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Sunday, 2 May 2010

a well earned rest

Hello and welcome to a wet and windy Sunday! What happened to Spring? I am so glad that I've no intention of leaving the house today, it actually makes the weather more bearable...a sense of smugness that I can remain warm and dry in slobby clothes!

My busy week has finally ended! It was rounded off perfectly yesterday with an afternoon in Bristol spending Birthday money...I got a pretty good haul of clothes *and* have money left, which is you know..always good when your broke and in need of retail pick me ups from time to time!

Today is my Dad's Birthday (Happy Birthday Dad, I love you!) and of course Birthdays call for cake,
so I made him one as part of his present from me. He's a real chocoholic so I did a chocolate tray cake with chocolate buttercream and chocolate decorations. It's a hit.

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And here's my outfit from Friday. I'm not feeling very inspired clothes wise at the moment so outfit posts will probably take a back seat for a little while, depending on my day to day mood!

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Well, off to start my day of rest. I have a few little fun jobs to get done which includes catching up with everyone's blogs (perhaps not such a little job!)

I hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend, have you done anything exciting? Any fabulous shopping bargains?

xxx

117 comments:

Patricia Snook said...

Chocolate cake.... that's a good start to the day, *Happy Birthday* to your Daddy.

Girlie, I found a gorgeous white silk tunic for £1.75 in a Charity Shop, I'm going to sew some beady stones on!

Perfect outfit you have, I adore your shoes!

Have a fabulous day xoxo

Vicki said...

The tray bake looks awesome. I'm looking forward to seeing your purchases.
The dress is really cute, I love seeing your outfits.
Vicki xxx

The Trendy Fashionista said...

Happy Birthday to your Dad!
That cake looks delicious. I bet it tastes better :)
Nice outfit.

-The Trendy Fashionista
http://thetrendyfashiohnista.blogspot.com

dinoprincesschar said...

A restful day in sounds like just what you need doll :)

no shopping bargains as yet but there's time yet !! xx

Danni and Maria said...

that chocolate cake looks awesome :) and I love the dress too!

Sadly haven't been shopping in a fair while, but after exams i'm planning to splurge!

Hope you're well
Danni xxx

| Tex | Fashion Butter said...

ih MAN that cake. I am a fellow chocoholic. And Happy birthday dad! :)

Naka said...

lovely dress and nice chocolate cake ^^ i want some now :3

Raquel said...

happy birthday to your dad! the cake looks so delicious! I too am a chocolate lover! :)

Laura said...

I like chocolate cake !!! And your dress too.

muchlove said...

Happy birthday to your dad! I cannot think of a better present than chocolate cake. Yum!

Shibby said...

That cake looks amazingly delicious my mouth is watering just looking at it!
Happy birthday to your dad :)
Have a wonderful day snuggled up out of the rain =)

annabelle said...

you've inspired me to make a chocolate cake this afternoon lovely! :) also, i've added your blog to my favourite reads. i'm still finding my feet in the blogging world though! X

E is for Eleanor said...

Happy Birthday to Daddy Daisy Chain! That cake looks yummy! x

Mat said...

more cake! you love making them don't you. not much exciting going on this weekend, i did buy a new roller for decorating(see not very exciting) and a possible bbq tomorrow.

Charlotte. said...

i love the cute stars on the cake!

Vintage Vixen said...

You really are the baking queen! Bet your Dad's thrilled with that beauty.
Vix
xxx

pip a la chic said...

I am drooling at that cake..yum yum you're a great daughter.
I know the feeling with the not feeling inspired clothes wise. It's winter here soon in Aus and I'm NOT looking forward to it.

beingdena said...

Hey gorgeous,

that cake looks delicious. Big Happy B-day to your father from me.
Love your outfit aswell-love the colour of your tights.

I'm at work, it's raining so much down here :( I'm off to Sweden tomorrow for 12 whole days:) I am so happy to see my family, relax, get spoiled, see friends and ofcourse shop ;)

have relaxing Sunday
love you
Dena x

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Miri said...

Happy Birthday to your dad! Looks like a really yummy cake =P

Don't forget to check back at my blog tomorrow for a super amazing giveaway for ALL my readers =)Mystique-Glamour

Iris. said...

such a yummy-looking cake!! I want some now :D
looking forward to seeing your new purchases ^^

xxx Iris

Kel said...

Happy birthday to your dad! That cake looks soooo good! :)
Cute outfit, love the shoes and tights.
X x

Tuesday said...

Happy birthday to your dad! I'll be attending a birthday party later, hopefully to catch up some chocolatey :))))

shellbell said...

aw, i love the cake you made your dad, it rocks! you're like a baking superstar :)

STEFANIE said...

Ooh yum! Your dad is lucky :) I love baking too, unfortunately I haven't really had the time to do a lot of baking lately, it's been super busy! I think I'll bake some cupcakes this week, yes!

Couture Carrie said...

Happy bday to your Dad!
That cake looks divine!

Loving your look, too!

xoxox,
CC

daisymay said...

cake looks yummy. that little dress is very cute!
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Helen said...

aww i love the little white chocolate stars on the cake! yum. i went to this antiques place yesterday and found a lovely brexton picnic set that my mum treated me to, it's so cute! i'll have to share it on my blog soon.

Zmaga said...

I'm so jealous: a day off and a cake! :D

Kim said...

That cake looks so yummy! Happy Birthday to your Dad :) Can't wait to see what you got in Bristol. Love your tights too, very vibrant! xx

Leia said...

Laura that looks DELISH! Happy birthday to your dad :)

Krimly said...

thanks sweetie!!! I wanna that cake for my Birthday!! haha :)

Victoria-H said...

Aww too bad the bad weather is back ! booo. But wow, that cake looks impressive ! :D

Natasha said...

That cake looks really yummy, but is probably bad for me due to the copious amounts of chocolate! Do you think you'll start selling your culinary creations at all? xxx

danniekate said...

nom nom nom! you and me can make baking stylish again, in really cute pushing daises/mad men-esque frocks, no? no bargains, but i bought some brigitte bardot makeup x

Missy M said...

oh yummy! i want that cake x

Missy
High street + Couture =
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LadyBugSays ... said...

The cake looks yummy :) Looking forward to seeing your buys!

Marta Z. as Fashionistka said...

hey lovely...happy bday to your daddy ;)

Your dress is so cute ;))

Kisses

THESTREETFASHION5XPRO said...

happy birtday...great chocolate cake

Gem said...

That cake looks flipping amazing. x

Niki said...

Forever envious of your baking skillz! Love the tights too! xx

Niki said...

Forever envious of your baking skillz! Love the tights too! xx

Healthy and Homemade said...

Cake looks so yummy! I love the plaid =D

Em x said...

Ohhh that cake looks divine xxx

See by Skeide said...

Omg now i really want cake, mm:)

janettaylor said...

Happy Bday to Ur daddy! That cake looks so wonderful!

Andrea said...

Love the purple tights!
And happy b-day for you dad, the cake looks delicious!
Thanks for visiting!
xx
Andie

misscindee said...

oooh this chocolate cake looks so pretty and very very delicious. pls share. it's making me drool.

Emma Jane said...

Happy belated birthday!!

The cake looks gorgeous :) I bet your Dad was chuffed with it x

Allie said...

Happy belated birthday to your dad!

Danielle said...

love the purple tights!

Stephanie said...

beautiful dress and cute shoes! that cake looks so delicious! Happy Birthday to your dad

Kisses,
Stephanie

Giselle said...

That cake is wonderfully made and your outfit is awesome!

Pippa said...

Love your taste in topshop dresses :) I wanted this one SO badly but had to give my one on hold to a customer in the end :/
Sad times! Good thing it wasnt you :D Lovely post as usual!!
xox

Jennifer Fabulous said...

Wow. Your dad is a lucky man! That cake is beautiful and looks absolutely delicious! :)

Tell him happy b-day for us!

Susan said...

It has become painfully apparent that you are ill. The rich food posts juxtaposed against your barely-there frame are screaming disorder. I used to suffer from an ED. And i got help.
Are you OK?

Cafe Fashionista said...

Happy, Happy Birthday to your Dad! That cake looks amazing! :)

JULIA said...

shopping bargains? not enough money to even bargain :P
but that cake.... eeeeeeghhgghgh think ill go make on too. :P

WendyB said...

That cake looks good!

as told by kiki said...

Oh WOW! thats an absolute YuM! :) is that easy to make?

Tabitha said...

the cake looks yummy!
LOVE, beauty splashes

sasha b. said...

mmm that looks delicious! i love the sprnkles!!

Mademoiselle Chic blog said...

looks yummy!

bogoosha said...

u are beautiful! look at u!:D i am just average:) xxx luv u!

moretolifethanlettuce said...

happy bday to your dad!! you have major cake decorating skills :)

apparellel said...

sounds like you had a great birthday! and catching up with everyone's blogs is definitely not an easy job sweet thing.

love the dress with the purple tights.

xxx
t

nookie said...

yumm,yumm!
awesome outfit dear!
aww and happy birthday to your dad:)

Audrey Allure said...

The cake looks amazing!

Etrapar said...

nice outfit and that cake...hmmm delicious!
kisses&take.care

MJ said...

Nomnomnom cake! I really want some now - you're ruining my diet!

Imogen said...

Your cake looks so tasty and also very pretty. I love the decorations. Thats so sweet of you to make a cake.

rouli said...

i want to eat it nowwwwwwww!!!!

yummy!!!!!

cool post!
thanks for comm!!!!!!!

xx

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* Reena Rai * said...

That cake looks scrumptious!! Love the outfit too, purple really suits you

Kallie said...

That cake is amazing! Its so beautiful!! I'm jealous you got to stay in all day. Have a wonderful week <3

dancinginchiffon said...

Yummy!!! Great post darling...and I adore your shoes!

natalie said...

Mmm, the cake looks yummy!! Happy birthday to your dad! :)

miss velvet bow said...

Wow deliciuos cake!
I follow you!
bye

Elizabeth said...

My dad always asks for a chocolate sheet cake too! How sweet :)

Krysten @ After 'I Do' said...

Mmmm that cake looks SO good. Share the wealth, hehe. Happy birthday to your dad hon!

Julia, the Thanksgiving Girl said...

Happy B'Day to your dad!! The cake you made for him looks so pretty!

kirstyb said...

yum that looks really great! and isnt the weather horrid xxxxx

OneCraftyFox said...

Your dads cake looks delicious, I had no idea you were so domesticated... cake, biscuits, lol!

Too bad about the weather, we actually had the first warm day in ages. I got to wear shorts... very exciting :)

Julia, the Thanksgiving Girl said...

Oh and Happy Belated Birthday to you too!!!

StephanieDJL said...

That cake looks fab! Happy Birthday to your dad and happy belated birthday to you too bb! :)

sophie said...

i know the weather's so awful! the hail freaked me out earlier. i miss spring i want to show off my tattoo ): that cake looks amazing by the way

Melissa said...

that cake looks delish!! cute outfit!

xx

Panda said...

Great pictures, and post!
Sorry for the late late reply,
I apologize :P
Panda xx

Len♥reNeverM♥re said...

Happy B'day to your papa!
The cake is so festive...loving the starsss...
xo

Jen said...

Happy Birthday, Daddy Daisy! ;)

The cake looks delish. Yum!

Sarah said...

Wow - that cake looks AMAZING! In Madrid we had something that was labelled 'the best chocolate cake in the world' but actually yours looks yummier! Love your outfit posts, but understand if you need a little time out. xx

Victoire said...

Happy birthday to your dad! And i love your dress :)

xx

Giovanna ♥ said...

The cake looks so yummy!! And I love the decoration!
Hope you're having a lovely Monday!
Xoxo
Giovanna
www.bohomarket.blogspot.com

Mouthwash said...

Oooh! Are those chocolate stars?!Yum!

Beautiful outfit. I love how you have so many pairs of colored tights. :)

Amber
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Amy said...

Every time you post one of your wonderful creations, my mouth instantly begins to water. That cake looks so yummy (and happy birthday to your Dad)!!

xoxo
Amy

P.S. Super cute dress!!

Ingrid. said...

omg lovly cake!
aand ommgg ur so skinny!! Eat more cake! haha:P

Sarah said...

That cake is sooo pretty, I love the stars! Loving that dress too, especially with the purple tights :)

Chandra H said...

omg that cake looks soooooo good! hehe. lucky dad ;)

love your dress too, just my style. ! hope you are having a good Monday

<3

Dylana Suarez said...

Nice colors here!

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Martwa Marta said...

happy birthday to your dad!!!

The Blonde Duck said...

1) Love the white chocolate buttons and stars.
2) LOVEEEEE that dress with the purple tights. So precious! If you lived next door, my closet gremlins would steal it.

I'd never admit it, though. :)

ak said...

o my gosh i want to eat that cake..looks so yummy!

xx

Chloe said...

aw, how cute! that cake is super lovely! those chocolate stars are so pretty ♥ Your dad's lucky to have such a sweet daughter :) (and amazing cook!) Happy b-day to him.

Dragonfly said...

Mmmmm - cake is fabulous! I sooooo want a large slice :-)

Marz said...

Wow that cake looks amazing!! I love the stars, they are adorable!
and for not being inspired, you still look great!

Valentine said...

Omigoodness. I missed your birthday!! My apologies, hunny..

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you and your dad!! ;)

ps

that cake is giving me serious cravings right now. CHOCOLATE is life.

xx

Treacle said...

Oh yum...that cake looks delicious! And I'm so happy to see that you're blog is still going strong. :-)

coolboy said...

wow beautiful cake looks yummy wanna taste it

boh nice dress

Taryn said...

that cake looks SO delicious and its beautiful!

Susan said...

hey, lovely, I hope you had a fantastic birthday! you look lovely as always... have a fabulous week ahead, xoxo

nuheila said...

The cake looks so delicious!
Loving your girlie outfit:)



Nuheila

Dane said...

That cake is to die for.. How do you stay so skinny while baking such wonderful cakes, I would eat the entire thing! ;)




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LUU H. said...

you made craving for chocolate cake, yum.

Mademoiselle Deva said...

it looks so delicious!

fritha louise said...

That cake looks amazing. You should work in a cake shop, your baking is always so yummy looking!
I love your dress, it's so cute!

Miss Caitlin S. said...

What a darling dress!!! I love the tights with it and you're so cute to bake a cake for your dad.

un petit lapin said...

Ooooh that cake looks absolutely divine! I'm drooling all over my keyboard.

leena said...

Great.And The Cake Looking Fabulous.And It's Tongue Chewable.And Your Dress The color was Nice.Great Post.And It is divine like your cake

sanuk footwear coupons said...

Happy Birthday to your Daddy and Chocolate cake is looking awesome.