.......Butterflies??????
Of course not! But there is something rather ethereal about these delicious little morsels - butterfly cakes. Light sponge cake and softly whipped buttercream, flavoured with real vanilla extract. Wings lightly dusted with icing sugar and a sprinkling of pale pink glitter.
Served on a dainty, flower sprigged tea plate.
After one too many flights, the fairy wings were looking rather worse for wear. In fact, they were a sorry sight indeed, broken in two and feathers falling off. This state of affairs could not continue, so I gave them some tlc. I think they look ready for anything now.
Mmm, maybe a Fairy Prince to take her to a Grand Ball.
Now that's a wonderful idea!!!!!!
And when she's finished around this house she could send some good wishes to everyone who reads this.
Consider them sent.
Mmmm, I'm feeling rather tired. Must be these dark winter days. HFH (Her Fairy Highness) has her back turned so I think I'll settle down here. Ahhh, this is the life. Zzzzzzzzz.........
Uh oh, I think she's spotted me. Yup, I'm certain she has.
Oh well, she doesn't seem too concerned about my presence on the newly made bed. I will keep checking though, just to make sure it's ok.
Zzzzzzzz.........
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.......dreaming of a nice juicy steak........
Dreaming I'm being chased by a fox.....................zzzzzzz
Mmm, that was some dream. Enjoyed the snooze. Nothing like a little quality shut eye to refresh and pep up the appetite. Time to go down and check whether there's a juicy steak in my dish. After all, dreams can come true you know!!!!
Hello dear Friends,
I thought I may as well continue with the whimsical theme that has been occupying me more than usual recently. I think it must be the aftermath of Christmas plus this awful January weather that is really getting me down. Anyway, nothing wrong with a little escapism now and then as far as I am concerned. This little fella is a very elderly childhood friend. I can't remember how long ago I bought him but I do know he was bought on a family visit to the seaside. I made the sweet little crown for him following instructions from Sandra Evertson's gorgeous blog (post date 8th November, 07) for which I thank her for so generously sharing.
He might not be to everyones' taste but I love him to bits.
I think they have done a pretty good job though.
And I'm not at all surprised that they wanted to add a little cheer to the day. It is so dark and gloomy here, raining again and very lowering to the spirits. I think we all need a little extra sparkle in our lives, especially at this time of the year.
I hope that you agree.
Now on to sweetness of an edible kind. I love proper, old fashioned puddings and steamed syrup sponge comes high on my list of favourites.
All that liquid gold is delicious.
With a dollop of fresh cream of course.
This is an apple and sweet mincemeat tart. A good way of using up any leftover mincemeat from the Christmas mincepies. It reminds me of a sunflower.
It tasted pretty good too.
I love the outline of the bare trees against the dusk sky.
The tracery of thousands of tiny branches. 
The mixed hedgerows that surround the fields.
The mixture of treetops silhouetted against the swirling clouds.
Even the mast which strikes an alien note and yet has it's own metal branches reaching skywards.
A patchwork of fields and a pool of silver water. I love the beauty of winter.
And I absolutely adore these little cuties.
I would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. May you all have good health, peace and happiness. We stayed up to welcome in the new year and had a lovely, giggly time. We got slightly tipsy and watched Jools Holland on telly. His new year show has become a real favourite in our house. We have never been keen on going out on new year's eve', but it's each to their own.
Instead of popping a champagne cork I decided to bake a cake and we each had a slice of this at midnight.
Mr Dante had a good time too. I think he has really enjoyed his festive season. Lots of treats and everyone around to give him oodles of fuss.
This is me, done up to the nines ready to celebrate.
A vintage flower completes the ensemble.
