tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41456969444580488982024-03-14T12:07:10.384-07:00 M e e t Y o u r M a k e rA Fashion Lifestyle Blog by Annie OakesMeetYourMakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14353343769365592018noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145696944458048898.post-18796783967946682782015-06-10T10:33:00.001-07:002015-06-10T10:33:43.138-07:00MeetMySaturdayAtHOME<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It has been an age since my <a href="http://meetyourfashionmaker.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/meetmynewclassicneutrals.html" target="_blank">last outfit post</a> (I mean, just look at how much my hair has grown!), so I thought a visit to <a href="http://homemcr.org/" target="_blank">HOME</a>, Manchester new creative hub, & the surrounding area was the perfect backdrop to my colourful Saturday outfit. A hybrid of Cornerhouse & the Library Theatre Company, we went to visit their latest (& first) art exhibition 'The heart is deceitful above all things', which was perfect for a quick Saturday afternoon injection of culture, before we headed to hunt down tea & cake. I won't give away too much (go & see it for yourself!), but keep your eyes open for the retro funfair temporary tattoo dispenser!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Khaki & Gold Sunglasses - TK Maxx, originally Balmain *what a find!*</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Blue Suede Cropped Jacket - <a href="http://shop.mango.com/GB/p0/women/clothing/jackets/leather/suede-jacket/?id=43073505_77&n=1&s=prendas.chaquetas&ident=0__0_1433953743543&ts=1433953743543" target="_blank">Mango</a> (also in a gorgeous wine hue) *latest buy*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Lilac bag - Vintage</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Floral Printed Cotton Culottes - Vintage</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Black Leather & Wood Block Heel Sandals - <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/uk/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=5316471329010&category=WOMENS-HEELS-WEDGES-EU" target="_blank">Urban Outfitters</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I love the weekend! You may have gathered this from my last post, however I just wanted to take a moment to appreciate Sundays in particular. At this very moment I am sitting in bed, having woken up naturally, looking out the window onto yellow-sprouted trees framing a bright blue sky, with not a cloud in sight. I am thinking about slipping into any old clothes so I can make the most of the fresh bright morning by popping to the shops for the Sunday paper & some fresh bread for brunch. And I'm thinking how I would like to make this a Sunday tradition...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Apart from this new tradition, baking always seems to creep into my weekend plans. If my friends pop round they always ask if there's cake (as there normally is!) so I bake a bunch of goodies from what I have in the house. This time I had an abundance of plums, softening fast & calling out to be smothered by cake & devoured by happy mouths. Good old BBC Good Food gave me a hand with this delightfully delicious <a href="http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/gingery-plum-cake">Plum & Ginger Sponge recipe</a>, or 'Gingery Plum Cake' as they call it! It is a winner in my eyes, moist (not a great word I know, but it sums it up!) with a perfect balance of sweet, spicy from the ginger & tart from the fresh plums. I just reduced the size of the tin a bit for a deeper sponge & didn't use quite as many plums on the surface area on top. I would love to try this again with some additional fruit, maybe raspberries as they suggest, nectarines or mango. Is mango good baked in a sponge? Let me know if you have tried it!</span></div>
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MeetYourMakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14353343769365592018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145696944458048898.post-27660261484855127962015-04-11T07:23:00.001-07:002015-04-11T07:23:12.730-07:00MeetMyEvenings&Weekends<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now that I have a 9-5 job (as opposed to part-time haphazard hours juggled with freelance work on the side) I am learning to love & make the most of evenings & weekends. They may be a normality for many, however this is a luxury for me! Now that the clocks have sprung forward & its is lighter in the evenings helps dramatically in making the most of time. We have been treated (& teased) to a few sunny early evenings spent in the local beer gardens, however I'm still waiting for the temperature to raise its head a bit so we can full enjoy Spring!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My weekends so far have been so fun packed, full of breakfasts in bed, rummaging through a fabulous <a href="https://www.facebook.com/manchestervintage">vintage fair</a>, pub quizzes, experimenting with some new recipes & drinking my way through a <a href="http://www.ginfestival.co.uk/">Gin Festival</a>...</span></div>
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MeetYourMakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14353343769365592018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145696944458048898.post-18117937819579409142015-04-05T08:52:00.003-07:002015-04-05T08:52:57.138-07:00MeetMyEasterTreats : Take2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Carrot cake is one of my favourite types of cake (& there is tough competition trust me!) so I don't know why it has taken me so long to try my hand at baking one. I actually made this one back in Winter (which officially wasn't even that long ago) but haven't really had a perfect time to share it.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> But with the Easter Bunny around this weekend I thought anything carrot flavoured fits in nicely with the theme, so give a warm welcome to my homemade carrot cake. Happy Easter!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: justify;">I used </span><a href="https://www.ocado.com/webshop/recipeView.do?recipeId=2854#productsJump" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: justify;">this</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> fabulous recipe originally from the Hummingbird Bakery, which I highly recommend as as even though it is a towering triple-layer cake (actually the biggest I have ever made!) the sponge was so light! I did decide to deviate slightly from the recipe however and not to cover the outside of my cake with the buttercream as I think there is enough sandwiching it all together, but feel free to experiment!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Recipe from the <a href="https://hummingbirdbakery.com/cookbooks/the-hummingbird-bakery-cookbook/">Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook</a>, which you can also view <a href="https://www.ocado.com/webshop/recipeView.do?recipeId=2854#productsJump">here</a> courtesy of Ocado.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Feeling in the Easter mood, yesterday I went on a baking spree & created the cutest Easter Bunny sandwich shortbreads. I was i</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">nspired by </span><a href="http://www.larecetadelafelicidad.com/en/2012/09/rabbit-cookies.html#comments" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">La receta de la felicidad's recipe</a>, <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">although mine turned out a little more rustic, but just as tasty (I imagine)... A few of the bunnies however didn't make it through the sandwiching process, however their missing ears & tails were put to good use as I improvised & created a chocolate bark (recipe below). Similar to rocky road - with chocolate, shortbread & marshmallows - you layer up the deliciousness & have an extra treat alongside the bunnies, which I think is a strike of genius...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Easter Bunny shortbread sandwich cookies - Inspired by <a href="http://www.larecetadelafelicidad.com/en/2012/09/rabbit-cookies.html#comments">La receta de la felicidad's recipe</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Double Chocolate Easter Bunny "Bark" (recipe above!)</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Okay, I know I have been a tad AWOL, however my life has taken a turn for the crazy. From landing a new job (working 2 jobs in transition) to showing my designs in Leeds Rag Fashion Show, the year so far has whizzed by at a scary, yet exciting speed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, in order to help get back on the blogging track, I wanted to compile some unseen photo footage of 2015 so far. Yes, yes I know it is April (already!) however this is to help me as much as it is for you to be nosey, as I have seemed to lose track of lovely memories I have experienced...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Amazing artwork at the newly renovated <a href="http://www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/" target="_blank">Whitworth Art Gallery</a>, Manchester</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My go-to Hemsley+Hemsley cook book alongside butternut squash, kale & quinoa stew (recipe from <a href="http://www.loveandlemons.com/2015/02/15/butternut-squash-kale-quinoa-stew/" target="_blank">Love & Lemons</a>), then topped with cheddar & served with homemade beetroot hummus</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A month or so ago I was in London doing a design internship with the on-trend fashion company <a href="http://www.ohmylovelondon.com/" target="_blank">Oh My Love</a>. Based in East London, everyday I passed through Westfield shopping centre on my journey across the city. One evening when I wasn't rushing through I actually stopped for a spot of shopping only to discover the fun-loving eclectic shop <a href="http://www.tigerstores.co.uk/" target="_blank">Tiger</a>. It is a shop of many things, from stationery to homewear to accessories, & is such a fun place (& so affordable!) to have a look around if you get the chance. On that occasion I had to refrain from buying the whole store as I was travelling to & from Manchester, however when I discovered one of their shops in Brighton I just couldn't resist. Their website showcases their range of products, however every shop stocks different variations, so that gives you an excuse to pop in every shop of theirs you see!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pastel Metallic Panelled Socks - perfect for springtime shoes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.tigerstores.co.uk/tiger_home/kitchen/fondue_set_1600769.html" target="_blank">Fondue Set</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here it is, the first recipe I tried out from my new Hemsley + Hemsley cook book. As food is better enjoyed with friends, I invited mine round for a leisurely lunch, with this dish gracing the table as the main dish & my <a href="http://meetyourfashionmaker.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/meetmynewyearcake.html" target="_blank">Salted Whiskey Caramel Gingerbread Cake</a> following for a naughty desert. Even though Hemsley + Hemsley's recipes are all about nutritious wholesome food, life is all about the balance!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3 tbsp dried porcini mushrooms (which I skipped as I couldn't brace a cold trip to the shop! But I just added some more fresh mushrooms!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Firstly, "activate" the quinoa by soaking it in twice its volume of filtered water overnight, or for at least 8 hours. This step isn't completely necessary, however it is highly recommended by Jasmine & Melissa as it improves the digestibility of quinoa & boosts its vitamin content. Once finished soaking, rinse & drain the quinoa completely.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Continue cooking for another 5 minutes on a medium simmer. Taste the quinoa to see if it's ready - it should be cooked & tender, but with a nutty texture. Cook for a few more minutes if it needs more time. Also, add more broth if the risotto is getting too dry. Bear in mind, it will continue soaking up liquid even after the heat is turned off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I also tried the Quinoa Risotto Balls recipe to use up any leftovers, which I have ready to share with you very soon...so keep your eyes on this space!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This Hemsley + Hemsley Spring Quinoa Risotto recipe is also on my list to try in a few months time, so hopefully we'll be seeing some springtime sunshine soon...</span></div>
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MeetYourMakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14353343769365592018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145696944458048898.post-76662870965204587872015-01-13T04:22:00.001-08:002015-03-28T11:44:49.108-07:00MeetMyNewRead<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>'<a href="http://www.fashiongrads.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fashion Grads North West</a></i>' is a new magazine including fashionable events, news and work experience opportunities within the region. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Being a recent Fashion Graduate myself, I think this magazine has identified a gap in the market & fills it very nicely. In this first issue (you can read the exclusive prototype </span><a href="http://issuu.com/fashgrads/docs/final/1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">here</a>!<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">)</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, I really enjoyed & benefited from the 'Launch Strategy: How to Build a Buzz' seminar sum-up as it included key questions from the event, & valuable answers from a Fashion Industry panel, providing us Fashion Graduates (who have great design skills but who might have to brush up a bit on the business side of things!) clarity we may have when thinking about starting up a business.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I think the Fashion Industry advice sections, like the one I mentioned above & the 'Create Your Own Fashion Label: Advice From MUUSE Co-Founder Gitte Jonsdatter' article are <i>Fashion Grads North West</i>'s shining points as they combine experience with passion & advice...a winning combination.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As blogging has become a major part of the fashion industry, creating new & exciting opportunities for all, I was lucky enough to be selected to take part in the first issue's 'Bloggers Panel Christmas Q&A', where North West based Bloggers were free to answer some important festive questions...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As a thank you for being involved in the first issue of <i>Fashion Grads North West </i>& for joining before January 25th 2015 (which you can still do <a href="http://www.fashiongrads.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>)<i>,</i> I was sent a lovely little gift box including a Yankee Candle tart, festive nail art stickers, a peppermint candy cane, a beauty product (mine was a black & white confetti effect Barry M nail polish) & a festive mini soap! Every gift box is different though, so why don't you join up & see what you get...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A New Year calls for a New recipe...specifically CAKE! Yes, I know we have just survivied a few of the most unhealthiest weeks of the year, but I made this cake especially to celebrate the New Year, so it's allowed! And after it is finished I promise to turn my lifestyle healthy again, with help from my wonderful Secret Santa present that was 'The Art of Eating Well' by <a href="http://www.hemsleyandhemsley.com/" target="_blank">Hemsley + Hemsley</a>. As my Secret Santa knows, I love Food & I love Art, so this book is a perfect combination of the both as each page provides the plate as a canvas & the food as the artwork...it is truly beautiful & looks delicious! I am yet to try out these recipes though, as the cake is still going...but I will let you know when I do! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here's to a healthy (after the cake is finished!) & happy 2015!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Classic Neutrals. Two styles which go perfectly together. </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Camel, Navy & Gold. A classic combination which, when added to minimalist shapes,</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">creates an effortless ladylike look, lovely for the New Year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">New beginnings are always best starting with a clean slate, filtering your wardrobe through to your daily style, dressing up key pieces with trend driven items. I am planning to have a wardrobe sort through this coming week, always keeping hold of my classics & memorable pieces, making way for my many gifts I have received & some New Year finds!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Through the past year, from my Graduation to Christmas, I have been lucky enough recently to receive some beautiful timeless gifts which fit perfectly into this concept. When combined with some of my latest finds, I am all set for a classy 2015! Meet My New Year...</span><br />
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MeetYourMakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14353343769365592018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145696944458048898.post-25965476475417534902014-12-31T09:38:00.002-08:002015-03-28T11:54:44.818-07:00MeetOurNewYear<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Just a quick one as I'm in the midst of getting ready for the big one...New Year's Eve! This is a time to reflect, in between the selfies (word of the year, right?) & the 'cheers' as it strikes midnight. Take a moment to look back to what you have achieved & what you look forward to in 2015. I have had a whirlwind of a year, as I'm sure most of you also have! Finishing my Degree at uni was a major checkpoint for me & now I'm looking forward to doing an MA, whilst constantly on the search for a graduate job. Life has changed from a work & party packed student lifestyle to a state of limbo at present whilst everything sorts itself out, however I am looking forward to a New Year full of new opportunities to really push my <a href="http://annieoakes.wix.com/annieoakes" target="_blank">freelance design work</a> & challenge myself further.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">On a plus, I've just received a text from one of my besties reminding me we need to book tickets to see S Club 7 in 2015! Sounds like it's going to be a good year!</span></div>
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MeetYourMakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14353343769365592018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145696944458048898.post-60540798019981384872014-12-30T11:52:00.000-08:002015-03-28T11:56:26.746-07:00MeetMyChristmasCat<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here's my second Christmas Day post & a Merry Kitty-mas to you all! This post features my Cat, Georgie! I may have forgotten her present this year (sorry!), but she had more than enough wrapping paper to fight with & enough paper bags to cat-nap in to keep her entertained! This post also features an adaptation of my Christmas Day Outfit, featured in my <a href="http://meetyourfashionmaker.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/meetmycosychristmas.html" target="_blank">last post</a>, transforming my look from the food filled day to the drink filled night! I removed my cosy hat & penguin jumper, adding some sparkly earrings, red lipstick & a glass of bucks fizz so I was ready to celebrate!</span></div>
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MeetYourMakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14353343769365592018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145696944458048898.post-39635379798029306622014-12-29T10:27:00.000-08:002015-03-28T11:58:20.018-07:00MeetMyCosyChristmas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I hope you all had a fantastically festive Christmas! I was lucky enough to be granted a few day off work so I travelled home to Hastings for a lovely cosy Family Christmas. Even though the festive period is associated with great indulgence, this trip really reminded me to appreciate the simple things in life. I can't promise you I cut down on the piggies in blankets or the gift giving, however I spent quality time with my Family, taking walks along the beach & watching movies, which is worth all the indulgence in the world...</span></div>
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MeetYourMakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14353343769365592018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145696944458048898.post-77953673142537367272014-12-14T07:50:00.000-08:002015-03-28T12:00:24.104-07:00MeetMyPomegranatePerfection<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">'Tis the season! The Season for festivities, the Season for treats, the Season for baking! Being ill with flu & a viral throat infection (it really is as bad as it sounds) for the past week now, I have felt totally unproductive, stuck in the house, drinking my body weight in lemon, ginger & honey tea & trying my best to recover for Christmas! Good news though, the rest is starting to pay off & today I have actually felt up to baking. Having trouble sleeping through a blocked nose & sore throat means early mornings, warm breakfasts & on this occasion brownie treats (for elevenses)!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I used a brownie recipe which I adapted to make way for the pomegranate & reduced the quantities to produce a small batch (as it was the first time I've tried baking directly with this fruit & wanted to create room for future improvement). Of course, the quantities/timings can be increased depending on your needs (or wants).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">By reducing the quantities, I also had some left-over pomegranate so I decided to create something for later (not for breakfast, don't worry!) & infuse some gin I had left lurking in the back of the cupboard. Infused spirits always look so pretty & are perfect for presents, so I thought I'd pop some pomegranate in a spare jar with the gin & leave to infuse for a few weeks (just in time for Christmas)...it really is that simple!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Welcome to the season of...hats! I had added 2 new hats to my winter wardrobe this season, but as you will see, they couldn't be more different!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">White knitted bobble hat - <a href="http://jacquelineheadlam.gostorego.com/" target="_blank">Jacqueline Headlam</a> (Bought from <a href="http://www.countrylivingfair.com/xmas/" target="_blank">Country Living's Christmas Fair</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I initially mentioned Jacqueline Headlam's creations a few posts ago in my<a href="http://meetyourfashionmaker.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/meetmyfestivities.html" target="_blank"> Festive Trip to Harrogate</a>, but just take a moment to appreciate <i>this</i> hat. Wow. As I mentioned before, I had been searching for the perfect pure white hat to add to my winter wardrobe & boy did I find it! After searching high & low, & browsing through piles of tatty pom-poms, I knew I was searching for something different, something special, something that I can keep for years to come. So handmade was the only way to go! With a removable pom-pom, the hat can be hand-washed to keep that bright white feeling & a smile on my face through the cold!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Passing through our local Sainsbury's this <i>adorable </i>hat immediately tickled my Penguin senses, as I think you can tell by the ecstatic smile on my face! Although I resisted (as I may or may not already have a Penguin hat!) my Man gave in & surprised me with it a few days later! </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Looks rather cute with a simple monochrome outfit with a pop of festive colour. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have also spotted <a href="http://www.sainsburys-live-well-for-less.co.uk/tu-clothing/products/women/penguin-pyjama-set/" target="_blank">these pyjamas</a> & <a href="http://www.sainsburys-live-well-for-less.co.uk/tu-clothing/products/women/penguin-mittens/" target="_blank">these mittens</a>, also from trusty Sainsbury's, which I might have to add to my collection soon!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yes, you may have (definitely) heard of The Great British Bake Off (or GBBO as we like to call it!), but have you heard of The Great British Thanksgiving? No, I didn't think so... But I think this could catch on! Is it just me or are we adopting <i>alot </i>more American traditions. As I mentioned in my last post, I don't think this is a bad thing as any excuse to celebrate & I'm there, but why don't we alter the traditions just a little bit to make them more our own. This is when I came up with the idea for a Thanksgiving Tea Party, combining all the best festivities by inviting the girls over for some pecan pies & cranberry gin fizz cocktails...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As I mentioned a few posts ago, brunch is currently the latest foodie trend. However, according to my man it isn't even a "real meal", although he was quick to jump at the chance when it was my treat! It is rare we get a day off together, so we filled our bellies with brunch & managed to just catch the last bit of December sunshine shining against the Church...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My <a href="http://meetyourfashionmaker.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/meetmyfestivities.html" target="_blank">last post</a> documented my trip to Harrogate to Country Living's Christmas Fair, where I bought many Christmas presents, got in the festive spirit & also picked up a few irresistible pieces for myself! This luxurious wool-blend grey cable knit jumper is one of them. Knocked down from £130 to £50, once I had it on I knew it wasn't coming off. And anyway, I haven't even bought a jumper for this season yet, so I <i>needed</i> this one! Designed in the UK & produced in Italy, the yarns used are the finest, & you can really feel the difference. I love supporting Young British Designers (particularly because<a href="http://annieoakes.wix.com/annieoakes" target="_blank"> I am one of them </a>& I know the support is greatly appreciated!) as well as you know the products are something new & exciting, ready to break out into the big wide world!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Happy December to you all! The last month of the year is finally here & even though it is full of memories from the past 11 months, now is the time to get in the Christmas spirit! A few months ago I spotted a Christmas stocking competition which Country Living Magazine was running. I was apprehensive as (in my eyes) it was too early to start making stockings, but I had a brain wave & I just couldn't resist. Little did I know that my entry would be good enough to go on tour with the Country Living team, being displayed at their 3 nationwide </span><a href="http://www.countrylivingfair.com/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">Christmas Fairs</a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">! </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I took a day trip to Harrogate to see my <a href="http://instagram.com/p/u24DIMywzO/?modal=true" target="_blank">little penguin</a>, get festive & stock up on some Christmas presents!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Even though my little penguin didn't quite make it to the top spot, (he was up against some tough competition, but you can see him in the bottom left hand corner) he was highly commended so I'm very happy with that! The fair was full of goodies, from exquisite home wares to decorate your houses from top to bottom, to foodie treats & homemade gifts...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Happy Black Friday everyone! Although across the pond, American traditions have seemed to travel this year in particular. Maybe it's just me getting older & more aware, or maybe it's just an excuse for sales & therefore lots of shopping... Either way I'm not complaining as I think it is great to celebrate worldwide traditions, especially with festive food & drink! On Wednesday evening I had the girls over for a Thanksgiving tea party, where we (rather stereotypically I'm afraid to say) stuffed ourselves with bagels & pecan pie. More to come on that soon though, because today's post is all about the Big B word.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Breakfast is by far my favourite meal of the day, it wakes you up, powers you up & prepares you for the day ahead. However a new Big B is in town. Brunch is the new big thing. Formerly known as a late (lazy) breakfast, brunch is best enjoyed after a nice snooze in bed. After having my fill of bacon & egg sandwiches over the years (let alone this week) I have decided to experiment with different, healthier versions of the must loved late-morning brunch. Bananas are my breakfast fruit of choice, with one almost always gracing the top of my porridge or toast. I wanted to create a warm brunch from what I had in the house, after all who wants to venture out into the elements when they have just peeled themselves out of bed? If you have the basics (bread, butter, milk, egg) you can really create this cross between bread & butter pudding & french toast with any flavours you wish. This morning however was Mr Banana's day to shine...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was lucky to finding the last glimmer of remaining sun this afternoon (possibly in the whole of England) to snap this outfit as the champagne sheen of this dress really comes to life under the light. Today I've toughened up this vintage look with my trusty leather jacket (aka the one you can never remove from my shoulders) & my heeled booties to create a balanced Autumn day look for a lunch out with my Auntie. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I think this dress would also be perfect for a candlelit dinner (talking about coming to life under lights) dressed up with strappy heels & bare legs, if I'm ever brave enough this time of the year. I'll get back to you on that one...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Gift buying for the opposite sex is always tricky, so I wanted to give a heads up ready for (get ready for the big C word)...Christmas. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">With my Man's Birthday falling in mid-September, I wanted to share with you a few gifts I got for him & some other items he is enjoying this month. Even though it is over 3 months away, Christmas is the next big event I will be gifting for, so gathering ideas all helps in the lead up to giving the perfect presents.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Being under the weather seems to be inevitable this time of the year, however a pain in the back is not what I was counting on! A wee sniffle or a sore throat is easy to deal with, however trying to support my back & stay active so it doesn't seize up is a little more tricky. So what cures </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">darker evenings, a chill in the air & not feeling a hundred percent? Baking of course!</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Because baking (+ bananas) DOES cure everything...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Inspired by the autumnal feeling in the air, I wanted to create a homely bake (with only what I had in the cupboard) & stumbled over <a href="http://www.sophiedahl.com/2014/03/banana-bread/" target="_blank">this</a> wonderfully easy Banana Bread recipe by Sophie Dahl. Baked in a loaf tin, I lined mine with pleated baking parchment so when baked, I could fold the paper over itself & tie rustically with string to create a perfect individual package. Mine seemed to turn out a bit darker in colour than the recipe shows, so I would probably recommend turning the temperature down & just baking for a little while longer. Although my version did create a bite on the edges which complemented the soft banana centre nicely. So I'll leave it up to you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have always admired the <a href="http://www.swatch.com/" target="_blank">Swatch</a> brand, with their clearly identifiable style & reliable designs. I recently discovered their artist collaborations & special collections when Sean (Swatch employee & boyfriend) bought me their limited edition 'Flowerhead' watch, designed by <a href="http://olafhajek.de/" target="_blank">Olaf Hayek</a>. Admittedly, I had never heard of this artist before, but upon researching him I think I have falling in love (sorry Sean!), well with his illustrations anyway! Twisting arrangements of natural forms are painterly adorned to flawless figures, towering over their head like a mother nature's twist on Victorian wigs. The tainted colours he chooses are beautifully vibrant, almost built up then worn away, like these characters were actually Victorian & now have chrysanthemums stemming out of their vintage wigs & stalks fleeing the nest, bringing a sense of surreal serenity to the image. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">They are endearing yet sophisticated, the detail of his skill showing through his creative ingenuity. However, this skill shouldn't come as a surprise as he is classed as one of the most successful illustrators in the world, being featured in top publications & leading brands advertising campaigns.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For these cute little blossoming pastries I just used ready rolled puff pastry pleated into a cupcake tin & filled them with various flavour combinations! It really is as easy as that! </span></div>
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