Book Review - "I heart Christmas"

Hello,

I know its march... but still Christmas will arrive before you know it... If you can't wait that long you can always pick up a book to read about CHRISTMAS instead.

The blurb reads:

Angela's planning her very own 

fairytale of New York...

*Enormous Christmas Tree

*Eggnog

*Eccentric British traditions

*Gorgeous man

But Santa's throwing her a few curveballs - new job, new 

baby-craze from her best friend Jenny, and her man determined 

they should grow up and settle down. When friends start 

turning up uninvited on her doorstep (and leading her astray), 

Angela's merry little Christmas starts to go off the rails. 

So much for happy holidays - something's got to give..."

I know I'm reading this book after christmas but it was still a joy to read, and might have to read it again nearer christmas. Its follows on from the other books in the "I heart" series, you get to know more about Angela's life living in New York and the crazy times she takes on with her, friends (in New York and back in the UK), her family and her husband. Christmas is never quiet and Angela knows it. 

After reading this book all i want is more!! Ahhh hurry up Lindsey and write me the next book... Pretty Please.

Love Lolly

xoxo 

World book day - the books I love as a child

Hello,

Today is world book day, and many of my friends who work as teachers have been dressing up and my other friends who have children have been dressing up as their kids as their favourite characters... Me I don't have kids or work in a school, so instead I've just been thinking of my favourite books from my childhood. Here's my top 10:

In at number 

10. The twits by Roald Dahl

This story alway had me laughing, it's about a couple that nobody wants to know, hairy, dirty and overall not very nice people. However when a big bird arrives at their house, things start to change for everyone. It's a classic every child should read.

9. The Story of Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson

A story of a young girl growing up in a care home, it gives you insights on how it's really like for children in care, how they wanting to fit in, but also to find their own family. You get to follow the adventures of Tracy and her hopes for the future.

8. Girls in Love by Jacqueline Wilson

Another book by Jacqueline Wilson, I read all her books when I was younger (10-12 and all that were out at the time) this was all about young girls who were all friends and their hunt for boys and their close friendship... There are more books to this series, which meant I got to enjoy more of these girls. 

7. Jess the Border Collie by Lucy Daniels

I loved this book a growing up as I always wanted a dog and loved (and still love) animals. The story is about a young girl who lives on a farm, her best friend is her dog Jess who is her partner on a series of adventure the two are taken on, from saving a young boy from drowning, and exposing a rival farmers tricks. 

6. The Very Hungery Caterpiller by Eric Carle

Now this book is from when I was very young, but still a great book (some of my friends still love it now and they are in their mid 20s). It tells the tale of a Caterpiller who eats so many different foods. 

5. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

This is a wonderful story of a young girl who moves in with her uncle and his family, she finds a door in a the wall in the main garden that leads to a beautiful garden where she spends so much of her time. 

4. Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter

Now I have a love for rabbits so as a child this book was perfect for me, I had a rabbit later in life called peter. But this is a beautiful tale of a young rabbit and the mischief he gets up to, while trying to steal carrots.

3. The BFG by Roald Dahl

A story with giants who steal children while they sleep, however the BFG is a kind giant who only wants to be friends with young Sophie, and protect her from the other evil giants. 

2. Where's Wally

Now I know there isn't much reading in these books but they were great to read growing up and searching for Wally in all the pictures... Ps I still love these books as an adult, helping my friends kids find Wally in the books, I'm sure I enjoy it more than they do. 

And my favourite book when I was growing up!!

1.Charlie and the chocolate factor by Roald Dahl 

I thought this book was amazing when I first read it, I can't tell you how many times I've read it and enjoyed it, and still now I want to go to a sweet and chocolate factory, see how they make everything plus get to eat some. I love the tale of this book, from how each child has flaws which their parents can't see (which is true in real life) and how Mr Wonker works his magic in wonderful ways. It is the story of the underdog, a young boy with nothing apart from his loving family, who wants nothing but to be with his loving family and is fascinated by this chocolate factory and it's owner. 

I now feel like I should go and pick up some of these child books to read and enjoy again. Hopefully in the future when I have children of my own, I'll be able to share these beautiful books that I have always loved and many more books.

Love Lolly

xoxo

More cards

Hey!!

I found some more picture of cards i made, that i forgot to share with you all, Sorry.
Here they are:

My mum's friend had twins recently two gorgeous little boys. 

The elephants are made from a stamp i have, i just coloured them in to look different.

The first card on the right is made from a cut out i already had,

but the hedgehog is made from a stamp. 

All these cards have been delivered to their new homes.

Love Lolly

xoxo

Book Review - "Allegiant"

Hey,

I've reviewed the first two books in this series so i had to tell you about this one too! It is the last book in the series, of the story of Tris.

The Blurb reads:

"What if a single revelation - like a single choice - changed everything?

What if love and loyalty made you do things you never expected?

The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered - fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she's known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled with loyalties. 

But Tris's new reality is even more alarming than the one she left behind. Old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless. Explosive new truth change the hearts of those she loves. And once again, Tris must battle to compete hand the complexities of human nature - and of herself - while facing impossible choices about courage, allegiances, sacrifice and love."

This story is told from dual perspective, from the oringal character Tris and now from Tobis (Four), you get to see how he feels about the life they are walking into away from the city they both have grown up in and have been hurt by. But what they find on the outside isn't what they both expected. Plus old faces who they thought was lost appear... Leaving many more questions to their world. Divergents are what they have been looking for, Tris is their main aim, however when her friends don't fit in a split appears around the once tight friendly group. How would you feel if you were told there was something wrong with you, that your whole life has been a lie, the only world you know has been a lie. Tris and Tobias must be strong together when everything is ready to tear them apart. Each knows they have a place in this new world, but can't forget the one they have left behind, but won't stop fighting for the one they have known. 

This book changes from character, giving you more of as view into the new world they are in, but I feel the story isn't as strong as the first two. I'm also a little sad to how the story ends, I don't want to give anything away but I wished for a different furturer for the couple I have fallen for, their story and their life. However it is always a choice we get to make, so in keeping with the book, as you go on into your future...Be brave....

Love Lolly

xoxo

birthday present gift

Helllooooo,

It was my friends birthday a few weeks ago, i know i'm late sharing this with you, but better late then never.
I got my friend a cute bracelet but wanted something to put it in, so i decorated up a little heart wooden box i had.

The top is a bright pink.

The sides are a light pink. 

As it was her 25th i wanted to make her something a little bit special. For her 18th when we were younger i made her a photo album that she could take to uni.

Therefore I made another little book of pictures for her.

This isn't the finished design and I don't have a photo of the finished design,

but you get the idea of what i made. In her finished one, i put in some writing

and more little cup cakes plus other little 3D items. 

Don't worry she love it all... I'm so glad! 

Overall i was a great little gift that i know no-one else who get her. Plus i think homemade gifts give that little bit extra, and are special. 

Love Lolly

xoxo

A quick cutie little card

Hey,

I made this earlier in the month for a family friend who had a birthday.

Cake always goes down well.

Its a simple design but effective... and she loved it.

Anyway I need to make a load of cards for the next month... I best get my butt in gear and make them all soon.

Hope you have a good week,

Love Lolly

xoxo

Book review - "Insurgent"

Hey,

So I recently told you about a book I read called "Divergent" well I also read the second book in the trilogy called "Insurgent". 

The blurb reads:

"Tris has survived a brutal attack on her former home

and family. But she has paid a terrible price. 

Wracked by grief and guilt, she becomes ever more 

reckless as she struggles to accept her new future.

Yet if Tris wants to uncover the truth about her 

world, she must be stronger than ever... Because 

more shocking choices and sacrifice lie ahead. "

This book carries straight on from "Divergent" I think there is only a couple of hours that have past between the books, which mean you know everyone from one book to the next.... Tris has already lost so much, with both of her parents gone, she shot one of her best friends, is teamed with her worse enemy Peter and her boyfriends worse enemy his father, she doesn't know what is going to happen next. Her whole world has changed, she doesn't know whats going to happen next, all she know is that she has got Tobias, however with secrets between them how long before they fall apart too. Tris faces more choices within a world that is falling apart. She knows she must stand up and fight against Jeannie, but who else should she fight against or with. Her friends might see her in a different light if they know she killed on of their friends. 

Overall this is great book to follow "Divergent" bring more questions to the world in which Tris lives. The love story between her and Tobias keeps you wishing that they can have time for themselves in a world that doesn't know which way to turn. 

Love Lolly

xoxo