Friday 16 January 2015

#littleloves 16/01/15

Happy Friday everyone!! Another week down, another week closer to Spring.  I know I shouldn't be wishing the weeks away but I'm really longing for the light mornings and nights already.

This week we've properly been back into the swing of things after the Christmas holidays and have settled back into our routines nicely.  It was lovely having a break from our busy schedule of nursery and activities but I really think we all, especially Lucas thrive on routine.

The weather has still been pretty awful up here in the NE of Scotland - gale force winds and snow but that's given me the excuse (if I ever needed one) to keep cosy, have plenty of cuppas and cake with friends and snuggles on the couch with my little family.

But what else has filled my week...

Read

One of my favourite books at the minute is 'Design bloggers at home' by Ellie Tennant.  It's such a lovely coffee table book full of bloggers' stories and interior design inspiration.  I could lose hours flicking through books like this (I should be so lucky) with a cosy throw and a cup of coffee.  I find it so interesting having a sneak peak into people's houses and understanding more about all the bits and pieces that make up a particular look or trend - this book does just that, so to me its perfect.  As you'd expect it also has fantastic photos from the various blogs featured too. My Scandinanvian Home is included in the book ,which is one of my favourite interior design blogs.




Watched

I haven't really watched much this week (not unless you count CBeebies).  I did catch a bit of the 'The Voice' on Saturday, even though I'm not a huge fan of it.  The best bit of the show for me is Will.i.am and his weird and wonderful metaphors.  Not sure yet what I think of Rita Ora as a judge...


Wore

I love my Chelsea boots.  They literally go with everything.  Skinny jeans, leggings, a cute dress and tights.  They're so easy to chuck on whether its to go for coffee/ lunch date and shopping with a friend or doing the nursery run.  They have definitely been my go to shoe for Autumn/ Winter.  They're starting to look pretty scuffed up but I actually like them more this way.




Heard

This week I've been listening to some of my old favourites, including 'Lucky Now' by Ryan Adams.  Its a couple of years old and I hadn't listened to it for ages so I'd forgotten how lovely it is to just have on in the background while I'm getting on with things or stealing a moment or two relaxing.  For Mark's birthday a couple of years ago we went to see him at a really small venue in Edinburgh and he was one of the best live performers I've ever heard.




Made

I'm not a great cook, but my husband is and so he does a lot of the cooking in our house.  I would love to be more confident in the kitchen though and so have been pushing myself to cook more and just give it a go.  A weekly favourite which I have been making and getting pretty good at, I think, is Jamie Oliver's Chill con Carne.  Even I find this really quick and easy to throw together when we get in from nursery and I'm proud as punch that the whole family really likes it.  An added bonus is that its a great way of getting some sneaky veg into Lucas.



And lastly...

I surprised myself this week and did something I never thought I would...signed myself up to run at 5K later in the year.  Now I know its only a 5K but to me even signing up and committing to do this is a big deal because lets face it, I'm pretty lazy when it comes to exercise.  But I do want to shift the last of the baby weight this year and so I figured giving myself something to aim for is what's going to get me off the couch once the little ones are in bed and get moving.  I hear everyone talking about 'the running bug' so lets see if I catch it.

Have a great weekend everyone!

E
xx





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22 comments:

  1. That's book looks great, I might just been going to amazon after I write this to purchase! Love your boots, I agree they look great a bit scuffed and worn! Your chilli looks yummy, I've made that one before, it's really good. Best of luck training for your 5k, will be looking forward to reading the updates on how you are getting on! Once I've had this baby I'm adamant I'm going to get fitter and start running. Have a lovely weekend xxx

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    1. Its such a lovely book. One I keep going back to. Thanks I think I'll need all the luck I can get :) Hope you have a lovely weekend too xx

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  2. I have a secret thing for Will.I.Am.. there is something so strange and quirky about him! I am very intrigued by the book! Looks like something I would love!! I am trying to add a little touch to our newly bought house! So this would be perfect.. #littlelove

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    1. I think Will.i.am is hilarious - he just seems to be on a different plant half the time :) x

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  3. Best of luck with the run 5k. I am hoping to start running but I struggle with the laziness and the desire to keep warm! I haven't caught any of the Voice yet but Will.i.am is very funny. Have a great weekend x #littleloves

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  4. I have this book in my basket on Amazon, I really must just buy it, it does look fab.
    Well done signing up to a 5k, having something to work towards is definitely a good motivator.
    I'm a massive Ryan Adams fan too, but I've not seen him live unfortunately, I bet he is captivating.
    Have a lovely weekend xx

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    1. I would really recommend the book, such a mixture of interiors. Ryan Adams was amazing. If you ever get the chance, definitely go and see him. Have a great weekend xx

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  5. I have said in my Little Loves that I was underwhelmed by The Voice and talk about how shows with judging panels get boring because the judges always say the same things but you've reminded me that listening to Will.i.am talking about feeling like he is soggy cereal is much more interesting that listening to Louis Walsh saying "you've got the perfect recording voice" for the millionth time!! :-) I wish I could get my children to eat chilli con carne - the youngest did once upon a time but the eldest never! I get veg into them by putting a broccoli, carrot & pea puree into my spaghetti bolognaise (sneaky :-) ) Have a fab weekend X #littleloves

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    1. Haha "soggy cereal" - love Will.i.am. I totally agree, Louis Walsh is awful. Have a great weekend xx

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  6. I am determined not to get into The Voice. I would much rather watch a good film, though to be honest I am struggling to find many! How lucky that your man does the cooking. Mine just eats lol. Have a great weekend! #littleloves

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    1. Its ace that he does most of the cooking but it makes me so lazy to learn. Hope you have a good weekend too xx

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  7. Scuffed brown leather boots are my favourite - I am wearing the 'arse' out of my Dubarry boots while I can still get them on over my cankles!

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    1. They're just so easy to wear, aren't they!? x

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  8. Love your blog name!

    Oh I love getting lost in these types of books, I have been reading 'A Beautiful Mess - photo book', and the bloggers edition to Mollie Makes - so inspiring! I absolutely love chelsea boots, yours are so smart!!
    Chilli Con carne - yum, enough said! x

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    1. Thanks! Is the ' Beautiful Mess - photo book' good? I keep looking at it on Amazon. I really wish I'd managed to get a hold of that edition of Mollie Makes but I was too late :( xx

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  9. Well Done on signing up for the 5k, I think it really helps you focus when you know you are working towards something. Plus it's an amazing feeling when you cross the finishing line.
    Love the Chelsea boots!
    Jo (Not A Frumpy Mum)

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  10. Oh my gosh, have I just found a fellow blogger in Aberdeenshire?! The weather has been pretty rotten (even more so this last day!) Hope you are staying cosy inside! #littleloves

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    1. Hi, yes I'm in Aberdeenshire - what a small world! Its so cold isn't it?! Keeping fingers crossed it doesn't get any worse x

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  11. Oh i saw another blogger raving about this book the other day and am so desperate to get a copy for myself. Would you recommend it? I too am a huge fan of Will.I.Am's metaphors, the man is a comical genius, it's about the only thing i really enjoy when it comes to watching The Voice. That chilli con carne looks delicious, my mum swears by Jamie Oliver's recipes xxx #littleloves
    Love From Mummy - UK Parenting Lifestyle Blog

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    1. Hi Vikki, yes I'd definitely reccommend it, such a lovely book. xx

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