I Bake Stuff Part One: Earl Grey Cupcakes

I Bake Stuff Part One: Earl Grey Cupcakes

BlueSo it's Boxing Day, 2010, and as the year draws to a close, I thought I should share a recipe for some super cute, very pretty cupcakes. For these, I used Earl Grey, but if there's a particular type of tea you really like, do feel free to use your favourite blend instead :D So, this will make about 12 regular...

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Sweetheart Rolls: How To

Sweetheart Rolls: How To

I'm back again, and with another beauty how-to tutorial! I learned from the experts how to put my hair up in a beautiful 1940s/1950s Sweetheart Roll, special thanks to Lady Lace and Candice...

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Tie A Headscarf "Rosie The Riverter" Style! (Hair Tutorial No.1)

Tie A Headscarf "Rosie The Riverter" Style! (Hair Tutorial No.1)

Right then, my lovely ladies, today I'm going to teach you how to tie a headscarf in the style of the lovely Rosie The Riverter, face of many 1940s propaganda posters. It can be a little fiddly if you choose a silk scarf, but, in the words of the riveting Rosie; "We Can Do It!" You will need: One large headscarf,...

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Presents!

Presents!

So I was in Exeter a little while ago with Piers, and we were looking in this lovely little shop full of second-hand stuff called N.E.Tings, and they had a sale on of old piggy banks, all for...

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Cafe Cabaret - Circus/Freakshow Themed!

Cafe Cabaret - Circus/Freakshow Themed!

Hello there! Many apologies for not posting sooner, but I'm glad to report that there's a very good reason behind this! On Tuesday night (14th September 2010!) I went out to a wonderful event in Exeter called Cafe Cabaret! It's held monthly, and each month has a different theme. This month, it was Circus/Freakshow,...

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Hmm...

Hmm...

Hello hello! I thought I should probably update, since I haven't in a little while, and I was looking through all the saved pictures on my old laptop while I waited for my netbook to work, and...

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Vintage Shopping In Exeter :)

Vintage Shopping In Exeter :)

So, yesterday I went into Exeter to see Piers once again. We weren't really planning on doing all that much with our day, and decided to have a walk along the Exeter Quay, which can be very pretty at times. On our way, we noticed a little Retro shop (Can't remember the actual name, I'll look it up later!), ...

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Baking Time!

Baking Time!

So today I had nothing to do, I went into work only to discover I wasn't actually supposed to be working! SO, I looked through all the books on our family bookshelf, and found a book called Cakes and Cookies For Beginners, which we've had since I was little. I looked through it and found Gingerbread Shapes,...

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New Thoughts...

New Thoughts...

So, recently I've been thinking more and more about reinventing my own style and way of dressing, and I'm finally beginning to come up with some pretty cute ideas! For example, I went shopping in Exeter's lovely Topshop the other day, and came out with a pair of lovely taupe socks with a cream ribbon threaded...

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Things I Like...

Things I Like...

Wellington boots, stars, colouring books, skirts, rainbows, unicorns,emeralds, moonstones, amber, petticoats, cupcakes, lollipops, pinafore dresses, kits, crafts, sewing and making things, books, corsets, frilly knickers, burlesque shows, tease, ice creams, cake, bows, glitter, roses, daisies, faeries, coloured...

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Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!

Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!

So lately, I've been going through a lot of changes in my life. In late March, my boyfriend of ten months and I split up, due to falling out of love with each other, and I've only just really come to terms with it all. So I guess now I've really been finding myself a lot more than before, and I've got to say,...

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Craft It, I Say! Craft It Good!

Craft It, I Say! Craft It Good!

So recently I've gotten myself into crafting... SO I thought I should share this rare creative streak with you, while it still lasts :)My friend Emily's 18th birthday is coming up, and for ages I've been so stuck on what to get her. And really, I only thought of this a moment ago, but I know EXACTLY what I'm...

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Birmingham Purchases!

Birmingham Purchases!

Wow, I haven't updated this in a while...So recently I went to Birmingham with my Mum, Aunt and Couin, which was super-awesome, but I managed to spend all my money within about two days! So this was around about £120 gone in two days, which I personally find pretty impressive! Sooo I guess it's about time to...

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A Few Of My Favourite Things...

A Few Of My Favourite Things...

Just a list of things I love-My wonderful boyfriend, Joe :)-Teapots-Teacups-Tea-Daisies-Roses-Origami stars- Bows-Pearls-1940's dresses-Swallows-Sailor tattoos-Buttons-Berets-Any kind of jewelery-Sundres...

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A Wonderful Day...

A Wonderful Day...

Well, this has been such a good day!The weather picked up a fair bit from being snowy and cold, so I figured it was high time for a trip into Exeter, since I haven't been for some time! So I got up bright and early and headed into Exeter for a good old fashioned look around.Took a while for Joe, my boyfriend,...

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Stores And Sites Of Note!

Stores And Sites Of Note!

Hello again!I got out of work early today, so I thought I'd take this time we have together to add some wonderful places where I love to shop.Sites;www.topshop.com ...

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Beginnings :)

Beginnings :)

So I'm pretty new to this whole "blog" thing. I guess my friend Hannah inspired me to start it up, after constantly seeing updates all over Facebook and Twitter about her blogs, so I thought that maybe this was something I could have a go at.I guess my life is pretty boring in comparison to a lot of peoples'....

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