Sketch for Inspiration - I treasure you

Hi Lovelies, 

Yesterday I worked on a page that lives in my "About me" album.

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I am so far behind in almost all my albums.  I am talking years in some of them. I used to get so overwhelmed by this until I heard Shimelle talked about her album philosophy and that she hardly ever considers her albums complete. This gave me such a relief and my hobby feels fun again.

I lacked a bit of inspiration and the best way for me to deal with this is to use a sketch.  Today I used a sketch from Shimelle.

I have a lot of old collections and I am really trying to just use them up at the moment (it will take me a lifetime I think) 

Products I have used:

Paper: Open Book by Maggie Holmes for Crate Paper.

Buttons:  from a White Stuff clothing tag.

Paper Punch: EK success

Die cuts: Craft Market by Crate Paper(I only ended up using a small tag with gold glitter and the word February)

Gold Thread: DMC precious metal effects in E677 
Gold puffy letters: Dear Lizzy
Unfortunately I cannot remember where the Gold / iridescent butterflies are form. I have a tendency to take things out of the packaging when I store them)

Have a lovely Sunday!

Cindy

Our Friday - an ordinary special day.

Morning Lovelies, 

Going back to work after maternity leave, I promised myself that Fridays will be our day. A day for the two of us to enjoy and spend quality time together. Shopping, going to the park, and just playing will be on our agenda.

Even though for the most part I think I have managed to make this work I have noticed that our special mother and daughter day has slowly became more about desperately trying to catch up on housework, running errands and even me working a couple of hours from home. I am trying to bring this back to only our day. Even making a list of things I want to do with her that day and working out a rough timetable so I get those precious moments with her. Not feeling guilty about falling behind on anything else. I am also saying a "rough schedule" as we all know some flexibility is required to not make things stressful. 

For the most part, it is working. I have taken back our day. Just the two of us. Just playing. Making memories. 

Sometimes life is about balance and compromises, but a small thing like writing down what your expectation is and what you want from your life can be a huge help. It gives you direction and act as a guide to achieve the things you want. Even if it is something as small as getting the most from one very special day with your child.

Thank you for stopping today.

Cindy

Review - Imperial Candles

Hi My Lovelies, 

I have a slight obsession with candles. There is something about the warm glow in a room that makes everything calm and relaxing.  Since being a busy working mummy "me time" has taken on a whole new meaning.  I love treating myself with a candle on those rare occasions I get to have a lazy bath on a Friday evening.When this glow is accompanied by a beautiful scent and a very unique twist then even better!

Which brings me to the company Imperial Candles. I have known about them for some time, but only recently treated myself with their products and I am hooked! Not only are these 100% home made (right here in the UK) scented soy wax candles, it comes with a stunning piece of jewelry hidden inside worth from between £10 - £2000.  Yes my friends, it really is true!

There is also a Bath Bomb collection with the same unique twist! 

I love these products so much that I have become a representative for Imperial Candles.  

If you would like to try your own unique Bath Bomb or Candle please visit my website here.  These also makes beautiful gifts as you basically get two presents for the price of one! If you do decide to treat yourself, please share your jewel below in the comments!  I would love to see what you get.

Please keep posted as I will have discount codes, offers and even a giveaway coming up especially leading into Halloween and Christmas!

Happy relaxing friends!

Love 

Cindy

Returning to Blogging

I know I have been away for a very long time. So much has happened.  The biggest of which is the addition of our beautiful daughter Emma who is now nearly two! Having a full time job and being a mummy who wants to be totally involved in a growing toddlers life is very hard, but I am determined to start this Blog again and take you on my journey of balancing work, life and the everyday stuff!

Love Cindy