So folks, I mentioned that I had made a skirt out of my bf's old shirt. Well here is the finished result: BUT if you want to find out more, I have blogged about it...on my NEW BLOG! Su Sews So-So http://su-sews-so-so.blogspot.com/ Just as I have separated all my cooking posts to SU-YUM!, I decided I would do the same for my sewing....

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I have decided to keep my cooking posts separate to this blog and have created a new blog called "SU-YUM!". The main reason for making a new blog for cooking is to create a personal resource which I can use to scan through or search for inspiration whenever I am desperately trying to decide what to have for dinner!! Even though I'm building it...

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Salut!I'm back from my hols in France. We stayed in a gorgeous converted farmhouse on the edge of a tiny, but very quaint, french village to the south of the Loire Valley. The weather was a little disappointing (especially since they were having a bit of a heat wave back home - typical!) but we made up for it by eating - and...

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Happy PURRSday folks! Have you heard of Simon's Cat? If you haven't you have to check out http://www.simonscat.com/. If you own a cat, or have ever owned a cat you can't help but laugh at these cute cartoons - they capture the cheekiness of cats to a T! My favourite has to be the original cartoon: Cat Man Do: http://www.simonscat.com/catmando.html Meow! P.S. Desided...

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I'm off on my hols folks! Off to stay with my family in a farmhouse in the French countryside : http://www.lamaisonenpierre.com/ Can't wait - my brother and his family who live in Australia will be there so it will be a proper reunion - and I'll get to meet my 2yr old neice for the first time...very excited!! I've a fun wee Purrsday lined...

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Happy PURRSDAY everyone! Today I'm focusing on feline-related jewelry from the wonderful handmade on-line store which I am sure we all know and love: Etsy From Left to Right Top Row:1. Silver Cat Pendant from Zooz Jewelry2. Silver Cat Ring from Silversmith HK3. Cat at the Piano from Paper Sparrow Middle Row:4. Cheshire Cat Smile Pendant from Live this Life 7775. Siamese Cat...

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Hooray! I am finally posting a finished item for the Pattern Challenge! I have to admit, it wasn't one of my 'goals' that I set out at the beginning of this challenge....but hopefully I can still include it! Anyway, if you have been following the blog a little (and if so - thanks!!!!), then you will know that I have been sewing (for...

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Right, as I work 8-4 in an office most of my wardrobe for SSS will have to be 'business' attire and therefore I need to choose pieces accordingly. Luckily our dress-code isn't too strict so I won't have to make myself a full-blown tailored suit! I also have to remember that it will be September...in Belfast. Sometimes we may have to odd burst...

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If you didn't realise, last month was 'Me-Made-May' - didn't you know?! Thought up by the lovely Zoe from 'So, Zo...'. The concept was to go the whole month wearing only clothes which you have made yourself, or, a lighter version, to wear at least one thing made by yourself. I watched with great interest and admiration some of the many bloggers who...

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Dinner last night: Spicy beef salad with homemade potato salad - YUM! Dead easy to make: Spicy Beef Salad:Mixed salad leavesSliced red onionTomatoes, cut into wedgesRed Pepper, dicedBrie, dicedPine Nuts, lightly toastedGreen and Black marinated Olives, sliced Mix and dress with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepperTop with spicy beef slices (which i bought pre-prepared in Tesco!) Potato Salad:Boil baby potatoes, dice,...

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Welcome to Purrrrr-sday - a new feature day here on Starfishes! I really am no good at sticking to one theme...I know that's what you should do to get maximum readership and to get your blog noticed (blah blah blah)...maybe it makes your blog easier to label - 'ah...this is a crafting blog' or 'this is a cooking blog'. Well, I just can't...

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Well I finally got around to trying to sort out my 'sewing' room in my new abode....but even after a full day of sorting it still looks like this: Horrific hey! Sir uses this room for his laundry too so it's a fight for space really! Anyway, while I was sorting through all my stuff I was able to finally get to my...

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