Vintage teapot charity shop find….perfect for an afternoon tea party

It is finished! 🙂 Still a few accessories to add, but after 12 years in our home, we have finally completed the makeover of our ensuite. (For my American/Canadian readers – what do you call it – it has a shower and is attached to the master bedroom? An ensuite? A half-bath? Let me know,…

This afternoon I really enjoyed attending a cupcake decorating class at Angel Cake Bakery in Coleraine. We piped buttercream Christmas trees and swirls and wreaths and roses (loved learning these) Afternoon tea was served – cucumber sandwiches, victoria sponge and tea served in vintage china (my granny had this Royal Albert Country Roses set) It …

We are home from our holidays, having had 2 great weeks in France. The weather wasn’t fantastic, but we had a lovely time. I have already written a post about some of the things I didn’t buy in France, the items I reluctantly resisted. Here, however, are a few of the items I DID purchase…

Today I am sharing our hallway decorated for Christmas (aka entryway for some of my American bloggy friends I think!) I wanted to keep with a neutral pallette, and keep my white twinkly lighted twigs (twinkly lights aren’t just for Christmas, I love them ALL year). I was inspired by Pinterest to add Christmas baubles…

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