Noffin like a Puffin..

Hey Bloggers!

Hows u today?
Sorry I haven't been in blogland, I've had a bit of a break from Bloggin as I have been trying to get fit!..
But I will get onto that in a minute..

Mr M the husband bought me a lovely gift last week, a box of vintage puffin book jacket postcards, and he had the brain wave to frame them..

So that was a little project today.. I was just the assistant to be honest..

I think it looks great...the postcards are amazing, but the frame was a pain to get up..but we did it.

Thanks Mr M xx (Can you see my little spectacle wearing kitton bookends too?)

So on to the keep fit routine. Between me and you and blogland, I'm nearer 40 than 30, and although I have always been used to comments mainly from my mum, about always being slim, I realised that I had been taking that for granted and, realised that I needed to get a bit healthier and fitter. I used to love dancing, and I wanted to get more flexible again.

So thanks to some amazing Ballet DVD's and Dance workout DVD's for the last 7 weeks I have been 'working out' for up to an hour almost everyday, plus I can touch my toes again, whilst keeping a healthy way of eating. I feel so much better, oddly though I feel the cold more..not sure what that is all about though!

Love it, love the music too!

Oh and another thing...I have a new obsession.

2 words..

GOSSIP GIRL

I ..just...can't stop watching...I LOVE it...its pure fantasy, with great clothes, and is based in New York...so u can normally find me here..

after I have been jumping about like a mad woman...

Hope you are happy and well..I will be back soon xx

Love Sam xx

Ebay Stash..

£5.00 box of 44 vintage Agatha Christie Books..seems criminal really..
I am trying to turn my house into a library :0)
YAY FOR FRIDAY!!
Sam xx

I got it!!

Check it out...the cutest little desk!

I just had to have it!! Its so cute and well made!...It fits in a cute nook in my kitchen, and all my bits and bobs fit in nicely.
wowzers its hot today, I just had to rush out to fill the car up with fuel, apparently there is going to be a strike here in the UK any time now, as seeing as my commute is a 2 hr drive every day, thought it best to stock up :0)

Image care of google search and Dancing with the Stars

I have also been trying to watch the american 'Strictly come Dancing' Melissa Gilbert is competing this time, and she is a favorite lady of mine. I grew up watching her in Little House on the Prairie, and she looks amazing at the age of 47. I'm 9 years younger and just hope to look as well as she does..(Even a little finger!) when I'm that age.

Image care of of Google Search

Ooo look at her here..shes so cute!! I have just ordered her Biography, by all accounts she talks about everything so I'm looking forward to that.
My garden is coming to life too. Thanks to husband, who has literally become Alan Titchmarsh overnight..hes worked really hard on the garden, plus he's more or less working 7 days a week at the moment..so thanks Mr M xx

I have also taken up a new healthly food and exercise routine..its been 2 weeks and I have been doing an hours exercise a night..its really good, and did kill my legs to start with, plus I have a little friend to keep me company..

Hello Miss Silkiesue..she must be laughing at me flaying about :0)
Happy hump day dear bloggers...byeee!!
s x

Desk Obsession..

Well I blame watching Miss Marple..you remember the old black and white versions with Margaret Rutherford?  I absolutely love her cottage (I know its a set on the inside) but some films sets are nicer than the real thing!

Now I have got it into my head that somehow I want a little writing desk in my living room..not that I write much or anything..but you know just incase!

Then whilst perusing ebay I came across these cute little sloping desks..they were all the rage some years ago..Oh I do love a bit of vintage stationary! I do have a really lovely old writing bureau..but its kinda being used already in my kitchen with my TV on it...(I know not really using it for what it was for, but it works really well....)

Ooo just what to do dear bloggers????

Byyee 

S xx

PS and...I have got a real thing about old books too...

Isn't this a lovely room? (Image care of google..thankyou!)

Back again..

Hey bloggers...hows u today? Sorry for the lack of posts..I have to admit that I am struggling a bit about what to waffle on about..I think I'm having a bit of a blogging blip..When I first starting blogging..4 or 5 years ago I was blown away with these new websites that I had come across..Yves Town..Posy...Tales from Pixie Wood (Which is now an ooober blog) and I wanted a bit of it. If I hadn't discovered blogging, I wouldn't have learnt to crochet a bit, and to make bears either..but at the moment I'm in a bit of a creative slump.....I think that I threw myself into all this creativity that I have run out of gas at the mo!

Anyway, I'm trying to dig myself out of my hole at the moment...so I will keep you posted..plus I'm now a Downton Abbey Addict..and I can't wait for the Titantic TV series to hit ITV in the next week or so..keep you eyes peeled for it I think its gonna be good!!

Happy weekend!!

Sam xx

I got a record player!!!!

I've got a date with Duran Duran and Ultravox tonight!!...Byeeee!!

S xx

I'm 14 and in love again!

Hey Bloggers...just had to share this..I'm sat blubbing watching Beauty and the Beast again...Oh Vincent!! I watched this TV series back in 1988 religiously.

I didn't realise it would have such an effect on me!!

Gotta go......

Oh my gosh the music makes me well up!!

S xx

Yummy Friday nights..

Theres just something special about Friday evenings when you have been at work all week. My days are quite long now, we live an hours drive away from our jobs (Our choice, we wanted to be in the countryside near our chums!), so leave at 7am most days..and are back in the evenings at 7pm..Its starting to get a bit lighter for us driving, for ages we were going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark.

I must admit that I do find it quite relaxing sometimes, I can snooze anywhere, plus I love a good audio book, generally spooky things, but at the moment I'm listening to Rebecca read by the late Anna Massey, and its brilliant!

So I'm thinking of having a good mooch about the internet (I have just finished all the housework...where does all the dust come from?) and I'll fit in an old movie I'm sure today, my PJ's will probably stay on till we go out for a walk later, then off for supper at our friends.

I did have a little itch to maybe start sewing a new bear, I haven't done any sewing for ages...I had a little flurry of orders a year or so ago...but that was the last, they are expensive to make, and not the cheapest of items to sell...and these days with everyones purse strings tightening...teddy bears might not be at the top of everyones list!

Ooo I'm sure I mentioned that I really want a record player...well I'm gonna get one prob in a weeks time..waiting for payday! I've already bought a couple of old 80s records I had..and a few tape cassettes...why did I ever get rid of them?

I really am a child of the 70s and 80's... :0)

Hope you have some fun this weekend where ever you are!

Sam xx

Happy Valentine's Day

I'm afraid I must confess...I have fallen in love with another man..his name is Uggie.
Happy Valentine's Day..now go on...go watch The Artist!!
Samxx

Hi Bloggers ...hows you today?

Well I'm mainly sitting down now, after all the boring house work is done, and my slow cooker is full up with a stew..

I like to sit in my kitchen with a movie, or spooky film on..whilst I'm chopping veg.. The husband is busy working on a children's book so I'm amusing myself.

I like to sit in my kitchen with a movie, or spooky film on..whilst I'm chopping veg!  The husband is busy working on a children's book so I'm amusing myself.

Ooo I watched 'The Artist' last week..and yup its as good as they say it is..I think it had a lot to do with this lovely example of a man.......

Oh my....

Sorry...right...must stop staring at lovely Jean Dujardin...

I shall leave him with you....

S xx

My Movie Blog..

Sam's Classic Movies

Well as I mentioned before I have set up a new blog, which if you are interested you can find at the link above. Its a baby blog at the moment, and its more for me really so I can keep track of the movies I like.. I will keep adding to it ..

Hope you are having a nice Sunday..

Byeee!!
S xx

Oh no..now I want a record player...

and I have no records...I used to, many singles. But I suddenly thought how nice it would be to collect old vinyl...

I found this lovely one on amazon...it plays cd's and has a radio...

and this one that doesn't play cds..but you can plug a USB cable in..does that mean you can play an ipod in it too?

I'm really not meant for the modern world at all.....

Right I'm off for a hunt on the internet xx

Hey Bloggers..

Hows you today? Here in the UK its blooming cold...I got in my car this morning and it was blooming freezing!! Sorry I haven't been blogging for a couple of weeks....I really haven't done much of anything exciting..my weekend last week consisted of me having a heavy cold and watching old carry on movies!

I kept meaning to show you this painting I received from my husband for Christmas. You must realize who it is!! Mr M painted Margaret Hamilton for me on a large canvas..he is a very talented artist..and can  paint and draw effortlessly! He has had to come to my aid a few times I can tell you!! Anyway The Wicked Witch now lives in my downstairs toilet....which isn't because I wanted to hide her away, but because this was the best spot for her. You see my downstairs Loo..is Wizard of Oz themed...so if you are ever caught short in Wiltshire, and need to spend a penny..you'll find a real witches broom, spell books and photos from the film..I mean small cloakrooms can be a bit dull can't they?

I will be back again soon..!

Happy Friday!

Love Sam xx

I want...

oooo theres always something I'm lusting after...Gary Oldman...(Sorry husband)..seriously I am obsessed with all things vintage, in particular things I remember from years ago. I have such fond memories of my childhood, especially up until the age of about 12..then we moved and senior school happened which was a complete trauma for me..but I won't bore you with that. Anyhoo..I can remember things vividly, things, objects, cups, saucers..and I keep my eyes peeled on ebay for bits and bobs.

I have to blame 'flickr' for some of the things that have been added to my never ending list. (Now I know I do get some visitors from abroad so please forgive me as I don't think this will mean much to you!)

Somebody has loaded up the entire catalogue of ARGOS from 1976, 1985 and 1986.  For those of you who are not familar with 'The Argos' catalogue, it basically sells everything you can think of from wine glasses to golf clubs, and these retro editions are right out of my past!!

And this weeks obsession is finding a red folding kitchen chair..which acts as steps too..but I think this is going to be very difficult to find...especially cheaply!!

Anyway dear bloggers..if you fancy a bit of nostalgia check the old argos books out on flickr!

Sam xx

PS the above vintage advert isn't from the Argos book...it was never that well illustrated!!

A New Blog..

Hey Bloggers..

I'm gonna set up another blog...cause I realised after speaking with chums that maybe my interests in old movie stars and the silver screen would be better suited to a platform on the own.

As there is the illustrator Sam..

She will stay here...

and the Sam that loves to make Bears from time to time...

She will stay here too!

and the Sam that loves all things to do with making my home 'homely' and thrifty bargins.. she will stay put too!

But as I have a HUGE love for old films and movie stars..they are going to have a new home...
I'm not expecting anyone to read it...I think it will be more for myself so I can record what I watch and like..to be honest that is what my blog is about. I've never been interested in having a facebook page...getting hundreds of visitors or anything like that (Between me and you..I don't like Facebook at all..there I've said it!)......but its lovely that I get some bloggy visitors and comments from time to time.

But for one last cheeky mention here...about a movie related subject...can't wait to see The Artist..

Apparently the little doggy steals the show!! Tooo cute!!

Happy Saturday Bloggers...watch this space for my as yet to be named movie diaryxx

Samxx