Last week...

was so jam packed that this week I just want it to be as boring as possible.  
I know it's not going to happen, but I can wish can't I


last week was the last week of term and Easter happenings were all around


I baked some Easter gingerbread for the kids at school

 

I made an Easter bonnet for Amelie using a flower tutorial from here (I originally saw it on someone else's blog but I cannot remember where, if it was yours please let me know)

 

I had an order for a 60th birthday cake which I absolutely loved making

 gingerbread numbers and a chocolate layer cake


so this week, I intend on using the yummy homemade soap I received in the mail, thank you for the surprise sweet lady ♥
 

this week I am going to bake some naan bread from my new cookbook from the loveliest of friends (you are awesome) which I am absolutely loving


and this week we are going to enjoy the first week of school holidays and I will be smiling as I am SO proud that my girl got through her first term of prep, exhausted but filled with inspiration and willingness to keep on learning (love you baby girl ♥)


What are you up to this week friends?
 
Whatever it is, I hope it's filled with lots of giggles, hugs and love and if you can, can you pop on here and vote for my lovely friend Miss Curlypops, she very much deserves to win..thank you ♥
and if you want to laugh, pop by here as well

✗ ♡

Comments

  1. Kelly11 April 2011 at 06:19

    Beautiful post, I am so happy it's school holidays too. Skye really needs the break from her first term of school. The bonnet is so wonderful, love the flowers you made.

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  2. Sem Nome11 April 2011 at 08:28

    You are the best!!! The images are awesome!! I love them all!!! Your princess looks lovely!
    Have a great holiday with your sweeties, dear Cathie!!
    Love!
    Bela

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  3. cityhippyfarmgirl11 April 2011 at 13:53

    That 60 cake looks beautiful.
    I'm pretty proud of my boy getting through the first term without a hiccup as well. (Yesterday he explained to me why calcium is good for you!)
    I'm hoping for a boring week as well. Gorgeous photos Cathie.

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  4. Kat11 April 2011 at 13:59

    That bonnet is amazing! I remember when we had to do easter bonnets at school and we had a parents parade. My dad went in it and my sister and I decorated his motorbike helmet. It was hilarious! That cake looks stunning as well. Sounds like you have had a lovely albeit busy week.

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  5. Vic11 April 2011 at 17:00

    What an amazing easter bonnet... Gosh it's beautiful you clever thing.

    Have a wonderful week Cathie! xx

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  6. Sarah11 April 2011 at 18:48

    That cake and flower is a.m.a.z.i.n.g!

    Happy holidays!

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  7. admin11 April 2011 at 21:13

    That is one AMAZING Easter bonnet....we have a task to complete one during the holidays...but I am sure it will not be as gorgeous as yours! & that cake.....WOW the flower is stunning. You are SO clever Cathie XO

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  8. Martina12 April 2011 at 06:39

    So pretty your photos - love the sunflower one - and your cake is absolutely awesome! I'd like a boring week too! Just a lot of free time to ease around and see where the wind will take me! Have a fun time!

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  9. Tania12 April 2011 at 18:31

    I so hope you are falling asleep with the sheer boredom of it all. Last week looked like a DOOZY (albeit punctuated with LOADS of lovely) but I couldn't think of anything better than a week of pottering and tea.

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  10. Tracey@bountifully12 April 2011 at 19:40

    your easter bonnet is amazing!!! you are such a tease with that almondy looking cake, i am so making it this weekend.
    Thank you for the card, you are too sweet for words xx

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  11. Melanie Gray Augustin12 April 2011 at 23:17

    Wow, that really is one amazing week! Beautiful photos and such a gorgeous Easter bonnet! When I was little, the bonnet parade was my favourite part of Easter, even more so than the chocolate - and that's saying something!

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