Coco avant Chanel

I went to the very lovely Picture House in Norwich last night - a place that is sumptuous and gives the feeling of a private viewing for me and my most fabulous friends. Plush carpets, blood red enveloping seats and the ultimate in relaxation - being able to take a glass of fine wine into the showing.

Last night's treat was of course about the icon Coco Chanel. Some utterly stunning costumes and Audrey Tautou was fabulous as Gabrielle.

M and thought it was fabulous and utterly fell in the with “boy”. Are there really men like that out there????? Oooh the passion and romance of it all – I guess you have to be prepared to share someone like that L

I’m wondering if this love is something I should be worried about. After seeing the Young Victoria I utterly fell under price Albert’s spell. Rupert Friend is rather a handsome chap of course, maybe it’s just the Silver Screen magic. Why can’t it be like that in real life?

Cupcake War!!

Cupcake war at the Vintage Fair.

There was a huge show of knitted cupcakes on lots of stalls - pincushion heaven!

However I think that Zoe's homemade real cupcakes were the winners - yum!

All this cake chat is making my mouth water. I think I might whip up some banana & honey muffins tonight. I don't like to waste good fruit, and it surely counts and one of my 5 a day??!!

Vintage

This was the Butterflies & Hurricanes stall, cluttered with vintage nick nacks and our jewellery made with a mix of old and new buttons and beads. Mummy Butterfly insisted on hiding behind the candelabra.

There were lots of fabulous ideas and scrummy things to buy. It was great to chat to so many enthusiastic and inspiring people. I think there will be a few people displaying their hook earrings on vintage glasswear at home as my little disply went down very well. I have mine on a scented candle in my boudoir! xx

Cupcakes and Sunshine

We had such a lovely day at the Little Vintage Lovers Fair. Heydon (near Holt in Norfolk) is a beautiful village and worth a visit. It's like stepping back in time and a perfect setting for a vintage fair.

How cute is the village hall?? And Zoe and her clever friends styled it perfectly.

Cocktails & Cupcakes

I had a lovely customer last Sunday at the Lord Mayor's Music festival in Norwich, we were chatting about the knitted cupcakes (as you do) and the up and coming Vintage fair that I'm exhibiting at - see fab flyer attached.

We got to discussing making cupcakes & afternoon tea. Well her idea was far cooler than a pot of Earl Grey - Cocktails & Cupcakes, love it!

I think I may invite myself around to my friends garden at le weekend for a spot of croquet, cocktails & cupcakes.... or I found a recipe for Pimms Jelly served up in vintage mis-matched glasses. I might just have to post that one, it's too good not to share!!

Let the party begin xx

Vintage Heirlooms

On visiting my lovely local library in Gorleston-on-Sea I discovered a gorgeous crafty book that Mummy Butterfly coveted while I blinked. It's a vintage styled book with old patterns, images & tips called "Pretty Little Things to Make: 25 Heirloom Projects for Babies and Toddlers" by Judith More.

I have found it on Amazon too in case you are interested.

It's all about the vintage children's cute clothes and making little accessories in easy steps in an easy to follow way.

A really nice book just for the images, no good if you don't have any little people to make for though!!

Knitting up a storm

We started with knitted baby teddies that sold quicker than they could be made. Then a while ago Mummy Butterfly knitted some very sweet calorie free cakes. At Big Blue Sky I have also seen knitted sandwiches!! Is there no limit to the knitting bug?

Well MB has now progressed to knitted hedgehogs!! I would post a photo, but they all sold out on day one! It's not just the kids loving these either - the most interest was from the emo crowd at the Music festival that I was displaying at.

Grandma Butterfly told me a story of her friend fashioning a very trendy knitted swimsuit back in the day which when mixed with water sagged to her knees much to her embarrasment and sheer horror.

So whatever is next.... maybe I could get Mummy to knit me up a holiday!!