Colour Bee

Thursday 25 February 2010

snaksnak inspired




I love snaksnak.com and their dedication to nutrition lacking food but it's American, and I don't live in America. I say this with a sad heart because I will never know just how much fun a Funnyun can be.

On the plus side, in England we also have great snacks and if calories weren't an issue, this would be my ultimate top ten in no particular order:

1) Maltesers - the lighter way to enjoy chocolate...unless you eat a family size bag on your own while watching any film with Helen Mirren in it.

2) Milky Way - Every time I see blue and red cars drive down the road together I want one of these tasty treats. Put it down to the subliminal messaging in 80's TV advertising directed at the under 5's.... See this vid for details.

3) Kitkat - It doesn't get much better than this. They should have stopped inventing chocolate bars once they came up with this one. OMG - Newsflash - in other countries they have strawberry, kiwi and lemon cheesecake flavour Kitcats. I'm not sure how I feel about this.

4) Minstrels - You can buy a whole sack of these tasty treats at Sweetie World for £11.99 - very tempted.

5) Innocent Smoothies -
I love that old ladies knit hats for the bottles sometimes and how drinking this stuff makes me feel good.

6) Muller Fruit Corner
- ooh the novelty of mixing your own fruit into your yoghurt.

7) Walkers Cheese and Onion crisps
- The BEST crisp flavour ever made even better with lager (personal preference - Corona).

8) Liquorice Allsorts
- Actually I might even go out and buy a packet of these today. It's been too long Bertie. Naturally I eat the pink ones first.

9) Pret Almond Croissants
- I don't actaually like Pret but I do like the croissants. If anyone knows of some Pret beating croissants anywhere in London, let me know.

10) Marks and Spencer Percy Pigs
- Cult following with valid reason but beware! They are, er... made with real pigs.

Wow, anyone hungry? I'd love to hear about your favourite snack choices!

Sunday 31 January 2010

Food You Can't Eat






Recently I've developed a weird fascination for knitted food. Not fascinated in a sense that compells me to buy it, more amazement that there are people in this world who make a living from selling knitted food!

Why did I not think of this? If I could knit, the idea would probably have dawned on me sooner. As my life stands, I shall just have to continue wondering what my life might have been if I had been the Creator of knitted food.

Cheese Burger and Hotdog - the very talented Nicole Gastonguay. http://nicolegastonguay.com/
Marshmallow and Cheese Collection- Eternal Sunshine. http://www.etsy.com/shop/EternalSunshine

Tuesday 19 January 2010

Pieces of 8

Pieces of 8

When I was a student, some nasty cretin broke into my house and stole all my jewellery, including a Links of London charm bracelet bought for my 21st birthday. I have been rebuilding my collection ever since and I'm still a little bit heartbroken about it.

I was recently bought some amazing jewellery by designer, Vanya http://www.etsy.com/shop/jewellerybyvanya on etsy which I love (some of which can be seen in the photo above). It's subtle with a hint of quirky and nicely affordable - Good for Valentines day!

Monday 18 January 2010

I Love You More Than Sleep

Big love to Rob Ryan, I am a huge fan. I collected some of his cards from his shop on Columbia Road and framed them as a set. I was also given this decal as a lovely gift. I'm going to put it above my bed. Pictures to follow!

You can follow everything Rob Ryan does on his blog here: http://ryantownshop.blogspot.com/

Colour me beautiful



I recently discovered Blanchucha through OhJoy! and fell in love with these prints. Ma Mere et mon Pere were kind enough to buy me this set of four for my birthday from Etsy and had them professionally framed. I have two hanging next to my bed and they make me smile every morning.

There is an interesting article with the artist: Blanca Gómez on Jenn Ski's blog, here.

Sunday 17 January 2010

A New Leaf

A new leaf

In our house, we have decided that 2010 is the year of action. The year when we make things happen. I've been wanting to keep a blog for a while now but have always found excuses not to. Pretty much the same excuses as I find not to join a gym. But hey, there's only so much drinking a person can do and not develop an unsightly paunch so my first step to nurturing a life away from the pub is this blog. Maybe the gym will come later...

I took this photo whilst I was back home for Christmas: here. Which, coincidently, is also where Tom Baker of Dr. Who fame lives. I'm sure he'll thank me for telling you that.