Tuesday, 14 January 2014

Mid-January

January has been pretty busy for me so far and I can't believe we are almost mid-way through the month already!

Here are a few things which have been making me smile...

 

 

A bunch of cheery daffodils...

 

 

My latest crochet project. A Coco Rose Diaries inspired scarf which is intended for a good friend...

 

 

My sweet Miss M had her birthday today! Seven years old already, I can hardly believe it. We had a lovely family birthday tea this evening. The bunting I made for her first birthday, it was one of my very first (very simple) sewing projects and we have hung it up every birthday since. We made 'top hats' because you can't really have a birthday tea without them here...

 

 

I bought this little tray in my local Shelter shop last week and I am delighted with it, it is so pretty...

 

Thank you for the lovely comments on my crocheted cushion, they are very much appreciated. Hope everyone is having a great week!

 

X

 

Edited to add: Top hats are marshmallows dipped in melted chocolate (I used white chocolate) and popped in a tiny fairy cake case. Then a smartie dipped in chocolate is added to the top. They are delicious! We always have them at birthday teas :)

 

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29 comments:

  1. Amy at love made my home14 January 2014 at 23:19

    You might have been busy, but it looks as though you have had some lovely times! The top hats are so cute, I have never seen anything like that before. Love the bunting tradition too! xx

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  2. Penny14 January 2014 at 23:19

    Aw happy birthday to your little Miss.M, really special and precious as each year goes by. I have made a promise to myself to try and have Spring flowers throughout Jan and Feb to keep me focused on being cheery and looking forward to longer days and Spring x hope you have a good rest of of the week xox

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  3. RedSetter15 January 2014 at 00:25

    How lovely the top hats and bunting look for the excitement of the family tea for miss m. Your daffs are glorious too and bring a lovely ray of sunshine. Look forward to seeing your scarf finished too as it looks like it is shaping up beautifully.

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  4. Unknown15 January 2014 at 00:28

    What a pretty post. Oh top hats mmm It all sounds so good. Hope you enjoy the rest of January:)

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  5. Jennifer Hays15 January 2014 at 02:31

    Such lovely happy things, Marianne. Happy birthday to your little one! I love that bunting and I think you did a fabulous job with it. I can't wait to have some daffodils in the house too, I don't think we have them in the stores here yet but hopefully soon. I hope you enjoy the rest of the month just as much. :)

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  6. Joy15 January 2014 at 05:35

    Happy Birthday to little Miss M - sounds like you've all been having a really good time Marianne. I do like the look of those 'top hats' and how nice to hang the bunting from her first birthday - you made a lovely job of it too! Daffodils are such cheery sunshiny flowers aren't they, and your scarf is coming along very nicely - a very sweet post and I've enjoyed my little visit once again lovely! Warm hugs, Joy xoxo

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  7. haggiz15 January 2014 at 07:11

    Gorgeous cheery photos for January Marianne! What are the top hats made from? I've also got daffs in the house... it's the only way to brighten up these dull days. Julie x

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  8. Una15 January 2014 at 07:47

    Wow! Daffodils already....that sight always cheers me up.

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  9. Georgina15 January 2014 at 08:03

    What are top hats? I haven't heard of them, in that context obviously! Pretty tray x

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  10. forgetmenotsblue15 January 2014 at 09:06

    Hello Marianne and happy birthday to your daughter, my daughter is 8 in February-goes so quick.
    How lovely to see that cheery daff I love them must get a bunch myself. The scarfs going to be lovely I'm sure. Love your birthday bunting very cute! Great bargain I love a good look through in a charity shop xx

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  11. Jackie15 January 2014 at 09:15

    Wishing your little girl a very Happy Birthday! Haven't had those marshmallow top hat thingys for years. Love your daffodils too ~ must go and try and seek some out as it's pouring down here and I could do with a bit of colour to brighten things up :O)x

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  12. Unknown15 January 2014 at 09:15

    What lovely things-they made me smile too! The tray is very pretty and I'm sure the scarf will be gorgeous. And a very happy birthday to your Miss M! The bunting you made is lovely and I really like that you hang it up every year on her birthday.
    Marion x

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  13. Vintage Sheet Addict15 January 2014 at 09:52

    Smartie cakes are just the best aren't they, sending birthday wishes! :) x

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  14. Shortbread and Ginger15 January 2014 at 10:17

    Lovely pops of colour from the daffodils. The tray is a great find - I love it.
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  15. Heldasland15 January 2014 at 11:52

    Your bunting is fabulous, happy birthday to your little one, time flies doesn't it .she'll be off to uni. Love the cakes

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  16. Anne15 January 2014 at 17:22

    Reading your post has made me happy too!

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  17. Helen Philipps15 January 2014 at 17:26

    Happy Birthday to your little girl...it looks like a wonderful time! I love all the cheerful pictures in this post!
    Helen x

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  18. Unknown15 January 2014 at 17:51

    How lovely that you are still using the bunting you made for your daughters first birthday - a real family heirloom. I'm rather liking the look of those top hats, and the tray, and the daffodils come to that! xxx

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  19. Unknown15 January 2014 at 18:22

    Wishing your big girl a very happy birthday! I love the bunting, what a treasure! I bet your home was full of happiness for her celebration. All the photos are so pretty! And love that charity shop find...cxxx

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  20. Jo15 January 2014 at 19:43

    Happy Birthday little girl! My big girl is 7 this year too. Nice tray btw Jo xx

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  21. Clare15 January 2014 at 20:20

    Some lovely happies a very Happy Birthday to Miss M, the bunting is super cute and so great you have a tradition of putting it up every year.
    Clare xx

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  22. the linen cloud15 January 2014 at 20:43

    Happy Birthday ... there is lots of happiness surrounding you at the moment ... long may it continue :) ... Bee xx

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  23. Unknown15 January 2014 at 21:15

    Marianne you bring a smile to my face with your wonderful photographs, always so cheery and happy. A wonderful post as always Marianne, have a lovely weekend, big hugs to you
    Dorothy
    :-)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  24. gilly15 January 2014 at 21:46

    Happy birthday to young Miss M, and I love the birthday bunting tradition. Looking forward to following the progress on your scarf too.
    Happy week!
    Xx

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  25. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOM15 January 2014 at 22:31

    Happy 7th Birthday to little Miss M!,,,Your crochet is looking lovely Marianne and the tray was such a lovely find...very pretty..I love the colours!
    Susanx

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  26. jabbott16 January 2014 at 02:04

    First and foremost happy birthday to the little one, your bunting is fab .The tray you brought is very pretty too well spotted x

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  27. Hannapat16 January 2014 at 11:08

    Happy Birthday to little Miss M. You did such a lovely job making it look pretty for the family. I hope she had fun. I think these first projects are always the most loved, even with all their imperfections as it signifies the start of a journey. I absolutely love the tray, such pretty colours and I can think of a million things to do with it. So lovely to see some daffs, enough to make us all sing. Thank you for all the eye candy xoxo

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  28. Gillian Roe16 January 2014 at 16:23

    Ok, I had never heard of an edible top hat before reading this post, but they sound amazing! Perfect for a tea party. Happy birthday to your Miss M, i hope she had a magical day. x

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  29. Nicole16 January 2014 at 20:35

    Fabulous find at the Charity shop it's gorgeous :-) Happy birthday to your little one, we almost share the same birthday - I'm the 15th!

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