Lavender Biscuits

Here's my recipe for wonderful lavender biscuits, perfect to go with desserts or as a unique snack!

 

Ingredients

Makes: 24 Biscuits - less with a large cutter

• 170g Plain Flour
• 110g Butter
• 56g Caster Sugar
• 2tsp Fresh lavender flowers
• 10g Icing sugar to dust

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Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 12 mins | Extra time: 30 mins, resting

1.

In a mixing bowl cream together butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.

2.

Sprinkle the lavender flowers in to the bowl and add the flour.

3.

Mix to a soft dough then wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes.

4.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into 18/24 biscuits.

5.

Put the biscuits on a baking tray and cook for 10/12 minutes until browned.

6.

Remove the cooked biscuits from the oven and allow to cool a little on the baking tray before transferring to a cooling rack.

The Dark Knight

Now I admit, I have never been a fan of batman, but recently I was dragged along by my friends to see the newest batman film. To my complete surprise I loved the it, long gone are the tongue in cheek moments from previous films and to add to my enjoyment was Bruce Wayne actor Christian Bale.

The British born actor was handsome and buff (what more can a girl ask for?) My enthusiasm has led me to watch 'Batman Begins' and 'The Dark Knight Rises' and they haven't disappointed.

So, Christian Bale has a new fan and she's ready to watch some more of his films. I'll keep you updated!

Good enough to eat

'Punky Allsorts' has caught my eye recently, launching its new clothing range via ambassador Binky Felstead. Their quirky and bright jewellery designs are perfect for summer (and any occasion for that matter). Ideal for gifts - lookout friends that's all you'll be getting for the next five years.

Affordable yet individual, the key to great style.  

http://www.punkyallsorts.com/index.php?cmd=resetall

Tellison

Really liking this bands sound at the moment, something a bit different that captivates you. (Especially liking Edith Wharton) Check them out people!

http://www.tellison.co.uk/

Inspiration

Realised I haven't posted in a long time, so what better time to restart (properly this time) on blogging. I just had to share this amazing artist with someone, truly incredible! Hope you enjoy Pedro Campos' work...

http://www.zillamag.com/art/hyperrealistic-paintings-by-pedro-campos/

Ear Cuffs

I realise I have written alot about jewellery recently, but bear in mind the right jewellery can complete an outfit! As I wrote before ear cuffs are becoming very popular so below is the on I purchased and the link form where I bought it.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DOUBLE-CLIP-EAR-CUFF-HELIX-CBR-BCR-EARRING-BEADS-SURGICAL-STEEL-/310379923239?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_CostumeJewellery_CA&hash=item484415c727

Yes, I did buy it from ebay. However, there are some really interesting and unique pieces on this online retailer AND at fractions of the price that the high street are selling them for. We all love a bargain! Below are a few of the more interesting designs. (I especially like the skeleton's fingers)

Punk Jewellery

Ear cuffs, chains, ear tunnels, spikes, skulls and symbols. They are all around in the spring jewellery collections. Topshop are setting the leather and spike pathway to which other high street retailers are following.
I teem my punk jewellery with soft pastels and denim (this season's trends) but it can be worn with virtually anything to give a kick to an outfit. Here's some of topshop's best but have a look for yourselves:
http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?pageSize=200&catalogId=33057&viewAllFlag=false&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&beginIndex=1&categoryId=208556&storeId=12556&parent_categoryId=204484

Skull ring (available in pastels)
£10.00

Barbed wire ring
£5.00

Arm cuff
£12.50

 


Patterned spik ear tunnel
£7.50