#BEDM - The Final Day

 

So it's the last day of May, which means the end of Rosalilium's Blog Every Day in May challenge - and I made it! I didn't use the prompts every day but I have indeed posted every day - something I honestly wasn't sure I'd achieve!

I thought I'd use this last post for May to talk about what I've learnt from the challenge...

1. That I love writing and want to get better at it - I sort of knew this anyway, but the daily posts have reinforced this. I plan to work more on my style of writing, and I'm looking forward to developing it. I find writing incredibly relaxing, so it's definitely something I want to do more of!

2. That blogging is really hard! As much fun as I've found it, there's no doubt that giving myself the head space to write a post for each day has been a challenge in more ways than one! It's easy to become really overwhelmed by some of the amazing blogs that are already out there, and I admit I had a few 'what's the point?' days. Luckily I worked out that 'the point' is that I enjoy doing it!

3. It's given me lots of ideas for more regular features I want to include as I move forward with my blogging adventures, and I know I need to sit down and give myself some space to think about content. I haven't written much about crafting this month - maybe because I haven't been doing anything very creative - but I know that's something I want to write about more!

A big thank you to Elizabeth at Rosalilium for putting all of the prompts together - and for giving me the motivational kick I needed to really give blogging a try!

See you in June lovely readers! (...can we just pause for a minute to acknowledge that it's almost June already...how did that happen?! Christmas still feel like it was yesterday!)

Bye for now

Kat xx

That Friday Feeling!

It's Friday! Friday evening is my most favourite part of the week - the weekend is stretching in front of me like a mini paradise full of lie-ins, fun times and most importantly - some good old fashioned down time (currently being spent catching up on some Youtube videos).

I have a few things I need to get done this weekend that are of the not-so-much-fun variety but I'm planning on making sure I fit in some awesomeness too!...

I'm having a big stash busting drive at the moment. To use up some of my wool I'm planning to make some of these little guys...

The pattern for these crochet cat nip mice can be found here. I'm planning on donating them to a local cat charity - I thought they could either give them to the rescue kitties, or sell them in their shop. Now I've just to work out how to make them without my cats tearing them to pieces (they go crazy for catnip!)

I'm hoping to visit Totnes - one of my favourite places to be. It's a little market town in Devon and is home to some of the best independent shops and cafes. I always feel peaceful and relaxed when I visit Totnes, so I'm looking forward to some chill out time...and vintage treasure hunting!

Yep - I'm now addicted to Divergent. It's the first book to completely draw me in for a long time, so I'm planning some time curled up with a cup of tea and my Kindle.

I'll also be working on a few cross-stitch patterns so watch this space for some geeky stitching! If you have any requests just let me know!

I hope that your weekend is a good one, whatever you may have planned!

Bye for now

Kat xx

Tiny Treasures - The Snowglobes Edition

Have I mentioned how much I love tiny things? Because I do. Really.

If something comes in miniature form I have a strong desire to own it (and please, don't get me started on miniature pigs)!

I was very happy when Nick met me after work this week with a little box of cuteness up his sleeve - miniature snowglobes! Here they are in their box...

And out of box...

I love snowglobes and these are no exception - a lil bit cheesy but all kinds of awesome! These are made all the more amazing by the fact they contain a miniature Eiffel Tower, Big Ben and Statue of Liberty with every so pretty gold glitter sparkling around them

Oh, and did I mention that they're tiny? Here's my little mischief of a cat proving that fact...

If you'd like to own your own mini vintage city snowglobes you can get them from Paperchase.

Bye for now!

Kat xx

#BEDM - Share the Blog Love

I love today's BEDM prompt - there are so many awesome blogs out there and a favourite past-time of mine is to curl up with a cup of tea and catch up on some blog reading! Here are some links to a few of my favourites...

Habitual Homebody - Alycia at Habitual Homebody is one of my favourite bloggers - her previous blog 'Curious Pug' was one of the first blogs I read and it inspired me to have a go at writing myself. I love the honest style of Habitual Homebody, and can resonate with some of the challenges Alycia is currently going through. It's an honest blog which can make a refreshing change in the world of perfect lives some blogs portray, and has some awesome crochet thrown in for good measure!

Wild Olive - Mollie's blog encouraged me to try embroidery and I'll always love it for that. If you're looking for adorable embroidery patterns and some amazing free craft projects then this blog is highly recommended (Mollie's recent Star Wars craft projects were amazing!). I also always sign up to the stitch club - it's super cheap and means I receive a very cute little embroidery pattern every month - amazing!

Life Outside London - This blog is a fairly new discovery of mine (through the Blog Every Day in May challenge) but it has quickly become a favourite - beautiful photographs and a funny and engaging writing style make this blog a real treat to read - I defy you to do so without a smile on your face!

McMaven Haven - I was lucky enough to do a craft swap with the lovely Blair from McMaven Haven through Craftster and have followed her blog ever since. I love all of the craft projects Blair shares and always come away feeling a little bit more inspired to make something!

Sprinkle of Glitter - Probably the most popular of the blogs on my list and I just had to include it even though I'm sure most people have found it by now! I love Louise's style and enjoy her blog posts as much as her vlogs on youtube. Louise very rarely fails to bring a smile to my face and reading Sprinkle of Glitter is a pleasure.

So that's my list for now - if you have any recommendations I'd love to hear them - I'm always on the look out for another blog to add to my reading list!

Collection Crush - Cath Kidston Budgies

What happens when you take Cath Kidston's pretty and vintage styling and add the adorableness of budgies?

You end up with my perfect collection of items - that's what! I'm not sure how long this collection has been available (I've been very slack in my stalking of the Cath Kidston website recently!) but I know that I have to own a few items from it.

Here are my favourites...

1. Big Budgies Boudoir Cushion

2. Big Budgies & Bright Daisies Letter Writing Set

3. Big Budgies Embroidered Peg Bag

4. Budgies Vest and Shorts Set

I think my absolute favourite has to be the peg bag. I've just treated myself to a new washing line (I know, I know - I like to live life on the edge) and this bag would bring a little bit of budgie magic to laundry days - perfect!

I'm now going to go and self-analyse why it is that I love things with budgies on so much!

Bye for now!

Kat xx

#BEDM - Bank Holiday Fun!

Hello lovely blog readers! Today was a Bank Holiday in the UK which meant a day free from work - woohoo!

I was full of exciting plans for today but ended up feeling like I wanted nothing more than some sunshine and relaxation, so I went to a little Devon town called Tavistock which is one of my most favourite places for recharging my batteries. 

I find running water to be super relaxing, so I often walk to the stream that runs by the town and soak in the calm! The town was holding a garden festival which was lovely to wander around and see the pretty displays...

I'm slowly but surely turning my little garden space into a mini cottage garden so I loved getting some inspiration from the displays. I'm starting to find myself drawn more and more towards gardening...I think I've still got a lot to learn, but I'm really enjoying the process, and it's brilliant for sorting out my stress levels!

I aso love all of the visitors I'm starting to get in my garden, like this little guy who was hanging around today...

My afternoon was spent planting some flowers and then buying some bits and pieces for my new nautical lounge (both activities to be blogged about more soon)!

I really love bank holiday weekends and today was no exception - they're made for relaxing with the people you love (and maybe catching up on a few jobs...maybe!). If you find yourself in Devon I would highly recommend a little trip to Tavistock - it's a really pretty town, full of cute little shops and an indoor market which always holds some vintage treasures. 

I hope your Monday was a happy one, whatever you did!

Bye for now

Kat xx

#BEDM - The Best Thing About Childhood

Following on from Monday's post which focused on the best things about being an adult, today's post is a nostalgic look at the best things about childhood.

I had an amazing childhood, full of lots of love and happy memories. I know how lucky am I am to be able to say that.

I'm not sure what is says about me that I had to work to find five great things about being an adult, but could quite happily write a list of 50 reasons why childhood is so awesome!

Rather than write a dissertation on the best thing about childhood I thought I would take a little trip down nostalgia laneand put together an Etsy treasury of some happy memories...

Nostalgic Treasury

Ok, time for me to go and watch vintage cartoons and listen to their theme tunes (The Racoons anybody?!). I hope the weekend has brought happiness your way (how is it almost Monday already?!).

Bye for now!

Kat xx