The Lobster the Swan and I have moved to Lobster And Swan.com This blog will remain but to see all new posts just click the image above or follow the link to visit me in my new home now. Come join my...
COME ON OVER, I HAVE MOVED XXXThe Lobster the Swan and I have moved to Lobster And Swan.com
Lobster and Swan has moved and can now be found at www.lobsterandswan.com This blogspot will remain but will not have any new content added. So to see all the new frills and sparkle as they unfold, j...
Right, are you with me? Today we have to pack our bags and prepare to move to my new blog. So grab your best dress and shoes then fill your suitcase with tea, biscuits, candles, cushions and anything...
Thanks so much for all your well wishes for my poor old husband trapped on a train for over 12 hours, he made it safely back home at 1.30 pm this afternoon.But away from the chaos, I have had a lovel...
So I was going to move over to my new blog today, but with a husband missing for 14 hours trapped on a train in the snow in some far away town, we will all have to wait a few more days for the final ...
The things that made up my weekend.
I hope you have all had a lovely weekend, what did you do? I had such an amazing response to the cabbages and roses giveaway, thank you so much for all your comments.I wont keep you hanging on any lo...
I was woken early this morning by my door buzzer, loud and continuous like a swarm of angry wasps. I scrambled out of bed and grabbed my oversized cardigan to appear slightly decent as I ran down thr...
Super cute reusable party picks from Cox and CoxImage Cox and Cox
I am meeting a friend for coffee this morning and whilst pondering what to wear, I happened upon this great look from The Sartorialist found via Victoria. I have been known to over accessorise but wi...
I thought I would end today with the best dressed trees, aglow and twinkling with tiny white lights, I cant stop looking at these photographs by Irene Suchocki. Available in Irenes Etsy shop
I love this new fabric range by artist-designer Emily Sutton for St Jude’s, it is another beautiful feather in the cap of their amazing fabric collection. Inspired by the relics of a bygone era and a...
I have a small addiction to GU chocolate souffles, light as air and rich with the flavour of the darkest chocolate. As a result I end up with lots of the glass serving jars they come in, I reuse them...
Once upon a Monday, I saw these beautiful dresses by Alberta Ferretti. I get so inspired by sheer fabric and lace overlaying. Billowing chiffon with beautiful details. Clothes so delicate they look a...
Jessica is hosting lots of yummy cosy winter and holiday recipes over at her blog Way Side Violet including my winter orange and amaretto cupcakes.
Hi there, today to celebrate the launch of Cabbages and roses newest ranges Hobury and Gilbert I am one of four blogs hosting an amazing giveaway. Along with Maria, Tracey and Melaine I will be givin...
Hi, how are you? Did you find lots of great things to make in the Sweet Paul Magazine? Today for me has been spent staying warm, wrapping an Autumn package and eating all my favourite things.Stay clo...
Swoon towards the festive season with a copy of the latest Sweet Paul Magazine. I love every page, from the sugar jewels to the bloody Mathilda cocktail. Packed from cover to cover with beautiful pho...
Hi, I trust your weekend has started well, I spent the morning confusing myself further by pouring over more wallpaper sample books in a beautiful interiors boutique. I hope to give you a tour and so...
If you were thinking of handmade presents this year maybe you should treat yourself first with these lovely utilitarian supplies and notions from Merchant and Mills to get started? I love the traditi...
1. My Playroom, 2. peonies_carnations, 3. ., 4. coconut rice pudding with lady apples, 5. Toasted Rose, 6. A Very Yvestown Christmas, 7. Lavender sachets, 8. Untitled, 9. Living Dolls, 10. Untitled, ...
Sod it, the festive season is going to arrive before we know it, even though we have a year to prepare and the shops bamboozle us with holiday things from September onwards, it still seems to come as...
I am in the mood for fantasy today as it is so grim outside, and although I am dressed it is still cold so I am back in bed writing, drinking a cup of tea and eating turkish delight. Extravagant I kn...
I just saw this over at Living etcs Twitter feed and had to show you, two of my favourite cities go head to head, image by image at Paris versus New York."A visual but friendly match between thos...
Winter is closing in on our house today, swirling winds whipping leaves from their branches and throwing them up into the air. The sky is as dark as dusk and it is only just after 10am.The winter in ...
One of my favourite things about being at home so much is eating three proper meals a day. No more hastily grabbed snacks like greasy sausage rolls or cardboard tasting sandwiches that are laced with...
I hope you are all tucked up on this wild November evening. Nothing more satisfying than a hand made (not by me though) chicken and leek pie with a side of locally grown vegetables. I have been rain ...
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