Brighton

Recently I went to Brighton with some of my best girl friends for the weekend, and what an amazing place it was!

The last time I went to Brighton  I was about 10, it was so nice to go and experience all of the lovely quirky shops in the Lanes and the eclectic architecture. 

Here are a few pics I took, thought you lovel lot would love to see them!

Bill's

A few months ago, some friends and I wen for a girly weekend to Brighton! 

we had all planned a little bit of our trip and one of my lovely friends found this great restaurant called Bill's. 

Now Bills is a chain but it is fantastic! It feels like a one off and the bohemian restaurant layout gives off a great atmosphere, plus the food is great and is value for money. 

thought you would like to see some pics of this great place :) 

The fab metal tea pot

Eggs Benedict, yum!

Full to the brim (there was a queue to get in)

The lovely Helen with her smoothy

the wonderful Claire enjoying the orange juice

Me in desperate need of Tea!

Painting Tea Cups

I have managed to find some time to do some crafting!

My mum set me and my sister a task. She gave us four plain canvases and told us to paint what ever we wanted.

Now I don't think I am done yet, but here is where I am at the moment.

Utility China!

Before I start this post please let me apologise for my absence. In November I started a new job an i have been so busy that I haven't been able to craft let alone keep up my blog.

A friend of mine is on a mission, her sister is getting married and they have been furiously collecting tea cups for her big day. So far many of the cups have been floral and kitch but now they need something different.

I have suggested that they keep a look out for utility china. The pastel shades will fit in with the floral theme but will bring a different dimension to the overall look.

I love utility china, it has a wonderful retro feel, and the simplicity of it is wonderful. The colours are so in at the moment and I would love to have a set of my own.

So please keep a look out for this type of china and if you do see any in the Essex or Southampton area let me know!

Little Treat

These are some lovely little tea light holders that I got for my sister today :-)

Battlesbridge, Essex

Battlesbridge, in Essex, is home to the Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre. Housing over 80 dealers selling antiques, crafts, also offering valuation services and s motorbike museum!

I went with some friends to have a look for some bits for a new flat, it is a treasure trove of wonderful finds. It is so quaint and the variety of items for sales is amazing.

To be honest I think I could have lived there!

Transforming Old Furniture

A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine gave me a table that she didn't have a use for any more.

This lovely table was so cute I had to have it.

However, instead of leaving it as it was I decided to paint it as the wood didn't match that of the house I live in.

So I sanded it down and primed it, but now I need your help!

Apple White or Dusted Fondant?