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Saturday, September 13, 2014

How do I love thee...?

Today's post is a serious, in depth study and analysis of a love affair...Or perhaps just my interpretation of a love sonnet? To all chocoholics out there...this is for you...

'How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways...'

I am convinced that when Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote this famous sonnet, she was talking about chocolate. What else could possibly have stirred up such emotion and feelings of abandon?






































'I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach, when feeling out of sight. For the ends of Being, and ideal Grace...
I love thee to the level of every day's most quiet need...by sun...


























...and candle light...'




{Or, as it may be in my case...by the truck loads...Mmmmm...a truck load of truffles? Yes please!}






























'I love thee with the the breath, 
Smiles, tears of all my life'

Hmmmm...What could have urged Ms Browning to such heights of devotion? It means one thing...This passionate declaration of love clearly tells me that 'Nutella' is in fact a product that dates back to Victorian times. It obviously had it's existence a long time before Nigella chose to share her delectable Nutella Cheesecake with civilization...And perhaps Elizabeth herself was the first to whip up this velvety desert of desire...



....But thank you NIGELLA for sharing the recipe...(click on link to take you to heavenly recipe!)





We all know Nigella as the queen of smoulder in the kitchen...Her love for chocolate lures her to the fridge in the dark of night, where she whips out her spoon to delve into the delicious delights of deserts, hidden on the shelves of her generous, double door fridge...  


But don't we all...?























Okay...maybe not...


Blessings















































































Sunday, September 7, 2014

An apple a day...

Do you wear vintage? Are you one of the lucky ones that fall in the 'small' category, or are you considered a 'plus size' like me? Well, if the latter, you will know just how tricky it can be to find good quality vintage clothing that are a little more generous in size, yet feminine and flattering. That is exactly why I always look out for, and get excited over vintage inspired pieces on the High Street. This summer I fell in love with a cheery summer dress by Pepperberry. I love their designs, specifically produced with busty ladies in mind. They always allow for a little more room, and not a straining button in sight! This dress had the typical emphasized, nipped-in waistline, reminiscent of the 1950's, with flattering capped sleeves and a cross-over bust.

I waited for the summer sales to kick off, in the hope that I would be able to snap it up at a reduced price. And guess what? Patience paid off...I was able to get it at half the original price! Result! And I love it...The length is a little shorter than I'd like, but teamed with my crinoline petticoat it is perfect!

The perfect little dress for summer days...











































I adore the piping detail around the neckline, and it's also carried through to the waist...
















































































I am delighted when non-vintage retailers get it so right...I love this dress, and I know it is an investment piece that I will have in my wardrobe for a long time...It will be a staple for lazy, hazy summer days...


























Blessings