Monday 25 April 2011

Easter Catch Up..

I have been busy over the Easter bank holidays. My mum celebrated a birthday on Thursday and so we left for France and spent a little while picnicking on the coast of Normandy. We stocked up on red wine, Bonne Maman jam (insanely cheap in comparison to it's price in Britain) and very good french cheese.

Her birthday present from me and my sisters was a Diptyque candle, she loves it and so do I. I am officially a convert and know what my future house warming treats will be! I just hope I can make enough money to keep a good stock of Diptyque candles and buy them as presents for friends and family regularly (fingers crossed!)




(Normal posts to resume this week - along with normal life hopefully! The sunshine seems to act like a barricade against my computer.. I find it makes doing anything productive rather difficult, does anyone else feel that way?!)

14 comments:

  1. Yes, I completely agree-- the sun makes working so difficult, but it's such a treat to have it around these days! I love diptyque candles as well, they smell delish. Glad to see you had a lovely weekend.
    xo

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  2. I Love the sun!! I have spent my whole weekend in the sun ....when it is gloomy for days i seriously get depress, its weird.. But i do Love my Red Wine too!!! Hope you have a great week

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  3. Wow your weekend sounds like such a dream! I wish I could just pack up and leave for a casual weekend on the coast of France!!

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  4. Sounds like an idyllic weekend, you can't go wrong with amazing French cheese ;) Diptyque candles smell divine! x

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  5. That's a delicious looking picnic. Looks like a fun weekend.

    Kiss
    You Are My Favorite

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  6. A few days in Normandy sounds perfect. I had no idea Bonne Maman jam was cheaper in France though, that's a great tip! If I manage to get away to France this year I'll be sure to do the same and stock up.

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  7. That picnic looks incredible. I can't wait to plan some outdoor meals like that

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  8. Happy belated birthday to your mom! :D
    xxx

    http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/

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  9. I want a candle like this!!!

    cool:**

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  10. totally agree! I have felt so lazy and unmotivated and just want to make the most of weather (today does look quite overcast though so doubt ill end up in the garden!)
    xxx

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  11. That basket of goodies looks delicious! YUMMM

    http://jennaleelac.blogspot.com/

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  12. i hope i get to clear up my messy room to be able to enjoy a proper delighted aroma of a scented candle too. i wish the scent would diminish my laziness away, like completely.

    ANDWHATELSEISTHERE

    SHOP

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  13. Your weekend away sounds positively delightful. I have never experienced the magic of those candles......now that you described it so beautifully I really want to know how they are!

    Love

    Tashrin
    Twitter - @ishrattrishna

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  14. Just found your blog and love it. These pictures are so cute. I love France x

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