Projects

Today I've been researching all kinds of projects; baking, sewing and crafts.

I found a few recipes and a really cute blanket tutorial that I'd love to try!

I also came across a blog called 'The Secret Post Club'. It looks super interesting and I can't wait to join in next month :)

Laura x

Good Friday

I'm pretty OCD when it comes to my routine and planning my day, so when people change my plans at the last minute, it kind of annoys me. I need to realise that sometimes it can be a good thing, though.

I wasn't really looking forward to today because my 'plans' for this morning weren't exactly something I wanted to do, but they got changed at the last minute and my day ended up being pretty good!

After an unscheduled nap, I went out into the garden and finished weeding the rockery before putting up the fairy lights and butterfly solar powered lights, then I planted seeds and rearranged the ornaments. The ornaments look a bit crowded and the rest of the rockery looks a bit bare, but once the flowers start to grow I think it will look beautiful.







Me and my dad started the garden this time last year but we never got a chance to finish it because he passed away. I finished it on my own, mostly for my dad, but I also found it quite therapeutic...it gave me something to focus on and helped me get through my grief.
Easter Sunday was the last time I saw my dad, so I'm feeling a bit sad at the moment and I think having something to throw myself into is helping again.

After that, I made cornflake cakes with Bethany and Chloe. We put mini eggs and a fluffy chick in the middle of each one so they look like nests. We're growing some cress too. I love doing activities and art & craft stuff with them, I never did anything like that when I was a kid.

Now me and Chloe are snuggling up on the sofa to watch some Doctor Who! We have episodes 7-13 to watch in preparation for the new series kicking off tomorrow! Then we're all off to my nanna's for dinner, which brings me to the question; why do we eat fish on Good Friday?

Laura x

Check Me Out!

I finally finished making the cake I was asked to do and I'm really impressed with it!

Its for an 80th birthday, so this is what I came up with;

Its a lemon sponge with lemon buttercream and strawberry jam filling, absolutely delicious! I'm more impressed that the icing is completely smooth, its the best i've ever managed to get it.

Laura x

Cupcakes!

I made some chocolate cupcakes last night and they were amazing!
The frosting didn't turn out quite how I expected but it tasted lovely.
Now I just need to concentrate on the lemon sponge I'm making for an 80th birthday!

Cake appreciation below;

Chocolate cupcakes with orange cream frosting

So here it is, eventually!

Ingredients:
100g plain flour
20g cocoa powder
140g caster sugar
1.5tsp baking powder
A pinch of salt
40g unsalted butter (room temperature)
120ml whole milk
1 egg
0.25tsp vanilla extract
Zest and juice of 1 orange
300ml double cream
50g icing sugar

1) Preheat oven to gas mark 3

2) Put the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, salt and butter in a bowl and beat until you get a sandy consistancy and everything is combined. It should look like this;

3) Whisk the egg, milk and vanilla together in a separate bowl, then slowly pour half into the flour mixture. Beat to combine and get rid of any lumps. Don't over mix.

4) Fill a muffin tray with paper cases.

5) Fill each one about two thirds full.

6) Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.

7) Take another bowl and pour in the double cream. Whisk gently until it starts to thicken, then sift in the icing sugar, orange zest and 1 tablespoon of the orange juice. 

TIP: If you over-whip the cream, just add a drop more (or some milk) and mix it through gently.

8) Enjoy!

Hi!

Hi, I’m Laura and this is my face. I’m 22, Christmas is my favourite and I have weird taste in everything. I love Disney Channel shows and have more girl crushes than boy crushes. I get really obsessed over things so easily and i’m in love with Twitter. I have a ridiculous sense of humour but I’m a loyal friend and i’ll do anything for anyone (within reason). I have good days and bad days, but I find comfort in music and baking. Cupcakes are my speciality <3. I want this blog to be about music, movies, fashion, quotes, inspirations, make up, photography and baking...all of my favourite things. I hope you like it!