Inspiring Pictures

Here are some pictures I have found that inspire me in one way or another...


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A very book related post

Today I managed to pick up some cooking inspiration at a very good bookshop called The Works. I love new books and im looking forward to thoes cold winter nights planning our next weeks meals from these!


Another book related thing is that tomorrow I have my training to work in the Hospice Bookshop! I've got to be there at 9.45am sharp and I will be shown all the ropes.

On the way home from the bookshop tomorrow I can pop into a charity shop and pick up some more wool, my granny squares are looking pretty sad on the bookshelf!

Ive also bought a frame for the picture of my nan my mum gave me. Its my nan at 6 years old and its scary how much she looks like my 11 year old sister! I love it and im going to find a special place for it.

Here is my most recent charity shop bargain, a high back chair, perfect for studying/reading/crafting! It was just what I was looking for and I'm looking forward to crocheting a piece for the head rest!
That is all! Miss.M xxxx

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Looking forward to the cold?

Yes I am! I have fallen in love with some clothes and I'm dreaming of wearing them! Think chunky snowflake cardigans and fluffy boots.


I prefer Winter to Summer, I can't sunbath, I just wasn't made for it! As much as the sun is good for cheering up my soul, there is something about hearing the rain fall so heavily that you can bearly think that warms me more than sunrays ever could!


Believe it or not im also already excited about Christmas! I think when you have children it becomes magical again! They way it was when you were a child. I am hoping to make lots of decorations myself this year. I have seen so many things that have inspired me! Felt Wreaths being one of my favorite.


There is nothing better than putting the Rat Pack Xmas cd on and digging out the boxes of treasures that haven't seen the light of day for 12 months!

Warmest love Miss M. xxxx

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The makings of a sock monkey

Having a sewing machine means I can bosh things out no problem! I have been making a sock monkey for a very special boy! ;) The only thing that was holding me back was that i ran out of stuffing! Here he is with his arms attached but no tail, mouth or ears yet!

Its been raining most of the day here today, so me and the little one made the most of the indoor fun. Well She did anyway, she found a new chair for herself!


I was naughty and ordered another book! I just couldnt resist this one for thoes dark winter nights that will be soon upon us, how can you be miserable surrounded by colourful crochet flowers! Take a look for yourself!


Tomorrow weather permitting we are going for a lovely long walk and play at the boating pool, I swear I have more fun there than the children do!

Miss M xxx

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My evening has consisted of....

Whilst there's consisted of....



Lazy furbabies!

Im going to start putting the blanket together soon as im getting a bit disheartened with it being in squares like that! Two of my books arrived today, mmm the smell of new books is gorgeous, ive had a lovely day reading my Sew Retro and Me and My Machine book. Were taking the little one for a walk tomorow im looking forward to it.

Miss M xxx

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Its just like getting presents!

For the last two days I have been eagerly awaiting the postman! I have 3 books im waiting to be delivered! Its just like getting presents! I get all excited like a child. Heres what im waiting for....




Another thing I forgot to mention is im a huggeee Marilyn Monroe fan and have ben for the last 6 years, I have a MM tattoo and changed my last name to Monroe in 2006. My favorite thing to collect is books, they contain some of the most magical pictures of all time! We have a Marilyn Duvet cover on our bed at all time. As a special treat to myself i decided to order a book which is very special to me and I havent been able to purchase for a long while! Im so excited to recieve it!

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Meet Dutchess

Shes our darling kitten who has found her forever home just over 3 weeks ago.She is now 12 weeks old and ready for her vet checks and microchip! We have a male cat called Buckaroo who is about 15 now and a cutsy Yorkie called Gracie who is 3! They were both wary at first but now Gracie and Dutchess can be found cuddling every evening, I now have two hot waterbottles. :) Buckaroo is still a bit wary and hissing im sure he will get over it.

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Wishful Wednesdays!

OK so over the summer the Auctions stop round here! Boo! It feels like forever waiting for the next one, I'm constantly checking the website to see when the catalogue is online! Its up! And there are 3 pieces I need!





The auction isnt untill the 8th September so we shall see how we get on! Ive been to auctions before and been outbid so i try not to get my hopes up anymore!Ah I've been imagining the dresser in my frontroom covered in vintage style xmas decorations! I NEED it!!

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