Mother's Day Love

Mother's Day is just around the corner and it's time we said thank you to our mummies for all they do! I love that Mother's Day falls just as spring has sprung as it gives me the perfect excuse to incorporate plenty of flowers and bright colours in to my gifts (as if I need an excuse). And in the essence of being a child again, it's only right that we hand make our cards.

I saw this little watering can flower pot in Asda for an absolute bargain price of £2.50 and instantly fell in love. Isn't it the cutest thing?! Asda have a great range of flower accessories like this at the moment so if you haven't picked something up for your Mum yet I'd recommend you go for a trip before Sunday. The watering can was plain white when I bought it but I couldn't resist adding my own personal touch with some little hand painted pink dots with some acrylic paint. Just perfect for my Mum's work desk and I can't wait to give it to her.

My boyfriend even got stuck in to the DIY for his Mum and made this adorable tea set in to a lavender scented teacup candle. You can see my tutorial for making candles here.

Home made card. Inspiration - Pinterest

I live 3 hours away from my Mum, it's not easy being so far away but hopefully it won't always be like that and it is sure going to be alot easier to see her once I can drive (fingers crossed soon!). This weekend I am lucky enough to be spending the weekend with her when she comes to visit tomorrow night. The pink wine is chilling in the fridge already and I can't wait!

What are your plans this weekend to spoil your Mum?

Fairy Project #4 Teacup Candles

Ever since I saw my first teacup candle in a shop I knew I loved them, but also knew that surely they couldn't be so difficult to make. At around £12 each in the shop, I decided to do my research and make my own! 
I'd recommend these teacup candles to anyone as it was SUPER easy! You can pick up teacups in charity shops and they are normally very well priced; the one I used here cost £2 and it is real bone china.

For the candles you will need:
Wax - I used soy wax after reading loads of reviews about the pros and cons of soy and parrafin wax. In the end I went for the soy as it meant to be more natural, but both types have their benefits!
Wicks
Colour dye (optional) - I used a tiny amount of fushcia dye which turned a lovely lilacy pink colour
Scent (optional) - I used lavender oil and it smells so good!

Fill your teacup with the wax flakes about two times over and then transfer to an old pan sitting inside a bigger pan which has simmering water until the wax will begin to melt and go clear. 

In your teacup, place one of the wicks in the centre and hold straight by placing the wick between two pens taped together at the top - this will keep the wick centred when the hot wax is poured in.

In the pan, add in a couple of small pieces of your colour dye to the melting wax (the wax will look really bright but as it sets the colour will lighten) and a few drops of your scent and pour carefully in to the teacup. 

Leave to set for 12 hours and then enjoy how pretty it looks!

Coffee Table Browsin'

No coffee table is complete without some good "flicky" books. By this I mean books which you and any guests can pick up and have a quick scan through - think big, interesting and of course, pretty, pictures, and plenty of them!
I do a rotation every now and then of what books are on the table but my firm faves are definitely my Audrey Hepburn one (which I picked up in a charity shop for £7!) and the "Vintage Home" by Sarah Moore which are both just brimming with gorgeous bold photos. The "Everything is Going to be OK" book is also great for a browse when you're feeling in need of some inspiration since it's full of drawings and postcards with uplifting and cute sayings and phrases.

 Of course a coffee table's best friend is also some pretty flowers! My boyfriend came home on Friday night with 3 bunches of pastel loveliness and I had my first go at doing some flower arranging...what do you think?!

Return of the Denim Jacket

A weekend with sun?! Oh Scotland I do love it when you're nice to us pasty skinned hermits! The park beside my house is in full bloom with gorgeous flowers and I couldn't resist sticking a big bow in my hair and taking some snaps! Yesterday also marked the first outing of the year for my denim jacket, I picked this vintage Marc Jacobs one up in a charity shop for £10 4 years ago and I can tell you it's probably the best thing (and bargain!) I've ever bought. When the weather is good enough for it to come out, I am a happy girl.

I styled my big bow (tutorial here) with a New Look dress, Topshop soft brogues and an Urban Outfitters bag which I picked up on eBay. Finished with Estee Lauder bright red lippy.

Roller blading back to the 90s

The view from my window at dusk

Last night after the park we went to our favourite little pub and I was lucky enough to stumble upon a singer called Siobhan Wilson who was just starting her live set as we walked in. Close your eyes, have a listen and if you're anything like me you'll feel like you're in some kind of 1940's dream...

My Flowery Week on Instagram

Friday has once again come around and everyone seems to be in a much brighter mood...including me! I'm looking forward to a weekend of cosying up in my flat enjoying some much needed sleep, and hopefully a trip to a vintage fair, if I'm lucky.

This week finally felt like spring and it's amazing what a gleam of sun and a sprinkle of daffodils can do for your happiness levels. I think it's fair to say the weather this week has got me going a little flower crazy, but hey, better than being wrapped up in big bulky coats and scarves, right?

Follow me on Instagram @jelizmac

A Seaside Trip

For my boyfriend's birthday, we took a trip to the west coast of Scotland to Ayr, a little seaside town. Considering I've lived in Scotland my whole life, I had never visited the town, but I must say I will be back! We spent the evening at a Murder Mystery event from the Sonic Boom Theatre Company which I'd highly recommend if you fancy something a bit different and interactive. Two bottles of wine later and we were doing karaoke with the couple who we met at our table!

Saturday was spent blowing away the hangover along the super windy but super lovely Ayr beachfront, followed by tea in a little vintage tearoom and lunch at The Social in Glasgow - great food, cheap cocktails and always buzzing! A perfect weekend all in all and does it really have to be Monday tomorrow?!

My outfit: tartan bodysuit from Motel (buy here), H&M shorts, Red Herring boots, Jane Norman coat and vintage belt

Rose and pistachio meringues

Fentimans rose lemonade is to DIE for!

The street where we stayed

Anti V Day roses

Train journeys are always a great excuse for picnics! This time I brought rose wine, sweet and salted popcorn and strawberry macarons....mmm!

How was everyone else's Valentine's weekend?

Collars and Roses

You have probably guessed by now that I am a big fan of flowers! I love to have flowers in the flat all the time and I am a lucky lady to have someone who is quite partial to coming home with some for me, but I do like to buy them for myself too! You would be shocked at how many bunches of gorgeous flowers are reduced and then thrown out if not sold by the supermarkets. A sell-by date on flowers, why?! I once got a MASSIVE bouquet of flowers for 99p which were reduced from £10.99, they lasted in my vases looking beautiful for over a week! I find it so sad to think about poor little pretty flowers lying in a bin :-(

I love flower prints and this orange and cream rose cardi reminds me of the summer. It's from Tesco would you believe, but is great material and I can't wait to wear it thrown over a sun dress on my summer holiday. 5 months and counting...!

I promise I didn't coordinate my clothes with my flowers!

Cardigan: F+F at Tesco; Top: Primark