Our half-term has been a lovely jumble of homeliness and special treats. 
Although Woody and I have still had to work we've juggled our days about to fit in visits to grandparents, a trip on the bus into town and the library (very exciting for the five and unders!), an afternoon at the museum and time in the garden prettying things up a bit in the very welcome sunshine. 
And best of all we've have a holiday away from home to look forward to all week. On Monday we're off here again for a few days. I can't quite believe we that we're going here again within a year and not having to pay a bean for either. My darling Woody can really pull rabbits out of hats and he purposefully booked this trip for the coldest, dreariest time of year to give us all a treat when we most need it.
I'm looking forward to it so much. I have a facial and massage booked (never had a facial before so that'll be interesting!), Woody and I get 3 hours in the spa one evening and the little men are going pony riding and meeting owls. The adored mother-in-law is coming too, it'll be just lovely for us all to relax together. Most of all we enjoy the water park and just pootling about on bikes in the peace and quiet. We're not usually ones for organised holidays but they really know how to do it here and I'm definitely not one to look a gift horse in the mouth! 
So yesterday I popped to town to get a few bits and pieces we'll need and came home with this - well I'm hopeless at resisting temptation. I am beginning to rather covet Cornishware and have had this bowl with the hyacinths in for years. It was my grandma's and is very precious. You can't have too many pretty jugs about the house in my opinion so when I saw this lovely stripey one I knew I had to have it.
But Cornishware can be pricey so lucky for me this has a couple of small chips (which I rather like, more character) and it was mine for £8. More than I'd usually pay but a bargain really. When we get back I shall fill it full of daffs to cheer the last dull days of winter while I wait for Spring to really arrive.Have a lovely week.
Stephx
24 comments:
That Cornishware jug looks SO lovely next to your spotty mug and clock. Gorgeous. Enjoy your holiday.
Sue xx
Love the jug, and all the prettiness from your last post!
Jessx
Hi Steph. Have a wonderful time on your holiday. FAcials are just so relaxing and make me feel really sleepy. I have Cornishware too and am lucky enough to have a shop which sells seconds really cheaply. Yours looks lovely on the shelf xxchres
Sounds like you had a busy week!
Love your photos!
I love Cornishware too! ;-)
Have a great holiday :)
Enjoy your pampering x
Those plants look really cheery. Sounds like you've had a great week and more to come. Have a brilliant time.
Lisa x
Hi, just wanted to say I love seeing all the lovely pretty things in your home and you have a lovely family. Enjoy your break
Have a great few days away! Love the new jug too.
Lucky you, hope you had a lovely time
X Alex
Pretty cornishware jug. Love the piccie of the little ones snuggled under the eiderdown.Have a fab holiday. xxx
hope you have a lovely time!! i did enjoy your pictures and also love the cornishware :-)
Lesley x
Too cute...love the porcelain pins too!
They are featured in my post for today also.
M ^..^
Looks like you had a nice time. Love that jug, I have a similar one and adore it.
Have a wonderful holiday, how lucky you get to go for free!!! Its the perfect place for children to roam freely and have lots of fun!! Seeing your Cornish ware bowl reminded me that my mum had one so I will be going to my dads tomorrow to find it!! Love your flowers, they look great in the diffrent planters!!
Claire x
I love cornish ware too, I have old chipped cracked pieces, but they still hold garlic/ utensils/ sewing scissors. I hope your break is just lovely, I am jealous!
Your jug was a bargain Steph. I bought an identical one last week with a chip - £15!!!!
Enjoy your little holiday!
Sue xx
Have a wonderful holiday, enjoy it all. Looking forward to seeing those daffodils in that gorgeous jug
Kimx
Enjoy your break!
I love Cornish ware too....like you they are very loved pieces....that are real bargains!
xxx
please don't let my pussy cat silkie sue know, but I think your cat is lovely!! Just cuteness sat with your little onesxxx
Love Sam xx
Hi, just found your blog. Beautiful piccies. Never been to Center Parcs but I have had a facial; pure bliss!
You blog is so charming! I love things with character and chips, too! ;)
That pic of you cozying w/the kids and the kitty is so cute!
Have a great trip!
Have a wonderful time Steph,
I look forward to seeing lots of photos.
Loving the cornish jug, it is so you and looks fabulous.
Your cat is a real cutie, snuggled up with your little men, so sweet.
Hugs,
Catherine x
your little ones look so happy and content x
have a great break away
t x
Oh I'm a fellow cornishware lover too, I always snap up bowls when I see them for a few pounds but you are right the jugs can be expensive. Something about the stripes combined with daffs or other spring flowers which is so heart lifting.
I am patiently waiting for the sun to shine so I can get out and pretty up my pots with primulas, daffs and tulips but it's still very wintery here at the mo.
Hope centre parcs was fab,
Love to you
Lucexxxxxxxxxxx
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