DIY Emma Bridgewater

A secret gift for the wedding next week!

The Pottery Cafe Northcote Road, what a wonderful way to spend a Thursday morning! Basking in summer sun, London really is in it's element. If you haven't tried pottery painting it is a lot of fun, even if you think you are not creative, there are ways! 

Step one, choose the item you would like to paint, all items are individually priced starting from about £5.95 for a single tile. 

Step two, choose any stampers from the display jars and the colours you would like to use. Each item needs three coats of paint otherwise it will not come out as you might expect!

Step 3, the sessions last around 2 hours which is long enough generally speaking. You leave your item for them to burn in the Kiln and go back a week later for collection.

 

There is a studio fee of £5.99 per person but this does not mean per item. Check out their gift shop too full of toys, cards and they have a cafe too!

Baby Sophie was Six Months Today!

Post paint refreshment needed, nothing better!

Whistles Wishing

Whistles Wishing by louisebronwenpeddar featuring black sunglasses

Whistles jersey tee
$93 - whistles.com

Whistles backpacks bag
$495 - whistles.com

Whistles drop earrings
$34 - whistles.com

Whistles black sunglasses
$120 - whistles.com

A Thrilling Cup

So can you think of anything better than a good book and an delicious cup of fresh coffee? Bodum have been celebration 70 years in the making.If you haven't come across the company, it started in Copenhagen, Denmark.They make wonderful kitchenware.  My personal favourite is Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Fairtrade Colombian Ground coffee with a a dash of Yeo Valley Organic Milk. These limited edition cafetiere's are available here.

Add some excitement to your morning wake up call!

Ah Gillian Flynn, how I adore your Novels. So first of all this book sat on my shelf for maybe 6 months before I actually got around to reading it. If this sounds familiar then go and pick it up right now! I insist it is one of the best thriller's I have read. It is diary entry style following the lives of married couple Nick and Amy Dunne. I won't give much away as I don't go in for spoilers, you just must give it a go for a brilliant summer read. If its your type of book then check out her other titles, including Sharp Objects and Dark Places. Its really is the simple things in life...

It really is as addictive, give it a go I dare you!

How do you like your eggs in the morning?

Olympic Barnes on Church Road, is a cinema and Cafe/Dining Room. Barnes is such a beautiful spot, in London yet you could be in the Countryside.  A pond filled with ducklings and a farmers market to boot. Oh and did I mention there is a butcher, fishmonger and a deli? YES! Barnes has it all my friends. I tucked into poached eggs on sourdough with an americano. My friend had the french toast..this looked epic and also had probably a days worth of calories on it! This place had such a nice feel to it, boutique yet cool. I would definitely recommend a visit :)

Rooibos Tea and granny tea cosy

Good Morning Sunshine!

I like mine with a Kiss!

A slice of America

Peanut Butter, Banana Chocolate cake

Happy Birthday Zoe! I found this cake online after realising as always I had banana's in the freezer. I have never made a peanut butter cake but the birthday girl loves the stuff. I did a generic google search and found a recipe on www.epicurious.com
It was simple enough to follow apart from the cup to metric conversion can take a while.
Click here for the recipe!

Leave a comment if you have any other epic cake recipes which include peanut butter :)

Mucho Gusto El Nino!

Sebastian J Peddar was born on the 20th March in Leioa, Bilbao..En Espana. My First nephew which means he is going to be one spoilt little chap!

Crop Top and Earrings (Topshop) Nail Varnish Rimmel

And the Mountain Echoed (Khaled Hosseini)

Pinxtos Square is just round the corner from my brothers house, I found a small cafe which did the best Iced Latte's ever and sat in the sun watching the world go by. On the continent life moves a little slower, people have more time and the inhabitants know one another well. I was in an area called Leioa which is ten minutes away from the beach is a peaceful area with parks, cafe's, bakeries and great gelato. Gracias Espana

a Jen Do

First ever HEN DO!! You of course can imagine my excitement, being a keen baker and a keen DIY anything girl! I must say, this was not just my first hen do...it was my first time planning one as a bridesmaid so it was such a privilege to host.

So organising a group of 7 girls, getting everyone in the right place at the right time is not easy, believe me, Jen had a scavenger hunt to navigate..including Tooting Market, photographs with random men and dressing up like a South American. She looked epic though!

Supermarkets provide the best party accessories, I found a Pinata and foil balloons, pink plates and a cocktail kit. The Pinata was loved momentarily before being demolished by a slightly intoxicated Jen!

 Dinner at Beunos Aires Wimbledon, best Steak ever and Jen even got to chat in her Spanish Lingo with the Waitress.

Spa London (Wimbledon)

So every Londoner will understand the need for a spa trip, working and commuting into the smog is bad for our skin, health and mind. Spa London has several branches spread across the City.  We had a thermal experience which was £18 and included a 3 hour use of all the facilities. Check it out, it is well worth it! Spa London

Breakfast in style, this is how its done with Fresh juice, fruit and greek yogurt. Oh an for you carb lovers out there we had Cinnamon rolls and Croissants. (For cinnamon rolls check out Asda's refridgerator isle) or click here.

The bride to be loved it and so did all her Hens...SUCCESS! xxx
Leave a comment with any fun activities you did at your hen do, or any disasters! x