Style change!

Tim Holtz has a lot to answer for! He has now enlightened me with his recent demonstration and I am wanting to change my outlook to some vintage designs. His inspiration on QVC this week has given me new ideas and I am hoping to begin with a photo of my dear old mum who is going to be 96 in May!

This is she at about age 29. I think she is absolutely beautiful.

I did already make a layout but that was years ago and I would like to use the more vintage papers that are around right now.

I got more inspiration from these photos from another scrapbook site.

I am now on the lookout for more vintage scrapbooking papers and embellishments. If you can direct me, I would appreciate it.

Here is a site for starters with some lovely designs - 3 new ones too. http://www.g45papers.com/

Have a wonderful weekend and happy scrapping.

Toots for now,

A Feast Fit For A Tiger!

The first of our 'Year Of The Tiger' celebrations began with a visit to 'Chopsticks' in Hersden near Canterbury.

The atmosphere was very nice and the food was FAB. First, we had the complimentary prawn crackers.

As it was an 'all you can eat' meal, we ordered several dishes between the 5 of us - 3 of us being Tigers!

Sticky ribs.

Cameron's favourite and being a Tiger....he tucked into them - licking his lips as he went.

As he is allergic to peanuts and other types of nuts and food, we were careful of what we ordered. Even touching his skin would give him an allergic reaction! As it happened, there must have been something cooked in peanut oil, as he felt an allergic reaction to something he ate. Piriton to the rescue and his Epipen at the ready if it got bad.
I love the prawn toast.

Each dish had a decorative swede carving on the plate.

My son in law - tucking into the butterfly prawns. Yum!
Another Tiger - my husband with an assortment of dishes.
The dish of sizzled beef was absolutely delicious and very tender.
Crispy duck pancakes was a must for my daughter.


Of course, a Chinese meal wouldn't be complete without a rice dish....
...and noodles.

Cameron and I used the chopsticks.
A really fun evening and great start to a 'New Year'.

Enjoy your celebrations whatever you plan to do. Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog.

Double Whammy!

There is much celebration today as it's both Valentine's Day and the start of the Chinese New Year - the Year of the Tiger. It's my year and I am going to make the most of it. Several of my friends are tigers, as well as one of my son in laws and a grandson.

It will also be a big birthday for me this year - and my friends and husband, so watch out for celebration posts.

I made this layout - the first in a while. It's of 2 of my grandchildren. Eden is kissing her brother and I can remember the face he pulled and noise he made - THERRRR! It makes me smile to see them.

Thanks so much for taking the time to view my blog peeps. Have fun.

Home Sweet Home!

I went to my sister's last week to meet up with her and another sister, so we could go view a nursing home for my mum. It was FAB. Newly built in 2005 and it has all the mod cons for care of dementia patients. They have an arts and crafts room and a sensory room just for starters.

I knew my mum couldn't wait to come out of hospital and after being in there for 4 weeks, she was able to go straight to the nursing home last Thursday. I am so happy for her. In my opinion, there couldn't have been a better place for her to spend her last few years. She is going to be 96 in May.

She is settling in well and the staff have already mentioned what a 'character' she is! LOL.

Just her flat to clear now! Eeek!

Thank you to those of you who have left lovely comments of support. I really appreciate them.
Toots for now,