Life is just like a bowl of fruits..

Eat, Play, Learn, Party, Pamper and Shop..
An exciting new venture to open very soon in Croyden...  Beanies will be a meeting place for friends and families: a haven for parents, a learning adventure for children and an environment in which babies can flourish.

You will also be able to shop a little bit differently as they offer an alternative to the high street. They have handpicked a selection of "super talented artists and designers" to supply their shop - they wrote this, not me!!! so I have a big smile on my face after Karen Cartright, the owner, just placed a big order from Lo Creations (me) ... the not so good news is that I have less than 2 weeks to prepare the stock.. better go!!!!!

But before I disappear behind my sewing machine, here are a couple of items, which will be available at Beanies from 1st of June.

Not eaten enough chocolate this Easter?

Tomorrow Im having all the family around for an Easter BBQ, I thought it would be lovely to make some delicious Chocolate muffins for all to enjoy. These muffins are extremely easy to make and only took 30mins including prep time, so you dont have to be 'Nigella' to be able to create these delicious treats!! (click on the recipe below to enlarge)

Have a look at my photos, instead of using muffin cases I have used square bits of tissue paper, cheaper and definitely more pretty don't you think?





Who doesn't love a bag...?

Who doesn’t love a bag… and your own original hand-painted bag with beautiful artistic details is like a little piece of art to wear.. Céline Hannotin AKA « Knut » creates as well as bags, beautiful astracts paintings. A very talented French artist presents her creations on her online shop http://www.laboutiquedeknut.com. The site has an English language option and Céline speaks perfect English... so nothing should be stopping you...

The "Poppies" bag "

This painting is called "little things"

Beautiful jewellery by Caroline Cowen

Hello everyone again,

I'd like to introduce you to Caroline Cowen Jewellery.

Caroline is a local artist from Hertfordshire, her creations are nature inspired, quirky yet elegant designs... I've chosen a selection to share with you but make sure you visit http://www.carolinecowen.com 

to see more :)

Handpicked for Spring

What a glorious weekend with warmth, sunshine and blossoming trees... Spring is here and let’s celebrate with a selection of handpicked items...

These photos were taken by Michael Mauclert ... I have only uploaded 3 as they are honnestly too many to choose from, Michael captures wildlife and nature beauty at his best... follow the link to see more of his beautiful work http://michaelmauclert.jalbum.net/Champêtre/

A little early to spot poppies yet.. not long to go though..  This photo is a "clin-d'oeil" to one of my favorite flower..

It is not everyday...

I was on my way home yesterday after a fairly long stressful week at work, yet again, the train was delayed... quelle surprise! but as I stepped onto the train, something completely unexpected happened which turned my grumpy mood around.. i sat on my seat and found this, that lifted my mood instantly.. it was like somebody had put it there just for me..

I know what you are thinking.... Laurence, get a life...

It is not everyday...

Well, it is not everyday that you have a friend who make the full page of a magazine.... well done Helen, I have always told you that you were more than just a pretty face!

Yoyo Ceramics has some fabulous ceramics objects which will put a smile on your face.... I love the new ceramic notepad, a witty idea which now can be found in Marks and Spencer,  the "Rubber" Glove Sink Tidy a fabulous trompe l'oeil.. and, Is That Plastic? range must be viewed!! I personally have a couple of items in my kitchen!