Fancy Some Coffee?

Now, I am more of a sweet tea person myself but I can't get over how pretty these little Espresso Cups are. They are up for sale in my shop, I couldn't help but show them off to you!

Lots of Love,

Chloe xx

To Be Honest With You ...

I have been feeling rather 'blogging lazy' recently. I have fallen into the trap of just searching and searching through other people's lovely blogs and then neglecting mine! Nothing exciting has happened this week, and yet it has been quite productive in the small things in life. Like doing the dishes, getting through the pile of laundry and reorganizing places that had been left in a bit of a state. It feels really nice to be on top of it all but I can't help but feel as though I am not very good at juggling things. I can't do the Internet and do the house work at the same time. It is like my brain shuts down if I try to get both done, it can't cope. Wow, just goes to show how bad I am at multi tasking! 

I did, however get my 'Pinterest' boards up to a better standard so I know where each photo roughly is now. Yipee! It seems like a big deal to me but to someone who isn't obsessed to 'Pinterest' like I am, would not give a nickel!  

Something I have learned this week: 

I know this is a poor excuse for a blog post but I just wanted to some how write here because I have been missing it. I hope to get back on the ball soon. 

Bye Bye for now!

Chloe xx

Healthy Living

Hey there my lovely readers!

I hope you are all fine and dandy. I am glad to say our weather has perked up here in Yorkshire. We have had tremendous wind and rain for the past few days but right now outside it is as sunny as can be. It has certainly put me in a happy mood!

Recently, I have been doing a rather a lot of pinning on 'Pinterest.' Especially pins related to living a healthier and happier life. I'd like to share with you a few things I have come across because I think the more people that read up on these things the better. I know that these tips have certainly helped me so I hope you, my lovely reader, will be able to learn something too.

Start February really well by trying a few of these ideas. I am certainly going to try it out!

Love,

 Chloe xx 

Wish Lists: MUA

Today I have been stuck inside with a dizzy head and a not so nice headache. The weather has been horrendous, which hasn't helped much. Yet, after several doses of paracetamol I am getting rather fed up and bored. So after watching 'Sprinkle of Glitter's' MUA haul on Youtube (which she made rather a long time ago) I decided to make myself a wish list of products that look rather splendid, not only that but cheap as chips, as us Southerners say!

First off is the 'Cover and Conceal Wand'

I have been wanting a concealer for quite some time in order to put under my eyes, because I have been rather tired during these darker days and it is starting to show. It seems as though night time passes by within only a few hours.

Then I noticed that they had a foundation that is Matte. I really dislike shimmery effect foundations as they look so fake on my skin and I personally prefer a more natural look. This one is of a tiny cost of only £2.00 and they have three colours to select from. I hope to get the 'fair' one as my skin is really quite white during the darker months. 

As you may or may not already know from one of my previous posts I recently got an MUA blusher through the post, and I love it immensely. When I saw this one I wasn't overly impressed other than at it's price but when I read the description I was convinced it would be a very good buy. It can not only be used as a foundation but also an eye shadow. 

I especially love this bronzer out of the two palettes. This, also doubles up as individual eye shadows.

All of these lovely items come to under £10! If I do get my hands on them I will do a proper review on them, for you.

Good night all!

Chloe xx

Style Inspiration: 'The Help' & Taylor Swift

With the elegance of Grace Kelly and the poise of Audrey Hepburn, Taylor Swift seems to fit right in with the many vintage ladies that I look up to. Her understated feminine style mixes the classic silhouettes of the 50's and 60's to create a fun and wearable whimsical look.

While normally a celebrity would be the last place I'd look to for style inspiration, Taylor is certainly an exception! I love how tasteful and natural her hair and make-up looks and her lady like wardrobe. 

I watched a film earlier on last year called 'The Help'. I was so in love with the character's dress sense and the way they did their hair and make up. It was so authentic and lady like I couldn't help but swoon over the many dresses and bright lipsticks! 

 

Oh, it is all just so pretty! 

xx

Grey Days to Glimmering Blog Party

Over on 'Accordion to Kellie' we are all having a blog party (which to whom everyone is invited) in order to get us all out of the January Blahs. 

I am filling out a few questions Kellie gave me in order to take part of her very, very lovely give away.

1) What's your favourite thing to do when you've been feeling uninspired?

I love to get myself out doors to freshen up. I like to take a camera with me and snap some pretty things that often go untouched and unnoticed. It always gets me in the mood to share what I have found to all of my lovely readers.

2) Tell us about a really great movie/show that you've just discovered.

I have always had a bit of a thing for Les' Miserables. My Nanny offered to take me to see it in the theatres in Paris but it never ended up happening so when I found out the new version of it was coming out in the Cinema I felt as though it kind of made up for it. I enjoyed it so, so much! The best film I have ever seen by far. 

 

3) What do you like to do to change your mood?

Go for a drive with Chris and enjoy some good old country side!

4) Your favorite drink is currently...

Ahh, as some of you may already know I am in love with the Redbush Vanilla Tea. It is too good to be true. Some people say that it is too sweet and overwhelming but that is what I like about it the most. Me and my sweet tooth, oh dear!

5) When you hear the word exuberant, what's the first word that comes to mind?

Blueberry's.

6) What made you smile last?

My brother building an igloo in the front garden and him getting ever so proud even though it was only knee high. He is so sweet!

7) What five songs would make a playlist to describe your week?

Oooh, any tune from the movies: Brave, Little Women and Les' Miserables.

8) What's at the top of your creative 'To-Do' list?

Sew that silly hand bag and dress. Come on, Chloe you can do this!

9) The last thing you crossed off the above list was...

Neither, sadly. :(

10)  Quickly - the first movie quote from the top of your head, please!

Oh, dear I have been sat here for a whole two minutes. I must have a very bad memory seeming as I only just finished watching a film.

11)  The best thing about January is...

Snow, lots of it!

12) The worst thing about January is...

The cold. Hem, did that contradict myself?

13) What's your #1 resolution for 2013?

Stay motivated and learn to love myself more.

14)  And lastly, share a quote or verse that you've found especially inspiring lately.

Liebster Blog Award

So I've been nominated for a Liebster Blog award by the lovely Adele. I'd like to say a huge thank you to her for picking me to do this! I didn't really know  what this award was at first but I think I understand now. I think it is basically a chain that is sent from blog to blog that each have less than 200 followers. The blogger being nominated gets to choose nine bloggers that stand out to them in particular to nominate the award to.

So here are the rules, they vary but these are the ones that were on Adele's blog.

• Thank the person that gave you the award and put a link on your post to their blog.
• List 11 facts about yourself.
• Answer the 11 questions given to you.
• Choose 9 bloggers with 200 or less followers to nominate.
• Go to each bloggers page and let them know you have nominated them for the award.

 Firstly here are the 11 facts about myself.

1. My name is Chloe Jane Schofield but you will hear me refer to myself as Chloe-Jane every so often because ever since I was little I have always wanted to have a name that was long and pretty like my Mum's, Katy-Marie.

2. I live in the North of England, we moved up here just under five years ago. We all originally come from the North East of Enlgand but work drove us to live up here instead. I hated it here for years but I think as I have begun to settle down it has become a lot easier. I think I could even say I much prefer it in the North now!

3. I am really into making things, even though I can quite often be awful at crafts.

4. Became an Aunt this year, WAHOOO!

5. I am just a teeny weeny bit of a bone china freak, hence my shop Lobley Cottage.

6. I love make up so, so much. Yet I hardly ever wear any. I don't have half as much as most girls and I never seem to find the time to really start getting into it. Cough, or the money.

7. Went to see Les Miserable at the cinema last week with Chris, literally the best film I have ever seen. And that is not just because it has French people in it and Anne Hathaway!

8. Find myself a little in love with these two:

Louise

Zoe

They just make me giggle and they give such good advice too! What more could a girl ask for?

9. Talking about giggling my favorite TV program ever is 'Miranda.' I don't usually like comedy shows but this one I can not get enough of. Embarrassingly my Mum has stared to be just like Miranda since we have been watching it!

10. I have been educated three different ways.

. At home.

. At a public school

. At a private school

The first one was by far the best! 

10. I come from a long line of  traditional Traveler's but our family stopped once my Uncle was born so no travelling for me!

11. Redbush Vanilla Tea is something I am thoroughly addicted to.

The questions Adele had for me

1. If you could live anywhere in the World where would it be?

I would absolutely love to live in the Lake Districts in a big old house with lots of land. It is just so pretty up there. Although, I might have to get my family and friends to move in with me!

2. If you could only shop in one clothes shop for the rest of your life what would it be?

I think if I was feeling naught it would have to be Ruche. Otherwise it would be the Charity Shop.

3. Who's your favourite band/singer?
Can't really answer this one as I am not really into music much but I enjoy listening to accustic things. I do think that the'piano guys' are quite nice to listen to around the house though.

4. What's your favourite hobbie?
I think just generally being creative is something I enjoy. Photography, baking, sewing, make up. It's all so good!

5. Summer of Winter?
Winter! I love the snow and the festivities that come with it, as childish as it sounds. 

6. What's the best book you've ever read?

My favourite book is the Bible, I love history and I love God, what more could I want?

7. Favourite song?

'What Makes You Beautiful' it is so sweet, it makes me happy!

8.What would you like to be doing in 10 years time?

A Mummy! I really hope my bone china business might lift off quite a bit by then too.

9.Biggest girlcrush?
Louise over on Sprinkle of Glitter, I'd so love to be her friend in real life. She is just so lovely!

10. What is your favourite beauty product?

I think my all time favourite product would have to be  Pixi Endless Silky Eyeliner in black. It just comes off the pencil so easily and it feels so much nicer too!

11. Biggest guilty pleasure?

My biggest guilty pleasure is eyeing up all of the beautiful up market make up on-line. He, he!

The blogs I have nominated are:

Kindred Spirits - my Sister
Essence of Eve
Chapter Thirteen
Miss Beatrix
Midnight in Mayfair
Flawed Fairytale
Mirror Mirror
Adelesadores
Just Underneath