Friday 10 February 2012

Sweet Valentine

 We will be having some sweet treats here this weekend.......celebrating a little, partly because it's so close to Valentine's Day..... and partly because tomorrow is the anniversary of the day that Mr P and i first met ( a gazzillion years ago) at a schoolfriend's party.................
...........so reason enough to bake and decorate some pretty cakes to share with my dearies...........
 .......and time to use this sweet cake bunting which was made by the lovely Jooles at Sew Sweet Violet here....
....i love all the things that Jooles makes, they are so perfect and pretty....romantic, stylish and contemporary...
 ......love this little sign too.....i will be using this bunting for other special occasions besides Valentine's Day...
........a new romantic chopping board...too pretty to put to use in the kitchen just yet, so i am enjoying just looking at it in my sewing room for now........the sun has been shining in through the sewing room windows this week and making all the fabrics look so bright and cheery....even though the temperatures have been very low and my clothes layering is back in full force.......
            ......i had to show you this Farmer's Wife quilt block today because it's called Bouquet.....
.......and some little valentine tags, as part of my small tag set begun in the last post........i'm looking forward to making more post mark-y things very soon.......
....thank you for dropping into my little bit of blogland today, it's a real treat to see you....I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, with sunshine and sweet things coming your way......back soon xxxxxxxxxxx

42 comments:

Jelly Jam said...

Love those tags!
Have a lovely weekend
Ellie
x

Poppy said...

Happy anniversary! The cakes look so cute...and jooles bunting. It's always a treat to pop into your blog. Have a lovely weekend X

PS. I love the tags too x

Simone said...

The little roses really add to the icing on the cakes! I think the little tags are really lovely too. Have a Happy Anniversary and a weekend filled with love!!! x

debbie @ happy little cottage said...

Hi Helen! I LOVE your Pip Studio china!! And the cake bunting is adorable. Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Anniversary :) xoxo Debbie

Pomona said...

Lovely pretty pics - I especially like the Farmer's Wife quilt block. Hope you will join in my giveaway!

Pomona x

Teje Karjalainen said...

Happy anniversary! Your sweets look so beautiful, my mouth is wet just thinking the taste! Lovely idea to pass the ribbon like that with those cute hearts on the garland!
I love your quilt block! Is there coming more or it's from an other project?
Lovely tags! I would like to print some letters on fabric but don't know where to find the right colour and letters.
I wish you wonderful weekend!
x Teje

Natalia Glazacheva said...

Hi, Helen! Your cupcakes look delicious and beautiful as well! Love your tag collection :o) It`s a super cute! And the cake bunting by Jooles is perfect. Enjoied seeing your quilt (my favorite colors)
Take care
Natasha

Jenny said...

Happy anniversary for tomorrow Helen, that's really sweet that you still celebrate and make such an effort! Those cakes look beautiful and the bunting by Jooles is perfect - I too am a huge fan of her work :) Just gorgeous! Love your new quilt block too and your sweet valentines tags - they are beautiful with all their little details. Hope you have a lovely weekend xxx

trish said...

Oh what a yummy treat (s)! :o) And so sweetly decorated. Happy Anniversary. :o) Have a lovely weekend. hugs, Trish

♥ Mary Janes TEAROOM said...

Hello Helen..Your cupcakes look so pretty...I hope you have a lovely time celebrating your special day...time does fly doesn't it?
I love your latest quilt block and the colours of your valentine tags..you really must create more post mark designs..they are lovely!
Congratulations again on being a winner in our prize draw...will post Monday!
Take care and keep warm,
Susan x

Anonymous said...

I love your little postmark tags, they are really sweet and the chopping board. Happy anniversary, enjoy your weekend :) Hannah x

birdie blue said...

it's always so pretty over here, miss helen. so 'pin'-worthy...

happiest of anniversary wishes to you and your sweetie, enjoy those delicious cupcakes.

xo
molly

My Little Home and Garden said...

How sweet that you're celebrating the anniversary of meeting your darling!

Rhona said...

Happy anniversary! Enjoy those cakes, they look delish!

greenrabbitdesigns said...

You are right Helen that little board is much too nice to chop things on! :)
I love all Jooles' pretty creations too!
The little roses on your cakes are very sweet!
Enjoy your weekend celebrations,
Vivienne x

Cindy said...

Your little cakes look so cute and tasty! I also like your post mark tags. Happy anniversary to you and your hubby!

Annie said...

What perfect little cakes, and I couldn't agree more about Jules lovely bunting :D Happy Anniversary!

Teresa Kasner said...

Oh my.. looking at your pretty heart things makes me realize that I should have gotten some Valentines in the mail to my 2 granddaughters that moved 2000 miles away! Eek! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

Lori ann said...

so lovely! we celebrate the day we met too, i love that. have a wonderful anniversary helen, it looks very much like you will.

koralee said...

Oh such pretty dishes...don't you just love all the sweet things on everyone's blog these days! Love your sweet little tags... congratulations on your anniversary!

Unknown said...

Happy aniversary have a wonderful day. Love the bunting and those cakes far to lovely to eat. dee x

Pink Milk said...

Oh those dear little tags, they're so charming Helen.

Gorgeous little chopping board too (Greengate?) and Jooles' bunting ... such prettiness.

A very happy anniversary to you and your husband - how clever to meet just before Valentines' Day! ;-) My husband and I celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary on Tuesday but, equally as important to us, is our meeting anniversary of 9th June!

Have a wonderful weekend my friend.

Hx

Thedarkerside73 said...

Hope you enjoy your anniversary tea! Such pretty cakes and plates.

Love that chopping board too. So many colourful delights to see on your lovely blog.

Hope you have a lovely weekend.


MBB x

Hazel said...

Beautiful and very inspirational. X

Jane said...

Congrats Helen, I met my Hb at a friend's party too...must be a good omen as it was zillions of years ago for us too. I love all the sweet hearts in this post. Keep warm, it got down to -8oc here last night...oooch!
Jane x

bellaboo said...

Love the tags and the chopping board.Enjoy your romantic celebration!

Have a very happy weekend! :0)

Happy Homebird said...

All lovely things but I especially love the chopping board. Cake bunting is great, it's so pretty. Have a lovely weekend. Sam x

flowers on my table said...

Hello Helen, congratulations on your anniversary, you are romantic! I met my hubby in February too!

I love the 'bouquet' quilt block, love how the red just sings out. Your valentine tags are a joy and your little cake banner and tag are just delicious. A lovely feast for the eyes.

Many thanks for your sweet comments Helen. Have a restful Sunday, ready for all the wonderful projects in the week to come. Love Linda x

KC'sCourt! said...

Love the tags, and the pretty yummy cakes
Julie xxxxx

Charlotte said...

Found your blog through Serendipity Patch. Love the beautiful colors of the crochet afghan. Have a great week.

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Those cupcakes look yummy! Pretty bunting and lovely tags, too! I don't think I could use that cutting board for anything other than just to hang up and look pretty. Always such wonderful, sweet things in your corner of the world. Happy day of meeting to you and your hubby. Have a great new week. Tammy

Sammy said...

When I saw your blog, I had to become a follower. Your blog is simply DIVIVE.
-Sammy :)

gillyflower said...

Oh wow, so many pretty things here Helen!
Jooles bunting is lovely, and I love the little tags you've made.
Hope you had a happy celebration!

have a great week

Gill xx

Madelief said...

Dear Helen,

Congratulations on your anniversary! You baked some lovely cupcakes. The little roses on top look very sweet. So do the tags!

Happy new week,

Madelief x

claire said...

I love your phrase "dearies" - it always puts a smile on my face! Hope the celebrations went well and congrats.

Little Susie Home Maker said...

Happy Anniversary! You just can't help being cute can you? I love all your pretties.
I also, wanted to stop by and give you an award. Please stop by my blog when you have time and pick it up!
Blessings,
Susie
http://littlesusiehomemaker-lilsusiehomaker.blogspot.com

Lorraine Young Pottery said...

That's wonderful that you have so much history together.

HUGS Lorraine

Katie said...

What yummy cakes, Helen. I hope you've had a lovely weekend. Happy valentine's day tomorrow. Love Katie xxx

Anonymous said...

What a lovely valentines collection!

Andrea said...

Hope you had a lovely weekend Helen, I love your lovely Valentine Tags and the cake bunting is so nice.
Great to see some more of your delightful Pip china too!
Have a happy week,
Andrea x

Mia said...

Congratulations and happiest Valentine's Day, Helen!

Warm wishes,
Mia

Elisabete said...

what a beautiful love filled post!
Happiest Valentine's Day!