Monthly Archives: February 2011

My First Proper Refashion

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

Now, you all know by now that I have a proper love for all things vintage. And that I love things looking good around me, including clothes (sorry world). And that I care deeply about our environmental impact and the … Continue reading →

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Drop Stitch Baby Blanket

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

My inherited stash of baby yarns have been screaming at me to be used up. They are acrylic blends, very soft to the touch, baby colours and very durable (puke-wash-puke-snot-wash-poo-wash). Originally, they were bought by my mother who had the … Continue reading →

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American Style Pancakes

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

I tend to think of blueberries as a bit of a luxury so when shopping with the children, particularly the youngest, being harassed for item after item of luxury food can really get to me. When we saw blueberries in … Continue reading →

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Baking Day

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

I believe it is Crown who made a paint colour called Baking Day. In fact, I know it is, see … I love the idea of baking days, so I indulged in one yesterday. Kid B was whisked off to … Continue reading →

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Our Fairy Terrarium

Posted on February 20, 2011 by

I may have previously mentioned my new love of the original {now vintage} Polly Pockets. My little girl has some of the newer, larger dolls and they just don’t have the cute factor of the late 1980s-early 1990s, 2cm high, … Continue reading →

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Homemade Bath Jellies

Posted on February 19, 2011 by

A few weekends ago we had a pyjama day. I quite often find myself at my wits end where children’s television is concerned but very occasionally I am impressed by citv’s re-runs of shows like ‘The Big Bang‘, ‘Prove it’, … Continue reading →

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Button Badge Embellished Handbag

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

My beloved, ancient handbag has been on its last legs for quite sometime now. It wasn’t leather, it wasn’t expensive, but I loved it. My sister picked it up as a birthday gift for me after I had admired hers … Continue reading →

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Mucking Out, Making, Baking …

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

In our house, I’d love to say that I am a domestic goddess, that I run a tight ship, that I am inherently tidy and organised and that, Mary Poppins style, I only have to utter the words, “spit spot” … Continue reading →

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Meet & Greet

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

Howdy doodly … Name: Dee Blog: theinexpert.wordpress.com Twitter ID: @TheDeeRussell (professionally) Height: 5ft 4 Hair: Short, pixie crop, very dark, often with a red/purple rinse.  And yes, I am trying to cover the whites! Eyes: Green Likes: Champagne, Prosecco and Cava … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

What a lucky girl am I? My lovely, wonderful, caring husband took our two small people to church on Sunday morning, (footie off, waterlogged pitch) leaving me two blissful hours to spend as I wished. I headed straight for the … Continue reading →

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