Life in the South

Once I've got a bee in my bonnet the only way to get rid of it is to explore the topic until my heart's content. Most of the time it takes an afternoon, but on the rare occasion this little bee stays with me for quite a while. For example, my latest little love affair is with anything Southern. Southern Weddings (my favourite blog), Southern traditions, Southern cooking! I've got my eye on two or three amazing cookbooks but I'll let you know how that progresses. I'm very keen to start trying out recipes... And so I'm writing this while waiting for my peach pie to finish in the oven. Smells pretty good!

Last night my mom and I went to watch The Help with my aunt. What an amazing movie! Possibly the best I've watched in a while. But here's a hint - take a tissue! I cried (properly) twice! Anyway, hats off to Sharen Davis for such fab work on their costumes, and also for reminding me how gorgeous the clothes were in the 50s and early 60s. I really do wish I lived in those days.

All photos courtesy of Imdb.com

However, I have bought two dress patterns, and I'm going to sew some dresses. My cousin and I have decided to start sewing lessons so I thought I'd get the ball rolling. Will let you know how those work out, so watch this space! Ha ha.

Vogue Patterns V2902 and V2961

Better be off now, but spot you soon! Hopefully with photos of a fabulous dress that I sewed myself (one can dream).. hee hee.

xoxoxo

I Love Sundays!

Mmmmm… Sunday mornings. I think Sundays are my favourite day of the week, and what a beautiful day it is today! I’m currently sitting in my bed indulging in my latest guilty pleasure… Marmalade on 12 grain toast and a nice cup of Earl Grey tea. Frankly, I’m not sure why I regard that as a guilty pleasure, as it’s pretty damn healthy if you ask me. But there you have it, that’s just how my brain works.

Actually, come to think of it, I’ve had a pretty indulgent weekend. My mom and I have both had rather awful weeks at work and decided to go shopping yesterday. Well… I think I blew most of my week’s pay at Forever New – oops! I’m supposed to be saving for a deposit on a house. However, when you see what I bought, I’m sure you’ll agree that one week’s worth of savings might not necessarily kill my dream ; )

I’ve been looking for pretty, light coloured (read cream or white) high heels for years now, and have never quite found ‘the pair’. You know, the ones that can look oh so girly, while still looking relaxed and sophisticated all at once? Surprisingly hard to find in a white or cream colour! And yet, I walked in and they were practically calling my name… Sigh.

Okay, I could spin you this story about how I needed a new handbag because the neighbour’s dog ran over mine and blah blah blah, but let’s just be honest, it’s pretty amazing isn’t it?

And last but not least, my purse, which my mom has hidden from me until Christmas!! Gorgeous aren't they? Well, I must be off. Have a spot of studying to do for my final exams in November so I can GRADUATE! Woohoo!

Hope you're having a fab weekend y'all and spot you soon

xoxox