Test Tube Pansy

When I'm back home at my parents I love to wondering in to the country village that we live in and browse the collection of stores. I always end up leaving my favourite until last, Catyas Cadeaux, This translates to 'Catyas Gifts'. I love this store full of shabby chic home accessorises and kitchenware, it is a little treasure trove waiting to be riffled through. Safe to say, every time I go in I can't help myself! I always come away with something with something...

"So what's in the goody bag?" I hear you say, well my friends today I came away with these cute and alternative flower vases. They are scientific test tubes attached to little hanging hooks, such a cute idea to put little summer pansies and florals in. 

  

   

They hang so beautifully and are really eye catching as they are quite unusual. The perfect finishing touch to my room adding a fresh summer feel. They definitely unusual and a talking piece when friends come round to visit. A very simple but personal touch, you could even change the flowers according to the season!

Catyas's sold various coloured test tube if you wanted to have a more vibrant feel. i felt the plain were just right for me as they gave a understated style. If you're ever in Lymm, Cheshire it's definitely worth a visit!

You can find Catyas Cadeaux here & here.

Cheeky Peanut Crunch!

 The week is beginning to drag, you may be counting down the days for your holiday or simply the weekend. Boy oh boy, don't I have a sneaky treat for you to help you throughout the rest of the week! Today I have decided to treat you readers to a delicious but definitely sinful midweek treat.

I present you with Peanut and Crunchie Slices. Yum Yum!

These slice are stuffed full of peanuts and chunks of the famous Crunchie slathered in rich chocolate. If your starting to think about making these and thinking "I'm a terrible cook!", not to worry, there is NO cooking involved! This is a bake-less cake! Also know as a fridge cake simply for the fact you mix the ingredients together and pop it in the fridge! Totally fool proof!

  

So here how to whip up your own sinful treat...

Ingredients:


100g Milk Chocolate
200g Dark Chocolate
125g Unsalted Butter
1tbsp Golden Syrup
250g Salted Peanuts
160g Crunchie Bar

1. In a bowl break up the chocolate and place over a pan of bowling water. The chocolate will begin to melt slowly.

2. When the chocolate begins to melt add the butter.

3. Add the golden syrup. TIP: Golden syrup is often hard to get off the spoon, before adding it to the butter and chocolate, run the spoon under the hot tap for a minute or so. The syrup should slip off the spoon with no hassle at all. Stir the mixture as it combines.

4. Whilst the chocolate mixture melts and combines, roughly chop up the crunches into chunks.

mmmm.....

5. In a separate bowl mix the crunchie and peanuts together. Once all the chocolate mixture is melted, pour over the crunchy and peanuts. 

6. Spread mixture on a baking tray about an inch deep and then finally place in the fridge. Once the chocolate has set it will be ready to eat.

And there you have it! Gorgeous, gooey, cheeky chocolate treat! Slice it up and serve it with a cup of tea whilst planning the weekend to come!

Such a cheeky treat but totally delicious!

What do you think? What is you midweek pick-me-up?

Home Is Where The Heart Is

Today i thought I'd give you a sneak peak of my room. Recently  I have been doing up my bedroom now that I'm living back in cheshire. the room was dark and dingy and was crying out for a facelift. With a little T.L.C ( tender love and car) this room could be  given a new lease of life. I am i great believer in shabby chic and antique decor. I love clashing the dark woods with the light, bright white wash paint.

 I get my inspiration from Country Living and Elle Decoration. I love country chic and these really influence my choices. I'm certainly not work shy either. My side tables which are farm house kitchen chairs were off eBay for just £20 (I bought 3 chairs yet to refurbish the final one) . When I first bought them they were dark, messy and in dire need to some refurbish; after sanding and a lick of paint they were as good as new. The perfect bed side table at a purse friendly price!

 This cute bunting that i've used as a bed runner was pick up in sainsburys for just £3! What a bargain!

For this perfect country feel I chose Cath Kidston wallpaper and fabrics to furnish my room. The wallpaper is so fresh and has totally brightened up the room, absolutely gorgeous. 

I also like to collect old nicknacks and trinkets. The box was originally a tea box that was used to keep different types of loose tea in, i now use this as a jewellery box and keep my favourite fashion pieces in it. The suitcase was my granddads, he called it his 'London Bag' as it was what he used to go on business to London. Now I've given it a new function and a proud place in my room!

 The Round table in the corner of the room and this mirror were also eBay finds at a good price too, much cheaper than an antique store or warehouse!

My room in now the perfect little place to blog away!

Have you had any D.I.Y projects recently? What would your dream room be like?

The Graduate

So the other day was my boyfriend's long awaited graduation from University of Manchester. It was a very proud day for both myself and his parents, it was worth risking the rain to go and attend the traditional and laves ceremony. It's safe to say that University of Manchester pulled out all the stops, with pin and champagne in flow and congratulation speeches of praise. 

Afterwards we went to Jabez Clegg an old fashion beer hall where we grab a drink and had a catch up with a debrief of the highs and lows of the day. We swiftly departed and made our way back home to catch up with the rest of the family and join them for a fabulous chines banquette!

University is an important time when growing up and it begins to shape the person you will be in the future. I am very please for my boyfriend and hope the future will bring him good fortune.

~ Jacket: H&M ~ Dress: Oasis ~ Shoes: Topshop ~ Necklace: Mulberry ~

NEW!

I thought I'd give you a sneak peak today of some recent purchases and what is now placed proudly in my wardrobe!

~ ASOS~

 ~ TOPSHOP JAZZHANDS ~

~H&M~