DAY DIARIES

Monday, 15 October 2012

Christmas Vintage Shabby Chic

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Introducing my world of christmas vintage

I have chosen a selection of hand picked decorations for the home.

Now.... i always tend to buy our christmas tree from the same place every year.

Nordmann fir, £35-45 (183cm, 6-7ft tall

Now... this is what i buy every year, the best christmas tree for needle retention

A lovely cone-shaped tree with open, spiky branches and a silvery bark. It has long, glossy, dark green needles, with a white stripe on the underside. Soft foliage and great needle retention have made this Britain’s most popular Christmas tree. It will stay fresh for a long time, if you keep the resevoir topped up with water.

"Decorations for me and maybe for you????"

£6.50

Shabby Chic Bird With Bow Tail Decoration

http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk

£5.50

Modern Romance Birdcage Decoration

http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk

£5.50 set of two

Dove

http://www.velvetstore.co.uk

£3.75

Heart Decoration

http://www.velvetstore.co.uk

£2.95

Heart Bird

http://www.dotcomgiftshop.com

£1.00 (Bargain)

Wooden Bird

http://www.dotcomgiftshop.com

Christmas heart place setting for table

£1.50

http://www.dotcomgiftshop.com

£1.50

Jewel snowflake

http://www.johnlewis.com

White Crown

£2.99

http://www.festive-lights.com

£3.50

Glass Bauble

http://www.habitat.co.uk

£15.00

Wreath

http://www.habitat.co.uk

£15.00

Owl Candle

http://www.habitat.co.uk

The world of Ugg

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The Love begins, It begins with UGG

In 1978, Brian Smith landed in Southern California with a bag of sheepskin boots and hope. He fell in love with the sheepskin experience and was convinced the world would one day share this love.

By the mid 1980’s, the UGG brand became a symbol of relaxed southern California culture, gaining momentum through surf shops and other shops up and down the coast of California, from San Diego to Santa Cruz. UGG boots reached beyond the beach, popping up in big cities and small towns all over, and in every level of society.

People didn’t just like wearing UGG boots, they fell in love with them and literally could not take them off. By the end of the 90’s, celebrities and those in the fashion world took notice of the UGG brand.

By 2000, a love that began on the beaches had become an icon of casual style.

Mulberry Rocks

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Mulberry Rocks Brighton Summer/spring range 2012

Now i know we are all coming up for winter, but these pictures had to be shown

I just love the colouring in these photo's, they are outstanding.

Mulberry

Shot taken in Brighton/England

Mulberry on Brighton pier

Amazing summer 2012 range

Brighton Rocks Mulberry 2012

Shake up your life

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Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, stabilizing your mood, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible, all of which can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and using them in a way that works for you. Personally for me i like to stay away from burgers, cakes and anything that contains wheat and gluten. About nine years ago the doctor diagnosed me with celiac disease. The only treatment for celiac disease is a lifelong gluten-free diet. Eating gluten, no matter how small the amount, can damage the intestine. A gluten-free diet means avoiding all foods that contain wheat, rye, and barley.

Despite these restrictions, people with celiac disease can eat a well-balanced diet with a variety of foods, including bread and pasta. Many gluten-free products are now made with potato, rice, soy, or bean flour. In addition, plains meat, fish, fruits and vegetables do not contain gluten, so celiacs can eat as much of these foods as they like. You can expand your range of healthy food choices and learn how to plan ahead to create and maintain a tasty, healthy diet. Unfortunately for me i tend to eat some foods with wheat in and sadly gluten is in most foods, i do tend to feel my stomach hurting shortly after and it expands and makes me look three months pregnant! I do try to do my best not to eat foods that i know are going to affect me. I have found some great shakes that contain fruit and some recipes that look good and tasty to eat. Some may contain gluten, wheat or nuts so do check them out first.

Mixed-Berry Shake

Preparation

In a blender, combine half of the ice cream, berries, and milk. Puree until smooth, stopping occasionally to stir with a spoon. Pour into glasses. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Ingredients

1 quart vanilla ice cream
6 ounces unsweetened frozen berries (such as strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries)
2 cups whole milk

Raw Vegan sweet kale

Ingredients:

1 scoop Uber Greens
2 t Tocotriene powder
1 T maca powder
1 T cacao nibs
1 T bee pollen
2 cups raw spinach
10 raw almonds
3/4 cup coconut milk or 3/4 ZICO natural coconut water
1/2 T agave
15-20 ice cubs

Mango Shake

INGREDIENTS:

1 mango, peeled and sliced (2 cups)

1/2 fresh medium pineapple, cored, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)

1 tsp organic crystallized ginger, chopped

1 cup skim milk

1 tbsp raw honey

4 to 6 ice cubes

Fresh mint, chopped, optional

Caramel Latte Shake

Ingredients

2 cups coffee ice cream, slightly softened
1/3 cup of milk, Semi skimmed
3 tablespoons caramel sauce
1/4 cup whipped cream

Preparation

Combine ice cream, milk and 2 Tbsp. caramel sauce in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses. Top each with whipped cream and drizzle with 1 Tbsp. caramel sauce.

Mint Shake

Emerald mint milkshake recipe

Makes 3 servings

(I just love this, it's great for St Patricks day)

Ingredients:

1 pint (2 cups) vanilla ice cream
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon McCormick, Pure Peppermint Extract
1/4 teaspoon McCormick, Green Food Color
Whipped cream and green sprinkles (optional)

Directions:

Place ice cream, milk, peppermint extract and green food color in blender; cover. Blend on high speed until smooth.
Pour into glasses. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired. Serve immediately.

Retro and Hip

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So i just adore retro stuff. I have always liked to have a selection of quirky things in my house, loving The white Company but like that retro twist feel to my home. My decor i have picked in my house is mainly white, white walls to a cream sofa! I really dig that funky look but elegant feel to it. My Mother's favourite animal is an owl, so i've hand picked some of my favourite items from some very cool websites. Check out notonthehighstreet.com

Price £25.00

http://www.hunkydoryhome.co.uk

Ingela Arrhenius Owl Dishcloth

Price £3.75

http://www.retrotogo.com

Price £7-25

www.twobirdshomeaccessories.co.uk

£4.95

M & S

Tropical Bird Cushion

£35.00

http://www.marksandspencer.com

http://verynicethings.co.uk

£10.00

http://www.primroseandplum.co.uk

£6.00

http://www.primroseandplum.co.uk

£45.00

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com

£39.00

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com

£14.00

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com

£599.00

Doing it Kate Moss style

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Doing it my style but using Kate Moss as my model.
Let's face it Kate looks great in everything.
I picked a pencil dress from Top Shop, I was thinking i had to pick at least one thing that Kate Moss models for..