Frostbite from my pocket

There has not been much riding of late due to inclement weather. But is is ski season and we are off the a winner start!
With a week already booked at Perisher and a few day trips planned the snow accessorising begins!

A purchased a pair of ski boots as he hasn't done much skiing the past and is keen to get better (well my love for the snow may also be pushing him).
As we are doing a week, hire boots would be awful and uncomfortable.
However it did make yearn for a new pair of ski boots. I got my current ones on sale while I was at uni and they have treated me well but are a bit to basic for what I need.

I tried these babies on yesterday.

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The picture doesn't really do them justice but the liner is quilted gold. (the outer shell is see through). They are designed to keep your feet super warm which is what I need.

I also love this jacket...puffy goodness.

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mmm, pink vest love...

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Bows + wool+ headband = warm joy

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I am very aware that none of this stuff matches, I am normally a coordinated girl but the on slopes I prefer a mismatched look with wacky colours and fun beanies!

Love in Berlin

I have had a busy week which equates to a quiet week in the land of the blog.

This afternoon i am curled up on the couch with a massive cup of tea and watching a documentary on various architecture in Berlin.

Berlin is one of the best places I have been. I only managed 5 days there and felt like it wasn't anywhere near enough time!

I was amazed and fascinated by Berlin. I learnt a huge amount and fell in love with the city.
I toured much of Berlin by bike. It is such a quick and easy way to get around. The city is huge, walking would take soo long!

Apple Cake Love

My sunday checklist didn't really get completed.

We did get the shopping done and I did some baking but the wind was too cold for a ride and picnic.
For dinner I planned on making okonomiyaki but had cake and champagne instead in celebration as A's sister had a baby.

I made an apple cake from Taste. I didn't completely follow the recipe.

1/2 cup of brown sugar with 125grams of butter

I added 1 tablespoon instead of teaspoon of vanilla extract. 

Mix well until light and fluffy

Next is 1/2 a cup of plain flour and 1 cup of SR flour.

Sift into the butter and sugar mix

add 3/4 cup of milk and fold everything until combined

The recipe suggested two small apple, I used large and almost had a double layer.

Crispy on the outside moist on the inside! best! 

celebration dinner!

My pan was a bit bigger so when I poured the mix in there was nowhere near enough. Then I read the comments on taste that suggested making more mix. I should have heeded their warnings! 

So i made another batch and added it to the first lot. 

I put extra apples on and I'm glad I did, I would also put some apple in the middle next time as well as the cake was bigger! 

It did take well over an hour so will do for dinner washed down with champagne! 

I think I will go jogging in the morning!

How was your weekend? xoxox

Sunday Sleep In

I did try and have a massive sleep in today but after several phone calls from my family this morning there is no getting back to sleep.

Today's Plans:

1. Tidy the house (we had friends over for drinks, the place gets pretty messy quickly!)

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2. Complete odd jobs i.e: new water filter, grocery shop, ski boots for A.

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3. Go on a picnic with my new picnic plates.

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4. Make something delicious for dinner (so there is leftovers for lunch Monday!)

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5. If time permits I would also like to do some baking.

What are your plans today?

Saturday morning Shirley

I have a confession. I love Shirley Bassey. Sometimes I forget this and then she just pops up back into my life.

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I know you shouldn't discuss a ladys age but she is 74.

 She either has good genes or a good surgeon! 

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Happy Saturday xoxo

SHOOOOOOOOES!

I think I will take one of each of these thanks...

All shoes via Sole Struck by Jeffrey Campbell

To comment or not to comment?

I had an email from a reader asking why I had comments turned off.
Simply, I thought no one read my blog or wanted to comment.
But after finding the stats information from blogger, I realised people were reading my blog! THANKS!

I started blogging in order to learn how to blog so I could teach my mum who has a shop. Every time I find something new or interesting I let her know. I'm still learning the fine art of blogging and like to put my ideas in one place.

I have started to really enjoy blogging. It makes me think about things I do a lot more and appreciate the simpler things in life.

Why do you blog?
Do you comment on blogs?
How many blogs do you read?
Do you have any blog tips?
I would love to know! xoxo

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