Things to do these Holidays!

Hello Readers,

As you can probably tell, if you follow my Instagram, I have decided to start a new theme. The them is going to be a lot more beachier and retro, along with myself being a lot more active on the blog and taking more time and effort to make my blog and Instagram as best as it can be.

As I am already a week into school holidays, and am dreading going back to school, I have made a list of 25 things to do before the holidays are over!

My List:

1. Have a Bubble Bath

2. Have a Picnic

3. Paint your Nails

4. Play in the Sprinkler

5. Go Shopping

6. Take a beach walk

7. Read a library book

8. Paint a Picture

9. Cook Dinner

10. Buy new Music

11. Decorate your Room

12. See a Movie

13. Go out for icecream

14. Have a lemonade stand

15. Write a Letter

16. Give someone a hug

17. Plant Something

18. Eat outside

19. Watch the sunset

20. Learn Something new!

I hope you enjoyed today's post and hopefully this gives you an idea if you are bored or have nothing to do!

Love from,

Pip xx

Delicious Chocolate Cake!

Hello Readers!

Today I will be teaching you how to make delicious and easy chocolate cake!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups caster sugar
• 150g butter
• 1/3 cup Cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon bicarb soda
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 1/2 cups self raising flour

Method:

1. Combine water, sugar, butter, cocoa and bicarbonate soda in a saucepan and warm, but do not boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted. Transfer mixture to a bowl and cool for 30 minutes
2. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour and mix well. Pour into a greased and base-lined 20cm round cake pan
3. Bake in a moderate oven 180 C for 50 minutes or until cooked. Cool for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely

Icing Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups icing mixture
• 30g butter, softened
• Vanilla essence
• Hot water

Icing Method:

Sift the icing mixture into a bowl then mix in the butter and enough hot water to form a soft icing. Spread on the cooled chocolate cake and decorate as desired

Thank you for Reading todays Post!

I hope you try out this recipe also.

Pip xx

Lushious Lush

Lushious Lush!

Hello Everyone. Today I am going to share with you some of my favourite lush products! It was my birthday a couple of weeks ago, and some of my friends got me some new lush things. So I thought I thought I would share three of my favourite products with you!

These are some of the things I got.

Mask of Magnaminty-

This is such a nice face mask. It smells amazing and tingles when you put it on your skin.

Lush Shampoo Bar -

This bar is so nice and makes your hair feel squeaky clean. It has the 'Snow Fairy' scent and also has sparkles in it!

Ro's Argan Body Conditioner -

This feels and smell's amazing. I use this when my skin is really dry, especially in the winter, and it makes them feel smooth and soft again!

I hope you enjoyed today's post! Please comment what your favourite lush products are if you have any. Happy Sunday!

Pip xx

Happy, Happy Socks!

Hello Readers!

Today's post will be all about socks ! I have recently received a package from "Happy Socks", and thought I would share with you what I got !

I love the gorgeous pink triangles on this pair ! so cute !

Love the swirly pattern on this pair !

this is the gorgeous box that a pair came in. i love it !



I hope you enjoyed today's post !

Happy Saturday !

Pip xx

Heaven in Your Mouth: DIY Brownies!

Hello Readers!

Sorry i have not been active on the blog lately, lots has been happening since the school holidays have started.

Today I will be sharing with you my favourite recipe for chocolate brownies! These brownies always turn out a treat and are great for anyone to enjoy!

Ingredients:

+ 200g Dark Chocolate, Chopped

+ 250g Butter, Chopped

+ 1 3/4 Cups Brown Sugar

+ 4 Eggs

+ 1/3 Cup Cocoa Powder, Sifted

+ 1 1/4 Cups Plain Flour, Sifted

+ 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder

Method;

Preheat oven to 160°C. Place the chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.

Place the sugar, eggs, cocoa, flour and baking powder in a bowl. Add the chocolate mixture and mix until combined. Pour into a 20cm-square slice tin lined with non-stick baking paper. Bake for 50 minutes or until an inserted skewer withdraws clean. Allow to cool slightly in the tin before slicing. Serve warm or cold. Makes 16 slices.

Quick Tip:

If you are like me and love your brownies to be as gooey and as rich as possible, add chunks of Milk/white/dark chocolate to the mixture. You'll thank me Later ;)

I hope you enjoyed todays post. Please let me know if you tried them and how where they?

I have decided to post every Saturday from now on too.

Love Pip xx

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Lately

Hello!

 

Lots has been happening lately. Lots of reading, cooking and studying.

 

Today I am going to tell you some of my favourite reads that I have been loving, some music favourites, and my new sonny angels!

 

Favourite reads:

 

I have been really loving reading magazines at the moment. Some of my favourites are Frankie, Fete and Yen, because they all have very interesting articles, that are all very inspiring. I also love the photos in them, because they are so arty and creative.

 

This is a photo I took at the beach. While enjoying the scenery, I was also enjoying the magazine!

 



 

Music:

 

My Mama recently gave me a record player which I am so thankful for. I have been playing it nearly every day and I love it so much.

Some of my favourite records are:

 

The Beach Boys

Frank Sinatra

Mary Poppins

The Jungle Book

The Sound of Music

 

Sonny Angels:

 

After seeing these adorable things on my friend Elke's Blog (what's up buttercup) I had to buy one!

 

At the moment I only have three:

the watermelon

the hydranger

the skunk (pictured)

 

 

I hope everyone is having a fantastic day!

 

love Pip xx

 

 

 

 

 

DIY Caramel Slice!

Yum, Yum! Caramel Slice!

Hello! Today i will be teaching you how to make a DIY caramel slice!

Ingredients:

1 cup plain flour

(can be substituted 

with gluten free flour)

1/2 cup desiccated coconut

1/2 cup brown sugar

125g butter, melted

Caramel Filling:

1/3 cup golden syrup

125g butter, melted

2 x 400g cans sweetened 

condensed milk

Chocolate Topping:

185g dark chocolate 

3 teaspoons vegetable oil

Method:

Preheat oven to 180*c and line a lamington/slice tray with baking paper, allowing paper to come up the sides.

Place flour, coconut, sugar and butter in a bowl and mix well.

Press the mixture into a tray and bake for 15-18 minutes or until brown.

Caramel Filling:

Place the golden syrup, butter and condensed milk in saucepan over low heat and stir for 7 minutes or until the caramel has thickened slightly.

Pour over the cooked base and bake for 20 minutes or until the caramel is golden brown and bubbly!

Chocolate Filling:

Place chocolate and oil in a saucepan over low heat and stir until melted.

Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly before spreading over the slice.

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Refrigerate until firm and cut into slices.

Enjoy!