B for beads!

I realise i have already done B for a photo a day but i couldn't resist including this.

I am pretty proud of this latest craft project. String still to be attached but it should be a decorative item which could go on the christmas tree or wedding table decorations or just simply something nice to have round the house.
I have hand stiched all the beads on myself with a few hurt fingers and a few hundred beads later it is complete!
What do you think?

Lots of love xxx

To make things interesting :)

Hello over there :)

I started a job about a month ago in a spa. I am a spa assistant which is a glorified term for 'cleaner' and 'person customers complain to'. Its not a great job. I get very hot and people arent very nice but I like the staff and feel safe in the knowledge that im doing my job well. Anyway it can get a bit boring so to pull myself through I thought I should try to find the funny side of it all!

The lists.

I have devised two lists so far. Here they are. I hope you can see the funny side too and read in a sarcastic tone!

(Marvin from hitch hikers guide to the galaxy. Grumpiest robot ever...we must be related!)


Odd things people have said to me:

• You sweat because you're fat (Im size 14)
• Why can't i have my chest out? So all these women are shy here but oh no, when they go to a gynaecological doctor they get it all out! 
• You haven't heard of Kirk Franklin because you're white...
• Your not christian and you don't go to church? *rolls eyes*
• Whats the time?...(I was standing next to a giant clock)
• Oh, you only want to do massage?
• I thought this was normal coffee? (Big label saying decafe..gah)
• Is this bottled water? (Big containers of water...no i do not fill them with bloody evian.)
• This drainage tea - what does it drain?
• Your names frosty?
• If you go out with me you can count my money each night before you go to sleep. 
• I'm looking for a 39 year old widow with a big bottom and narcissistic, what do you think my chances are? 

Things i've found so far:

• A bead
• Apple cores
• Nectarine cores
• Peanut shells
• A hair net
• Bikini
• Womens chain necklace
• A clump of hair
• Small clumps of hair
• Hair mayonaise...
• Body creams
• water bottles
• mouldy strawberries in fridge
• Tub of sweat and sour sauce in the steam room
• A flannel over a light in the steam room
• Cotton wool in the flannel bucket
• Half a crisp
• A drawing pin 

I hope you've enjoyed this! 

Frances xxx

Day 12 - A Photo A Day

Day 12 = Anything beginning with B

Bloom!

I love the curled petal of this flower. I hope you enjoy this picture too :)


Frances xxx

Day 11 - A Photo A Day

Day 11 = A cloud formation :)

I like this shot with the bird flying across :)

Ah its nice to see some sun...ill just ignore the gale force winds!

Frances xxx

One Life

Ok, so i've been rubbed up the wrong way and it has inspired me to shout out to those of you who want to improve your lives. Be happy!
As the title of the blog says (which is debatable), there is only one life on earth. Some people feel they need to stick one thing, job, hobby or lifestyle out. Thats not true.
There are so many more opportunities out there now that weren't there before. I have a degree in photography as well as a Btec. I have decided to let that go for now but I have something to fall back on. Instead I am currently studying to become a massage therapist. This is something I have wanted to do for ages. Yes money is tight and I've got to work a rubbish job for a while but I will be happy in my life because ive given myself the opportunity.
Take that risk to improve your life. Don't let others ware you down. It takes a strong person to make that leap.

Here are some links to help you start your mission!

http://www.kickstartcareers.co.uk/workshops.php

http://www.acareerchange.co.uk/

http://www.independent.co.uk/student/career-planning/changing-career-these-days-i-go-home-feeling-relaxed-783829.html

I hope this helps inspire you other there. 

It could be a job change or facing up to a diet and exercise plan. Work out what it is which will make you happy and go for it! 

Theres always a way. 

Love Frances xxx

Day 10 - A Photo A Day

Day 10 = Something fluffy...not living.

This is a mascarade mask i made out of feathers, sequins and felt. I really enjoyed doing this and think it would be fun to make more!

If you want one in a specific colour please ask!

xxx

Day 9 - A Photo A Day

Day 9 = Anything yellow!

We have an Orchid collection of the front room window sill now. I love them, so elegant. They're are kind of annoying though...you just know they know they're pretty...

hehe xxx

Day 8- A Photo A Day

So I'm running around the house today getting lots of things done and catching up with the photo challenge too! ive either been too busy or too exhausted to take part for the last few days but now i have a good burst of energy!

Day 8 = Must have a triangle in it :)

sorry the pic quality isnt great. This is part of the wind chime that hangs in the hallway :) im not sure why its in the hallway exactly but its been there for years and years!

FLuff ;) xxx

Day 7- A Photo A Day

 Day 7= Draw a small picture and take a picture of it.

I've been drawing this kind of pattern since i was 15 years old. Some one I went to school with used to draw patterns, I tried to copy her but decided to draw my own pattern and have been drawing this type of thing ever since. You'll fins them on my note pads and beware not to leave paper hanging around...i will find it hehe!

LOve xxx

Skin care. The ins and outs :)

Hello readers,
Today I fancy talking a bout what makes us feel good, dolled up and ready to paint the town red: skincare, make up and the bits in between :)

Make-up...there is a vicious cycle which starts with make up. spots. We wear make up to look and feel our best but this encourages spots; so we cover up the spots with make up which gives us spots so we cover them up with make up...and so its goes on! But what can we do? A couple of things that i have found that helps is washing the face day a night with a light soap and using face powder rather than cream foundations so the skin can breathe a little. If you have any other suggestions please comment so we can all learn; whether its your favourite product or a tip like eggs in the hair to make it shiny!
Don't forget guys, especially with this on coming winter breeze, we're going to need our moisturiser! I personally use The Body Shop vitamin E moisturiser as it smooths the skin and reduced an itching of dry skin and adds a nice shean. However, it is a little thick and oily so i suggest using this before bed to give it time to sink in and then washing your face the next day.

Whats your moisturiser? The make up moisturising world has matured and combined with this product:

Garnier Skin Naturals, Miracle Skin Protector.
Enough of the face!

HANDS!!!

So I have to attempt to keep my hands nice and soft as I am currently training to become a massage therapist and lets face it, no one wants and sand paper massage! Its a little difficult keeping my hands soft at the moment because I am working as a spa assistant which is a glorified term for cleaner! My hands have become dry and coarse but i have found two great moisturisers! Hurrah!

This is the Almond Daily Hand and Nail cream from The Body Shop. It may seem strange but there aren't any warnings about nut allergies so I'm guessing that its just the scent and no traces but I'd check that! this is great for out and about but if you need something a little more heavy duty how about this:

The Body Shop, Hemp Hand Pretector.
Yes, I'm a fan of body shop products! This one is a life saver. It smells a bit like mud so the reviews are mixed but it helps your hands become supple and does great things for your nails. I like to use this before bed along side the Vitamin E on my face and I wake up a soft as a babys bum bum!

I hope you have enjoyed and this has helped. If you have any tips please comment!

xxx

Day 6- A Photo A Day

Day 6 = anything you want but photographed in landscape rather than portrait.

I was inspired by @CajameCreations blog: http://cajamecreations.blogspot.com/2011/08/let-them-eat-cake.html I just had to get baking! I also made flapjacks but somehow they failed to survive...hehe!

Ive topped my sponge with butter icing, mini smarties and white choc chips!

Yummy!!!