Sunday, 10 August 2014

Home Sweet Home


It's so nice being home, and settled again. Having not being able to bake for a few weeks I quickly seized the opportunity and made chewy chocolate cookies, so easy and very tasty - they didn't last long! (recipe here)



We bought these lovely ceramic plant markers at a Berlin market: chive, parsley and thyme. My favourite plant in the garden is also out in full bloom, I do love hydrangeas :)



I stayed with a good friend in Nottingham on Friday, we had some drinks and dancing and then the next day we went into town. After lunch at Jamie's Italian (YUM) we did a spot of shopping, and picked up some tarts from Patisserie Valerie for afternoon tea. Isn't her tea service wonderful! It's vintage 70s, I love the vivid colours.


I've now joined two rows of my blanket for Bonnie - slow progress but worth it! C and I have a bet going as to when I will finish, watch this space!!


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  1. Anne10 August 2014 at 08:28

    Yum, these cookies look good! ��

    Blanket looks good already!

    Take care
    Anne
    http://crochetbetweentwoworlds.blogspot.de

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    1. Helen 17 August 2014 at 12:44

      Thanks Anne! They went very quickly :) LG

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  2. Amy at love made my home10 August 2014 at 11:03

    Your friends tea set is beautiful isn't it! I was guessing with myself what your plant labels were for (as in what plants), I only guessed thyme, but as I speak no German, I don't think that is too bad!! Hope that you have a great week. xx

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    1. Helen 17 August 2014 at 12:45

      Thanks Amy :) Good guess!! Hope all's well xx

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  3. Reginas Cottage10 August 2014 at 12:56

    the cookies look good. lovely plant makers. the blanket looks good. the tea service of your friend is beautiful!!

    wish you a beautiful week,
    love regina

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    1. Helen 17 August 2014 at 12:46

      Thanks Regina! It was a lovely week hope you're well :) LG xxx

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  4. Anonymous10 August 2014 at 14:04

    Nottingham is my old stomping ground. I grew up there. I'm glad you had a good time. Your cookies look just like mine. My kids LOVE them. T x

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    1. Helen 17 August 2014 at 12:47

      Wow awesome! I've been a student there for many years now, it's a really great city :) Hehe I bet they go down very well! x

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  5. Linda10 August 2014 at 23:27

    Hi Helen, your cookies look delicious, I've been creating in the kitchen too over the weekend, you will find my cooking adventures on my 2nd blog Myrtle's Craft Studio (link in the sidebar of my crochet blog)
    That vintage tableware is so pretty, in my city we have a little independent shop selling all sorts of vintage stuff, I drool over it all every time I visit.
    Good progress on your blanket too, you have been super busy, thanks for the comment you left on my blog, my tunic is coming along slowly.
    Have a great week x

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    1. Helen 17 August 2014 at 12:49

      Oooh I shall have to check out your other blog! Looking forward to seeing the tunic progress!! xx

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  6. Emm.A11 August 2014 at 13:20

    The blanket looks great so far! I really like the colors! :)

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  7. Julie's Lifestyle12 August 2014 at 15:16

    The cookies look so yummy! It looks like it's going to be a beautiful blanket!
    Julie

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    1. Helen 17 August 2014 at 12:50

      Thanks Julie they were rather scrummy! Wish the blanket was as quick!!

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  8. Elisabeth14 August 2014 at 11:13

    Yummy cookies! The colours you've chosen are lovely, I can't wait to see the finished blanket :) xx

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    1. Helen 17 August 2014 at 12:51

      Thanks Elisabeth :) still ploughing on with the blanket! xx

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  9. Anitha15 August 2014 at 06:10

    Your cookies looks so tempting.. Your blanket is progressing well.. Love the plant markers.. Have a great day!

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  10. Jo17 August 2014 at 06:45

    Yum, those cookies look delicious, but then, so do those tarts.

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    1. Helen 17 August 2014 at 12:53

      Hehe thanks Jo! It was a happy day for baked wares :)

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