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03.03.2015
Spring has Sprung!
I've been pinning since the end of December in a hope that at least my ice cold extremities would realise Spring was coming soon and hold on a little longer. I'm hoping I get to hold an Easter dinner of sorts this year, I love Easter and the refreshing feeling of starting over, warmer weather and the abundance of fresh blooms and colour again.
I thought I'd share a few of the pins I've spotted and loved while I've been planning my spring.
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| Image from masonjarcraftslove.com |
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| Image from www.brit.co |
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| Image from www.brit.co |
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| Image from www.yvestown.com |
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| Image from www.familyholiday.net |
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| Image from www.asimplychicevent.com |
I'm so excited for Spring, and not just because the sun might make an appearance sometime soon, it helps that it's also my 21st birthday and I finally graduate from University.
If you want to see more of my crazy pinning (believe me I think it's the only thing I do in my, very rare, spare time) go follow me on Pinterest.
Katy xx
Wedding Wednesday: Update
It is 643 days until we get married, or 1 and 3/4 years if you want to be slightly less meticulous about it. We are getting married, sometimes it sinks in and I can't explain how excited I feel, I get to be G's wife. We get to spend the rest of our lives together, go camping, travel the world, start a family, sometimes I look at G and have to take a second to think and breathe.
I wouldn't say wedding planning has stopping but I'm in the middle of a super busy few months finishing my degree and work experience. I'm still pinning away and I've been drawing up ideas for our save the dates/invitations. I hope to use natural sources to make our invitations so recycled card or even maybe wood.
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| Image from Factorymade Etsy |
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| Image from Red Cloud Boutique on Etsy |
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| Image from www.lauredesagazan.fr |
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| Image from rebeccahollis.com |
Dress wise my Mama and I went to visit a small dress shop in Corbridge near to Newcastle, I tried on
a few dresses and did find one in particular I loved, in a style I didn't think I would like. But we are going to look around again once this busy few months is over. There is a new outlet opening in Gateshead with lots of one of dresses at a reduced price (which is of course a bonus) so we're going to go for a browse.
I am getting started on drawing up some invitation/save the date ideas (check my Pinterest! There's a whole Invitations board) and I've so many doodles in different notebooks.
Hopefully soon we can start making more plans and setting things in stone, until then I'll be pinning and day dreaming. If you're intrigued check out my Pinterest where I lots of wedding boards filled with my ideas!
Katy xx
Valentines DIY: Origami Hearts
I thought I'd get started on some Valentines prep this week and share a little DIY with you!
I love origami and making hearts fits perfectly as Valentines is only a couple of weeks away! These are super simple and you can make them in all different sizes. They would look great scattered on the table for valentines dinner or stuck to your present as decorations.
Take a square piece of card or paper. Fold it in half along the diagonal, corner to corner. Do this both ways on your card so that it is split into 4 triangles.
Take the top of your square and fold it down to the middle line as you see above.
Next take the bottom corner and fold it up to the top of the opposite side.
Next up take one side of your card and fold it over so that the inside lies straight down the middle.
Do the same on to the other side so you have a pointed heart shape.
Then take each side of the heart and fold the points behind so that they are flat.
Finally do the same thing to the top points and there you're done!
I made these in all different sizes and I think they look cute decorating our office. I'll be filling our table with them on Valentines day and might just keep them up for fun afterwards!
I hope these brighten your table on Valentines day!
Katy xx
Spring Fashion Favourites!
I have been so excited for the spring to arrive these past few weeks. The weather isn't exactly on board with my plan to start wearing more summery clothes and less wooly hats! I thought I'd share a few of the trends I'm excited to try out once the weather warms up!
Dungarees
If you follow me on Pinterest you might have spotted my obsession with overalls (dungarees)!
I love that they're so casual and easy for everyday wear.
This H&M pair would be a great starter pair to see how you like wearing them.
I've also spotted these from Free People (a brand I'm currently obsessed with!) which are a bit more expensive at £88, but definitely an investment but from what I've heard hard wearing.
Hats
Dungarees
If you follow me on Pinterest you might have spotted my obsession with overalls (dungarees)!
I love that they're so casual and easy for everyday wear.
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| Image from hm.com |
I've also spotted these from Free People (a brand I'm currently obsessed with!) which are a bit more expensive at £88, but definitely an investment but from what I've heard hard wearing.
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| Photograph from Free People Blog |
Hats
Hats! I'm obsessed, I've always loved hats in theory, on other people, I've just never necessarily on myself. But recently I bought a wide brim fedora from Primark as a trial run and I can't get enough hats in my life now!
A pale grey/pink would be perfect for spring outfits and summer dresses. This hat from Topshop would make a perfect floppy summer hat.
Stripes
It's not a new trend or obsession for me but I can't wait for more stripes. Stripes that I don't have to hide them with coats, scarfs and so many layers.
And of course this slouchy stripe tee from People Tree would look perfect paired with jeans or tucked into a floral skirt.
Sandals
I am sick of boots. That's probably something I never thought I would say, but I can't wait to shed my chunky boots in favour of something a little daintier. I am so excited for sandals!
This Classic Fedora from Catarzi for Asos in a dark red. I love how easily a hat like this can dress up an outfit, you could be wearing jeans and a tshirt and a hat would bring an outfit together.
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| Image from Asos.com |
A pale grey/pink would be perfect for spring outfits and summer dresses. This hat from Topshop would make a perfect floppy summer hat.
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| Image from Topshop.com |
Stripes
It's not a new trend or obsession for me but I can't wait for more stripes. Stripes that I don't have to hide them with coats, scarfs and so many layers.
I love this boxy stripe dress from Next, I can imagine it paired with a nice pair of tan sandals and a easy denim jacket.
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| Image from Next.co.uk |
And of course this slouchy stripe tee from People Tree would look perfect paired with jeans or tucked into a floral skirt.
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| Image from Asos.com |
Sandals
I am sick of boots. That's probably something I never thought I would say, but I can't wait to shed my chunky boots in favour of something a little daintier. I am so excited for sandals!
I actually invested in some Saltwater Sandals for Christmas in anticipation of the spring arriving soon. I have heard so many amazing things about these sandals so decided to just dive in and get a simple tan pair.
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| Image from Saltwater sandals |
Lastly I'm in love with the Lotta From Stockholm Clogs, they have all different styles and heel heights, perfect for someone like me who loves the lower heeled options. I'm lusting after the braided low heel clogs! I feel like they'd go so well with all different outfits, jeans, dresses and skirts.
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| Image from Breathe Happiness |
I can't wait for the warmer weather to appear and hopefully I can break out some of these ideas.
There's going to be a lot more fashion posts on writerbakermaker this year, so keep a look out for ootds and seasonal favourites.
I'll also be posting over at northumbriafashsoc.blogspot.co.uk so go check it out! My first post, up this week, is all about my eBay/thrifted clothes and how I style them.
Katy xx
Into the Woods
(Images property of Walt Disney)
Ever since the moment I saw the announcement for Into the Woods I have been dying for it to come out.
I helped in a school performance of this Stephen Sondheim musical a few years ago and, as many stage assistants will tell you, you'll never forget the songs there always there in the back of your mind until someone brings them back up and again and you can recite every word (In my head the same goes for West Side Story and Aladdin).
I was so excited when I heard the first few bars playing on the trailer. And I couldn't wait to see it.
It has definitely lived up to my personal hype. The film was cast wonderfully with a whole host of actors who could surprisingly all sing well. I'm always sad when a musical is cast with an actor who can't sing as well as the rest especially when it's such a well loved musical in the theatre world.
I already adore this story line and even G enjoyed. There were so many highlights but my utmost favourite songs are most definitely 'Giant's in the Sky' from the incredible Daniel Huttlestone who's voice fellow musical lovers might recognise from Les Miserables. 'On the Steps of the Palace', I absolutely love Anna Kendrick, not only is she hilarious but her voice is the stuff of my dreams. And 'Agony' with Chris Pine and Billy Magnussen, a scene which made me laugh out loud.
I know I'm biased as I already loved this musical but it is so wonderful on the big screen!
If you're looking for something to see this weekend I really recommend seeing it, musical fan or otherwise.
Katy
xx
It's a New Year
2015 is about to begin. It always seems like the past year has gone by incredibly fast when I look back every year. But 2014 has topped all of them by far.
I never imagined that at 20 I would be engaged to the most wonderful man, about to finished University and begin life as an 'adult'.
I've had Writer Baker Maker for a year now and can't quite believe it. I'm constantly thankful that I started blogging.
I thought it best to kick off the New Year in the traditional way with some resolutions, I'm not going to go crazy and try to be reasonable with my list this year. We all know how hard it can be to stick to them so I'm going to make them realistic.
1. Write in a diary. I used to keep a diary and it was always so nice to look back at what had happened in my life, I'd like to have that again. I've also had a beautiful notebook for years and I think it's time to take the plunge and write in it.
2. Cook and bake more! I love to bake and cook but it falls by the wayside a lot when I'm busy doing other things, or just being too lazy to put the effort in. So this year I'm going to experiment more, I'm going to bring out all the recipes I've sticky noted in my cookbooks and be a little more adventurous.
3. Read more books. I love to read, it's always been my favourite passtime and after loosing my kindle a few months ago and only just discovering it again I realised how much I missed reading.
4. Take more baths. I used to hate baths and never really liked Lush products but I've given both things a second chance this last year. So I want to take more time to relax and enjoy a bath now and again.
5. Be more active. I'm not going to make a crazy resolution to loose lots of weight this year because I don't feel like I need to but I do want to be more active, there's a pool around the corner from our house and I want to start swimming more often. Get out my yoga mat and be more healthy this year.
6. Drink more water. It's a new year so I've bought myself a new Bobble water bottle and I'm aiming to drink my recommended intake everyday.
7. Keep organised! I have tons of notebooks and now a calendar and week planner so I have all the tools to be prepared and ahead of the game hopefully this year I'll be on top of everything.
8. Start something new. I don't know entirely what yet but I want to try and start something new that I've never done before.
9. Write more notes and letters. You all know I love to write and I love to write to people knowing how exciting it is to receive a hand written letter. So I hope to do more of that, to keep in touch with people I love in my favourite way.
10. I want to remember everyday to be grateful for everything I have. I am so incredibly lucky and I hope I can be appreciative of that.
I hope you all had a wonderful New Years Eve, whether you stayed home in your pyjamas or went out in your best dress.
Here's to a new year. Bring it on 2015.
Katy xx
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