It's in the can

I loved the design on this soup can so much I couldn't bring myself to send it to recycling. I'm still not sure what to do with it though so, at the moment, I've filled it with crayons. Maybe I'll plant up some herbs in it in the spring. Soup cans huh? Guess Mr. Warhol isn't the only person to have been inspired.........

Marmite - Do you? Don't you?

Well in our house we absolutely DO !! The Boy introduced me to the wonders of hot toast slathered in butter topped with marmite followed by crunchy peanut butter....oh my goodness....nosebag heaven!! And how fab is this special Valentines jar, with an added touch of champagne? I am already starting to feel that loved-up glow in anticipation of Feb 14th, so will be scouring the shops for a jar this weekend.

This week's Little piece of Lovely

Well I did promise you some more gorgeous things with a Valentine theme, so I simply had to share with you this stunning limited edition laser-cut that I spotted at Ryantown on the Columbia Road - I haven't found a website but here is their blog: http://www.ryantownshop.blogspot.com/ Their shop is a treasure trove of loveliness.

Little M running for Colchester Harriers 24.01.10

Little M ran cross-country for Colchester Harriers last Sunday at Martlesham in the 53:12 inter-club 1.5k race. She ran a fantastic race, coming in 36th overall, which was a brilliant result as it was the under 14's and she is still only 11 (note the comparison between M (in green) and the huge boy in blue next to her!). It's not easy getting up at 7.30 on a Sunday, but it was a lovely crisp, clear morning, we had a good walk and M was very pleased with her result, coming in two places ahead of her last race so onwards and upwards and WELL DONE M!

Student short film - "Barricade"

Today the girls did some acting as "extras" in a short film being made by Ben Harley and two of his co-students. They filmed a bunch of children playing on a small green in Tollesbury for the opening scene of their film " Barricade". The students are in the final year of their film making degree at Colchester Institute. The rain held off and all the children had a great time playing together for an hour while the guys filmed. They were very pleased with the results and we are now looking forward to seeing the completed film later in the year when it is due to have a number of screenings including in Colchester, Chelmsford and Soho. Thanks to Ben and the guys for putting the children at ease and for organising a delicious lunch.

A little piece of lovely

This week's little piece of lovely is this Scandinavian birchwood/laminate tray, available from Caroline McGrath (http://www.carolinemcgrath.co.uk/). Loving that cute hairy chest! Something else to add to my ever-growing wish list. A perfect Valentine's gift - and I will be sharing a few more Valentine's day gift ideas with you nearer the time, so watch this space....

Little E's Bird Feeders

Despite a horrid cold and a very sore nose, Little E made these lovely bird feeders from apples covered in peanut butter and rolled in wild bird seed (a big thank you to 'My Tiny Plot' for the idea!). If the squirrels don't get there first, I hope the birdies will enjoy these!