Bank Holiday Camping Trip

This is my son and two of my gorgeous nephews enjoying a long woodland walk whilst camping in a National Park this weekend in Scotland.  We had such great fun and the sun was a welcome treat - bit cold at night but well worth the chill to have a chilled weekend with my sister and her lovely family.

Can't wait till the next trip with the tent!

MSMxx

Vintage Eyeglass Case - 1950s

Now readers of this blog will know that I love a bit of vintage, and especially a bit of vintage from the '50s.

I found this eyeglass case on eBay and was playing the game and watching it for a while as I thought that there would be a few people keen on this one.  Well, much to my surprise, I was the only one to bid on it and I won it for 99p.  A total bargain.

It is white on one side, and brown on the other.  Now my glasses have a super stylish 1950s vintage home to call their own! 

MSMxx

Coffee at The National Galleries of Scotland

My children are really interested in art - both are good artists even at the ages of just 7 and 6.  They love a wander round an art gallery but especially if there is something on there for children.  The National Galleries does a drop in art session for kids once a month which is brilliant.  

After the sessions we go for coffee and cake in the gallery restaurant.  It is quite over priced but totally worth it!

And, you don't just get one scone with your order, you get two! 

MSMxx

Helping the toad migration...

We got up very early the other morning (6.30am!) to get to Holyrood Park in Edinburgh to join the rangers of Historic Scotland for the migration of the toads in the park.  My kids just loved it!  We went searching for toads that were a bit exposed and open to crows having them for breakfast!

We helped gather the toads and put them into buckets and then helped release them into the water.

We then made our way back to the education centre to cut out some toads and make lovely toad-y crafty things.  What a lovely and different way to spend a morning!  Many thanks to Historic Scotland for letting us be part of this!

MSM xx

New tablecloth from scraps....

In the run up to our most recent dinner party, I decided that I would like to make myself a new tablecloth.  We have recently painted part of our kitchen a lovely slate grey colour and our dining room is off our kitchen so I wanted to tie it all in together.

I had bought two scraps of fabric in Ikea last year (two pieces at 50p each - bargain!)  The scraps were long enough for my dining table, just not wide enough.  So I decided to try and piece them together to make on piece.  To my amazement it worked really well - they matched up perfectly.

Below is a pic of me placing them together to see if it would work.......

Then I got out my trusty Singer from the 70s and sewed the middle together......

This is the process of piecing them together.  I had to make sure that they lined up perfectly.....

This is a tester to see if it fits my table........ and, yes it did, phew!

Next, I dressed the table ready for our guests.......  I love when daffodils are in season, they are one of my favourite flowers.......

This is another angle of my table - ready with some vintage champagne glasses with tea lights in the middle of them....

And, finally here is my table from a different angle, showing my favourite G-plan unit which has pride of place in that room....

I can't show you any pictures of my guests throughout the evening, as it went way too wild - I love my friends!  A great night was had by all, and I managed to pull off dinner including creme brulee for pudding which I had never made before - yummy, will definitely make that again!  Not for those on a diet though!!

Have a lovely weekend all!

Love
MSM xx

My Monday Muse

My Monday muse this week is Alexa Chug.  Not only is she gorgeous and stylish, she also seems like a really lovely girl - someone you can imagine being friends with.

I certainly would like a peek in her closet.

MSMxx

Blowing away the cobwebs......

There is nothing better for blowing away the cobwebs that a good old stomp up a Scottish hill with some friends and 7 kids!!

Although it feels quite spring-like, Edinburgh is still cold but marching up Arthur's seat is a great way to keep warm.  I love it when you are totally warm all over and it is just your face that feels the cold!

Perfect way to spend a Sunday...

MSMxx