Darcy's Den

Aloha Sprinklerinos,

I was going to save this for next week because I felt like I should do a beauty review but really, bronzer over baby? I don't think so! 

Yesterday Darcy and I had nowhere to go and no intention of getting out of our pijamas so spent the day playing inside. Since her cot is downstairs at the moment and she's using my office as a place to sleep (she sleeps better in there because of the blackout curtains) there is a little unused nook in her bedroom. 

It was all very spur of the moment but we decided to build a cosy little den and read some books together. For the 'Mummy Mafia' out there, she was supervised every second of the game and fairy lights are obviously not something she usually has so close to her. 

Pretending to be asleep, complete with tiny 'snore' noises. 

All we did to make this was open up the clothes dryer, drape blankets on top, lay the giant duvet on the bottom and bejewel with ornaments rose lights and, most especially, my wedding veil. 

I have my veil displayed in Darcy's room so it was to hand and since she wasn't left alone at any point, I felt OK with it being part of playtime. If you are planning to make this more of an independent activity I would definitely not advise using such precious materials! 

Darcy thought her den was the bees knees and stayed in there for about 40 minutes- long in toddler terms!! I just know we're going to make more of these round the house as she grows so I will be sure to share them with you too. 

What were your favourite childhood games?

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Toodlepip!

xx

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Huge Spring Primark Haul

Aloha Sprinklerinos,

I love Primark. I have loved it for years- dare I even say, since before it was 'cool'? 

I tend not to do a quick 'pop in' shop to Primark and prefer to save up, wait until they have replenished stock and have a big spree about once every 3-4 months. If I'm honest, it's more like every three but I want to cut down and make it just a seasonal thing.

My favourite branches are Liverpool (four stories and a brilliant shoe & bag section), Manchester (although seems to get really messy really quickly) and Milton Keynes (it's brand new and shiny). I'm not keen on either London store but I think that's because I always travel by train to the big smoke so the thought of taken a few big Primark bags on the train gives me shivers. I have also visited the Northampton and Birkenhead stores but thought they were pretty average. I have heard the Bristol branch is great. A little summary for you there! 

My favourite thing from this haul was the emerald green pleated maxi skirt which I am wearing as I type. I have only had it a matter of days and already worn it four times. I think it might become that piece of clothing that I wear to absolutely everything- it's love for sure.

What is the best thing you have ever bought from Primark? 

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xx

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The 30 Day Snap

Aloha Sprinklerinos,

With 9 days to go, I'm already thinking ahead to June and dreaming up ideas and new features. I love it.

Every day, for 30 days, I will snap one photograph of my day and upload it here. I will still be uploading all my regular content too so you'll have twice as much to read and (hopefully) enjoy. I would also absolutely love it if you were to join me in this challenge too. If you don't have a blog, you could do it on Facebook or even instagram/twitter. The world is your online oyster. 

I think this will be so fun because it will allow us to really look for the lovely things in our days, stretch our creativity and maybe even expand our photography skills. It will also be really nice for the Sprinkle of Glitter community to have a nosey at each others lives and make new blog friends. 

The rules are simple. Upload one photograph every day. It doesn't have to be a work of art, it doesn't have to be of anything magnificent. A large proportion of mine will no doubt be of little things happening around my house, since that's where I spend 90% of my time. You don't need to use a state of the art camera and you don't need to get worked up, you just have to take and upload one picture a day. If you would like to write a little bit about it or tell the story behind it then go for it. If you think an image says a thousand words then that's your call too. Easy!

I have made this little button for those of you that fancy taking part and I hope by letting you know about this a week in advance that you have some time to get yourself together. If you're anything like me, you like a little while to get used to new commitments- even if they are just for fun! You are welcome to display this button on your blog and link it back here so people know what you are doing but it isn't compulsory. You are also welcome to take today's main image if you would like to do a little intro post, but again, it's not compulsory. I would ask though that if you do, you credit this blog for it. 

So, I would like to 'tag' all of you reading to take part. Hopefully you will spread the word further and even more people will document their lives, expand their creativity and learn new camera skills- Rargh I'm EXCITED!!

In particular I would like to tag El from AThriftyMrs (since she started this whole brain wave), Marie from PickleBeanBooks (but only if she is feeling well enough with her tough pregnancy) and Zoe from Zoella because her photography is to die for!

What do you say? Are you up for the challenge? If you are, see you on June 1st!

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xx

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