Sunday 18 November 2012

Cake, craft and more cake

I finally managed to get the Christmas cake made this week. It's normally baked around the end of September and has had at least 3 dousings of brandy by now so I am way behind.



I can't say I am entirely happy with the end result as it cooked a little too quickly for my liking and I fear it may be slightly dry. I'm sure Mr. H will tell me if it's not up to my usual standard!


On the upside I had a lovely friend come over on Saturday while the boys were away at football.
We had a great day starting off with not one but two Christmas fairs at local churches.
We both have a passion for vintage and thrifting so I was afraid we would be fighting over the goodies but all was well as there was plenty enough bargains for the two of us.
I found a few bits and bobs that were looking for a new home.

A plate rack that will be perfect for the new cupboard and in yellow



a cute little tablecloth which reminds me of Christmas, I think it must be the colours.



buttons because one can never have too many, especially at 20p




Christmas and vintage, what more could you want!

As well as all the bric-a-brac there was a beautiful stall full of knitted goodies.
There were so many gorgeous things to choose from, sadly I didn't take a photograph partly because the room was so full and also because I was way to giddy to even contemplate whipping out the camera and wasting valuable shopping time. I eventually came away with these.

a gorgeous pair of hand warmers made from the softest wool for £2.50 and the brooch £3.00



a pair of coat hangers, the larger one was £2.50 and the smaller one was £2.00, I couldn't believe the lady was selling them at this price.



something to listen to while I'm pottering.



last but not least two cornish tea towels which will probably end up as cushion covers for the campervan.


After lunch in the church hall it was back to mine to peruse our haul, and what a haul, between us I think we had three large bags full of goodies.

The whole purpose of the day was for us to get together for a full day of crafting so out came the slippers and footstools, followed by the wool, felt, paper and punches.
How time flies when your'e having fun!


Afternoon tea was served from the trolley.
We had a great girly day and we have planned our next day out so I am looking forward to that.

Thank you for your lovely comments on my last post, the kitchen cupboard is well on the way to being finished so hopefully there will be a reveal next week. I'm feeling slightly under pressure now I just hope it lives up to the hype!

Oh yes nearly forgot this is what I picked up from the church Christmas Fair last weekend for a fiver.


It's residing here for now but I want it in it's rightful place at the bottom of the bed so the furniture will need a re-jig (something else to add to the bloody list!)
I have some lovely barkcloth that I think will be perfect for re covering the top but for now I will enjoy it as it is.


Today I have been enjoying the sunshine.

this was the view from my bedroom window this morning.

Iv'e also been pottering around the house, ripping out a cupboard that Mr. H and I have got sick of the sight of, so on a whim this morning after breakfast we decided enough was enough and out it came!
We always seem to embark on some D.I.Y project or other just before the festive season, so not only have we got the kitchen cupboard to finish painting and lining we have now got to repaint the dining room walls, all this before next weekend.

Wish me luck!
Hope you are all having a great weekend whatever you are up to

: )

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  1. Wow - you found some fabulous things! Love the buttons and tablecloth. I enjoy listening to 50s music, so nostalgic!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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    1. I was soo happy with my goodies, my friend found equally nice bits and bobs.
      I have listened to the c.d a couple of times now and I love it.
      : ) x

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  2. Sounds like a great day ... your finds were treasure indeed ... I so love the buttons and for 20p and the knitted lovelies ... such good value ... would love a pair of those handwarmers ... the ottoman was a lovely find too ... I'm sure your cupboard will be just lovely ... Bee xx

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    1. Thanks Bee we had a fab day and we have planned to do it again soon.
      Oh the knitted goodies are beautiful aren't they, we both told the lady she should be charging more but I think she did it for the love of it but we gave her such lovely complements so she knew we appreciated her work.
      Cupboard on hold at the moment as little H has a chesty cough and the paint is very smelly as it's oil based.
      : ) x

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  3. What bargains those hangers are, so pretty too.

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    1. I'm still giddy at finding such loveliness!

      : ) x

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  4. I never know which part of your blog posts to comment on because I'd be waffling on forever! Love the buttons and tablecloth and woolly purchases especially. Also love your garden, and it sounds like my kind of weekend :) x

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    1. Oh just waffle away Anna, I'm just happy that people take the time to read my waffling!
      I spent the day with Adele (nicethingsby) we had such a hoot she is so much fun. We met at the craft fair organised by oneforluck at the showroom (I think it's where you came along and bought the little bowls from me) and we just hit it off.
      I do love my garden but it's quite high maintenance and difficult to maintain colour all year round but I think the colours of the leaves are beautiful and the frost just added to the beauty.
      Can't wait to see your new Etsy shop......good luck

      : ) xx

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  5. Sounds like a lovely girlie day. I can't believe the price of those knitted goodies!!! :) x

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    1. it was a fab day just what I needed and yes the knitted goodies are just gorgeous, I did feel guilty buying them so cheaply but we did tell her she needed to charge more for such beautiful work but she was just happy to be helping the church. I spent most of my pennies at her stall.

      : ) xx

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  6. Good luck! :-)
    That sounds like a perfectly lovely girly & crafty day, and those are some great finds you picked up at the Fair - well done, you!
    Happy Monday, xx

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    1. I'm going to need all the luck I can get! Mr H and I are going away next weekend to the country living fair at Harrogate then the H family are away for the weekend again from the 21st December not returning home until Christmas eve (it sounds even more scary when I see it in print!!!) and between all this I have stalls at two craft/vintage fairs, a Christmas party and shopping to do so I have no idea when I will manage the painting.......It's a good job I work well under pressure!

      : ) xx

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  7. What a stash you have there, love the tablecloth! :)

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    1. I know I have been really lucky just lately with the thrifty finds.
      How is the felt craft going, have you made anything yet or are you like me you have so many other projects on the go you can't possibly start another on until you have finished something!!!

      : ) xx

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  8. Just discovered your lovely blog! Sounds like you had a fantastic day with your friend - thrifting, tea and crafting - absolutely perfect in my book! We have big plans for decorating over the next few weeks - kitchen and hopefully bathroom before Xmas. Are we mad? xx

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    1. Thank you, I love discovering new blogs and reading all the old posts with a big mug of tea and a biscuit or two!
      We had such a lovely day, so much so we have planned another jaunt in a couple of weeks time.
      Thanks for following

      : ) xx

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  9. Such beautiful treasures!! Love the hangers and that gorgeous green chest!! xo Heather

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    1. Thanks Heather.
      I have been very lucky with the finds just of late, I am at another couple of Church fairs again this weekend so I'm hoping to find more beautiful things to bring home with me.

      : ) xx

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  10. We really did find loads if treasures. For anyone reading, Mrs H is a fantastic thrifter but not at the expense of good manners. We got some fantastic bargains but we also made sure that we had a cuppa at each venue, had lunch at the second, had a go on the tombola and raffle. Every penny counts at these fundraising fairs and we were happy to contribute. It's not just about grabbing a bargain, it's about supporting a local community too.

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