Worm's World

Teabreak! We're decorating the upstairs bathroom (inbetween taps being fitted and there being a new floor being laid) and here's a scrap of the original, original wallpaper. We're going to paint it a sexy shade of 'jazzberry' (purple that is) but the horrid peeling wallpaper needs to go first. But for a brief moment, while Pete reaches the high up bits on the only tall ladder we have I'm sat on a step on the landing, having a cup of tea and listening to The News Quiz on Radio 4.

Jess has snagged tickets to a VIP Screening of The Birds tonight in Brum, I didn't realise how excited I was about it until I realised I was picking out a pretty outfit. It's being shown as art of http://www.jamesoncultfilmclub.com - and it promises to be an 'interactive experience'. Should be fun... Update - some pictures from the event - it was really awesome! I was thinking on the way to work this morning a Hitchcock themed Halloween party would be ace (maybe next year)

  Baking books: best of the new batch

One of the wonderful courses from a charming little restaurant in Vasto - I could get use to these 'cultural exchanges'

The kindle app is great, and since I have it on my netbook (as well as my phone) I'm not adverse to digital versions of cook books - especially if they're only 86 pence, and it's instant delivery. This year, since December is already busy we're having thanksgiving with the in-laws instead...

If Jess and I make anything pretty we'll post it up here If you've made something your proud of feel free to submit it!

And here endeth a week of festivities hearalding Pete's 30th birthday. There has been much lunching, gathering of friends, balloons, cake, drink and a surprise trombone (sorry neighbours) Thank you everyone for making it a really special evening!