Sunday Morning

Today I am heading out to a family lunch. We are celebrating Christmas In July (I really, really love celebrating - even other peoples birthdays, I go overboard!!). I will tell you all about it later today, but for now...

How gorgeous is this:

Found here. I want to buy it so badly, but at $585, I feel it's a tad out of my reach. Free postage though!

Perhaps, when I have a bit more free time on my hands, attempt to make my own version of it. 

Currently:

Wanting: to see the new Harry Potter movie. Yep, I'm a nerd but I cannot wait!!

Drinking: coffee, what else.

Reading: Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich - I haven't bought it yet and it's already been out for a couple of weeks!!! I must buy it ASAP!!

Making: My own laptop case for my new lovely laptop (more on Lucy later - yes, I named my laptop)

Looking Forward To: my Aunty's delicious turkey - I'm not really a fan of meat but oh my, it's so so so good!!!

What are your plans for today or what are you looking forward to?

XO Samantha

New Blogs

Oh my, I think I am addicted to blogs. It's a sickness.

But here are three new blogs I've found which I thought I'd share:

Lou La Vie
Here on this adorable blog I saw this picture and just had to share it.

Little Random Happiness
Here I found a recipe for raspberry macaroons and they look delicious.

How good do they look?!?!? I will have to try make these myself as soon as possible!!!

*UPDATED* Happy Mail Love has been deleted but was such a cute idea. If you were ever fortunate enough to find this blog before it was removed, and if you did ever receive a piece of mail from them, I would love to know!  

I love mail. I love getting mail, sending mail, even just reading about mail (I also follow Send More Mail and Dolce Vita - My Life In Lists Swap). 

Hope you like these blogs, if you haven't already found them first.

Are there any new blogs you've found recently that you'd like to share??

I Want To Ride My Bicycle

Am I the only one that immediately heard Queen - I Want To Ride My Bicycle when reading the title?

Lately, I've longed to go for a bike ride. Problem being that I find myself without a bicycle. That makes it a little bit more difficult. Fortunately though, the weather here is so yucky that it would not be enjoyable. Perhaps by the time spring comes, I will have acquired a bicycle of my own??

Damn you winter!

Besides hating the cold, I am currently:
Reading: Year Of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks
Watching: The beginning of Charmed (not my best choice but I used to love it) and Will&Grace (ohmygosh, so addictive, I love it!!!)
Listening: Billie Holiday (man! she is amazing) & The Rolling Stones
Loving: being on holidays!
Wanting: to move out of home desperately, if only I could afford to do so!!

What are you doing/thinking/loving/etc. currently????

XO Samantha

Books and Croissants

Yesterday morning, I, along with my insane family, went for a visit to the Abbotsford Convent. Yes, sounds scarily religious but is no longer a working convent and is now filled with beautiful gardens, restaurants and so much more.

When we arrived we begun with breakfast at the Convent Bakery. Oh-my-goodness-gracious-me! This place was beautiful and their food was nothing short of delicious. 

This was my breakfast, an almond croissant and it was soooo sooo yummy. Wow!

We then went to the 3MBS Music and Book Fair which appeared to have little on offer, until I found my first book. 

1 hour, 25 books and $60 (yes, only $60, wow!) later, I walked out of there simply amazed. I could of kept on going, but felt my purse had taken a hard enough hit for now. 

From what appeared to be nothing special, ended up being one of the best book sales I've ever been too. I'll most definitely be going again next year!!!!

Have you been to any good book sales lately???

XO Samantha

Online Shopping

I love online shopping. I'm not to sure what it is about it, but I just can't stop myself. Problem being = very limited funds. If only I were a millionaire.

Here are some things I'm loving:

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I hope you liked & that you are having a wonderful, marvellous weekend. 

XO Samantha