Maggie Angus & #Winning

Hello there lovelies. Sitting with a cup of tea and Back To The Future on the telly, so I thought it was about time for a wee blogging catch up. Firstly, I’d like to say thank you to everyone who entered my ‘not-so-giveaway’ from the last post. I can now announce that the winner who I completely picked at random, was the lovely Katie from Katie Styles 🙂 If you can email me your address Katie, I’ll get the tights mailed out for you tomorrow.

I’m making a rather large pit stop at the post office in the morning for my parcel to send to Claire for her 22nd May Appeal, and for my swap parcel with Christine in Canada, and my swap parcel for an American non blogging girlie called Kasey. Made me wonder if there are quite a few people who read my blog, but are maybe not bloggers themselves? Or have thought about starting one up but aren’t too sure? Drop me a comment and say hello if you fall into that category! I got a nice email from a girl called Laura this week, she has just started blogging over at Hearts Of Sand. I love meeting/chatting to new people. So don’t ever be a stranger, my email address is on the contact page.

I was contacted last week by the awesome Anna of Maggie Angus. I had never heard of Maggie Angus until now – but I soon found that Anna’s quirky jewellery designs were right up my street. My initial impressions made me think of the likes of Tatty Devine and Punky Pins (both complete faves of mines as you might already know) She invited me to become a part of her Style Clan and do a little guest blogging interview/challenge. I took a couple of my fave Maggie Angus pieces and styled them along with an outfit, all coming together to a certain theme of my choice. This is my entry, and was the first time I have done anything like this so please be gentle! 🙁

So, honest opinions? I know its pretty simple, and I used Polyvore for the first time to piece it all together, so that was quite fun. I am not the most fashionable girl you will ever meet, but I wanted to piece together an outfit which I would actually wear (and what is pictured, is actually just a lust list!) Be sure to head on over and have a nosy at my interview here. You can also see over there a detailed list of where all my items are from. I think Anna will post a handful of Style Clan posts per month, from which she will choose a winner who will get some Maggie Angus goodies as a prize, so keep yer fingers crossed for me! 🙂 Would love to get my hands on the Shell Ring or Coral Branch Necklace I’ve included in my look. This sunny weather is making me excited for summer, wearing dresses (with no tights, joy!) and hopefully booking up for a wee holiday somewhere.

Not much else has been happening in the life of Ayden. Still getting our new house sorted, and spent the weekend putting in all the new bits and pieces we got from Ikea last weekend. It’s made a real difference to the place, and we can’t wait to officially move in next weekend. We did spend an hour building our new bookcase which was an absolute LOL. Cause of my job, I tend to take charge when it comes to hands on/building things. I can’t help it! But poor David seemed a bit traumatised after it haha. I think I am always going to wear the trousers when it comes to painting and DIY (but hey, he is a great cook, so maybe we can just settle with each of us sticking to what we prefer?) Can’t wait to get settled in our new house next weekend – living inbetween two places right now is kinda doing my head in.

Best keep it brief… here’s my weekend in a nutshell:

Friday. When I thought I couldn’t fall more in love with the home baking at work, they have started selling Macaroons. Yes, propa’ ones that would give Miss Pascale and Lawson a run for their money! I hope it wasn’t just a one off. I regularly tweet about their ridiculous (-ly AMAZING) cupcakes. But a daily Macaroon instead would definately keep me sweet 🙂

Friday night, dinner and a bit too much wine at David’s parents house for his mummas birthday. Great wee night as always, great banter and conversations and good, good food ♥

Saturday, lunch with my Dad, Step mum, Gran, David and Max! In our new wee home town of Linlithgow. Went to a cosy italian place on the high street, and then for a walk around the Palace and Lake afterwards. Spotted some great spots along the lake that will have serious picnic potential as the better weather comes in.

Sunday, a bit more arranging and organising in the new house. Started the day with a lovely cup of coffee, from the bag I got for FREE with my Starbs card voucher on thurs (anyone else been using them?) Then I went for lunch and some shopping with my good friend Erin who was visiting Glasgow for the weekend from Chester. Obsessing over nice homely objects at the mo, you gals got any links/sites you can suggest? Tonight, I’ve been watching tv, chilling out and just getting my stuff organised for the week ahead. Last week at work this week and then I have a bit of time off (I am counting the days, honestly)

Happy sunday folks ♥

Ayden x