R & R

It's late and i really should be getting some of this zzzzz but here i am doing a post because it's one of the best relaxing past times i have.

After having a bit of a sort out in my studio cupboard, i came across this little bundle of Laura Ashley fairy fabric, it's in all sizes and there are 4 pieces of it. As well as (if you see below) a brown paper bag full of different coloured cotton tread. Mostly made in England.

I'd like to give them away, but thought I'd make it a little bit of fun too. So the first person that can guess which is my favourite cuppa coffee will get the bundle popped in the post to them along with a little extra treat.
Good luck ladies and thank you again for all the love and support you are all giving me and the cupcakes household. Everyone of you mean the world. We're no where near to sorting this nightmare but we will sort it together and make good of it.

I'll run this for a week, so back here with the winner next Sunday and also my 2nd year giveaway winners, Molly and Daisy have picked them out. But sorry no time to sort out photos tonight.

Right I'm off for some well earned R & R.

Sweet dreams and hugs,

x

Just carrying on with life.

Meet my two star helpers on Saturday, they got up at silly O' clock, came down the town and helped me set up the stall. Then smiled, chatted and got customers interest. The biggest thank you to you both. I love you for looking after me, helping and getting me through.

I was really happy with how the stall looked this time, i think because i didn't rush and having 3 pairs of eyes to look at it, we could see where things needed tweaking. It was very colourful and pink! lol

Thank you Jade you're not just my beautiful daugther, you are my best friend too. And always ready with the biggest hugs. oxo

Saturday was a good day and i did really well. I'm now looking forward to the next fair, which will be 25th July @ Luddesdown Organic Farm please follow the link for details. Hope to see you there.

It's been a tuff few days and i know it's not over yet. But this beautiful man of mine keeps me sane, strong and focused. Love you Ben more than words could ever say.

Miss Molly and Miss Daisy keep going from the first bounce on the bed to the last night night kiss at bedtime. Love you cupcakes. Don't worry Mummy and Daddy will sort out this mess and life will be calm again. (And yes your toys will move with us) LOL

Calm it was not here in Longley Road Kent. The most amazing thunder storm and flash rain coursed this to happen at the end of the road. Our drains just couldn't cope and water rose up past the little lads knees lol he was more than happy to run into it and splash around. Funny because me being a cat in a former life hehe! was up on my paws, keeping well away from it. lol

As soon as it came it was gone and drained away. But wow it was scary, i said to Ben shouldn't we be thinking about moving things upstairs. If it hadn't of stopped raining, then i think we might of had too. A couple of hours after the down pour and the sun was shining and you'd never of known anything had happened, apart from all the leafs, twigs and rubbish in the gutters. Whats going on with the weather?

Fingers crossed the sun shines for a while longer. The cupcake house is having a well earned mini break Booked before the bomb shell last week and needed even more so now. We're just going to forget it all and relax. Coming back fresh and ready for anything.

Thank you again for all your love and support.

Back soon.

Hugs x

Looking on up...

...and going forward with life. I have to say how touched I am and thank you for all your loving, caring, kind, supportive comments and words.
They have and are really helping me get through this crappy time. And to Steph from Madmummy you are just a wonderful and caring person. I can't thank you enough for coming to see me on Saturday at the Maidstone farmers/craft market. That hug was just what the doctor ordered. And the little gift will stay on my mollycupcakes apron for every fair and market i do. Thank you lovely lady.
I have to do another special thank you to Tracy from Cupcakes at home. Even though your 100's of miles away from me you still touch my heart. Your kind words and blog post for me means more than words can say. Thank you my dear friend, i only hope i can return your love and support one day.
To my family you are all amazing and give me the strength to carry on come what may. I love all.

2 months to find a new home, fit for the cupcakes and within walking distance of playgroup and Molly's new school. House hunting wasn't on our to do list for the next 4-5 years, we really thought this house was for years. (That's what we was lead to believe!)
Shock i don't think I've every felt so stressed. I can only say it felt like i was going crazy and my head was being crushed in a vice. Nearly a week on after the letter dropped on the mat and now I'm sad still and could just sit and cry but I'm more cross inside and only show it when the cupcakes are in bed or not around me. Why? is the biggest thing i keep asking.
My Nana used to say that one door closes and another ones.
So we shall see where this huge explosion takes us in life.

I'll leave you with one of my favourite songs, it seems to help me and i calm down once listening to it. Just click the link. And enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXw3Hj6vRoc

Back soon with a happier post, i hate to dwell on things, it's happening the house and my Dad and there is nothing i can do about it. But be strong and strong I'll be....

Love to you all x

Catherine x

Lifes just come crashing down...

A bomb shell has been dropped into the cupcakes house this week one that I am still in shock over. 2 months notice is all i can say right now because I'm to upset, cross and shocked by it all. On top of that my lovely step Daddy and Mummy have been told that he has got alzheimer's. This is just something i have to deal with because it's out of all our control. And i need to be strong for my Mummy. But to be truthful I'm numb and don't really know what to do for the best. Keep calm and carry on and has my Nana used to say one door closes and another one opens.
So please forgive me in having a short break for a while and sorry to all of you that have entered my giveaway. I will just leave it open for anyone that wants to pop on to the post and join in. Just click on the word post to enter.

I do have the best man, cupcakes big and small, Mummy and Daddy, Granny and the best of friends for support.
And am so busy with work, it's helping me. I'm also off to the Maidstone farmers market/craft fair tomorrow so if anyone is around please come and say hello. A hug or 2 would be greatly received too.

Have a good weekend and I'll see you soon.

Love,

Catherine xxx

Happy Birthday...

...To Ben's Mummy, my mummy in law to be and the cupcakes...

...Grandma.
We all love you lots and glad you've had a lovely day. Looking forward to seeing you very soon down on the farm. When you join us for a one day of our week long holiday. Pack the sunshine lovely lady and a bottle of pimms lol

Don't forget tomorrow will be the results of my giveaway, so pop on over if you haven't already and leave a comment here telling me your favourite summer cake and colour. Best of luck x

Hugs,

Happy Fathers Day x

Too all the Daddies, Fathers, Dad's, papa's and mine have a very special day you deserve it. Sit back put your slippers on have a cuppa and some pampering time.

All my love goes to Ben the best Daddy in my eyes in the world the cupcakes love you more than words could ever say. Even if you are a Mr Grumpy some days lol (little clue to your present shhh!).
Have a wonderful day we love you x


Hugs,

Eeek! we've got mice....

Cute little baby ones with their own matchbox beds.

You can find them here at Mollycupcakes for the yummy price of £13.50 + P&P about £1.65, i have 5 girls and 5 boys. On the boy matchbox the Ellie is blue. See above photo.

They both come with a little bedding set of mattress, pillow and knitted blanket. Too cute for words.

Please email me if you'd like one or pop on over the Mollycupcakes and pick up a set of handmade mice heart tags to go with one or two, if you'd like both boy and girl sets. They are a lovely gift or treat for yourself. Mice tags can be done in other colours, please ask.Matchbox size 11 x 8 x 5 cm

Wishing you all a lovely weekend and happy fathers day on Sunday. Lets hope the sun shines and we can all get out and enjoy it.

Please don't forget to leave a comment with your favourite Summer cake and colour on my 2nd year blog giveaway. Here... good luck everyone xxx