A Photo Opportunity for PHOTO STORY FRIDAY

Hosted by Cecily and MamaGeek

Whilst on the Isle of Wight this summer, we came across some fishing boats at Steephill Cove.

As I drew closer, I saw a whole metal fence covered with fishermens'  floats.

 I thought it was a 'photo story' opportunity and a potential watercolour project too! 

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Happy Holidays ... Part two

On Day two, we ate breakfast outside the trailer as the weather was dry and hotting up, the view was pretty great too! (I'm saving some pics for Photoshop Friday!)

We visited the western tip of the island, Allum Bay and went on a boat trip out the the Needles.

The Needles from Allum Bay

In the afternoon the kids hung around in a tree!

Goodleaf Tree Climbing

On Day three we found a little bay called Steephill Cove and they werent kidding either!

Steephill Cove
Some sun soaking was followed by tea and cupcakes ( I had two!!) in the company of Helen my pal and host from Vintage Vacations uk.

Mimi's cupcakes from Goodman's Deli

These delicious cup cakes and a selection of fine foods are available from Goodman's Deli, 14 High Street, Ventnor, tell Edward & Stacey I sent you! 01983 855510 or check out Goodman's Deli online

Mimi's cup cakes are made by the talented Suze who also runs Suze's Room on Pier Street, Ventnor a shop filled with vintage clothing, household and vanity items, textiles and mirrors.

Suze's Room

Some days you may find Helen running up another unique bijoux garment, designed by her good self using great vintage fabrics. (at this rate Helen you will rule the world one day!)

Visit Helen's Etsy shop, what the heck visit my Etsy shop too whilst your at it!

Sara's Etsy Shop

Helen's Etsy Shop

P.S. I mustn't forget to mention Helen's SHOP IN A BOX
(yes l know this is sounding a bit obsessive stalker like, but it's not honest, it's just admiration!)
A vintage case, filled with restructured and reinvented jewellery, assorted cards & postcards, and the very sought after vintage airstream trailer christmas tree bauble!

Shop in a Box

THE BIG 50!!

Well it has finally happened and l am still here, I am still alive, and I am all in one piece!


The world as l know it hasn't ended, aliens haven't landed or if they have l haven't noticed!


My hair didn't turn white overnight, my waist line hasn't disappeared, well not totally!



l didn't wake up to find myself wearing a nylon frilly nightdress that resembled my great Aunt Margaret's, a hair net, incontinent pants nor bed socks and liver spots haven't appeared on my hands or anywhere else for that matter!




All my faculties are still intact and in good working order. the wheels are all well oiled and the white matter is still clunking away!


I still fancy the pants off Pierce Brosnan, Hugh Jackman and Gerard Butler in any order, l'm not fussy, but if you push me Gerry's my man!

I spent last Monday evening out with the girls; 20 friends, family and work colleagues, we had fun a few drinks, good food and in great company, what more could a girl ask for?

On Wednesday the kids and I drove down to Southampton to catch the car ferry to the Isle of Wight for a break. When l woke up on Saturday morning, my kids presented me with birthday gifts, cards and chocs they had kept hidden from me all the way down. Surprisingly the chocolate didn't melt in the heat of the car boot! And l even have some left!

We enjoyed a leisurely breakfast outside the trailer in sunshine and then we packed up and drove off to Kent to visit with my folks for the weekend.

I was spoiled by my kids, friends and family and so haven't experienced any of the expected after shocks!

Although it is a little bit surreal, l must confess seeing a room full of pink cards, festooned with images of handbags, cakes and chocolates (do they all know me or not!) and large silver 5o's all ove rthe show! I have to keep saying to myself this is me!! And it doesnt feel like it, not one bit ... I don't know what I was afraid off!

It is just a number ... for heavens sake just get on with it girl and smell the roses! AHhhhhh!!!