RIP Geoffrey Hughes

When I heard the news of the death of Geoffrey Hughes, I was a little heart broken. I've been bought up watching Keeping Up Appearances, I could probably recite each episode, word for word. I honestly believe that Geoffrey Hughes' character was the centre of comedy within the show, always with the funniest lines, and they were always so well delievered. Safe to say, he is going to be missed.

R.I.P Geoffrey Hughes x

Summer is officially here!

So it finally looks like summer is here! The time of year when everyone has a BBQ, gets the sun cream on and enjoys a lovely glass of Pimms in the sun. Well, that isn't the case for everybody ....

I for one, absolutely hate this time of year. The clammy heat,  sweating, and getting zero sleep because it's TOO HOT! I'd definitely much rather be cuddled up, on the sofa, in a hoodie, with my slippers on, a cup of hot chocolate, my duvet and a good film. Bring on winter! :o)

So instead of being out in the sun, I'm going to be staying in, with a bottle of chilled Volvic strawberry water (my current addiction), with the back door open, party planning and catching up on some TV.

Happy Summer to you all! 

Neglect

Recently I've been completely neglecting my blog (sorry, I still love you!) I've just been so busy,

I'm trying to organise a surprise 50th birthday party for my mum and uncle, which, as easy as it sounds, is turning out to a A LOT harder than I first thought. I'm an only child, and with having such a small immediate family, I've found myself trying to do this all on my own. The first wall I hit was the date. I found the perfect venue, for the day after their birthday! I'd need to spend the day decorating the venue, but my uncle then explained a few days later how he is planning to get tickets for us to go to Norwich vs Fulham, so that option was off the cards! So I've now had to settled for a hall for the weekend before, which is 6 days before their birthday, so I guess they won't see it coming :).

I want to make all the cakes myself, so that's 150 cupcakes and a Bon Jovi Have A Nice Day cake (the above picture) I have to try and make witthout them knowing! So I've  decided the theme is going to be black, red, and white. My friends friend is going to make a big balloon arch, 2 balloon towers and blow up all the helium balloons I need for just £60! A bargain if you ask me :o)

(All above images taken from Treely Scrumptious Treats)

I've also recently come across 'Sweet Trees', and it's safe to say I'm completely and utterly fascinated by them! I plan on attempting to make several (several being 8 or 10) for table centrepieces, then guests can sit, have a drink and a couple of sweets :)! The above pictures are just a few of many examples of some of the amazing  things you can do with the right type of sweet!

It's safe to say I am looking forward to getting everything sorted for it!

K xx