tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75845429974404751442024-03-14T07:51:36.374+00:00head in the cloudsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271643897478396240noreply@blogger.comBlogger230125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584542997440475144.post-82410292588053555762014-10-31T22:01:00.002+00:002014-10-31T22:01:24.618+00:00Happy Halloween<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">love BD and me xx</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271643897478396240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584542997440475144.post-8128818871917465362014-10-28T12:23:00.000+00:002014-10-28T12:23:33.675+00:00I made: a cup candle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ta dah! Look at what I made. Doesn't it fit in niceley with my other blue and white ceramics? I bought some porceline tea-cups a while ago with the idea of turning them into candles. I saw a tutorial somewhere online and decided I wanted to give it a try, and I must say I'm pretty chuffed with how they turned out.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It's good to have a project sometimes that's just for fun. Most of the time I'm thinking about new products for my shop or gifts for friends and family. Saying that, this would make a great gift and I may end up making more for friends. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">p.s. I made a little video on photoshop to go with this post, but I haven't quite figured all the technical stuff out yet and I'm not sure if it can work?? Basically I'm not sure my laptop has the power I need to make the magic happen just yet :(</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271643897478396240noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584542997440475144.post-13140342637493684732014-10-27T13:40:00.000+00:002014-10-27T13:40:22.330+00:00Threads: new kicks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It's been a while since I've done an outfit post, and this is quite a casual one I suppose. I just wanted to show off my new trainers to be honest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Sorry about the picture quality - they were taken with the 'wrong' side of my phone camera which has made them look like they were taken in the early noughties. I'll get cracking with my proper camera soon.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271643897478396240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584542997440475144.post-67619649980544436162014-10-20T15:36:00.000+01:002014-10-20T15:36:59.443+01:00Quiet weekends<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">These last few weekends have been comparitavely relaxed, for us anyway. We've spent our precious days off sleeping in, cleaning the house, watching films, trying new recipes and seeing friends. I've loved it! Being at home and catching up on everyday chores may sound boring, but I've needed it after the whirlwind of a summer I've had.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I love putting my energy into this space I call home. As the nights draw in and the weather turns cooler, home becomes a more comforting place. When there's a gale blowing outside I love to be snuggled under a blanket, or when it's throwing it down with rain I love to be soaking in a hot bath. These are the comforts of the cold seasons, which here in Sheffield we are edging further in to.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Saying this, I am fully aware how short lived this will be as Christmas loomes ever closer. These quiet weekends have been a complete luxury, and one that I have cherished.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271643897478396240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584542997440475144.post-44152300292414575542014-09-27T22:00:00.001+01:002014-09-27T22:00:45.802+01:00What I'm reading<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was a teenager, I have had a thing for Japan. I think it started
with an enjoyment of Manga and Anime, then blossomed into an interest in
Japanese history, culture
and society. At university I chose to write my dissertation on an
element of the Japanese cultural psyche. I had posters on my wall of
manga characters, regularly watched Japanese samurai films and ate at my
favourite Japanese restaurant whenever I could
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birthday I was given a trip to Japan. The best birthday present I have
ever had. The trip cemented my love of this part of the planet and
made my
interest in its culture and history even greater. It just so happens
that my brother-in-law (ooh it’s still funny calling him that!) has the
same love for Japanese history, specifically feudal Japan, so we bought
him this book one Christmas. He has since
claimed it is the best book he has ever read and lent it to me
promising that I would enjoy it too.</span></span></span></div>
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am about three quarters of the way through and thoroughly enjoying it.
It is a work of fiction, but includes well researched glimpses into
what it was like to live in Japan
in the Elizabethan times. If you are at all interested in Japanese
history, samurais or even just a good old fashioned adventure story, you may find something
you like in this book.</span></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271643897478396240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584542997440475144.post-46798203098792473112014-09-26T12:54:00.000+01:002014-09-26T12:58:07.886+01:00New Season<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Autumn is now officially upon us which means a new season filled with new ideas, new passions and new beginnings. I’m also a new person, kind of. I have a new name (married – yay!), I’m living in a new house and working on lots of new projects. I’ll give more of an update on that soon.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I’m sad summer is over. This year’s has been particularly amazing for me. Not only did I celebrate the most important day of my life so far, I followed it with the holiday of a lifetime. The house we’ve moved into is also a big plus of the summer… we now have 3 bedrooms (one is a makeshift craft room at the moment), an upstairs, a garden and NO MOULD!! Woop woop for a dry house!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Because I was away for a little while on my <a href="http://loisfrances.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/having-break.html">blog break</a></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I feel like there's so much I haven't shared with you, including our Save the Date cards. They're nothing flashy... in fact they're obviously home-made - and I love that! I scoured the internet for ages looking for inspiration for something a little bit different. I went back and forth between a few ideas, but in the end opted for something relatively simple. I found the picture on Pinterest and just <i>had</i> to use it as it's just full of personality!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Are you feeling it? Spring is in the air and suddenly I'm drawn towards muted shades and pastels, floral everything and pops of colour. I'm loving these bright mornings - what a difference it makes having actual sunlight when you wake up! My energy levels are rising and with it a desire to eat more green food. Spring is the season of new beginnings after all, so I'm embracing the natural desire to refresh my system. Smoothie maker here I come! </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271643897478396240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584542997440475144.post-45102604534661087582014-03-14T21:53:00.000+00:002014-03-14T21:53:11.958+00:0030 before 31<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">About a month ago I turned 30 (yikes!). I had a little freak-out at the time, but I'm feeling okay about it now... mostly. As is my yearly tradition, I have made myself a new list of goals to accomplish before my next birthday. See my past ones <a href="http://loisfrances.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/27-before-28.html">here</a>, <a href="http://loisfrances.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/28-before-29.html">here</a> and <a href="http://loisfrances.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/29-before-30.html">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">As is also tradition, I'm sharing it here with you in the hope it'll give me some extra incentive. I've not fully completed a list yet, but here goes...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>1. Create a routine</b> - <i>in the hope of getting a few simple things done.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>2. Find 'the dress'</b> - <i>no, I still haven't found my wedding dress. Time is ticking...</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>3. Enjoy the gym</b> - <i>I joined in December and really need to work on my fitness.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>4. De-clutter</b> - <i>kind of standard, but necessary nonetheless.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>5. Keep in touch</b> - <i>I am <u>the worst</u> at this.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>6. vintage shopping</b> - <i>I love this and want to do more.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>7. Make cake</b> - <i>I got loads of cake maing stuff for Xmas and want to crack it out.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>8. Go to the llama farm</b> - <i>a personal ambition of mine since discovering there is one near Sheffield.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>9. Clean eating</b> - <i>less processed foods = healthier lifestyle.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>10. Read before bed</b> - <i>to get me back into reading regularly.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>11. Worry less</b> - <i>harder than it seems.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>12. Practice ukelele</b> - <i>I taught myself as a previous birthday goal... now I need to practice.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>13. Make paper/fabric flowers</b> - <i>possible wedding project.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>14. Cut down on meat</b> - <i>for mine and the planet's benefit.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>15. Home videos</b> - <i>my new camera has video (!)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>16. Craft my wedding</b> - <i>saves money, adds personality and is fun!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>17. Rotate my wardrobe</b> - <i>I always end up wearing the same things. I plan to change this.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>18. Betty portraits</b> - <i>well, she is gorgeous.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>19. Eat local produce</b> - <i>another effort to help the planet (and local economy).</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>20. Purge my craft supplies</b> - <i>I have <u>too much stuff</u>!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>21. Weaving</b> - <i>I bought a lap-loom ages ago and haven't used it yet.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>22. Spa Sundays</b> - <i>taking the time each week to pamper myself.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>23. Less personal shopping</b> - <i>in an effort to save money and cleanse my wardrobe.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>24. Stop my bad habit</b> - <i>since I was a litte girl I have chewed the skin in my mouth. I really, really want to stop.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>25. Find a new home</b> - <i>our flat is lovely, but mouldy.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>26. Get back into yoga</b> - <i>a past hobby I would like to revisit</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>27. Use less heat on my hair</b> - <i>I'm trying to grow it.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>28. Refocus logii</b> - <i>something I have neglected recently :(</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>29. Experiment with tofu</b> - <i>there are so many possibilities</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>30. More craft fairs</b> - <i>one down, more to go.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So there you have it. I'll try and update as often as I can with my progress. Do you do anything similar? I love making lists! </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271643897478396240noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584542997440475144.post-66916510051753656702014-03-09T21:56:00.000+00:002014-03-09T21:56:34.362+00:00le weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">...I've been testing out my new camera and the verdict is - I love it! It's been an enjoyable weekend here in Sheffield. Lots of good food, reading in the park, getting dressed up for date night as well as dressed down for comfy Sunday. Pretty much perfect. I also managed to get a new blanket started - bonus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I watched <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2244901/?ref_=nv_sr_1">this film</a> on Friday. It was fun and an easy watch - you'll like it if you enjoyed Love Actually (although not as good in my opinion). It's always good to veg out to some light-hearted comedy, but I'm ready to immerse myself in something more serious next time. I'm thinking either <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1527186/?ref_=nv_sr_2">Melancholia</a>, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0379725/?ref_=nv_sr_1">Capote</a> or <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1602620/?ref_=nv_sr_1">Amour</a> for my next watch. Any recommendations?</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271643897478396240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584542997440475144.post-35720240760853581402014-03-04T22:03:00.002+00:002014-03-04T22:03:34.579+00:00Optimism<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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week has been an optimistic one for me. I’ve started blogging again
(yay!) which has given me a great feeling of motivation for all sorts of
areas in my life. I wrote
a new birthday list the other week (as it was my birthday), and I’m
keen to get cracking with it! The sun is out for longer, which always
makes things a little easier and is giving me much needed energy. I
also have a new camera, so am feeling really excited
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life your energy, creativity and inspiration naturally ebbs and flows
and it seems I’m going through a stage of positivity – which can
sometimes be difficult at this gloomy
time of year. I’m so excited for the year ahead… I’ve got a feeling
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know that I have recently had a long break. I didn’t initially intend
on having a break, it just sort of happened. At the beginning it would
play on my mind – the longer I left it the worse
I felt and the more I tried to think of a justifiable reason for
neglecting my online space. It wasn’t just the blog I was neglecting
either; I gave up on my yearly goals, my Etsy shop and my photography. I
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started Uni in September. Suddenly I was doing more at home, working
longer hours, preparing for Christmas as well as having a head full of
wedding plans and it seems I may have lost focus.
The things I get great rewards from like the blog, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/logii">logii</a> and taking
pictures became too much for me on top of everything else. I put
pressure on myself to do well, and if something’s going to be done I
want it done properly! So unconsciously (at first) I
gave myself a break. I’m surprised it’s lasted this long, but I’m back
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me. I promise more for the future and am so excited to get the ball
rolling again. I’ve missed this, so if the break was good for one thing
it was to give myself some perspective.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The sun just keeps on shining here in Sheffield. It's been unseasonably warm these past few weeks - I think they call it an Indian summer. Either way, we're loving it! The collection of brass on my windowsill is looking lovely - I'm enjoying watching it grow, especially because it's for such a special reason (they're for the wedding). I'm also working on a few Christmas projects - yes I'm starting early this year in the hope I'll not make myself too stressed nearer the time. Above is my little corner where I work away whilst watching my rubbish TV programmes and snuggling with Betty. I think I'll go do some more of that now...</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271643897478396240noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584542997440475144.post-80794018436969724062013-09-30T20:53:00.002+01:002013-09-30T20:53:35.054+01:00Month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sorry it's still been a little quiet around here - I'm having some issues with my photo editing software. I know I should just get over it and post anyway, but I like to share my best if I can and I'm more comfortable editing pictures before I put them out on this bit of the internet I have going on here. I'll admit, I've shouted at my laptop a few times now and it's probably just retaliating. I hate technology sometimes... grr!<P>
Anyway, whilst I try and fix my issues (and calm my temper) please enjoy this short girly fashion-y film.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271643897478396240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584542997440475144.post-85970079966610263562013-08-11T19:53:00.002+01:002013-08-11T19:53:39.324+01:00My city: Sheffield<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I've said it before, but I feel so lucky sometimes to live where I do. Sheffield is the city of steel and greenery. So many contrasts... the industrial and the rural. It really is the best of both worlds. Depending on my mood I can walk the city concrete taking in the noise and the colours, or walk through the parks with Betty by my side breathing the fresh air and feeling the grass below my feet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Yep, even Mr. Attenborough is a fan of the steel city! This is just one of many impressive street art spots in Sheffield. I'm forever stumbling across new treasures, but this one is definitely a favourite.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">There is so much charm about this city. It has a rich history and a promising future. Whether you're looking for live music, vintage shopping, locally sourced food or a walk in the hills, Sheffield has it all. There is just so much to share about Sheffield. I feel this is just the beginning.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271643897478396240noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584542997440475144.post-71673573108971927192013-08-01T21:14:00.003+01:002013-08-01T21:14:37.150+01:00M.I.A.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I realise I've been gone a while. I kind of had an accidental blog break... sorry it's been so quiet around here, but I want you to know that I'm back now. It started because I was crazy busy preparing for Glastonbury, getting stuff sorted at work for my temporary move to another office (and job), and also getting ready for my first ever craft fair. I was sort of stressing about it at one point, thinking "sh*t I've not posted in so long! I've got no time to take pictures or think of content... sh*t!", but after a while it felt quite good to not have to worry about getting the best from the natural light after work, or capturing every cool thing that was happening in my life. I'm glad I had a break because now I feel a new vigour to get back on this blogging business. I also want to start taking pictures again, and get better at taking pictures... I'm feeling inspired and in love with photography once more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Thanks for your patience, and I'll see you again soon.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271643897478396240noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584542997440475144.post-63000665478714401062013-06-20T20:50:00.000+01:002013-06-20T20:50:02.990+01:00Roshambo Rock // Free People<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">As I'm going to Glastonbury next week I've been trawling the internet for outfit ideas - the best for that boho-festival vibe is Free People. Their May lookbook entitled Roshambo:Rock has everything you would need to look glam at Glastonbury. After looking through not only am I extra excited to go to the most magical festival in Britain, but I'm really looking forward to this (sort of) holiday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Check out the video that accompanies the lookbook and tell me you don't want to go abroad!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Yay for summer! It's this time of year Sheffield becomes it's greenest, so we take every opportunity to soak it all in whilst we can. I also took this opportunity to take up one of my birthday goals and use my camera app - in particular the 'Hipstamatic' app.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Hipstamatic is definitely the app I've invested the most money in - I get pretty excited when they release new lenses and covers, but hardly ever get use out of it... what's that about? Well I'm changing that, starting here. Hello new feature! </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271643897478396240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584542997440475144.post-19124418783180298542013-06-13T20:32:00.000+01:002013-06-13T20:32:56.146+01:00Posing (with friends)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This posing malarky isn't getting any easier you know. I still feel a bit silly asking Floyd to take my picture... I really want to get over this personal barrier, so I'm sticking with it. I had a little help this time from my friend Dave. He was pretty keen to get involved and made it a lot more fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">As you can see the sun decided to show it's face. It's feeling more like summer here in Sheffield. I'm enjoying walking to work without a coat, turning my electric blanket off, eating ice-lollies and having salads for dinner. I'm counting down the days until Glastonbury (2 weeks!!) - so excited, I can't even begin to tell you how much. It's my first time, so I'm going with open eyes ready to take it all in. Are you going to any festivals this summer?</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271643897478396240noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584542997440475144.post-34330379999585313232013-06-11T21:06:00.001+01:002013-06-11T21:06:35.843+01:00Follow with Bloglovin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">As you're probably already aware, Google Reader is shutting down on July 1st. If you use Google reader to follow my blog, please consider switching over to <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3440023">Bloglovin</a>. I use it to follow all of my favourite blogs and it's a great way of keeping up to date with all the latest posts. I've not been sponsored to say that - I just love Bloglovin! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Thanks, Lois. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271643897478396240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584542997440475144.post-15410181569430896952013-06-11T14:00:00.000+01:002013-06-11T14:00:03.933+01:00Tuesday's Tune: Cayucas<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="394" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/47628263?byline=0&portrait=0" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="700"></iframe> <br />
<a href="http://vimeo.com/47628263">CAYUCAS // CAYUCOS</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/nolanwgoff">Nolan Wilson Goff</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
Here's a nice summery tune to get you in the mood. Enjoy.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271643897478396240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584542997440475144.post-70483243950948425122013-06-10T22:47:00.000+01:002013-06-10T22:47:23.416+01:00The simple things... Jam on toast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The simple things in life really are the best. Fresh white bread, Yorkshire tea in a porcelain cup, real butter melted on hot toast and a thin layer of hedgerow jam - you can't get better sometimes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Taking pleasure in the small things makes me happy. What simple things are you enjoying at the moment? </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271643897478396240noreply@blogger.com4