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About Me

I am a "30 something" mum of 2 beautiful girls and married to my soulmate, living in the Cambridgeshire countryside, whilst scrapping and taking photos of family life.

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My little place on the web

This blog is just that, my little place on the web.You will find my daily (or not so daily, hehe)life, my love for my new vegetable garden, baking, photography and my scrapbooking!

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My Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking is a way of life for me now.It has been for over 4 years. I love journaling, taking photos of my family and love colour and texture, these are all part of my everyday life and scrapbooking.

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Skipping...

blogged by me domestic goddess On 11/10/2009 01:54:00 PM 5 lovely comments
When we were kids, along long time ago, in the olden days, as Izzy and Lilly would say!!, we didn't have computers and Nintendo and the like, Oh no, we had fresh air, and a skipping rope!



This weekend, whilst Izzy was lolling on the sofa, (which she has done her fair share off, I might
add), Lilly and I, accompanied by a skipping rope, headed out to the garden.

(Izzy pops out in her PJ's to give a helping hand, how funny!)

Izzy is a pro at skipping, Lilly on the other hand is still grasping the whole jumping and throwing the rope over your head thing, LOL. I do believe, half of her problem is the rope is too long. Anyways, she had a good try and lots of fun.





Me on the other hand, is tired and in limbo. Having Izzy off these last few days has knocked my sort of routine, out of sync, and I am completely in a tizz and so behind on "stuff". Today though I have at last managed to pack all outstanding RAK's, Yay I hear you cry, so if you are waiting on a blog RAK or a Pencil Lines RAK, they are winging there way to you as I type!! Well, they are in the hands of our useless Royal Mail, so lets keep everything crossed!
Another job I got off in the nick of time, is my first exclusive sketch for paper and digi scrappers, to Scrapbook Memories. I am really excited about working with Kristy from SM this year, its gonna be a blast!


Its turned nippy here in the UK, thank goodness we have heating now, LOL. Off out in a while to pick Lilly up from school and take her to Qi Kwan Do.
thanks for stopping by, and do leave a comment if you are passing by

Hugs
Anna x

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An odd couple of weeks

blogged by me domestic goddess On 11/08/2009 09:51:00 PM 2 lovely comments
Yes it surely has been , here in the Bowkis household. Izzy has been under the weather for the past week, and Friday was diagnosed with Swine Flu. We missed Halloween, hence no photos this year, and Bonfire night went without a bang. BUT come Saturday night, Izzy had perked up a little and after a good dose of painkillers we all headed out in our PJ's to the garden for some sparkler fun!
Don't you just love Lilly's Bet Lynch set up, LOL...




Me trying to take a photo whilst holding a sparkler, LOL. Still love the bokeh...




I had my ISO up really hi, hence the grain, but I didnt want the flash to go off and I handheld the camera. Will play in photoshop with these to improve the quality.

The one problem we have faced is trying to get the Tamiflu down her! Today we did managed to hide some in a chocolate croissant that she asked for, LOL. Her appetite has improved, thankfully, as it was so odd Izzy not eating, she loves her food!
I am keeping her off school tomorrow to build her strength up some more and hopefully head out to the fields for some fresh air, and then i can judge how she is.
No one else has had the bug, and hopefully it will stay that way. I am keeping a close eye on Lilly as she goes down hill so rapidly..
Anyways, Pencil Lines went live tonight, with guest designer Kathie Link. I am not that happy with my layout, which is so annoying as I love this photo of the girls together, probably one of only a few from this year. No idea why it looks so crooked, it isnt IRL, honest!




Supplies :

Pink Paislee Office Lingo
Prima flowers
Hambly rubons
Jewels Bazzill Basics

We have had a quiet but wonderful weekend, hope yours was a good one too.
Thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Anna x

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Swine Flu

blogged by me domestic goddess On 11/06/2009 04:38:00 PM 2 lovely comments
My dear Izzy has the lurgy and Tamiflu is in the house! As well as being snowed under finishing the book I now have a poorly girl.
Really hoping to have something to share tomorrow as I am doing a class for the Cathy Zielske charity crop at The Studio.
Amanda at The Studio is supporting the cause by holding a 48 hour on-line scrapbooking event hosted at The Studio.
"We hope to use our online presence to raise lots of money for a GREAT cause! The grand finale will be a challenge set by the wonderful Ms. Zielske herself!"
The event will take place Friday 13 - Sunday 15 November. During the event there will be a new challenge posted every 2 hours and there will be cool prizes, special guests and a whole heap of inspiration! . Every penny raised will be donated via Cathy to charity: water.
Hugs, hope to be back tomorrow!
Anna xx

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Quick update

blogged by me domestic goddess On 11/03/2009 02:15:00 PM 4 lovely comments
I am here, honest, just so so busy finalising the book text and such, I havnt had a moment spare!
So if I havnt replied to an email I am not ignoring you just snowed under.
Last week was half term and I do have lots to share, but for now, I am going to share my belated Halloween projects!
Pick of the Pumpkin Patch







This is a photo from a couple of years ago that I am sure has been scrapped a few times by now! Still adore it though. Used the wonderful Scenic Route Salem collection

Boo Banner




Just love these banners, here is a Halloween one I made for my class crop last weekend
I do have a couple of kits left with instructions to make the boo banner and layout.
Cost £11.00 incl P&P, email me if you want one.
Contents :
4 sheets of pattern paper Salem
1 sheet of die cuts Salem
1 pack of chipboard Salem
3 chipboard banner
Ribbon

Check out Pencil Lines with our guest designer Maisa Mendonca
Thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Anna x

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A Day Out...

blogged by me domestic goddess On 10/27/2009 05:48:00 PM 9 lovely comments
Its half term, and a week of outings and things to do have been planned. Yesterday we started the week with a trip to West Lodge Rural Farm. My girls were maybe a little to old, especially Izzy, but we still managed to have lots of fun. The weather was dry, if a little overcast, but perfect for walking around the grounds, which were just full of autumn colour!





(awful photo of me, but one none the less!)

This is why I love England, I love our 4 seasons, each for their own wonder, and autumn is all about the colours for me. So we walked through beautiful crunchy leaved paths, carpeted in colours of ochre, russets and gold. Trees were laden with sloe's, which reminds me I must go sloe picking this week!









We then headed around the farm area to feed the animals; the usual hens, ducks and goats, and Lilly was in her element.





After a morning walking, the girls took a "spooky" tractor ride, whilst Karen and I checked out what was on offer for lunch. Not dissapointed at all, we had hot chocolate with the FULL works!, yummy, the girls shared one as they were enormous. Paninis and sarnies were also consumed but the hot chocolate was definitely the talking point at the table.





We then headed off to the pumpkin carving tent, and the girls picked a pumpkin to carve.





Now you know me, every year I head down to Sue's and we all go on a day trip to a pumpkin farm for the must have scrappers photo! I couldn't make it this year to Sue's, so West Lodge Farm came recommended, and it is fab....... but just a bit scarce on the pumpkins!!!!






LOL, we did have a giggle, so no scrappers pumpkin photos for me this year! Contain yourself Sue....
The girls finished the day with some pony riding; Izzys highlight.



As well as a lack of "cute child posing amongst the pumpkin" photos, there is also a lack of " eldest daughter smiling nicely for the camera" photos. Instead we have a lot of this view....




I guess the girl is just too cool now to amuse mum and smile for the camera these days!

We were all shattered after our day out walking and breathing in some fresh country air. It was home to chicken wrapped in bacon, "stabbed" with rosemary and a chicken gravy, baked potatoes and some green veggies, absolutely delish!

Well that's Day 1 over, day 2 involves lots of shopping *inserts wide grin*.
Thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Anna xx

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Trick or Treat

blogged by me domestic goddess On 10/25/2009 08:42:00 PM 2 lovely comments
This week at Pencil Lines, we joined forces with The Next Step, the challenge blog. The theme for October is Tricks or Treats.
I had recently purchased Scenic Route Salem collection for my class at this month's crop. I absolutley adore this collection, and it saddens me to see that Scenic Route will no longer be gracing our pages with new and exciting product.




This photo of Lilly and her "boyfriend" from last years Halloween party, has been waiting to be scrapped for a year now! These papers and this sketch were crying out to be used togother.




Supplies :
Scenic Route Salem papers, chipboard, diecut sheet, stickers
May Arts ribbon
Sequin strip from local haberdashery


Finally, a sight from the weekend that bought a huge smile to my face......Lilly reading a "big girls" book!!





Hope you had a lovely weekend, see you tomorrow.
Thanks as always for stopping by
Anna xx

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Momiji Love

blogged by me domestic goddess On 10/24/2009 11:40:00 PM 5 lovely comments
I am a total addict when it comes to most things Japanese, especially when Momiji dolls and such are involved. On a recent viist to the Momiji official site I eye spied a few goodies in the Zakka section.
Zakka means bits and pieces in Japanese and it's our collection of super things to make life lovely.!

I am totally loving the pretty cupcake cases in a tin, with flags!

Look at this travel journal set,it's jam-packed with ideas, handy-hints and useful stuff, as well as plenty of room to sketch, doodle, plan, dream and document your adventures.

Loving this sticker tin with 54 stickers!

And how about these cute teaspoons!

And finally my fav doll at the moment.. is Blanche.

I have been a very busy scrapper finalising my class for tomorrow and baking lots! I baked 2 batches of chocolate chip cookies and 2 batches of brownies! 1 of each will be making it to the crop tomorrow.... I also made "homegrown" (that's what Lilly calls homemade!!) meatballs, tomato sauce and spaghetti, whilst Peter supplied the wine and cheesecake from M&S. Posh pud was in aid of my bestest friend Karen, who is visiting from Newcastle this week, Sadly she is leaving Tuesday, I had it in my head it was Wednesday, boohoo..
Will be back tomorrow with something to share, I know I have been promising this all week, but I really will, LOL

Hugs and thanks for stopping by
Anna x

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