Life Lately: October '15

Wow, crikey it's been a while! Kind of dropped off the radar a bit there didn't I?! I realise there have been a fair few Project 365's that I've missed since being back from our holiday and instead of trying to back date them all I'm going to bundle them into a 'Life Lately' post - I've not done one of these since just before moving into our first flat!

We had a charity bike ride at work (something I had to recruit everyone for as the 'Great Place To Work' rep) and well only me, Nia and the manager from our store actually did it so that shows how persuasive I am. Oh well, there were loads more from other stores doing it and it ended up being a really fun ride. I could get into it.

I've been busy knitting socks and putting them in my Etsy shop. Even though it's October it's actually been quite warm recently but we're still definitely in knit season! Here are a few of them from Schooner House. Check them out, I'd love to hear what you think.

  

We had a Macmillan coffee morning at work the other week and it was glorious. It was only for us colleagues rather than for customers too so there was loads of cake for days!

The whole family was invited round to my brother's house recently for what ended up being one hell of a family day as you can see! These are all my brothers and cousins and their wives and kids.

Look what a kind person from our neighbourhood was giving away! We had to recruit some friends to help us move it, one woman with a van and after taking two doors completely out of their frames we finally got it in. It's a bit out of tune but hell, it sounds good to me. I've actually been writing a lot lately and have so far conjured up two songs that I'm actually really happy with. I think I'm gonna go and record them when they're ready. 

That's pretty much all I can remember of what's happened since we've been back from Italy. If you didn't see our holiday photo's they're here and here. Other than that we've both just been working. I'm currently the baker as our permanent baker is off having reconstructive knee surgery and to be honest I'd rather be him than have to deal with ravenous students during a bloody cookie promotion! It's chaos trying to keep up!

oxoxo

A Very Vintage Breakfast

Well I think it's safe to say that Alex and I have found our new favourite place. I know I probably say that after every breakfast date we go on but I mean it this time. This place is high tea heaven!

It's Jameson's Tea Rooms on Abbeydale Road where we'd been meaning to go for a while. Now that we've been I can't understand how it took us so long! It's like stepping back in time when you walk in, with it's 1930's-esque layout and decor. I'm actually watching Boardwalk Empire at the moment and it was like being on set. Even the music was of that era. Plus the waiters and waitresses were dressed up in vintage attire which made it all the more delightful.

There was a variety of speciality teas to choose from which arrived in these wonderfully over the top tea pots. Alex had English breakfast and I had a lovely rose tea. It would be the perfect place to come for the full high tea experience with the girls.

It was possibly the most sophisticated breakfast date we've been on yet. We both agreed we need to become regulars here and I'm sure we will, I'm looking forward to going back already. Perfect for a sunny morning.

Side Note: My laptop's been so slow recently that I thought I would try the blogger app for Iphone. I started this post as a draft and saved it for later, just for the app to publish it with no content! Has anyone else tried the app and had the same thing happen?

oxoxo

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Project 365: Week 33

Day 219: We baked the best cake we've ever baked. I'm sure it has everything to do with the new electric whisk Ben got me. 

Day 220: Me and Alex were ever so sophisticated while we breakfasted at Jameson's Tea Rooms. Delightful!

Day 221: I've discovered a gorgeous little florist recently. Alex had been raving about it so I had a look. It's called Swallows and Damsons.

Day 222: Picked up this awesome jacket at a vintage yard sale for 3 quid! Aww yeahhh.

Day 223: Look at this! There's some skater somewhere in the wold who looks just like my Ben but a bit weirder!

Day 224: New print arrived in the post today and I love it. It's from Luna Reef if you'd care to take a look.

oxoxo

Cafe Hopping With A Physicist

So yesterday was the much anticipated and not at all dreaded (and that's no lie!) MOT and service day for my little car! I was genuinely quite excited about it as it's my first ever car and so the first time I've had to do it. Luckily it was payday too so not too much to worry about, especially since my mum, an expert haggler, was there. She really pushed this young guy, who was obviously new to the job (and looked a lot like Rico Rizzo). Poor thing, his hands were shaking!

After that I headed into town to meet up with Rebecca, formerly of Sainsbury's, for a day of cafe hopping.
We went to The Attic and had tea and cake. I had such a nice orange and lemon cake.
I love The Attic and I love introducing people to it. It's right at the top of the building so it has lovely views of King's Square. It's got a really relaxed atmosphere and what's especially good is that they're serious about making the best quality coffee, so it's nothing like Starbucks.
Next we stopped in at our usual hang out, The Vanilla Cafe. A very cute, twee tea room with lovely blossom trees outside that are not quite in bloom at the moment, in a great setting right outside the Minster.

 

 

The best news today though was Rebecca's 3rd year exam results which were 3 starred firsts. I didn't even know it was possible to get a starred first! I think that's pretty much as well as you can do. She's doing Physics at York, and it was she who got me interested enough to read A Brief History of Time.
She was ecstatic, she's definitely gonna ace university!