And they lived happily ever after...

As mentioned in my earlier post, my sister recently found one of my favourite childhood books amongst the stacks of ancient Ladybirds that had been handed down to my niece.  I was distraught when I thought it had been lost forever - particularly when I saw how much they are being sold for on ebay!  Not that I'd ever sell it, it's a classic.



Here's why I liked it so much: Cinderella got not just one fabulous dress in this particular fairytale.  She got THREE!  Plus her wedding dress!



Oh and of course they lived happily ever after!

Home Sweet Home: Cushions

What is it with us girlies and cushions?  It's totally a female thing, The Hubby is totally uninterested in pretty cushions, cosy throws etc.

I've spotted this cutie on the John Lewis website:


It's perfect for me - happiness, love, romance, home, amore, hope, life, affection and of course my own name, JOY! 

Of course, sod's law, it's out of stock.  Will have to keep checking back and checking instore for it.  It will go perfectly with the H&M cushion that I bought in the online Christmas sale (a bargainous 7.99) and arrived today:

It is still available on the H&M UK website, in both red and black.  I already have 2 black sequin cushions that sometimes sit on the bed so I chose this for a pop of colour!

H&M have got some nice home stuff in their new spring range:

I like the aqua throw on the bed in the top picture (although the duvet set reminds me of a garish yellow number my mum's had for at least as long as I've been alive!) and the Cath Kidston style fabric used for the table runner and accessories in the second picture.  Nothing inspires me enough to buy it full price though!  I'm a sucker for anything in the sale!  ;-)

Personally I love TK Maxx and BHS for their home departments, particularly BHS's Maison Vintage collections:




How gorgeous is this lampshade!

Ohhh how I hanker after my own house.  Hubby and I are desperate to trade our top-floor apartment for a cosy house we can start our own family in.  Fingers crossed 2011 will be the year!

I wish...

...I had learned how to do a fishtail plait in my hair before I got it all chopped off last month!











They're very boho, I love them!  I think they would work better on longer hair - and I had almost waist length hair until last month when I had 6 inches chopped off! 

Are they very difficult to do?

I watched a few YouTube videos and discovered FoxyLocksExtensions - she does fab tutorials, and is super stunning!



Diane Kruger's hair in the last picture doesn't look very long - I may be able to have a go in several weeks!

Fave "Happy Song" at the moment

Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars

This is such a gorgeous song, with a beautiful tune and amazing lyrics!  Brings a smile to my face as it's the kinda sweet stuff my new hubby would say, even after 10 years of dating... aww...  :-) 

It may be a tad cheesy but love is a little bit cheesy!  It makes you feel and say all the things you vowed you'd be too cool for!

And Bruno is of Filipino of descent (as am I) - which I looove!