A Belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!
I am now home after a month away house/doggy sitting and limited internet access, I had two blissful weeks off work, where I did nothing but read, sleep and went for swims in the pool!I had a very nice Christmas with the family, having two of my cousins join us from Canberra, I hadn't had a Christmas together with them since I was quite young, so it was quite special, and wow we cooked the best turkey ever!
I made Christmas cupcakes for my lovely co-workers, and even though the season is well and truely over, I wanted to share pictures of them...
I made Christmas cupcakes for my lovely co-workers, and even though the season is well and truely over, I wanted to share pictures of them...
I usually have an aversion to shopping and the post Christmas sales especially, I just can't handle the crowds, but I managed to spend a fortune in the very cool sleepwear store Peter Alexander. I was so overjoyed by this find I had to share...
Isn't the vintage kitty illustration print on these pyjama pants just FABULOUS!?
So for my New Years Resolutions I have set two goals. I did not want to make the same old crappy 'loose weight' goals. So with some thought, I have decided to have a cupcake sale most likely at work, to raise money for a different animal charity every month. If you have any favourite animal causes you would like to recommend, please let me know!
The other goal of course being selling tote bags on Etsy, I have finished one new one over the break, but would like to complete a few more before opening for business!
The other goal of course being selling tote bags on Etsy, I have finished one new one over the break, but would like to complete a few more before opening for business!
So here's to a fabulous New Year!
24 comments:
Hi Jessy! So glad to have you back, sounds like you had an excellent holiday! I know I miss spending Xmas with my cousins, last time was back in 04. The cupcakes look scrumptious, my favourite being the pepermint ones...I think. Thay all look so good! Those pjs! Ohhh I'm so jealous!!! Lucky lucky you!
You could do a charity one for Capricorn Animal Aid, the charity I work for. If you do let me know and I can email you a pamphlet so that you can share them around. Maybe it's a little far away, so look around your area for a similar charity perhaps? RSPCA definetly. The Jane McGrath foundation would be great, then you get to make pink fluffy cupcakes! The Steve Irwin wildlife warriers. WIRES. WWF um, that's all the animal charities I can think of atm.
Hugs to you Jess!
Ooooooh, FAB jammies!
That is a fantastic idea, the cupcakes-for-animals sale! As far as who to give the money to, RSPCA seems like a pretty god mob to me, I believe they spend most of the donations directly on their shelters... some of the larger international organisations are surprising with what they spend their money on, a large proportion goes on marketing instead of directly being spent on the animals it seems.
If you wanted to to take another approach, you could look at charities that preserve the habitat of wild animals, like world wildlife fund, or if you wanted to VISIT your animal you could sponsor one at a zoo!
How great you want to raise money for an animal charity. If I were your co-worker I'd buy a lot of cupcakes from you! Happy belated New Year! Those kitty PJ's sure brighten my day!
Glad your back after a wonderful vacation!! Those kitty pj are very cute, and I think they will look darling on you! Good luck with raising money for the animals I think its a devine idea!
I love how you raise money for animals with cupcakes! I know I have said it before.. but its just so great. :) Glad to hear you had nice holidays! Your cupcakes look great. I will take the peppermint one please and thank you. And the PJ's... AMAZING! I want them. REALLY.
Happy New Year and Welcome back!Love those pj pants! x
I love those pj pants! So cute!!
I'm so glad your back!!
Those are just the cutest pj's ever!! what a perfect find! And I'm loving those gingerbreadmen cupcakes... too cute! I love your cupcake resolution! what a sweet idea.
Happy New Year!
It's lovely to have you back blogging, after what sounds like a truly lovely relaxing break. Your cupcakes are gorgeous as always - my favourites are the gingerbread ones, so cute. Your new year resolution is a very special one, and I am sure your colleagues approve highly :) XX
Go get 'em, Jessy!
Welcome back! Seems you had a nice Christmas :) those cupcakes are so nice and look so good too. I like those pyjama pants:)
AHHH!!! Youre back! Yaya! We missed you. And some many exciting changes. I love the donations you plan to make. You are such an inspiring person, Jessy! and an ETSY shop? YES! I Can't wait!
I made some changes too and Pink Sugar changed. You'll have to stop over sometime soo! Happy New Years lady. xx Talk soon!
Oh how exciting! Those cupcakes look simply magnificent; i'm so glad you showed them off :D
And the kitty print! OH THE KITTIES ~~~~~
Too awesome.
I invited you to a group on facebook honey pie- make sure you join it ok? <3 because you definitely kick ass <3
Welcome back, Jessy! I'm glad you had a wonderful holiday~ And what an amazing resolution. I've been donating a small portion of my earnings to the ACRES (Animal Concerns Research and Education Society) http://www.acres.org.sg and the SPCA http://www.spcai.org too! Isn't it wonderful to be able to do something for the animals we love? :)
Here's wishing my animal-lover friend a year filled with lots of love, peace and joy~ :)
Rheea
What cute cupcakes and pyjamas! Thanks for sharing. Happy new year Jessy.
Ahh I love the cupcakes and especially the little gingerbread men on top!! :D
:) Happy New Year little lady!!!!!!
I wish you worked with me! I want one of your cupcakes - or 5! I hope you are having a wonderful year so far!!
I love those pjs! Oh I make red velvet cupcakes - I thought of you, Cupcake Queen!
just came over from becky's blog and i have to say that your hair is amazing!!!,,i adore that color pink!! Wish I could die it that color!!! So rad!!!
yummy cupcakes! welcome back and happy new year to u too
It looks like you had a lovely holiday! Your cupcakes are perfect, as always. I made cupcakes for the very first time over the holidays, and I thought of you. Mine were peppermint, and they actually turned out pretty good to my surprise! I wish you the best of luck with your resolutions. It sounds like you've got a heart of gold and a ton of talent to share with the world. Rock on, girl!
Yes, I found 4 of those teal and white retro glasses at a thrift shop. Such a great find!
I too get stuck looking at vintage/retro things via flickr or etsy... its just too easy to get stuck gawking at all the lovely things..
How's your cupcake resolution coming along?
Welcome back!Love those pj pants! x
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Hello again! Came back to bestow upon you the Kreative Blogger award! You can pick it up over at mine, if you are into doing these things!
http://thisisemilykate.blogspot.com/2010/01/seven-things.html
I'm glad you're back and I *LOVE* those jammies!! So stinkin' cute! I'm really into that era and those colors. I bought some fabulous vintage sheets at the thrift store today!~S
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