The Great British Tag

Hello everyone, as most people I know would class me as a stereotypical British person I decided to do the British Tag. So basically I had an interview with myself... great! Anyway I'm just going to get into it and I tag my fellow blogger 'That Weird Girl Ellie' and anyone else who wants to this tag. 

Thanks for reading and keep smiling! Xx

 1.    How many cups of tea do you have a day? How many sugars?
Honestly... a lot! But i just love tea. And the amount of sugar i take varies. One day it could be black no sugar and the next it could be milky and sweet. I don’t know why I don’t just have one set tea style but hey ho. I like variety

2.    Favourite part of your roast?

Mmm.. this is a hard one but I've got to say broccoli. I don’t know why and it might seem weird to say I pretty much like everything about broccoli. Especially the fact that they look like little trees.

3.    Favourite dunking biscuit?

Well of course its got to be the right and honorable shortbread biscuit. Or the rich tea...... or digestive. Or......

4.    Favourite quintessentially British pastime?

Afternoon tea! You may have already  gathered that i love a spot of afternoon tea. I have done an older blog post on my time at the manor house with my Nanna. Yes, it could be said that all it is, is some scones and sandwiches but there is like something else. Like a Victorian element that i just love. And the fact that i like to pretend that i am rich and posh. (i hope that isn't just me)

5.    Favorite word?

Curiosity.....hence the name of the blog.

6.    Cockney rhyme slang?

mmm.... I hardly use cockney rhyming slang as I find it very confusing. Like yeah I understand that planks of meat is cockney slang for feet. But isn't it just quicker to say feet.

7.    Favourite sweet?

Easy! Pear drops. Ladies and gentlemen my job here is done!

8.    What would your pub be called?

The red lion because.... i just came up with on the spot and I like the colour red.

9.    No.1 British person?

Benedict Cumberbatch obviously. He is just a gentleman and so cute (and its just an excuse to insert his picture here)

10. Favourite shop / Restaurant?

I don’t really know how this is relatable as it is just a general topic but my favourite shop is Debenhams because it’s just got everything in there. Even a Costa (mind blown). And in the one in the metro (if you don’t know what the metro is, it is a massive shopping centre in Newcastle. I mean its huge. If you’re ever in Newcastle/which I highly doubt, it’s not really a famous holiday destination/ then definitely go)

11. What British song pops into your head?

London calling. It just sounds so patriotic.

11. Marmite?

Never tried it but I’m very curious about it. I think ill like it though as I like mustard (okay Bethany, how is mustard and Marmite the same thing)

Get The London Look!

Hello peeps, today I decided to do a London Street Fashion post because, well... Because why not? I'm just going to leave this intro short and sweet (like me *wink wink*) and just leave you jump right into the post (not literally of course).

Thank You for reading and hope you had a brilliant day (or have a brilliant depending on where you are in the world) and keep smiling! Xx

@JustOldCurious

DecorateYourHomeForLess (WhatsYourNumber)

Hi today I've got another Decorate Your Home For Less (If you haven't guessed from the title). You can get many of these numbers that stick on your door at places like B&Q or Homebase. Thank you for reading and keep smiling Xx

@JustOldCurious

(Decorate Your Home For Less) A Little Goes A Long Way!

Hello, I have recently spent a little bit of unnecessary time in 'The Range' and while I was snooping around some little ideas popped into my head.

Thank you for reading and I hope this post was a little helpful... And keep smiling x

Truly WICKED!

It was all about 'Popular' as Wicked hit the stage of the Sunderland Empire and the cast definitely 'Defied Gravity' in more ways than one. The score and orchestra were 'Wicked' too and the storyline put a twist on the childhood favourite of 'The Wizard of Oz'.

 

Today was the day that I was off to see the wizard or more like off to see Wicked at the Sunderland Empire. My whole life turned emerald green as I stepped into the world of Oz.

 

I enjoyed every minute of the show and annoyed the people sat next to me in the process as I sung along with the songs. It was like the West End had come to me as I was sat and before my very eyes, sets would change and characters would defy gravity.

 

Thanks for reading guys and keep smiling Xx

A Washing Line of Memories Xx

Hello Chums! Today I decided to show you one of my ideas on how to 'Decorate Your Home for Less'. These ideas are based on what I did to decorate my living room but you could do it in whatever room you wish.

Hope you like it and I will post more of these so keep your eyes peeled (what an awful saying, I'll try not to use that in the future) X

Spring Fashion (Bethany Style)

Today I decided to do a couple of vintage inspired outfits for the spring time. However because of the British 'unpredictable weather' I couldn't go all out with shorts and flip flops. However I did choose some outfits that would be just right for the British (or any other country for that matter) summer time and I hope you like them to.

Sorry this was a quick post, I was wanting to watch 'Back In Time For Dinner' (Well that says a lot doesn't it Bethany)

Anyway hope you had a good day chums and keep smiling..

... @JustOldCurious  Xx

Is It Just Me?..

I realise this is a bit of a random post but as it's raining (not really a valid reason but I'll go on) I decided to do a little post stating the LittleRandomThingsThatGetOnMyWick!

 

I don't know if this is relatable or if it is just me (hence the title) but I've posted this anyway.

 

Sorry if this was a bit of an annoying post but... I don't know.

 

I will be putting up my new schedule as of tomorrow on my social medias and thanks for reading guys and keep smiling (even if the little things get on your wick)

Crafty Sew n Sew (Bunny Jars)

 

Hello friends, (*ponders for a while* I have friends), anyway enough of my weirdness, today I went to a Factory Outlet park and spent a ton of money on random stuff I may not even need (I think we can all relate, tell me in the comments if you want me to do a little haul post) And. I've just realised that was totally irrelevant (oh well!)

 

Any who moving swiftly along to this post. As Spring is here I decided that this would be the perfect thing to make for your home. It's easy and fun to do and I bet it would impress your friends that you've made it yourself.

 

Hope you liked this little addition to my 'Crafty Sew n Sew' series and let me know if you would like to see more of these types of posts.

 

Thanks for reading chums and keep smiling Xx

 

If The Shoe Fits!

Just yesterday I went to view the new Disney remake of Cinderella. The casting choice was just about perfect, not to mention how dishy the prince was, and the scenes and costume were amazing. I think Helen Bonham Carter made a brilliant, funny and witty fairy godmother and Cate Blanchett played a very sassily evil step mother. 

The story goes on to tell the story of Cinderella in a live action updated movie and also tells the backstory (oh no! not another backstory) of Ella's parents and how she became the Cinderella who wins the heart if the prince. 

The story is not only romantic but also has a very convincing and important message... Don't be afraid to be yourself. 

I think this movie has definitely still got the specific Disney vibe, unlike the sassy and witty Maleficent movie it still has the traditional prissy morals of a Disney fairytale. I would rate this movie a 4 stars out of 5 as the casting and acting is brilliant but it is only a little different to the original story of Cinderella.

Thanks for reading chums and keep smiling.  

Oh I do like to be beside the Seaside!

Over the Easter weekend me and my family went to Blackpool. I had been to Blackpool when I was small but this was my first real encounter of the place and let me tell you.. It is definitely an eye opener. In two days I have had a drink in the Rovers Return, been 360ft above ground on 5cm glass and nearly walked into the kitchen in a top notch restaurant. We've been singing and dancing all the way (along with people on their stag or hen night).

People say that Blackpool is like a mini Vegas but I say it's like if London were by the sea.

We even travelled in style on a Victorian horse and carriage (which my sister loved and didn't want to come off)  I just love Blackpool!

               

 Oh I do love to be beside the seaside (even though we didn't actually go on the beach)

 

 Thanks for reading hope you enjoyed it. (Especially the photos I think I done a good job of taking them if I do say so myself).

Crafty Sew n Sew (Upcycled Scarf)

Crafty Sew n Sew

Here is another addition to my 'Crafty Sew n Sew' series. This one is an easy one I thought you would love it. All you need to do is get an old jumper with buttons down the middle or you could add the buttons on yourself I suppose and cut off the top.. and hey presto!! (Told you it was easy)

Sorry I haven't been posting lately I was terribly ill and I'm going to Blackpool soon so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for a post on that... (and now for the exciting bit)(Drum roll please) I'm going to see Wicked on the 18th of April so again, I will posting about that. I know its a while until the 18th but I just can't wait. Anyway hope you had a good day and keep smiling! Xx

(Oh and almost forgot me and my fellow blogger/best friend maybe doing something a bit special later on both of our blogs and social media platforms. Be sure to check her out thatweirdoellie.blogspot.co.uk/ and her twitter is @SuggletHugglets. Thanks Guys)




@JustOldCurious