Over the last few weeks I have read Mister Pip, The Priory by Dorothy Whipple and The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory. I adored the Priory, Mister Pip was a lot better than I thought (although it did take a sudden sinister turn towards the end) and I am devouring The Queen's Fool. My happiest discovery this year so far has been Dorothy Whipple!
I have been baking a little, too, and planning to bake. The ever lovely Vintage Pretty has given me a recipe for pumpkin cake with orange buttercream frosting. I had to make a special trip to get a can of pumpkin puree, and this Sunday I am going to be tying on my pinny and baking up a storm.
I have been listening to Sex On Fire by The Kings of Leon. I am hardly ever, ever, ever up with 'current' music but this is really catchy. I have also been discovering and enjoying Hilary Hahn, who is an amazingly talented classical violinist. Bliss.
I have been making a scarf, and planning a tea cozy, and a hot water bottle cover. Also I have been planning some Halloween gifts for my work friends. I am going to cut squares of black tissue or crepe paper, fill them with spooky sweets, and tie with orange ribbon. Then I am going to make some little tags out of orange card, and stick a black button on them, and draw legs coming out, to make button spiders!
I also want to put up my autumn wreath on the front door, and am toying with the idea of making a halloween wreath too. I love to decorate our little flat!
1 comment:
Hello Mimi, it sounds as if you are "nesting"...your Halloween idea for your friends at work sounds fun. I might do the same as you if you don't mind!
Sincerely, Kathy L
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