Friday, 8 November 2013

A Few Good Things

From the past week or so...

 

 

I bought a copy of Vintage Home by Sarah Moore this week after seeing it recommended on lots of blogs. The Works had it for £5.99 and I was lucky to get the last copy in the shop. I am pretty pleased with this little bargain, as I have found lately that some magazines cost almost as much as this, if not more! It's a really gorgeous book which I have been enjoying looking through in the evenings, lots of inspiration and nice little projects...

 

 

I have appreciated having this pretty bunch of flowers on my kitchen table...

 

 

I bought this tiny but sweet brooch at the car boot sale last weekend. It looks so pretty pinned to a cardigan or blazer. I really love it and feel that it was definitely £1 well spent...

 

 

My mum makes the best tablet ever. She made a batch for Halloween and we all enjoyed it very much. It's gorgeous with a hot cup of tea...

 

I am working all weekend so will not manage any crafting, but I plan to sit down with my crochet and a cuppa this afternoon before it's time to collect my lovely Miss M from school. Hope everyone has a great weekend, whatever you have planned...

 

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  1. Jo8 November 2013 at 12:25

    That is certainly £1 well spent. have a happy weekend. Jo x

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  2. Anonymous8 November 2013 at 12:31

    I'm sure I spied the very same book on one of the top shelves in The Works yesterday.........I'll have to see if it's still there tomorrow and persuade a taller fellow shopper to reach it down for me, lol.

    Enjoy your afternoon of crochet.

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  3. Mylittlepieceofengland8 November 2013 at 12:34

    Beautiful photographs (I do love the spoon in your cup). It's good to get a bargain, and the tablet looks delicious, have a lovely afternoon :) xx

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  4. Vintage Sheet Addict8 November 2013 at 13:13

    I've decided not to look at this post......I've brought myself that book for Christmas (years of unfortunate pressie have resulted in buying my own and putting them away, I'm hoping when the girls are older they'll have good taste) I'm so tempted to have a peak, you're tempting me.....stop it!!! :) x

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  5. Amy at love made my home8 November 2013 at 14:23

    All of your flowers and flowery things are lovely! I know what you mean about the price of magazines, what is with that. Crazy prices some of them. Hope that you have a good weekend even though you are working. xx

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  6. Hannapat8 November 2013 at 14:35

    Your flowers look so very pretty Marianne. How lucky to get the last copy of that lovely book, I hope you enjoy flicking through all those gorgeous pages. I have a weekend of sewing and rest lined up. I really hope you enjoy yours. xoxo

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  7. Crafted by Carly8 November 2013 at 14:46

    I miss The Works living over here! We always have to pay a visit when we're back in the UK! What a great find!!! :-)
    Carly
    x

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  8. Julie8 November 2013 at 15:03

    I love the cabbage in your bunch of flowers! juliex

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  9. forgetmenotsblue8 November 2013 at 15:06

    I've had my eye on this book for a while looks great! and you say it's a the works hmm better go and have a look!
    I have some of those ornamental cabbages on my kitchen table at the moment, your flowers look beautiful.
    Happy reading xx

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  10. Anne8 November 2013 at 15:46

    I got a gorgeous book for my birthday called Homespun style which is really good too. I have seen that book too in our local book shop. Was very tempted!!
    The brooch is really pretty, I thought it was an icing decoration!

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  11. Deb Hickman8 November 2013 at 15:47

    Pretty photo's, I love your little brooch. The book looks great, I'll look out for that one. I bought Labour of Love from there on Friday for £4.99, it is a great book of girls knitting patterns. Have a good weekend. Debx

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  12. Jennifer Hays8 November 2013 at 15:53

    I love all of these. Your brooch is so pretty. I used to have a tiny pair of rose earrings sort of like that. I think they were made of clay and they didn't last very long but I really loved them.

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  13. Hannapat8 November 2013 at 17:22

    Just wanted to say congrats for winning Dorothy's giveaway, such a lovely prize. Also wanted to mention that I have never heard of tablet before so thanks for sharing xoxo

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  14. Unknown8 November 2013 at 17:26

    Hi Marianne what a lovely post - I agree about the magazines and have been trying to cut down on the amount I buy as they can cost an horrendous price. So pleased you won the giveaway and it is being packed this minute to wing it's way to you - hope you like it. Have a fab weekend, love the brooch by the way - one of my trademarks is a brooch - yours is a little cutie.
    Big hug
    Dorothy
    :-)xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  15. Unknown8 November 2013 at 17:57

    I love tablet and The Works can be great for craft books! x

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  16. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS8 November 2013 at 18:11

    Hello Marianne, All your photos of lovely.. I especially LOVE that Wee Rose Brooch.. So very delicate.. Hugs Judy

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  17. ColourMeCrochet8 November 2013 at 18:17

    Your flowers look lovely and your brooch reminds me of one similar to one that my Nan had, but hers was yellow. Very pretty and a brilliant bargain.
    Have a good weekend.
    Sally xxx

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  18. sweetbriardreams8 November 2013 at 19:45

    I'm going to have a look for that book as it looks great, that or put it on my Christmas list!! Love the bright flowers especially on such rainy days. I hope you manage some rest over the weekend. xx

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  19. Clare8 November 2013 at 20:30

    Gorgeous brooch definitely a good investment for a £1, lovely flowers too.
    Clare x

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  20. Joy8 November 2013 at 21:55

    Oh I hadn't realised you won the lovely Dorothy's giveaway, Marianne - congratulations, how lovely!I think I've fallen behind with checking posts!
    The tablet looks exactly like the one my Mum (being Scottish too of course) used to make - ah sweet memories! I love your little flower arrangement, and hope you get many brilliant ideas from your lovely new book, as well as happy times wearing that sweet little rose! Warm hugs, Joy xoxo

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  21. Annie Cholewa8 November 2013 at 23:54

    Such sweet things in this post. And I love proper tablet ... maybe your Mum would share her recipe?

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  22. Joyful9 November 2013 at 05:24

    Now that top photo really appeals to me. It looks so warm and inviting. I'd love to read that book over a nice cuppa tea.

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  23. Unknown9 November 2013 at 07:44

    I have also just got that book... I'm desperate to make the village abacus! Eco Ethel xx

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  24. tutto riciclabile handmade/ragdollsvfk9 November 2013 at 08:35

    Lovely blog just found it through maze makes stuff.
    I would love to havethat book ,lets see if i can find it in holland.

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  25. Julie9 November 2013 at 09:04

    I bought a book in TKMaxx yesterday which I'd been hoping to find in the discount shops - Clandestine Cake Club Cookbook - yay! I'm about to cancel the trial sub to a couple of magazines though as I just never get around to reading them. Love your little rose brooch. x

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  26. CJ10 November 2013 at 07:11

    Good finds, especially the book. You are right about the price of magazines, books can be so much better value, especially when they're on offer.

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  27. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOM10 November 2013 at 09:51

    Such lovely finds...I love the look of your new book..it definitely looks a bargain and your brooch is so pretty...I love it!
    Happy Sunday,
    Susan x

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  28. Penny10 November 2013 at 16:51

    That book looks lovely. I love finding a bargain at The Works. Beautiful posy of cheery flowers too and your brooch is so sweet, looks almost edible :o) xox Penny

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  29. Pink Milk10 November 2013 at 18:55

    I borrowed that book from the library not long ago - it's just lovely, isn't it?

    Your flowers are stunning - I do love those large cabbagey thingies (yes, I think you will find that is an official horticultural term ..!)

    Heather x

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  30. Georgina10 November 2013 at 19:05

    Glad you found a copy - I got another one for my birthday, had forgotten to tell hubby I'd brought it after it went on my wish list!!!! Oops x

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  31. Gillian Roe11 November 2013 at 18:27

    That book is such a bargain! I bet it's good, I enjoyed her series in Country Living. Interesting to read that tablet is different to fudge. I think I've made some fudge in the past which came out like tablet, but quite unintentionally! x

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  32. Unknown12 November 2013 at 12:24

    What gorgeous finds- you've inspired me to keep my eyes open for some pretty things too- if only to wrap up for myself for xmas:)

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