Guess What??

It finally snowed


































This was taken this morning
It's still coming down thick and fast!
It's sooooo cold

♥ Monday Etsy Loves ♥ Puppies! Puppies! Everywhere! ♥

The type of dog I love has got to be a chunky, smooshed faced little guy
Pugs, Bulldogs, Chihuahuas, Boston Terriers and Sausage Dogs are definately some of my favorites!
So this weeks Etsy is inspired by those little cuties!
Prepare to Ooooooh and Ahhhhh!

1. Kays K9s
Lovely and perfect for Christmas

















2. Pupseg
Ahh, just look at those eyes
"Purlease Mommy, can I haz a treat?"


















3. Mooshy Gooshies
Ahh, carry your pet by your heart!

















4. French Bulldog Works
Lovely little lady in Red














5. Kat Cameron
So lifelike!


















6. Charms 4u
This is so pretty & Petite!














7. Cuore
Let the world know you're a crazy dog lady!

















8. Mikes Absurd Circus
Ahhh, I still think he looks cute!

















9. KATZ
Such a lovely idea to get a custom made felted toy of your baby!

















10. Novembrin
This little guy looks so real!

















11. Sarah Hogren
This is really pretty

















12. Rubenacker
I LOVE Brian Rubenackers work so so much!
It was hard to just pick out one piece!
You need to check out his work!
I guarantee you will want them all!

















13. Matthew Porter Art
This style is cute!














14. Welcome to the Doghouse
The work of Alexis Trice is AMAZING!!!
That's all I have to say!
Check it out!!!














15. Slipcover Your Life
Fun idea!

Achoooooooo!

Oh dear,
Being out alot last week has caught up to me!
Sore throat + sniffly nose = Yuk!
I don't think I have ever consumed so much water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, garlic or herbal tea!
My usual cayenne/lemon drink sorts me out, but this cold may be winning

I've made a huge pot of soup (main ingredient garlic) so I'm going to smell absolutely divine tommorow!
I've just had a hot shower and popped on my pj's and they feel really lovely!
I may join Sisco for a spot of hibernating in a bit

Stay safe people!
It's icy out there! (Well here)

Here comes the Snow......

Or so the news keeps saying
I actually wouldn't be suprised if we woke up to snow tommorow morning
Today has been so so frosty.
You need about 3 layers to even stay a little bit warm!
It's definately hat, gloves, scarf, earmuffs, thermals weather
Tommorow I may strap a hot water bottle to my back if it carries on like this
Even Sisco has resorted to wearing winter wear











































I truly believe she thinks she is supposed to be hibernating
I think she's up to about 20 hours a day of naps!
Lazy little thing!













Of course she wakes up for food
Little fatty!

Tim Walker Photography

I don't suppose you to need an introduction to Tim Walkers work,
But I recently discovered a photo I hadn't come across before

















When I was younger I would spend countless hours building 'dens' in trees with my sister
This is the most perfect den ever!
Ours was basically a bean bag and a few sheets!




















































So dreamy.......

Just a little Quote

I just want to share this quote I love
I have it on my wall by my desk so it's always in view

















It's easy to focus on the negative when things go wrong in life
I strongly believe focusing on the 'bad' makes things worse
Always try and take something positive from a situation, even if it's just the fact you have learnt something
Put positive out there and get positive back
Hope you're having a good week!
x

One Lovely Blog Award!

Yay!!
Lovely Beth at Deer Little Fawn Blog has given me a "One Lovely Blog Award!









Thank you so much Beth!
So, Now I pass it onto some Blogs that I love to bits!
abeautifulmess.typepad.com
strumpetscrumpets.blogspot.com
underthoseneonlights.blogspot.com
veganinbrighton.blogspot.com
www.madebywhite.com
daintysquid.blogspot.com

♥♥ Monday Etsy Loves ♥♥ Winter Woodlands ♥♥

I can't believe it's Monday already!
Last week just flew by!
I've spent today making a lucky plush cat for a very special lady - Hope she likes it!

Again, the weather is freezing and whenever you read the news you're told "Snow is coming" and "Temperatures are falling" blah, blah, blah.
It's the same every year, everyone panics, bulk shops incase they're snowed in and waits for this big Snow storm and it never usually happens. But it is really cold!
But right now it's still ok to wrap up and go for frosty walks, which I love!
So this Monday Etsy post is inspired by Winter Woodlands!!!
Hope you enjoy my picks!

1. Treasured Charms
This is so pretty and petite!

















2. Punky Bunny 300
Love this! Such a clever idea!












3. Kerfline Crafts
Some things we ALL should do!














4. Natures Cabinet
I love these so much!
And the story behind them is so lovely!













5. Harmonica Jane
My Nana used to have lots of ornaments similar to these, except made with tiny Seashells
Cute and Kitsch!

















6. One of a Kind Chimes
I really want this!
It's a log cabin/birdhouse/Wind Chime!
I've always wanted to stay in a log cabin in a forest somewhere, surrounded by snow with a roaring fire!-Lovely!

















7. My Polka Dot Pottery
These little dishes are handy and sweet!













8. Decoy Lab
This is just gorgeous!

















9. Allitirations
I love this so much!
What a truly adorable idea!














10. Iota Illustration
Owls + Pink = Pretty perfect!

















11. Birds Of Oregon
I love lockets!
And this painted one is so pretty!

















12. Moonsty and Floonsty
What a little cutie!














13. Miss Hirondelle
This is so elegant and gorgeous!

















14. Michelle Chang Jewelry
I am a complete sucker for animal inspired rings and I love this one so much!!!!
It's so dainty!

















15. Lana0Crystal
I think I'm starting to seem a bit Owl obsessed!

















Well that's it for this Mondays Etsy Loves.
Hope your week is full of laughter, love and happy days!

Post Pals

I first heard about Post Pals about a year ago.
It is a charity set up by a young woman named Vikki, who has suffered with illness since she was young. When she became bedbound it struck her how isolating illnesses can be.
What kept her upbeat was the amount of cards she received, giving her something to look forward to each day.

This is when she decided to set up Post Pals.
Since then she has won "Readers Digest Hero of the Year 2006" and "Beacon Award for Young Philanthropist 2008".
She is truly inspirational and has affected so many childrens lives in such a positive way

I have send gifts and cards on and off since I first discovered postpals.
Words cannot describe how lovely it is getting an email off a parent, letting you know you have helped in some small way to put a smile on their childs face.
There are so many things people can do to help. Even an email makes a difference.
Please take a few minutes out of your day and see if there is anything you can do to help.
http://www.postpals.co.uk/

The Puppies are Growing!

For part of my sisters Birthday present I sent her some puppy T-shirts
Wow, they have grown.
Apparently they spring around like litte deer
I'm not much of a greyhound/whippet fan
But they do look quite sweet
I'm more a fan of stocky little dogs like Pugs, Chihuahuas and Bulldogs




























I bet they'll be huge when I meet them at Christmas

Cosy Winter Days

Unfortunately I haven't posted much this week due to a migraine!
But I'm all better now and want to share these amazing wintery and cosy images I found
It's so seriously cold in London right now
I think we may be expecting snow soon!
When it snowed last year we saw quite a few foxes out and about
The contrast of the rich red and the bright white was amazing!
We were snowed in for a few days as none of the public transport was working
So all 3 of us just snuggled up inside together, it was lovely!
Here are some cosy images that I'm loving right now

I LOVE window seats!
























This is sooo heartwarming!














































These are so cute!






















Wow...I want to live here!!!



























































































Last year Sisco was very timid around the snow
Until we let her out and then she dived head first into it
She loved it!
A little snow baby!



























In the woods by us I've noticed ALOT of squirrels rummaging around, trying to find food for the Winter
So a few times I've bought bags of unsalted nuts and left them in bushes and trees in the woods
It's so lovely to see the little chubby cheeked cuties stocking up!
























All images from We Heart It