Stuff, but certainly no nonsense.
It occurred to me recently that I’ve loved so much stuff lately that I really should share it all with you. There’s been pictures I’ve really enjoyed… new blogs I’ve visited… websites I’ve loved… competitions I wished I had time to enter… you name it. So here, for your delectation, and with apologies to Nutty Cow, who did this first, and better, is all that is wondrous about the internet this week. Enjoy.
Stuff to read:
DBM’s wonderful book review. If this doesn’t make you want to rush out and buy this book, I’m a monkey’s uncle (apologies to my nephews and nieces there, only joking x). And yes, I know little Bugs is my cousin, but bloody hell she writes so effortlessly, doesn’t she? I’m feeling seriously inadequate. I’m going to take this book to Walt Disney World (did I mention I’m going to Florida??)
Baino’s lovely ‘Mummy Meme’. I’ve been tagged for this one and really must get round to writing it, but Baino sums up everything that’s wondrous (and horrible) about being a Mum. I just loved it.
On the same theme, K8 the GR8’s lovely piece. If answer no 2 doesn’t melt your heart, you’re that rock bloke out of that film with the man who bursts into flames and that fella who used to be in Nip/Cut. What the hell was that called? Anyway, you’re him.
Laura runs into an ageing serial killer in the supermarket. No, really.
Brighid’s Easter egg hunt was surely the weirdest I’ve ever heard of. I laughed out loud.
Blogs to visit:
A whole blog about chocolate. Seriously. I visit there just to drool on my keyboard sometimes.
Canelle et Vanille. Possibly the prettiest food photography ever.
Gorgeous photos:
The photos on Lors’ fabulous Italian Foodies website. Definitely the most beautiful blog on t’internet.
Coastal Aussie’s beautiful dingo, Taj, pretending to be a lion. In fact, check out all Aussie’s amazing photography.
Things to do:
Enter the competition at allrecipes.co.uk. It’s called ‘Share your secrets to win £500′. Submit an original recipe and photo for the chance to win. The winner will be decided by the recipe that has the most reviews on the closing date of 15 May. And yes, of course I’m going to enter. Just as soon as I have a spare second.
And then there’s shopping:
The fab teenage t-shirts at Cool Green Attitude (ethical and organic too).
Le Creuset’s new white glossy cast iron collection. Droooool.
Oh and I wish I could afford one of these delicious Orla Kiely bags to take with me to Florida (did I mention I’m going to Florida?). I’d like the pink one, please, Fairy Godmother.
Oh, and finally I thought you’d like to see this: the view out of my kitchen window as I was cooking Sunday lunch. A sunny day, a comfy spot and a friend to hug, eh? Who could ask for more (oh and check out the sparkly new birthday trainers. That won’t last).
Oh and did I mention I’m going to Walt Disney World? Oh, right. Sorry.
Brighid: You’re welcome! xx
The crockery stuff doesn’t last though. We bought a lasagne dish and it’s crazed like anything, and there’s a crack. Bought one for Son. No. 1, and it broke in half inside his oven!
I love the picture!! Oh – and you’re going to DisneyWorld? Wow .. why didn’t you say?
ROFL!
I’m surprised the crockery doesn’t last. I’ve got an enormous soup terrine thingy that Jen bought me, but I don’t put it in the oven, I keep my eggs in it!! oh and yes, I AM going to Walt Disney World, but I didn’t want to mention it too much in case you got all jealous
America – really!?! How lovely. Now here is my advice on all things financial. Assuming you can pay it off ASAP, put everything on to a credit card – easy and you generally get good rates. If that fails, take money out of an ATM, from a debit account, not credit, since they start charging you interest on cash withdrawals immediately. Try and take out what you need in one big withdrawal, since that avoids lots of nasty little fees. Cash – if you think you might want to tip, get a whole wadge of one dollar bills before you go. If nothing else, it makes you feel rich to have such a large pile of money!
P.S. Fancy you, going to Florida!! Trying to keep it a secret too….
Towny: Persactly. Cuddly, silly AND comfy. Bargain! x
Lucky you, sounds like a fab trip. We will definitely go to Disneyland with HoneyB in a few years but I reckon it’ll be Disney ala Francais … so mommie can go chocolate shopping in Paris too!
Thanks a million for the way-to-kind words about my blog. I am embarassed and chuffed at the same time :-0
Cocoa: Disney Disney Disney!!!! Ah, I like the joint holiday idea – something for everyone there. Oh and you’re so welcome. I love your beautiful bloglet xx