Why I can't make the bed :)

I knew there was a reason. Next time I need an excuse, i'll pull this one out. This weekend has been a pretty domestic one. I made some Spinach and Feta scones yesterday, which were quite yummo. I spent yesterday sewing, which is fun, and went out to the Ball and Chain resutarant for Melly Jelly's birthday. I did some paper craft making birthday cards and a baby shower card for Siana Jelly. So all in all a good weekend with lots of catching up. I always get a little self conscious going to Siana's mum's house, that Woman could put Martha Stewart to shame. I come home and look about, and have to tidy something. :) But Merrydith doesn't have cats, so I guess I am better placed to at least have an excuse why the beds aren't made.

Anyway, Today had Babby shower goodness. Am getting incredibly clucky, which is a bit dangerous. I'll have to watch some childbirth videos and get over it :)

Anyhoo, am off to look up gaelic baby names. BFN

Randomness

Currently Watching - V the final battle and the Series, and Jericho


Currently Reading

What I had for Dinner - Leftovers

What am I doing -About to go to bed.

Current favorite song - Perfect by Vanessa Amorosi

Current favorite hobby - knitting, or sewing..... not sure

Winter Solstice

Wow it's here again. this is one of my favorite times of year. I always get the urge to knit in this weather and watch 'Home Alone' while I do it. This is a little bit of a problem because I also have a tendency to want to read a book and drink cups of tea, and it seems like no matter what i decide to do i feel like i'm missing out on the other great things.... Not enough time...

I have finished two pieces of embroidery this week. I thought i'd give you a peek. One is at the top of the page and the other is here. I am going to frame these and they will probably end up as christmas presents. It's become a slght obsession. I love the simple stitches. These patterns are from Handmade Magazines Christmas in July edition.

The Gryphon and I are going to his Mum's for a winter solstice celebration tonight. It should be yummy.

O!

It happened again.... I am in complete awe of people who actually manage to update their blogs.... It seems i am quite shite at it :) oh well. I think that's ok seeing as i'm not even sure who reads it :).

I have a pic of my latest decorating effort :) I am quite pleased at how it turned out, I spotted the ladder about 100 metres away at a market, and I RAN to it... love the shabby chic thing!

Anyway, the world is a better place because it has a new citizen - welcome to the world. My friend Heather has finally had her Jelly baby, Jordana.
I have been really busy printing out pics, which means updating my photo albums which is cool. I love my phone, which has a 5. Megapixel camera attatched - so YAY. Here is my honey holding the baby - it's my secret plan to get him clucky :)

I made Jordana some baby bootees.... One can get a lot of satisfaction from knitting bootees. A lot gets done in such a short time... it's good for someone like me who has a short attention span :). Anyway, i made her some little pink Bootees with a feathers wool trim, and they were SOOOO cute ... Here they are on my hand to show you how cute and little they are :)

I went to a sale yesterday and brought a book called 'two stich knitting'. I can knit two stitches, so hopefully this will be for me :)

Anyway, gotta go and check out the Banana Bread I just pulled from the oven. Smells divine :)

here's the recipe in case you wanted to make it for yourself.

Banana Bread

2 over ripe bananas

2 tablespoons golden syrup

¾ cup sugar

1 egg

1 cup white self-raising flour

pinch of salt

METHOD 1. Pre heat oven to 180°C (160°C fan forced) and grease and line the base of a loaf pan. 2. In a medium bowl, mash bananas with a fork and add golden syrup. Stir in sugar, then the egg, sifted flour and salt and mix together until combined well. 3. Pour mixture into greased loaf pan and cook for 30 minutes or until the bread comes away from the side of the tin or a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. 4. Allow to cool in tin for 10 minutes, then turn onto wire rack.

Blessings to you.