Excitement at the Ebbo Household

British Bobbies on Bicycles

(say it 5 times quickly)

I had just settled down to blog about something completely different tonight when Dave called out to me in a hushed kind of way.

He had been at his designated smoking position (the outside landing window), when he saw a group of young lads go in to one of our neighbour's back garden and were seemingly trying to break in (our windows overlook most of our neighbouring houses).

It didn't take long to realise this is exactly what they were doing so we quietly called the police while continuing to watch them. It seemed to go on for ages but eventually we saw the police arrive and go the wrong way (sigh). With a little help from us (I had seen which way they tried to escape from my vantage point and Dave went down to guide them) they managed to nab four of them.

Hmm, maybe I should become a crime fighter like the lovely Miss Masque seen here. I'll need some kind of costume...

Green With Envy

I have just been browsing Ninainvorm's blog and was really drawn to this picture - specifically the green lightshade. I'm thinking it would look fabulous in my kitchen especially with some retro style green curtains.

I've been thinking of changing the kitchen curtains lately. They are a red, green and beige checked style (kind of looks like a Christmas tartan) that were here when I moved in. Obviously I don't plan on staying forever, (it's a rented property) and I figured I could take the new curtains with me but then I worry about whether they would fit my new place and so on. Therefore, I am stuck with curtains chosen by a stranger for the foreseeable future. I'll rethink this next year though when I'm bound to be rolling in money (*cough*).

In the meantime, does anyone know the name of this pendant lighting design? I'm pretty sure I've seen it knocking about the internet but now I'm looking I can't find a trace of it.

UPDATE:

After a LOT of searching, the closest I've been able to come to the green pendant in the picture is this orange pendant found on etsy.

And this shade on ebay.

The search continues...

Stand By Your Cake

I've been eyeballing this gorgeous cake stand for some time now and tonight I finally bought it.

Made by German company Koziol, it is called the Babell and is available in many, many colours. I opted for white as it is a perfect backdrop for anything I will use it for. It will be used on Christmas Day to serve mini mince pies, surrounded with colourful Quality Street wrappers.

It is available in a large and small size. I opted for the small size so fingers crossed it's big enough for what I have planned.

Christmas Quest Continues

Quick update on my Christmas preparations.

Have still not bought a tree as Dave was a bit reluctant to get the cone shaped one as we wouldn't be able to hang the ornaments we have on it. Sadly, I have to take his feelings into consideration sometimes and I did (It did make sense). I'm still hankering for a white tree or aluminium if one ever comes up on ebay (UK).

I've decided to replace my beige drum lampshades with white paper lanterns for the season - kind of reminiscent of snow. I'll try to take a couple 'before and after' pictures so you can see the transformation.

I would also like to hang a light curtain in the doorway between the kitchen and my living room. I understand it could be seen as tacky but what's Christmas without a little bit of tack? Besides, I think it will lend a magical quality to the room and make it appear as if the food is being produced by elves (aka Dave).

I managed to get some snowflake stickers for the window. Unfortunately, the postage for the ones I previously blogged about proved too ridiculous so I got these for a bargain £1 off ebay. I would have liked them to be in a variety of sizes but I'll see what I can do with these.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Marry Me, Marrimekko

I found these funky tea towels whilst browsing the Always Mod site. Designed by Sanna Annukka for Marimekko, they are certainly an improvement on my current teatowels, that's for sure.

The second one reminds me a bit of the horse statue from the Brady Bunch house.
I'd buy the first one immediately if the postage weren't as much as the tea towel itself. Unfortunately, I've been unable to find a UK stockist for that particular design as yet (sad face).

Bird Watching

Calling All Car...lton Ware Bird Dishes.

I first clapped eyes on these beauties when Biba posted a couple on her Inspiration Bubble blog.
It was love at first sight.

I have since been desperately trying to find one for myself. They are an elusive species to say the least. Three of these pictures have been stored in a folder for months (2 from Biba's blog) and Iwas only able to find two more when I searched today. They are certainly things of beauty.

The second blue one is currently for sale at £42 here but that's a little too steep for me. I prefer the orange/lime green one in the same style but I'll gladly welcome any for free!

I found this similar bird dish made by Hornsea on Pips-Trip. I'm loving the blue and the flower shaped eye but it's already been sold.

Keep your eyes peeled for me, dear readers...

Hairy Windows?

source: Christie's

I've just installed a brand spanking new copy of Windows 7 and am now waiting for it to make my life spectacular (if the ads are to be believed).

I've been a bit quiet on the blogging front the last few days but I am still recovering from a stinking cold. I've had lots of blog ideas but in my lethargy, have not been able to convince myself to write the posts.

I'll keep working on that but in the meantime,
take a look at the beautiful hair...

This video was only just blogged about on I Luv Retro Things and I can't stop saying... 'Take a look at the beautiful hair!'

Please forgive me - I'm still not very well.