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book shelf. literally.                                                                       and tiered basket space saver

no good at scrabble? never mind. you can still have fun!

diy accessory ideas

yet another use for an old wooden palette

branching out...

ladder shelves? trunkside table? brilliant.

Don't throw away you're aluminium cans

 hunt down some old drawers from the council clean-up and create your own herb garden

 

 And finally...A use for all those empty wine bottles you've got lying around

 

I did a post a while ago called 'Why didn't I think of that?' which was rather popular. So back by popular demand (I've always wanted to say that)  is 'Why didn't I think of that Part II'. Or... aka 'Useful-and-quirky-ideas-for-your-home-and-garden-decor', which was the alternative title for this post.

Every time I come across a DIY project idea I squeal with delight and save it into my DIY folder. The folder is overflowing so this post is enormously overdue. Perhaps I should do a regular DIY decor post? What do you think? I'd love some feedback!

I think I'll start with the wine bottles seeing as though I really do have way too many of them lying around. But that's another post.

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In a parallel universe I am a successful party planner and event stylist. Having a career where your job is to create the setting for a special moment in people's lives would be so wonderful. Although always planning the party's and never actually attending them would probably blow sometimes...And the pack-down wouldn't be too glamorous either. Still, I could imagine job satisfaction rates fairly high for this particular profession and that's what we all want, right? Perhaps I'll just live out my "dream job" fantasy by planning glitzy events for friends and family. I thought these photos could help inspire you for your next planned party. I'll expect an invite in the mail soon!

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Missing my friends from back home terribly today. It's nice to have bits & pieces of them on my bedroom wall to remind me how much they mean to me.

It's a work in progress.

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Today I was trying to find something (anything) to wear and I suddenly realised that I don't own any tees. Admittedly they're not high on my fashion priority list but still, not one tee?? Thanks to Modekungen, a Swedish clothing label that sell all kinds of goodies for both the gents and the ladies, my embarrassing tee situation is about to change. They also ship worldwide...ohhhhh yeaaah. I'm not really into quotes and phrases on tees but I thought the cowboy one was funny. The only problem is I can't decide which one I want the most. Better buy two then.

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I always love the last weekend of July. Not only do I get to celebrate my birthday but this particular weekend marks the beginning of the festival season. For all of you lucky ducks who attended Splendour this year, I tip my hat off to you. We were all VERY jealous of you.  However, in saying that, I decided to save my pennies as I have Falls Festival on my radar this year. Here's hoping I score a ticket.

Speaking of festivals, I stumbled across a creative marketing campaign for The Vaccines the other day. The clever little cookies of Sony Music are taking social networking and music one step further by letting you create the video to The Vaccines' catchy new single, 'Wetsuit'. Fans need to use Apple's photo sharing application Instagram to upload photos of themselves at festivals. Once collated, Sony will choose the crème de la crème and create a slide show to match the Summer festival feel of the new single. Not bad eh?

I had a looksee at some of the photos already in the gallery and chose a few to give you an idea. Can't wait until the video is finished. I might even recognise some of you!

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Long absence...oops *sheepish face*

I've been getting back into baking lately and I recently came across this recipe. I've got to admit that any recipe that combines cheesecake and Coco Pops gets a big thumbs up from me! I have the fondest memories of eating chocolate crackles as a child and I figure that this recipe is really just the grown up version. However I definitely wouldn't say no to a chocolate crackle even now.

What was your favourite treat as a child?

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Coco Pops Cheesecake

SERVES 6-8

200g Coco Pops
150g butter, melted
395g condensed milk
3 x 250g packets cream cheese, softened
1 vanilla bean, halved and scraped to remove the seeds
25g dark chocolate, finely grated

METHOD

Oil a 22cm springform pan and line the base with baking paper.
Place Coco Pops, butter and 2 tbs of the condensed milk in a food processor and process until combined.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press it firmly over the base. Place in the refrigerator for 30 min.
Using an electric beater, whisk the remaining condensed milk with the cream cheese and vanilla seeds in a large mixing bowl until light and creamy.
Pour over the chocolate base and place in the refrigerate overnight.
Serve topped with grated chocolate.

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Is it just me or do these moving photographs remind you of something out of Harry Potter?!! I especially like the reflection one...eeeeeeeeerie!

I was just trawling through my usual blog list when I came across them here. Young, talented and beautiful New York based photographer (jealous yet??!)  Jamie Beck photographs everyone and everything.

See? Told you she was beautiful!

She even managed to capture the Olsen twins looking normal for a change...

There's plenty more moving photography so go and check it out.

Enjoy

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