Thursday, June 9, 2011

Trouble

I've been wanting to blog very badly, but a horrendous mishap with my laptop means that I've been left in the lurch, unable to even reply comments.  Now, my lovely, life-saving friend Hilary has lent me her mini-laptop and as a result, I'm finally back online!  Thank you Hil!  This post is possible because of you!

Unfortunately, there's still an issue replying comments and I've been trying for the last half an hour and have only managed one.  I don't know why that is, but I'm thinking that I'll have to start replying on a different schedule till my laptop is back out of the shop.  For this, I'm very sorry.  I love reading the comments and I reply every single one (thank you Tori, for commenting by the way!!  Please teach me to make elderflower cordial!  Please!) and I will get on it as soon as I can. 

I'm also getting used to a new photo uploading system and will start posting outfit pictures as soon as I can.  In the mean time, here are some pictures from my lovely weekend away in London where I enjoyed my little nephew's magnificent pirate party.


The whole backyard was littered with balls from the ball pit, lying in the sun like giant spheres of candy.  The decorations were loads of fun too, and I'm not just saying that because I helped put half of them up.


I even got to play with some of his toys.  This set, Kapla, is apparently one of the best-selling toys in Europe because it's just simple wooden block but you can build a multitude of things with it (and without glue!), right up to the Eiffel Tower with thousands of blocks.  It's supposed to be a toy to last you your whole life, and I can see why.  Here's my attempt at an igloo shape and my cousin's attempt at stairs.



The weather was great for flowers - my aunt had unfurling roses the size of my head.  I'll put the pictures in another post. 



And of course, what would a visit to the relatives be without good food?  The food was amazing - crisp hollow shells filled with a spicy sour tamarind juice, a salty chutney and chickpeas and potatoes.  Called pani puri, they sometimes have flakes of chilli sprinkled on top for extra spice and you're meant to pop the whole thing in your mouth and savour all the juices and textures in one bite. 

I hung around the table so long that my aunt came over and said to me, "I can see you like those."


There were also beautiful fruit displays, dosai with various chutneys and at least three different cakes, including a cute pirate cake my cousin made for her son.


And the best bit?  Having stuffed our faces, we sprawled out around the massive back garden, sun-drenched and windblown, watching the unbelievable blue sky though the dappled leaves.  Bliss!

15 comments:

Arianne said...

OH YUM. I love that sort of food and I wish I was there to try!

Arianne from A + B in the Sea

Opal Wells said...

computer bloggers are the biggest bummer. it was so nice of your friend to lend you hers. I really like these photos, so many vibrant colors.

Hilary Watson said...

i just looked up Kapla because they look so amazing... but they're a bit expensive for a student budget. One day though... awesome looking party by the way.

Meagan said...

I'm sorry to hear about your laptop but great photos! All the food looks so good!
-Meagan
http://spunkychateau.blogspot.com

Grace said...

Lovely pictures and I love your 'about me'/presentation!!
I'm following :)

Rini said...

Nomnomnom. You surely had a lovely weekend! And your pictures are amazing. Great work!

mlartigue said...

the happy skull! lol XD so cute

Helen said...

Oh my gosh. This looks like the cutest party ever!

Angie | Pandaphilia.com said...

aww everything is so bright and cute! yay pirates :) you take good photography

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Fashion Cappuccino said...

Wow, sounds like a heavenly day! The flowergarden looks so amazing and beautiful! And the food?! My mouth is watering just looking at the pictures! xoxoxoo

Zarna said...

this looks like an amazing party - i LOVE all of this food :)

Cee said...

I just have to say, even though I'm years beyond playing with blocks, that Kapla looks amazing. I can't believe you can even build an Eiffel Tower with them- I'd love to see it done. It looks like this was quite the birthday party; the photo of the balls on the grass is just beautiful :)
xox,
Cee
http://cocoandvera.blogspot.com

Lexy @ QUIRKY EXPLOSION said...

Awww. MAN. Don't you hate unreliable technology? Technology and I don't get along. It's a problem.

AWESOME PICTURES THOUGH. I love the ones of the latterns - super colourful and FUN. Splendid!

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Opal Wells said...

missing you... I hope you are figuring out your computer issues!

Lexy @ QUIRKY EXPLOSION said...

P.S. Just read your "about me" blurb. Hahha. Love the shower analogy. Very witty/ true!

:)

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