my darker more wintery clothes yesterday as we have had mega weather. I pulled out my summer clothes, I am already formulating outfits for various sunny exploits.<br /><br />Beer Garden drinks<br /><div style="width:400px;margin:0 auto"><div style="position:relative;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/park/set?.embedder=1487890&.svc=copypaste&id=46136217"><img width="400" alt="park" src="http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/46136217/id/c-pIulbuRoyp9CPCRu0O4g/size/e.jpg" title="park" height="400" border="0" /></a></div></div><br/><small><br />(Ballet shoes H&M, Sunnies Ray Ban, Vest Warehouse, Skirt Chloe)<br />BBqs in the Park<br /><div style="width:400px;margin:0 auto"><div style="position:relative;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/wolfpack/set?.embedder=1487890&.svc=copypaste&id=46136653"><img width="400" alt="wolfpack" src="http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/46136653/id/UcPuRHgXSkO0baSYkWGIQQ/size/y.jpg" title="wolfpack" height="400" border="0" /></a></div></div><br/><small><br>(Shorts Scotch & Soda, tee Zumiez.com, bag Modcloth, Necklace Urban Outfitters)<br /><br />Day Trips<br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=ld318a.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/ld318a.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <br> (Dress Joe Browns, I really want this!)Emily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-73822964467709874202012-03-26T12:27:00.002+01:002012-03-26T12:30:46.986+01:00PinterestMy new obsession<br /><br />I love Pinterest and you should too!<br /><br />here is my <a href="http://pinterest.com/domesticblogess/">page</a><br /><br />It is super inspirational and I can save thousands of pictures to folders and not take up any laptop memory BONUS!Emily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-39194118101260413912012-03-22T09:30:00.001+00:002012-03-22T09:31:14.706+00:00Kiss the CookA week or so ago over on <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/">Beautiful Mess</a> (one of my favourite blogs) they did a post about their favourite cookbooks. I thought this was a fantastic idea, so I want to share with you my pick of the best too.<br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8489.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8489.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />My favourite recipes are:<br />From the Moomin Cookbook the Meat and Macaroni Bake and the Ham Pie.<br /><br />From Hamlyn's Fondue Cookbook the Dutch Fondue and the Cider Fondue<br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF7969-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF7969-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />What I also like to do is keep a folder full of pages from supermarket magazines with recipes I would like to try or recipes I have googled searched for on the web. Its a good habit to get into because you will have a good resource for dinner party ideas or just a tasty evening meal for yourself. <br /><br />If you read my blog much you will know I love River cottage and have recently dabbled in bread baking so this would be the perfect next addition to my shelves.<br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=bread-river-cottage-handbook-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/bread-river-cottage-handbook-3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Handbook no3 Bread<br /><br />Don't forget to check out <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/">Beautiful Mess</a><br /><br />Emily xEmily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-46256753125147723362012-03-21T13:03:00.007+00:002012-03-22T09:32:18.937+00:00Help!I havent blogged properly in ages I think Ive forgotten how!!<br /><br /><br />Also swapping from pc to mac has me a bit lost as well, I can't seem to get the hang of the tiny differences :/<br /><br />Mostly I have been working but here are highlights of the last few weeks:<br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8446.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8446.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />My friend Vinnie's Alice in wonderland birthday teaparty <a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8474.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8474.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8476.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8476.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8480.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8480.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Visiting the Cotswolds<br><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=DSCF8482.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/DSCF8482.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />My newest beauty purchases (Benefit blusher Hervana smells delicious!!)<br /><br /><br />I will do a slightly more detailed post about the Wonderland party as I made my costume using my sewing machine and there are some pretty photos.<br /><br />Any post ideas you want to see from me?<br /><br /><br />Emily xEmily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-33127150625330139612012-02-29T10:05:00.004+00:002012-03-04T13:56:10.233+00:00American Sweet Epidemic!So I'm not sure if this is a nationwide phenomenon but in Cardiff over the past 6months there has been a surge of American style sweet shops popping up in every available spot, offering sweet treats from across the pond.<br /><br />I love sweets and I especially love trying out all the treats I have heard about from American films such as candy corn and Twinkies (which I actually didn't enjoy, but at least now I know).<br /><br />They also offer sweets we would probably recognise here in the UK such as skittles and pop tarts but they are available in a million and one different flavours such as tropical or vanilla milkshake.<a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=Picture042.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/Picture042.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The best part for me is getting to enjoy the sweets I ate as a child that disappeared from the UK market.<br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=Picture044.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/Picture044.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />I mentioned I had bought some Lucky Charms cereal but I have also found Ring Pops (my all time fave) and Nerds and Dweebs! yum yum yum!<br /><br />These shops are so much fun to look around but beware they can be expensive!<br /><br />Is there one in your area? any suggestions of sweets I should try?Emily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-17815304944572661902012-02-27T19:44:00.004+00:002012-02-28T07:26:29.029+00:00Weekend with my sisterMy sister and her boyfriend came to visit for a few days, it was lovely! <br /><br />We went out, shopped, played board games, watched films and ate some yummy food!<br /><br />I made my best fondue yet! I used a tip from <i>Cook like Heston</i> coating the cheese with cornflour when grated, it worked a charm!<br /><br />We ate Gyoza at Wagamamas in Cardiff Bay <3 I love gyoza its my fave! <br /><br />We played The Walking Dead board game I got Ben for christmas, it was a tricky one to get a hang of but we think we played it right haha.<br /><br />I love my sister we get on so well, I can tell her anything and she is hilarious :)<br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=Picture050.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/Picture050.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />missing her already!!<br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=Picture021.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/Picture021.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=Picture024.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/Picture024.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />oh and finally a photo with my fringe! Its getting too long already, but I will definitely keep it for a while.<br /><br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=Picture026.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/Picture026.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Emily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901826568435758630.post-17430629269006585532012-02-18T16:44:00.006+00:002012-02-20T21:48:36.724+00:00Spring CleanSo Saturday was the first day off Ive had in ages, my boyfriend is away in London so I thought I would invite my friends over for dinner and some drinks.<br /><br />We hadn't seen each other since my birthday so there wass much catching up to do. I didn't cook anything too difficult just a spaghetti bolognaise (yes another one) I did try the focaccia recipe I mentioned in my bread related post.<br /><br />Before:<br /><br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=Picture018.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/Picture018.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />After:<br /><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=Picture019.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/Picture019.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><a href="http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/?action=view&current=Picture020.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/safereturn/Picture020.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />It tasted pretty good, it wasn't as flat or oily as I think focaccia is supposed to be (but when I write it like that it doesn't sound appetising anyway!) any tips?<br /><br />Ive also had to clean the state that is my flat. The terrapins are squeaky clean as well, Ben normally cleans them so I had to pretty much blag my way through the cleaning process, my back is killing me and their water doesnt even look as nice as when Ben does it...still better than the green soup they were swimming in, poor darlings!<br /><br />hope you all had lovely weekends<br /><br />Emily xEmily Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09229105440270921958noreply@blogger.com1