Film review - Hansel & Gretel Witch Hunters

Hiya everyone,

I went to the cinema with some friends last night, I haven't been for ages so was excited to see something new. The first film my friends wanted to see turned out to be sold out!!!! Unlucky for us, so with a quick change of plan with decided to see "Hansel & Gretel Witch Hunters" a twist in the traditional fairy story we were told as children (Well I was). We saw this film in 3D which did work well, plenty of items coming out of the screen at you, my friend even jumped a few times which was funny to watch. Well, we are introduced to Hansel and Gretel, shown how they were left in the woods by their father and came across the a cottage made of sweets, where an evil witch lived, who trapped them and wanted to eat them (still with me? Remember all this part). One day the children are able to fight back and kill the witch by pushing her into the oven. The story continues years later when the children are grown up, the siblings are still together, turned bounty hunters fighting witches around the world. In a small town, children are going missing, Hansel and Gretel plan to find the witch taking them, apart from they don't expect secrets from their past to be revealed.
There are many fight scenes involved, plenty of action to get your fill, lots of blood and gore. It's a very fast moving film, with a great story line to keep you fixed on the film, for me the time went really quick!! I loved how Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton played the main characters, a brother and sister who have only each other. Also the are great action actors... Perfect for the parts in my opinion.

So if you get chance go see this film, I know my dad wants to see this soon too.

Love Lolly
xoxo

A friends Funeral Flowers

Hello Everyone,

Things have been very busy this last week, sadly I had a funeral last Friday of a family friend. It was a sad occasion, but he had been struggling with cancer, so now we all know he's at peace. The family had asked me to the flowers for the funeral, which I was very pleased about, as I got to create the last gift the family get to give. Many people think flowers are waste at funerals, as they are only used on the day. However I would say a funeral doesn't look right without flower. A coffin looks empty, even a small design over a full coffin spray looks nicer than having nothing. I know cost can be a big factor, but if you have a budget a florist can work to that, try asking for cheaper flowers, pick seasonal, and choose a colour scheme than picking every flower that goes in the design. Overall I also think flowers are the last gift you are giving your loved one, I do agree that you should send them before when the person is alive, but the family, friends and you can appreciate them on the day.  When the funeral has finished the flowers are the families to do with as they wish, you could take them home, view them in the garden or take to another loved ones grave.

I did enjoy creating these pieces and the family loved them too, but I also know my uncle would of loved that I made them for his funeral.

Red and White Wreath, Includes Roses and Carnations

Stem End Spray, Includes Roses and Veronica 

Single ended Spray, Includes Carnations and Iris

Large Posy, mixed colours, Includes Roses, 

Carnations and Lisianthus 

All the flowers together at the funeral.

Love Lolly

xoxo

Outfit of the Day

Hello,

I thought I'd share with my outfit of the day, I've seen many people doing this on their blogs so thought I'd share mine with you too. I do own a large collection of clothes that is always growing, but like most people I do have my go to favorites that I can wear a lot. A week ago I went out with the girls for lunch, it wasn't the warmest of days, but I still wanted to feel girly so here's my out fit.

Sorry its not the best photo ever taken, I had to do it from a timer, and didn't really have the best place to put it for an angle... Anyway, I wore my new NYC T-shirt from Matalan, Long sleeve black t-shirt from H&M, Berry red Primark Skirt, Leopard print skinny belt from New Look, and Black boots from Dorothy Perkins. I thought this was a cute outfit for lunch out.

I'll share more with you soon,

Love Lolly
xoxo

Cute home made cards

Afternoon all,

I haven't had much time over the last month, so much going on in my little life. However some how I had chance one day to make some cards, mainly for birthdays that have been this last month. I haven't even started to get any ready for the birthdays I've got in March!!!

Two cute animal cards for birthdays.

A girly card, for my shopaholic friends. 

The shoes and bag are a silver outline sticker,

then I've cut them out from coloured card. 

Bit more of a manly card, including a racing car. 

In March we have got Mothering Sunday on 10th, therefore I need to get busy and make a card for my mum.

Speak soon,

Love Lolly

xoxo

My holiday outfits

Evening,

So I might have mentioned that last month I was on holiday, yeah I'm missing the weather, but I thought I'd share with you two of the outfits I wore on holiday. Like most women I know, I always find it hard to pack for my holidays as I know if I don't pack something when I'm on holiday I'll wish I had packed it. (Yeah this happened). I did pack plenty of clothes, including dresses, here the two I packed.

A quick day to night wear outfit. Take away the legging and

denim jacket for my evening outfit.

Not much need to be added to this dress as its stunning

on its own. (From New Look summer sale last year)

I'll show you more of my dresses  another time. 

Love Lolly

xoxo

Perfume Vera Wang - Lovestruck, floral rush

Readers,

Last month at this time I was away on Holiday, enjoying the sun shine, and having a peaceful fun time. While I was away I brought myself some new perfume, which I like to do whenever I go away. In the duty free, I like looking at all the different perfumes that are advertised on the TV or from magazines, therefore I had plenty to choose from. I decided on Lovestruck by Vera Wang, this has been promoted by Leighton Meester (Blair from Gossip Girl). The scent is floral, soft and a little sweet, not too over powering, so can be worn for any occasion. The bottle itself is very interesting, with a larger purple flower detail on the top with a ribbon as an added effect. Over all the bottle is very pretty, therefore will look nice on your dressing table, not to be hidden away in a draw. However the box is extra large to make sure all the flower detail is kept nice, so the perfume contained inside isn't that big. 

Over all this is nice fresh perfume, a floral touch for any occasion. 

Smell you later...

Love Lolly

xoxo

 

New Large Bag

Hi all,

When I head off my holidays (I haven't got one plan yet for this summer) I like to take a large carry on bag with me. Keeping inside items of clothing as well as a spare pair of shoes, makeup, a book for the flight and other plenty of useful stuff. Yeah, I carry a lot, so its no surprise that my main carry on bag has fallen apart. Therefore when I was out shopping recently and came across s new bag, I just had to have it!!

From Sainsbury's only £14.

Pretty Nautical style bag, with a front zipped pocket, large handles. Zipped main part of the bag, with inner zip section and pocket for your phone.
I haven't got a holiday planned yet, but I though I'd get it while I saw it. As I wouldn't find one when I wanted it.

Love Lolly
xoxo