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Something For The Weekend?
Ah yes, It’s half term…..again! My official strategy this half term is to encourage their creativity through the medium of boredom! We are going camping for a few days but apart from that we have no major plans- am tempted to just stay at home …the only problem is that I’ll get bored before they do! Here’s a few ideas for half term…
The brilliant Museum of Childhood has 2 great events, it launches it’s new exhibition War Games which looks fantastic ( I saw them setting up while I was there the other week doing research) & they have Spy kids activities on to compliment it !
Click here for more.
This weekend Victoria Park hosts Field Day, click here for more info.
The Science Museum is a great half term outing & they have a special exhibition about the wartime code breaker Alan Turing…click here for more.
Coram Field’s in town are holding a day of traditional part games on May 28th 1pm -5pm click here for more info.
Finally there is always the Wellcome Collection, always worth a visit ! Click here for more.
For craft ideas to do at home , click here for inspiration!
Whatever you do, have a great weekend!
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Herb Bouquets in String Covered Tin Cans
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You might have guessed that I like to decorate, unfortunately for LH this extends to camping trips,because of this we rarely travel light! I love having vases of flowers on garden tables,outdoor glamour!
I had to do a lot of cutting back in the garden last weekend & thought these herbs would make lovely bouquets for our camping trip rather than throwing them in the bin.
Using gardening string,I wrapped each tin until it was completely covered, they are great, unbreakable vases.It’s really easy & looks great !
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Tin Can Camping Lights
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I love the effect of these tin cans recycled as tea light holders. They are perfect for our upcoming camping trip- a family festival where no glass is allowed.
I intentionally wanted the holes to be random, a bit glitter ball ( if you squint !), so there’s a fair amount of light & ‘twinkling’! They are really quick & easy to make .
You will need a tin can ( baked beans cans are perfect), a hammer, nail & access to a freezer.
-fill a clean, empty tin can with water & freeze.
- once completely frozen, take out o th freezer & leave for 30 mins before you start to work on it. This allows the ice to defrost a little , making it easier to work with as the ice is less brittle.
- lay the can on a towel, this will help you to keep it steady, it’s also good for making sure your hands don’t get too cold.
- if you want a distinct design, mark it out on paper before hand,lay on the tin ( it’ll stick naturally) & hammer out the pattern using a hammer & nail. If like me you want random dots , then hammer away wherever you like!
- once you’ve finished run the can under the hot tap & the ice will slide out leaving you with your wind proof tea light holder.
- If the frozen ice buckles the bottom of your can just hammer it back into shape .
I love them!
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It’s Our First Birthday !
So Daisy & Finn’s Party Ideas has been posting everyday for a year,give or take a day or 2! It only feels like a couple of months since taking the leap to start blogging, but looking back there’s quite a body of work!
There’s been highs (getting published on Circle of Moms & getting 35,000 views) & lows when you wonder if there’s anyone out there (thank you NDB) but overall it’s an absolute passion & I love it! Thank you for support & good wishes and here’s to the next twelve months !
N
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‘Tis The Asparagus Season!
We’ve just had a lovely weekend at Mariners cottage in Aldeburgh,the sun shone & it was glorious! Because of all the weather the asparagus is late this year,& it was our good fortune to be able to take advantage of it. We bought Asparagus @Lawsonsdeli,then at the car boot sale & then finally at the asparagus farm just outside Aldeburgh- guess what we’re having every night this week!
A favourite way to cook it is to trim the ends, then roast in olive oil for 10 mins & season with salt & pepper - delicious!
Click here for more info on Mariners Cottage.
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Inspiration - Black Potatoes!
“Hey kids” shouted LH as became through the door ” want to see some black potatoes?”, I was first in the queue, he might have had more luck if he’d said black chips or black mash! Aren’t they beautiful ? He got them in borough market, they are stunning to look at although I have to confess they look more interesting than they taste, I’ll stick to roosters I think!
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We Love London !
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For anyone who loves London , this colour footage of 1920s London is such a treat! Shot by an early British pioneer of film named Claude Frisse-Greene, who made a series of travelogues using the colour process his father William - a noted cinematographer - was experimenting with. This was posted on Vimeo by Tim Sparke .
LH sent this to me from Mr Hyde, it really brightened my day!
Click here for more from Mr Hyde.
