Sunday 11 May 2014

Cosy

Hello everyone.

Well, after a sunny start yesterday the weather went downhill, with high winds and heavy, squally showers.

DH and I still managed to do our jog around the Outwoods - one half of the lap we had the wind behind us, but on the final left we were battling against it - but we still made it round!

When we got home it was only 7.30 but the rain started with a vengeance, so it was getting dark.  So I popped a candle in my latest charity shop find, this lovely little tea light holder:


It casts such a cosy light around the living room, I just love it.

Darling Daughter had begged to do some baking for a break from her revision routine, and as she asked so nicely how could I refuse?  And just look what she came up with -


A light-as-a feather, fluffy Victoria sponge, sandwiched together with strawberry jam and fresh cream-

It was absolutely delicious, this young lady is turning into a very talented baker.  She really loves to bake and with a household of six, including 3 very hungry brothers, she has plenty of willing tasters!
I was good and only had a small slice, well I am doing plenty of exercise now so a little treat now and then surely is allowed....

We then settled into an evening of watching the Eurovision Song Contest - something we giggle our way through every year.  I don't watch Strictly, X Factor, Britain's Got Talent or any of those shows, but somehow I really enjoy the cheesy, tacky nature of Eurovision!  No stand out songs this year but still a lot of fun.

A busy day ahead, washing, cleaning, shopping, so had better away.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend, Helenxx

8 comments:

  1. The weather hasn't been too great this weekend has it but the Eurovision is always worth a giggle!
    xxx

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  2. Looks delicious!! Certainly wouldn't last long in our house!

    keep well

    Amanda :-)

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  3. \\\hat a cute tea light holder, and the cake looks scrumptious!

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  4. Thank you Helen for your lovely comment on my blog!! The tea light holder looks pretty. Also your girl is very talented baker, the cake looks so delicious...
    Have a nice week! Here in Finland it´s cold, windy and heavy rains . Hope the weather gets better soon.

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  5. It sounds like a perfect day to me, staying inside with the wind and rain howling outside. Love your mood blanket squares,
    Sending you a hug,
    Meredith

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  6. Good for you keeping up the regime even with inclimate weather. We just took our first walk tonight after two weeks. My husband was in Jerusalem last weekend so I basically just took it easy. The cake looks like it was a great success. I am sure it was gone in no time. Hope you are having a good week. Tammy

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  7. Well done on the run even in bad weather! Your daughter made such a delicious looking cake! Love your cosy tea light holder too. Hope you have a great weekend.
    Helen xox

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  8. So glad the run and the tea light and the cake were a great success :) I am very fond of candle light but the more Spring sprung the less I have thought to light any candles. It is fun to find entertainment one really enjoys, isn't it.

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