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I spent half of today at school doing PTA stuff, admiring the children's projects and watching the Easter bonnet parade. Tomorrow I'm baking a birthday cake for a friend and in the evening there's this month's WI meeting. Apologies if anyone sees me out and about in a weird lycra-based outfit...we're doing street dance this month and there's a prize for the best outfit! I'm going to channel Beyonce and Rhianna. Actually, just cover your eyes until Friday to be on the safe side!
Thanks to Lucas and Dave I had an amazing Mother's Day on Sunday. They thoroughly spoiled me. Not only did I get some Baileys fudge and a lens adaptor to let me use my old Canon nifty fifty on my new camera, they spent the whole day in the kitchen making me dinner!
They were so sweet about the whole thing. For the last week they've both been bursting with excitement and loving keeping the menu a secret. It was totally worthwhile! They did seared scallops on local black pudding, with minted pea puree followed by Lamb Kleftiko which was amazingly delicious if perhaps not the most photogenic dish ever and finished off with white chocolate mousse and homemade langues de chat. All utterly delicious. They're justifiably very proud of themselves!!
Over the last week or so I've found myself in the midst of an epic craft spree. First I played with hot glue (and made a tiny mess, but that's all cleared up now so we shall say no more) and made a spring wreath for the front door. I'm rather thrilled with how it's turned out (and the postman said nice things about it to me this morning). I also crocheted a bird and a few flowers to adorn Lucas's Easter hat for the Easter Bonnet parade at school. He didn't win (boo hiss etc) but he loves the bird so much that I might make adapt the pattern to turn it into an Angry Bird.
And then there was the crochet lining for my yarn basket... No more snagged yarn!
I want to finish it off with some ribbon around the outside edge (to hide the stitches) and a crocheted rose. This calls for more hot glue!
I have just booked my hotel room (well, cell really as it's a windowless room at the EasyHotel), bought my train ticket and printed out my ticket for Blogtacular! It's getting closer and closer; I'm super-excited and a bundle of nerves at the same time which is fun. Lucy from London Loafing and I have hatched a cunning plan to form a cluster of nervous people who don't know anyone else IRL and fret together as a bonding exercise. Really looking forward to all the workshops, particularly the photo styling one!!
How's life with you?
Your dinner looks superb. There is no way we get such big fat scallops in Australia- am oozing jealously right now.
ReplyDeleteAlso, the Easter hat rocks. You were robbed.
Robbed!
Really? I thought Australia would have fantastic scallops! These were hand-dived Cornish scallops. Lucas took quite a shine to them--that boy has expensive tastes.
DeleteThanks re the hat! It'll come in handy for the Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday! :)
Check out your talented fellas and their hard work, looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteGood busy is good :o)
M x Life Outside London
I was very impressed with dinner, too! They did good :)
DeleteI actually quite liked staying in the EasyHotel. Bit weird waking up at 8am to pitch black, but it was fine :) I want to go to Blogtacular but I don't think I can afford a ticket :(
ReplyDeleteJenny | sunny sweet pea xx
I've only stayed there once before and I wasn't a fan. However, needs must when you need a cheap hotel! I was lucky enough to get an earlybird ticket for Blogtacular; the full-price tickets are a bit pricey, but I'm hoping it'll be awesome!
DeleteHow much was the early bird, if you don't mind me asking? Maybe next year. Just realised it's while I'm on holiday this time :(
DeleteThe early bird ticket was £99. It's such a shame that you won't be there this year :(
DeleteThat meal looks amazing, so fancy and professional! Black pudding is so good, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI'll let the boys know :) I'll always have a soft spot in my heart (and on my thighs) for black pudding!
DeleteJust found your blog through Cider with Rosie and am already in love with it!
ReplyDeleteLove all your crafting...and I'd be interested in hearing more about the WI - it sounds like fun :)
Grace
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I've never heard of Blogtacular but it sounds fab and I'm glad you've arranged to meet someone there - I'd be scared stiff! haha I'm glad I didn't see it earlier as I couldn't have afforded a ticket and would have been a bit gutted but as it's only a few week's away now, it would be too late to arrange time off work/travel etc anyway :) Have a great time xx
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