June 2012

Stripey Owl Baby Rattle

24 June 2012 Crochet
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On Saturday evening I finished this soft rattle toy I’ve been making for my lovely little nephew, Isaac. I am really pleased with how it has turned out and I’m thinking of making a second one in more girly colours for Emma. I hope Isaac enjoys playing with it when he’s a little bigger!

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family time

22 June 2012 Little Family
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I have been thoroughly enjoying this week. Vincent has finally finished his studies at university and has suddenly been around at home alot more. It’s wonderful. Emma and I have so missed him the last month or so. Emma especially has been loving all the extra time with her daddy and I just adore watching [...]

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Flower Power Baby Sandals

17 June 2012 Crochet
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This is the first pattern I have ever written so I really hope it is ok. I have tested it successfully but if there are any errors I apologise in advance! This makes one pair of sandals sized 0-6 months, approx. 11cm from toe to heel. The pattern beginning to end makes one sandal, so [...]

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a hooky update

16 June 2012 Crochet
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It’s been a while since I’ve written about my crochet so I thought I would give a bit of an update. I have a terrible habit of having multiple projects on the go at one time. My mind is a constantly tangled mess of ideas/designs/potential projects (not all confined to crochet either) so I find [...]

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Sesame-Free Hummus

13 June 2012 Little Kitchen
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As I mentioned in my last post, I recently made a batch of homemade hummus, it was incredible. I have never really been a fan of hummus but I’d given it a little thought and made some changes which have completely changed my feelings towards it. Even better it took roughly 5 minutes from start [...]

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Sweet Potato Crisps

4 June 2012 Little Kitchen
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A couple of days ago (when the sun was still shining!) I was in serious need of some munchies. Typically we had nothing to snack on at home. Still trying to be healthy! I had a quick flick through my  cupboards, spied a sweet potato and was struck by inspiration.

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