​I love using a bell jar instead of a vase to make a beautiful display. 

I adore the idea of using egg shells as plant holders but do not have the patience or delicate hands to make them from real eggs. Thank goodness for pretty plastic ones!

Select your flowers or plants. I chose Bellis daisies and Muscari as they are easy to pot in a small container and I love the deep blue colour against a pink Tulip.

Take a pen knife and slice the end off your eggs. Fill with earth and place in the display. ​You could wrap the ends of your cut flowers in damp kitchen roll to keep them fresh. Water your display regularly and repot your bulbs once they outgrow the eggs.

I found it easier to use a little round basket, rather than letting the earth spill out everywhere, which will help keep the water contained when watering.​

So simple but so beautiful. ​

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I had my first real elbows at dawn moment this week. I pop into the Weston Hospice charity shop once a week if possible, as there are always treasures to be found. I have smiled at a fellow bargain hunter a few times and we even had a quick chat once about our joy of secondhand discoveries. ​

However this week we both clocked a tired looking plastic storage basket but it was me who just pipped her to the post, racing the buggy around the crockery aisle! She did come up to the counter with a gorgeous rustic cow bell but I got the real goodies.​

Ranging from 50p to £1 max, I took almost every one they had that was in perfect condition. They make beautiful vases for single buds and once they had a good clean came up sparkling. I love the detail on some of them, the names, the measurement indicator markings.​

I also spied another couple of crystal bud vases to add to my more dainty collection, 75p each, a couple of sweet jars for 50p and ​two tumblers to add to my mis matched glassware. I then caught sight of these deep, footed dishes for £2, which will look great on a sweet table at our next party!

Did you find any bargains this week? Linking up with Magpie Monday and A Living Space.​

If you can't find any vintage bottles on your travels try giving a new set an old lease of life. I found this tutorial on my new favourite blog Craftberry Bush! ​

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My little sister is radiant at the moment. ​

Just under 2 weeks to d-day.​

I cannot wait to hold my precious nephew or niece!​

If ever someone had the 'pregnancy glow', it is her. So full of love, from top to toe!​

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