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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32 comments:

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

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  2. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. I love the cabbage in your bunch of flowers! juliex

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

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

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

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

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

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  24. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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