Over the Solent for dinner

Last week Harry and I went out for dinner with his family... instead of a usual night out, they invited us out for a trip on their RIB. The weather was perfect so we left Portsmouth Harbour behind and headed out across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight.

We pulled up in Cowes Harbour and wandered through the town towards the pub for a well deserved drink and feed. 

After some gorgeous food and lots of laughing we walked back to the boat. The sun had set but it left a beautiful hazy sky and the water looked like a mill pond.

A perfect mid week treat and just what I needed. It's amazing what a bit of sea air can do... All the stresses of the day gone and the best night's sleep I've had in ages. 

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Just watch the fireworks

Last Friday, 7 of us went down to Gunwharf for dinner at Fire and Stone and the annual fireworks display. We had a few bottles of booze and some yummy pizza then went out onto the deck to watch the show. The crowd of a few thousand were treated to 15 minutes of fireworks with music and they were bloody amazing! 

I love going to professional organised events. Much more enjoyable and there's no stress about any of your friends lighting them incorrectly and setting fire to next door's shed. Which has never happened... (ok it did once at uni but we won't go into that) 

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Good Excuse

I've been absent from this little old blog for a few weeks but I have a good excuse or 3, I promise.

First off was a little trip to London for a dear friend's Birthday. Lots of dancing and some sore feet & heads the next day...

The following weekend, Harry and I drove up to see my family and the gorgeous puppy Boo. There was also a trip to a lovely Vintage fair and a good old fashioned Barndance. Yeehaaahhhh.

So in-between the weekends away and work, I was crafting away on bits and pieces for the Love Southsea show. Myself, Julia and Heather had our own stall yesterday and it was great fun...

Aside from the odd downpour and wet feet all day, we met some great people and sold lots of our items! 

Some of my handmade items for sale

A selection of vintage items I was selling

Awesome jewellery from Julia of You Flaming Brute

Heather with her unique leather bunting

I was really pleased at how the day went and we've now signed up for another show in 2 weeks time. You can find out more here We're all looking forward to it... If you're in the Portsmouth & Southsea area then come down to Castle field in Southsea on Saturday 21st July and say hello! 

Have you been to any good craft fairs or shows recently? x

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Annual Leave Love

It took 3 alarms this morning for me to wake from my coma like state... I then realised that after 9 lovely days off, I had to go back to work today.

So what did I get up to during that much needed time off I hear you cry...

Strong Island Primary Exhibition

I'd entered a few photographs so was really pleased to see them displayed!

Victorious Vintage at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Sailor fun with Jules 

'Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag...'

Jubilee fun back home in Leicestershire

Meeting Boo the cutest puppy in the world - Totally in love with her

Walks along the seafront and an Ikea trip

Finally some frames for these lovely posters

Annual leave. Done.

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