10 things I do that I know I shouldn't

just gonna jot down my thoughts if that is ok

this list was compiled, in my head, after actually doing a few of these things and instantly regretting it

lets see if you are guilty of any of these too

number 1) pluck my eyebrows in between threading, particularly above the brow making it impossible to ever have a 'wow' of an arch

I so wish for a 'wow' of an arch

number 2) rather in the same vein as number 1. cutting my own hair and using unsuitable scissors for the job. I am always at it, what is wrong with me?

I am always hacking away at my fringe, tidying up (yeah right) the sides

I was at it this morn and I only had my hair done last week

number 3) eating s**t between meal times especially things like nuts, crisps, crackers and cheese, cake, biscuits, toast...you get the picture

I have just eaten over 100 Californian Honey and Salt Coated Nuts, they are nice!

number 4) watching a programme on TV just because you have been informed it is good or someone is round (read in-laws) that would like to watch said programme.

THE VOICE, it actually gave me a nightmare that lasted all night although I do quite like that boy Danny from The Script

number 5) doing the gardening in clothes that are totally inappropriate

this has only just happened actually. it is a late addition to my list

I was wearing denim cut offs, a vest top and some big furry boots (in case of ankle biters)

I was thinking of being tanned but now I am just scratched

vanity hey

number 6) just bobbing out for food/ingredients for one meal and spending £40 + on what appears to be c**p. I do this all the time whilst desperately avoiding the whole hoohaa of a 'weekly shop'

I can write this down, know that what I do is so wrong, and then bob out shortly and do just that

number 7) use fake tan!!

why??

number 8) fill a sink with hot soapy sudsy water for no apparent reason

I have a dishwasher but I seem to feel the need to do this at least twice a day.

I sometimes use this to wipe down things, usually it just sits there until it is cold and then it all gets drained away. I seem to get through a ridic amount of washing up liquid for a dishwasher owner

number 9) buy fancy shampoo and conditioner

it makes no odds to my hair but I am suckered in by the big promises and the pretty packaging. do you think they are any better than the lower priced stuff? I use the Aussie stuff mostly but every now and then (quite a lot truth be told) I will flounce into the salon and spend £10 plus on a bottle of Wella that promises to banish the grease. It never does.

number 10) think up silly lists ;)

nice things

hello!

yes, I think I am back in the swing of things this week

my back is easing up, god knows how the things I get up to (not rude)

I have a few special orders to create this week including wedding couple badgers, good fun

the bedroom is so nearly complete, if you are bored of hearing about it, think how I feel!

I am providing a nice thing post today and hoping that I may have something to shout about after my charity shop day tomorrow....fingers crossed

bedroom progress

new tray, a bargain buy from Northlight

sunny kitchen

new arrangements with camping on the mind

mug-bargain tk-maxx, the monkeys are happy

makeshift shelves

sunny fireplace

nice magazine

cute stock cube wrapper

nice chaos (yes I do drink takeout Starbucks at home, what of it)

a Donna Wilson cushion for Mr Betty, lets call it 'his and hers'

opening the doors and letting in the sun

pretty thrifted tin

I hope you have the sun and are getting a chance to enjoy it

I did attempt a short stint in the garden today but unfortunately our neighbour feels the need to saw things all day

thanks for reading x

Fair stuff and a winner (better late than never)

hello!

sorry,

 I have been nowt short of a slacker this last week

I am way behind with my giveaway winner (to be announced any moment)

things have conspired against me over the last few days including the lurgy, fair prep for a fair that had no customers, and a bit of a hoohaa involving Mr Bettys business that required me to offer a lot of moral support and many more cuddles

I sometimes choose to completely avoid blogging about a fair when it is total pants but I have decided to talk about the one on saturday despite it being a massive flop

the reason I can find the strength to discuss said event is that there were really fabby stall holders that I am totally keen to talk about 

given that us stall holders had more than enough time to get to know one another, I managed to make some new mates and take plenty of pics

here are my most faves

me

me (again) and the launch of my 'pocket money pets'

 I did manage, by some sort of miracle given the footfall (about 30 peeps if your asking), to sell a few of my new critters

agatha blue info@agathablue.com

Agatha Blue's stuff was really pretty, I particularly loved these colourful frames

had I have taken enough money I would have purchased these in yellow, very Springy!

cool brooches

more agatha blue

cool pastic (right up my street) www.reconsideredretro.com

more reconsidered retro

I was in awe of the Reconsidered Retro stall

so colourful, fantastic packaging and presentation, a real feast for the eyes....I needed it to break the boredom ;)

I met a totally cool lady, ace hair and style may I add, and probably a new stall mate.

she has a good eye for fabrics and we did a great swap which will be revealed during my next 'nice things' post

I am hoping to do a 'nice things' post tomorrow but I am not making any promises as I have the lurgy and I can hardly walk due to a bad back

 you can find more of her her stuff via The Joyful Nester

the joyful nester on Etsy  and Facebook

love these

 I also met this lovely lady

such a talent

very talented artist Lucy Gell

so, to sum it up, it was a piece of s**t fair

who was to blame? who knows?

am I giving the craft thing up?

not too sure as yet

 and now on to a brighter note, and we have a winner

I actually follow this person on Instagram....I think

she has an amazing cafe that is annoyingly far away from my home and she entered via Facebook

well done Hayley Gosling

I will post on your FB wall

thanks for reading, I feel better now!!

sorry about the terrible grammar, writing,punctuation and lack of order in this here post

my back is in spasm and Mr Betty needs to bring me some chocolate x