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If you ask me what my very favourite thing is I would not hesitate to say my family. I came into motherhood quite late on, and was immediately overwhelmed with how amazing it is. Now I would like nothing more than to be a Domestic Goddess, and surround my family in love, good food, beautiful things and lots of happy memories. And like the majority of families these days, we need to do it on a budget!

I firmly believe we all have a little bit of the Domestic Goddess inside us, just waiting to break out. Whether that is knowing how to make a roast chicken feed a family of 4 for a week, being able to make, repair or recycle clothes, hunting down a bargain, or simply turning everyday, simple things into pretty or useful items, with a little bit of imagination we can all dip in to the Goddess inside and make our lives that little bit more interesting.



I hope you enjoy reading my blog as much as I enjoy sharing my (challenging) journey into Domestic Goddessness!



Sunday, August 12, 2012

Wedding wishes



I'm playing catch up this week as two 12 hour shifts on Sunday and Monday knocked me out of my stride. I usually write my blog on Sunday evening or Monday morning/afternoon but obviously being at that horrid work place put paid that and despite my best laid plans to write a midweek blog instead, it just never happened.

The Birthday Girl was very happy and very spoiled. She had two birthday cakes and two lots of fuss. Not sure she really knew what was going on but she made the most of it!

This weekend we celebrated my niece's wedding. The girls certainly had a good time (and those who are friends with me on Facebook will have seen the video of Caoimhe singing)  It goes without saying that the bride looked lovely. And of course I wish her and her new husband every happiness for the future. I obviously made her card, but after planning carefully what iI was going to do I realised that my embossing folders were at my mum's, and the congratulations stamp iI Iwas going to use was still in the shop. I'd bought another greeting stamp set instead which had a nicer baby greeting on it. No use remembering that at 9pm two days before the wedding though!  But I did have another lovely stamp to use which, in hindsight, I was happier with anyway. I hope they like it!

Don't forget to head over to  Hamdmade Harbour for Handmade Monday. I'm hoping to get round more of the blogs  this week as I was unable to get to many last week unfortunately.

Til next time!


17 comments:

Wendy said...

Two birthday cakes sounds like a good idea. Perhaps we should all adopt it! It sounds like you've had a really busy week - put your feet up & enjoy Handmade Monday!

Highland Monkey's said...

Doesn't work interfere with things!!
You've made a lovely card for the wedding. I bet it was really appreciated.

Hannah said...

Lovely card! Sounds like youve had a great weekend :)

Myth Illogical said...

Happy Birthday to your daughter! Love the sparkly heart on the wedding card

Fiddly Fingers said...

Glad the wedding went well and you all enjoyed yourselves. I like the sound of two birthday celebrations!

Anonymous said...

What a lovely card, the texture looks amazing!

ClairLou said...

Your card is beautiful, simple yet complete. Work doesnt half get in the way! Should be banned.

Free Spirit Designs said...

your card is beautiful and it sounds like everyone enjoyed the wedding and the birthday celebrations too! x

Bev Newman said...

the card is lovely x

Kat Shenton said...

Your card looks lovely.

Now if your daughter has some cake left my address is... ;)

Handbags by Helen said...

It's always lovely to receive a personal handmade card.

Susie said...

What a beautiful card! I am sure they loved it.
And two birthday cakes? That sounds about right. :)

Carolee Crafts said...

You will work for a living, lol. Love the card and hope you get more done this week

Christmas Pie Crafts said...

Two birthday cakes? Now that's my kind of birthday. The card is lovely and I am sure the bride and groom loved it. Hope you have a good week and no more 12-hour shifts.

Martha said...

very nice card :) you've just reminded me i need to make one too!

Helen said...

Thanks everyone for the lovely comments :)

Pickle Lily said...

Glad the wedding and birthdays went well. It sounds like you've had abusy and very happy time! Lovely card. Have a good week - and a rest! Jo x