Kitchen

Spot the difference::


UPDATE! 4/04/11
Spot the difference again:


When we painted it green, there was never something quite right about it - it was too green and when the horrible fluro kitchen light was on it had this strange hue that reflected on the cabinets. Sooo, after several months of much talk about painting it another colour, we decided on a grey shade (Dulux - Steel Symphony No.4). Craigos peered into someone's flat one evening (one of his favourite past times hehe), admiring their greyish blue kitchen from afar, he came home raving on about how good it looked, which made me jealous and prompted me to say "Grey? GREY? Are you mad, it's depressing and cold!" Fast forward to spring and look what we have, a greyish kitchen. I like it. I was saying last night, in a few months it'll probably be all white.

Tea

It was Craigos' burfday (10 days ago), I put a free coffee loyalty card in his birthday card for a laugh. Oh I'm so funny. It was his day so we did what he wanted. He doesn't like to make a fuss. We went for a walk in the city (his favourite thing to do). It was oh so christmassy. We passed the newly refurbished Savoy....






We went to the new Bea's of Bloomsbury at Cheapside to use the loyalty card for a free coffee and had a couple of cupcakes.



Look at the delightful teapot lights. Wow. Later, after further walking and leg ache, we ended up in Nando's (his choice!) - you can't go wrong! Well actually you can. The thing about Nando's is, sometimes they seat you wedged right in between 2 couples, so you can't have any privacy. This unfortunately was the case. Apart from that, it was an enjoyable day. Oh yes indeed.

Snow way!

As I haven't updated in a while, thought I'd post some pictures from the past few months. Here's one:



Look at the roof opposite. I get excited when there's a bit of snow. Nothing like Scotland, but it's snow!

Wood Carpet

So there is something out there that could be called 'wood carpet' - wood effect vinyl! Yes vinyl! Totally forgot about this wondrous material that was big in the 80's. Didn't even cross my mind to lay vinyl on our floors. I mean c'mon, vinyl? Cheap yeah? Well no, not really. Actually quite pricy, but luckily we bought it when it was on special offer. So, here is what it looks like....



Realistic, no? This picture was taken before the bedroom was finished. I say finished, actually it's not. Still need a dressing table and other bedroom bits, but that can wait. Totally skint, I've been spending money on housewares and stuff. I'm more concerned about the best type of saucepan to buy than clothes. I can't believe it I'm more Elle Home than Elle Fashion these days.

Oh hello by the way! It's been a long long while and I don't know if I'm writing to myself or if anyone reads this? If so, hello!

New Flat

So we're moving! Got the keys today. I thought it would never happen. Finally a ONE bedroom, this is a luxury for us, as we've been living in studios for the past 4 years. Renting in London is ridiculous. But anyways, we've done it, we've been offered a very spacious period flat in zone 1 close to the British Library. I love library's me. It's where I spent most of my 5th year at secondary school. Some pics of the day....


The 'hood. St Pancras clocktower in the background!

A patisserie just round the corner! This will be my hangout...

I was disappointed to learn that we are not allowed to lay wood or laminate flooring as it would cause a disturbance with the tenants below. At the office where we were signing the contract Craigos and I were discussing alternatives "there must be an alternative to carpet?" says Craigos.. "What about wood carpet?" I say. Now there's an idea!

Who ate all the cake?

Cheeky nephew, part 2.....

Tea at Beas

What comes after S?... T! Ooh yes please!

As mesmerising as a lava lamp

That's it 'young' lady, give it a good stir

Can you see the shiny 'molecules' (as Craigos calls it) on the icing?

Above: Strawberry & vanilla cupcake

"It's like a coffee & cake blog!"

- Craigos

Etsy Favourites

Vintage....

Liz Claiborne black polka dot bag

Mustard gold paisley silk box blouse

Black and white beaded collar necklace

Anne Klein dark caramel silk blouse

Liz Claiborne paisley bag

Vintage Brown Suede Minnetonkas

Who Ate All The Crunchy Nut?

Cheeky nephew...





Strikes again....

Street Doodles

Coffee Overload

My last day off, boohoo. Tried to make the most of it. Went to Beas for a coffee & cupcake (check out those tasty close-up pics below, ooh la la!). Great coffee. Craig had an appointment at UCLH so I walked up with him to Tottenham Court Road, while I was waiting for him I browsed in a few shops, bought some stationary from Paperchase, also finally bought a steamer to get rid of 'em pesky wrinkles on my garms, oh and got some hangers too. Oh what fun.



Then met Craigski in Peyton & Byrne for a (mediocre) coffee, where I am right now typing away on this rainy day. I do like these mugs:



And finally, something totally unrelated, Craigski cooked steak the other night, he actually cooked (picture doesn't really do it justice):


Twas lovely. (I hope he cooks more, hint hint).

Cleo, wherefore art thou?

The other night we went to visit Craig's mum at her new-ish flat in Covent Garden, only recently she bought her cats over - they have to get familiar with their new surroundings and not go out for at least 3 weeks. Anyways, that evening she had a delivery of her new dryer and rug and the delivery men were there as we arrived. The door was open so we let ourselves in. I went straight to the cats. The ginger one, Alfie, was at his usual spot, but the other one, Cleo was nowhere to be seen...

By now the delivery men had already left, I asked Craig's mum where Cleo was, check under the duvet she says - nope. Not there. So we search everywhere, it's not a big flat and it's obvious Cleo is gone. Craig spends the next 2 hours outside frantically searching for her, Craig's mum is worried, the neighbours are concerned and i'm looking out the balcony just incase I spot her. We had given up. Craig's mum comes back indoors and is chatting to me in the living room when, lo and behold, who comes crawling out from right inside the TV unit, stretching and yawning after a long nap - yeah, Cleo!!! Oblivious to all the trouble she's caused. What a BIG relief it was and a happy ending to a hectic night. Phew. Bloody Cleo! We missed dinner because of you!