I had my first real elbows at dawn moment this week. I pop into the Weston Hospice charity shop once a week if possible, as there are always treasures to be found. I have smiled at a fellow bargain hunter a few times and we even had a quick chat once about our joy of secondhand discoveries. ​

However this week we both clocked a tired looking plastic storage basket but it was me who just pipped her to the post, racing the buggy around the crockery aisle! She did come up to the counter with a gorgeous rustic cow bell but I got the real goodies.​

Ranging from 50p to £1 max, I took almost every one they had that was in perfect condition. They make beautiful vases for single buds and once they had a good clean came up sparkling. I love the detail on some of them, the names, the measurement indicator markings.​

I also spied another couple of crystal bud vases to add to my more dainty collection, 75p each, a couple of sweet jars for 50p and ​two tumblers to add to my mis matched glassware. I then caught sight of these deep, footed dishes for £2, which will look great on a sweet table at our next party!

Did you find any bargains this week? Linking up with Magpie Monday and A Living Space.​

If you can't find any vintage bottles on your travels try giving a new set an old lease of life. I found this tutorial on my new favourite blog Craftberry Bush! ​

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The past month or so has been full of new opportunities. It's almost impossible not to jump at each one. In fact for me, it is impossible.​ The busier I am, the happier I am. I can honestly say I am never ever bored! 

Big jobs to do.

• Finalise the plotting and planning that has been going on for the last few months with my partner in crime.
• Pretty up my eyes. ​
• Create a stunning backdrop for my new venture. Oh and take about a million photos of lovely things.​
• Buy flowers and lots of them. I am desperate to get up to the Bristol Flower market to have a nose around, I wonder if it still looks like this?​
• Try out a few Easter ideas with Sammy who is on preschool holidays and think of a few that Ollie can do too. ​
• Pack up for Easter.​ Next week we have a few nice play dates arranged and I will still be working as Ollie will go to nursery as normal. Sammy is really good at entertaining himself so I can reply to emails and make a few phone calls. Super lucky to work from home I know.
• Make a big camera decision. There is a spreadsheet. A serious spreadsheet. ​

This week is going to be full of colour. Here's what I have in store.​

We are off to Southbourne for the Easter weekend with my very very pregnant sister, brother in law, Mum and Stepdad. This means all our Easter decorations need to come with us! I have the table cloth from the baby shower and am definitely going to give the bunny burlap a go.​

Natalie is carrying the biggest egg of all! A perfect egg shaped bump. I will be posting some of her pregnancy portraits I took tomorrow and you can see for yourself.​

What are your plans for the Easter weekend?​

ps. Here is my little discovery for the weekend. Mr Finch Textile Art. A beautiful butterfly has gone straight on my birthday wish list!​

Have lovely weekends, where ever you are, in the sun, rain or snow! ​

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(psst I’m in Best Craft and Best Photography).

The BritMums Brilliance in Blogging Awards have opened for nominations too. If you think there might be a category for me, that would be marvellous! ​You can nominate here.

The easiest Easter craft on the planet! I loved it, my 3 year old loved it, even Ollie at 20 months had a go!​

All you need is some spoons, chocolate and toppings. Melt your chocolate slowly in the microwave or over a pan of hot water. Spoon a little of the melted chocolate onto the end of the spoon. Fill the well of the spoon slowly so it doesn't spill over the edges.  ​

Prop your spoon up by the handle to let the chocolate settle. I found a cookie cutter was the perfect height. ​

Add your decorations and leave to set in the fridge for half an hour.​

We wrapped our little milk chocolate ones in mini cellophane Easter bags for preschool end of term treats, which Sammy proudly handed round after the hat parade!

The white chocolate ones are for grown up Easter treats! ​

My favourite has to be the gingered eggs. Like the story of the goose that laid the golden egg! I bought them, but you can easily make your own by rolling chocolate eggs in dry ginger powder. I made nests from raisins mixed with melted chocolate.

I tried a few different ways to make the plain spoons more attractive. Ribbon is easy and effective, but I love the feathered egg which I tied with string and the washi tape. Seriously I love washi tape! You can pretty up anything! ​

Made in minutes eaten in seconds! And for little ones, not too much chocolate. Our eggs on spoons! ​

What have you made this Easter? Let me know - I like easy and quick enough that I can keep both boys attention!​

Don’t forget you only have until the 26th March to vote in the MAD Blog Awards, click here to vote.

(psst I’m in Best Craft and Best Photography).

The BritMums Brilliance in Blogging Awards have opened for nominations too. If you think there might be a category for me, that would be marvellous! ​You can nominate here. 

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