Week 48

What a wonderful week it was.  Here are the highlights. 

Don't laugh but I've decided to change the bears food.  When we first got them, I fed them on the same canned food that I did Eddie. I noticed this wasn't great for Bertie, so I did some research and changed them to one of the better ones, called Burns.  Its been fine, but Bertie is, and how do I put it! .... Highly strung lol.  He has a lot of hyperactivity traits, so back to research, and also a lot of chat with IG friends, who have terriers.  The result is, I'm now cooking him and Molly food from scratch.  The one I've been trying this week is, Turkey Mince, Chicken Liver, Butternut Squash, Lentils and Pearl Barley.  I can honestly say .... they love it.  I know it's going to take some time, but I'll see how this affects him. You'll laugh as when Simon walked in the door, he thought it smelt amazing and the the food was for him! .... He got a baked potato instead lol

Also this week, I got the most AMAZING surprise.  Simon bought me a Liberty Beauty Advent calendar.  I was so so shocked, he surprised me with it, and its gorgeous.  I can't wait for the 1st to come around.  So sweet, he went the morning it was released and queued up to buy it. It sold out in a day, and I couldn't be happier.  Its so beautiful inside too. 

I also did some baking for a friend who had a bake sale at Simon's office.  I may have had a slice or two while baking. 

Then Friday, Simon and I went along to the Winter Brocante, oh I had the most amazing time. Gorgeous shopping, but also I met up with a lot of Instagram friends. I just loved my day, and we took the bears too, and they behaved so so well. Lots of people took their photo, it was so funny. Then in  the evening I went out for a meal with my neighbours. I'm so so lucky to live next to the most amazing group of women, who are also my friends, not just neighbours. 

Saturday saw us taking out our Christmas decorations and putting up our trees. We've a new tree this year, a bit of a change for us, as it's frosted and has a more realistic shape. I love it.  Our decorations take quite a while to put up, but that's half the fun really. 

That evening we went to Colin & Maria's (our next door neighbours) and had a lovely evening. So as you can see, a good week was certainly had. 

Week 25 .... The week that was

Filled with Shopping and most of that shopping was done online.

So here you go, firstly, and of course ... Aga pans and a lovely new kettle.  Seems a waste to use an electric kettle when the Aga is always on.  Next was a book I got of Amazon Marketplace and guess what ... It was 1p.  It was also the Emma Bridgewater online sale, sadly I missed out on something I was after.  It had gone by 9.45.

Also, purchased was a new dryer to go over Betty, this means that I won't need to use my tumble dryer as much and so save energy.  Next was some quilting fabrics from a wonderful little online shop called. You, Me and Mabel, her service and help are just amazing, and if fabrics, quilting and patchwork are your thing, do pop over and take a look.  She's also on IG, and her account is so lovely.  I'm hoping to join in with a sew along which starts in August by Lori Holt, Bee in My Bonnet, and finding the templates and fabric in the UK, was difficult, so I was over the moon, when Sally, said she would be stocking them.  

Also last week, I decided that I'd give my fitbit a rest for summer. I've had it since 2012 and pretty much worn it every day.  Pre bears, I would struggle to do 8k steps, but since then I'd say my average would be in the 12 to 13K range.  I will go back to it, but I'll also look for a prettier bracelet to house it. I will say, that it does feel strange not having it on, and I keep thinking, I've dropped it along the way.

We also had Maria and Colin over for dinner on Saturday night ... such a fabulous time, and I got a lovely lovely gift, of a Aga cake book to welcome Betty into our home.

Lastly, I've decided to start yet another clear up of my craft room.  This time, rather than sort it out and move things around, find pretty boxes for storage etc. etc., ... I'm going to write out what I actually want in my room and what is and isn't working.  Something needs to change, as its just a dumping ground and getting in there to actually create isn't much fun as I need to move so much to find my desk each time.

Ok, so that's it for now ... goodness, the weather outside is dreadful and I really don't think a certain two bears want to go for a walk, or is that just me.

Have a lovely week friends.