WIP: inspiration

These little centres from my hexagon blanket look like they could make great eyes for things :)

Maybe I'll get around to designing my own crochet softies?

That could be fun!

If you have any ideas of what I could make.. let me know :)

WIP: hexagon blanket progress post 1

I've been making slow progress with my hexagon blanket, but it is this week's mission to get more done!

Also, what do you think about my owl blanket?

I think it makes a great background to projects as it is pale, but gives some interest with the owls...

Not too much though!

I want you to be able to see what I've made!

NOTW: Rimmel lasting finish pro - Violet metal

This gorgeous colour was from Tom for Christmas. 

It's called violet metal and I used 2 thin coats. 

On Saturday I also added  a matte top coat which I'm still wearing now.

I've been wearing this for about a week and only one nail has chipped so far :)

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Food post: Surprise birthday cake!

I made this surprise birthday cake for my fiancé Tom yesterday while he was at work. 

I used a Nigella recipe I found on the bbc website that uses olive oil instead of butter/fat 

(because I was running out of butter and didn't really have time to nip out for more!). 

It actually worked quite well, although I should've cooked it a bit longer.

Then I topped it with chocolate philly and some nestlé munchies :)

Finished project: Little red heart!

Here it is!

I said in my big red heart post that I'd just finished the little red heart recently.

I'm a bit happier with this one I think, it's a little less wonky than the big one.

I was stricter with myself on the number of stitches, instead of making it "close enough".

And here it is with the big heart..

Christmas present: New perfumes!

So, I was very spoilt and got 3 new perfumes for Christmas!
The first in these pictures, Outspoken Intense, by Fergie, for Avon, I've been wanting for a while.
Me and my Mum were clearing out her bathroom cupboard before I moved and I found a tiny little tester and decided to start using it.
I loved it and have wanted a full sized bottle since!
So my Mum got it for me for Christmas :)
The second in these is number 1 from the Ralph Lauren Big Pony Collection for women.
This is a very fresh scented perfume, much different from the other 2, great when I need an energetic burst!
This was from Tom's Dad.
Then finally, Rihanna's Rebelle, a very warm perfume that spells slightly spicy, and changes on your skin the longer you wear it.
I think Rebelle has been Tom's favourite (but then again, he did buy it..), so I'm currently wearing it as my everyday perfume, with Outspoken intense when I want something a bit different.