New layout for a new blog!

Today is the start of something new!

Expect

The progress and news of Sweet Chivalry.

The latest codes and discounts will be posted in our newsletters!

I will post the daily do-ings of setting up a business.

Sweet Chivalry dreams of pink, glitter, sweets, stars, cooking, glamour, luck, chance, flowers, Marie Antoinette, birds, ribbons, ideas, home, passion, lovely people, difference, gardens, chiffon, lace, snow, children, mermaids, kisses, ruffles and the sea.

I have already made a vow to myself that Sweet Chivalry will have real images, real 'photoshoots'.

The images will be taken of people like your best friend's sister, your Mother, women that are something to look up to. Who are happy to be who they are. I want photographs of people enjoying themselves, none of this over posey-ness! Smiles, laughter and a little playfulness.

I think everybody needs a little of that sometimes.

I look forward to you joining me in my journey.

Internet favourites

My current favourite items on modcloth, the first (left) would be perfect for a summer evening out for cocktails!


I havent been able to blog for a while as im so busy creating the website for Sweet Chivalry, its going very well.

Heres a quick screen shot. The photo is a sample of a slideshow that will have new products, updates and more.

A busy life.

Since my last post I have been so busy! It was my birthday on Wednesday, which was spend attending mine and Freya's first toddler group (quite terrifying honestly), getting upset about the loss of a vintage shop and buying fancy chocolates in Barton mill. Thursday my wonderful Dad came to see me as he wasnt able to on my birthday and suprised me with the greatest present i've ever received, a new telescope! It's no lie I am a HUGE enthusiast towards astronomy and now I have the chance to persue it further. Saturday was spent with Lee's family at kids world, where Freya had the best time and yesterday was dinner with my Dad and his lady. We went to Frankie and Bennies. The gingerbread latte truely is the yummiest thing i've ever had, I have to find out the recipe.

Before dinner, as I was lucky enough to have birthday vouchers for Hobbycraft, we had a look around. There was nothing in particular I was looking for, until I walked past the book aisle. And a book caught my eye, it was Emily Martins Paper Doll Primer! Emily Martin is one of my favourite artists, a couple of her paintings take pride position in my house so least to say I was excited when I saw it so much so I think I was given a few strange glances at my reaction when I picked it up. It's definitely the best thing I've brought myself in a very long time. Me and Freya read through the already made dolls and their stories. As soon as I could I was already creating my own paper doll version of us. I'm so happy with how they've turned out! They look just like us. All I have to do is find some pretty paper to mount them on and add name banners and they'll be up on my wall. I'd forgotten how wonderful paper dolls are and I think it may be a new hobby for me.

I also have this lovely coming in the post for me. I cant wait.

Vanessa Carlton - Carousel

I've always been a great lover of Vanessa Carlton, her music always seems to appear to me when I most need it. Her new album is magical.

 

Today is cloudy, slow, housework and cuddles.

Woodside Farm

 Today me and Freya were lucky enough to have Sarah take us to Woodside farm. It was so lovely, Freya was in her element being surrounded by animals.Its crazy how much she loves them. Woodside farm must have been there for a long time, there was a small area of Victorian fair ground rides which where some of the most wonderful things i've ever seen, they are also still in use, so we had one go on the helter skelter, I couldn't believe how fast it went. And on the tea cups, Freya wasn't to sure. 

I've tried searching for any historic information on the farm but sadly can't find anything. The farm has the usual rabbits, goats (so greedy!), donkeys, llamas, birds and even tiny little monkeys (of course more but I wont list.)

 

 

At the entrance of the farm is a small shop with locally produced sweets, jams, juices, honey, eggs and more.

I treated myself to clotted cream fudge, really who can resist? And lemon bon bons. As we left we noticed a few small shops, and in the middle was this beautiful shop called home sweet home, that sold vintage housewares and accessories. But much to my dissapointment it was closed, luckily enough it was opening in half an hour. It was such a beautiful place with such affordable things in it. I treated myself to a pale pink crystal dresser set and a tiny wooden trinket box.

Candy colours.

Dress: Vintage

Scarf: Thrifted

Belt: 60's (My Nans)

Shoes: Sherbert

So. Trying to take outfit pictures in my house is next to impossible. These are the only two out of possibly 30 that turned out some what ok. My terrible camera kept over exposing and my daughter wanted all of her books read. I slowly gave up.

I have two holidays now booked for this year, i'm so looking forward to them. The first is in August we are going camping again with my Mam in her caravan in Norfolk, its such a beautiful place, there's a lovely old mill with a shop full of (very) cheap vintage ornaments and such. Last time I brought a 1930's trinket box for £2.50! The shop is also full of lovely locally produced flour, jams, honey and more.

The next holiday isn't until November were i'm for the first time going to Butlins! A long girly weekend should be fun. Although it will probably be my first night away from Freya, slightly terrifying but i'm sure it wont be too bad.

After I took my petticoat off, Freya decided it was now her turn and walked around slowly like she was the most important baby in the world. Gah I love her.

 

Today is making a toy for a new baby to be (I'll be an Auntie again!), reading 100 more books for Freya, coffee drinking and a walk to the park.

A new challenge

 

Last week was a fun week, there was lot's of new recipe's I had a play with, such as carrot cake (i'd never eaten it before) which was the nicest thing i've had in so long! And so easy to make. I also made raspberry ice tea and the weather was even nice enough for ice cream floats. Yesterday was Fathers day and I was lucky enough to be surrounded by brilliant Dads. I made the biggest roast dinner i've ever had to do but it was lovely. Freya spent half of her time on top of the table dancing and squeeling but she was a good girl considering her awful lack of sleep that day!

I've set myself a challenge of trying to take as many photo's on my phone as I could, I dont take enough photo's and i'm so pleased with my results, there are some wonderful editing apps available.

Today is baking, promoting and possibly a walk into the forest later.