Weekend Fun in E2 (Columbia Road)

A little group of us took a trip to see the wonders of Columbia Road in East London - lead by our intrepid expert on such matters, Charlotte:


It was raining lots, so we had to bring our enormous umbrellas (there was some umbrella clashing going on in the flower market - a few eyes were poked - it wasn't pretty!):

This shop was very special (as demonstrated by Charlotte, with a confused look from Sister Sue):
Don't worry - I DID give them some money before I took the photo - these guys were ace!

Another wonderous shop!

The beginnings of the Flower Market and Sue's matching umbrella!




A sad photo in the midst of all these cheery flowers - Anna insisted I took this one, so here it is. I have entitled it: Poor Bear

Yummy mini cupcakes!


More sweet treats - the magnificent macaroons!

I also wanted to share this as I'm very excited about it - I planted lots of veggies and more strawberries on Bank Holiday Monday (dodging the showers)! Here we have carrots, onions, rocket, chives, thyme and mint...

And our new patch, where courgettes, sugar snap peas and spring onions are merrily growing (and my shadow)!

Oh, and our lilac tree is blossoming - beautiful!

Fun and Patchwork at the V&A

We had a jolly time at the 'Stitched Up' Friday Late event at the V&A this Friday! We all learnt how to make little patchwork hexagons, and the lovely ladies were giving away beautiful fabrics for us to use! Here is my first ever patch work flower:


Which is now on a little cushion:


And here is my favourite piece of fabric I got from the V&A - I'm planning to put this in an embroidery hoop frame:

And here is a record of us at the V&A making stuff (and laughing lots):

Friday Treat Time!

Some funky films I loved at the PICK ME UP! Contemporary Graphic Art Fair!






Happy Friday!

xxx

Introducing...Bunny Bear (and a walk in the forest)

I've finally made my new Bunny Bear...and here she is:

Bunny Bear and I decided to walk in the forest with the Bluebells, and husband Jon said he'd take our photos!

As you can see, I like to copy Bunny Bear's look - she is pretty cool.


Bert and Bunny rode in my bag when they got tired...
We enjoyed sitting and looking at the trees...

We even saw a 'real' bunny - can you spot him?
Bunny Bear loves her heart button tail!

...And she also loves Bert! They are great friends.


Bert and I are still great friends too...


Bunny Bear, Bert, Jon and I had lots of adventures in the Bluebell Forest...

...and at the end, we met a real life Cheshire Cat!

Bunny Bear is excited about having more adventures - she'd love it if you could think of a great name for her!

Friday Treat Time!

I love listening to children's stories - and you can too by clicking on image above and listening to some fun stories! My recommendation is The Wind Singer by William Nicholson - a story full of adventure and children changing their world...

*PLUS!* Some cute fluffies I've found browsing varuious craft-art blogs:




Happy Friday!
xxx

Fun in the Sun(shine)

This weekend was SO beautiful and sunny I had to celebrate by making Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes for the various picnics and BBQ's we were going to...


I also sat in the sun to make my new 'Bunny Bear' character...
Listening to stories on my DAB...

Smelling the pretty flowers...
Using my great grandmothers sewing box...

With Bert Bear keeping me company (and he is very curious about his new friend I'm making!)

Lovely times in the sun! Watch this space to meet my new bunny bear! She's not going to be perfect as this is the first time I have made a bunny, but I'm hoping you'll like her!

Friday/Saturday Treat Time!

I've just got into a blog called vol.25 and found this beautiful film - enjoy!



xxx