Wearing #1

Okay so this is kind of a big deal for me... my first real 'outfit post'.  You're probably wondering why I'm making such a fuss - people get dressed and step out of their house everyday right?  And I'm not usually overly conscious of what I wear, I just stick on what I find comfortable (which is the problem sometimes - with my 'style' that is).

I don't know if you remember, but earlier on this year I made it one of my goals to 'find my style'.  It has been fun finding outfits and other style blogs that I really like, and have pinned loads of inspiration to my Pinterest Board; but it has been another story altogether trying to make it happen to myself.  I suppose I'm nervous about this post because I'm putting myself out there to be judged - which is what I need if I'm going to take this goal seriously (and I always feel a bit silly posing in front of the camera).

This is very much a learning process for me, and I'm excited to finally get this goal of mine going.

Cocktails

This weekend we're hosting a cocktail party to celebrate our engagement so I've been busy pinning lots of cocktail recipes and party ideas.  I'm really excited but also a bit daunted because I don't know a great deal about cocktails.  I feel this may become something of a passion in the future though!  If anyone knows of a great cocktail website then please leave me a comment below.

If you want to see some of the recipes I've been pinning, check out my cocktail board here.

What I've been up to

Hello and good Monday to you.  I hope you all had a nice weekend - we had beautiful weather here in Sheffield (today is a bit grey and misty though) and I got up to all sorts!  I made some t-shirt yarn, read the first issue of The Simple Things magazine, framed some pictures (one thing from my 4 Simple Goals list) and marvelled at the yellow tree outside our living room - isn't it lovely!?  I also went to see Looper (very good) and Jesus Christ Superstar at the Arena... all in all a very busy weekend.

P.s. There's a shop update coming soon :)

Paper Triangles

As you already know, I love paper.  I also love origami and art, and origami art (you can see more here).  I recently came across this awesome instalment via CRAFT and just had to share - I hope you don't mind ;)

My weekend so far has been great.  We stayed in a hotel last night and ate some really tasty food - breakfast this morning was awesome.  The sun has been out today and I have felt inspired and motivated (yay!).  The flat is clean and tidy, I've finished a couple of projects and tonight we're going to the cinema to see Looper.  My mum and step-dad are coming over tomorrow, so I've lots to look forward to.

I hope you're also enjoying your weekends.  Be back soon.

Corners

I love this room.  I love how big and bright it is.  Even though I made a small craft area in my bedroom, this is where I spend the majority of my crafting time (and leisure time in general).  Unfortunately the nights are closing in and I am mostly sat in dim light these days (as most of the time I'm out at work).  I'm thinking up alternative ways to make my surroundings brighter - they mostly consist of burning candles (not that original).

This also means that I'm having to be really organised at weekends and get most of my photography done in daylight hours (which I can't do in the evening anymore - boo).  If anyone has any good tips on taking pictures in dim light, please let me know.

Thanks guys :)

4 Simple Goals (#4)

Hello folks, I thought I'd give you a quick update on how goal number 4 is going on my 4 simple goals list in the hope that it will keep me motivated and maybe inspre you to get out and see more films...  I've seen the following two films over the past couple of weeks:

 

I enjoyed one a lot more than the other. They were both great in their own right, but I think Woody Allen films are more my thing. Holy Motors was an experience, but maybe a little (ahem) strange for a Friday night. If you've seen either film, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Delboys

Hi peeps, I just thought I'd quickly share these beauts with you as I forgot to show them off when I first got them a few weeks ago.  I'd had my eye on them for a while, and was dithering over whether I should buy them for myself when my amazing sweetheart of a fiance bought them for me as an early Xmas present!  I had to have them right away and have been wearing them to death ever since (as you can see by the scuff marks).

Thank you Floyd - you're the bestest!