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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

"When Will The Queen Write Back?"










....so Miss E's asked me yesterday, hoping for a reply from Her Majesty. There was great excitement when the this mail was delivered today. She listened intently as Miss N read the letter to her. Quite a thrill for all of us to enjoy too.






Today Miss O (11) made a double batch of Double Chocolate Chip Cookies - another new recipe, likely to become a family favourite. (We added an extra egg to the double mix as we found it a little dry to roll). 


Several times I have asked Miss O if she could bake something which was healthier, yet my requests fall on deaf ears and a screwed up nose. It delighted me when Miss V (9) found this great recipe for Muesli Bars. She managed to make them with minimal assistance. They require no baking but do take several hours to set properly, best in the fridge - and are very tasty! 








Working on my EPP stars I have been enjoying choosing fabric tones which suit my mood at the time, whether that be vibrantly happy, calm and gentle, or just a soothing background combination. 
A few minutes hand stitching here and there is beginning to make a pleasant little treasure trove of blocks and certainly adds some pleasant colour to wherever I find myself.
Sharing with WIP Wednesday.
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45 comments:

  1. JoyfulJuly 31, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    What a thrill for you all, and especially for miss E. to receive a letter from the Queen. Happy week ahead to you. xx

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  2. SusanJuly 31, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    What a special delivery that letter from the Queen would have been! And I am enjoying the baked goods, even if its just the photos!

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  3. NilyaJuly 31, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Oh Karen, I can understand the excitement at your house, when the letter from the Buckingham Palace came. So Cool!
    By the way: your EPP stars will be a stunner!!!

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  4. chicaJuly 31, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Que carta importante essa! Parabéns! beijos,chica

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  5. Celtic ThistleJuly 31, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Now that is special mail! Love your EPP stars, how nice to have such a lovely project just skipping along in the background.

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  6. Karen LakisJuly 31, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Mail from Buckingham Palace - what fun!

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  7. AnonymousJuly 31, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    Looking good! Keep it up.

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  8. RosemaryJuly 31, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Delighted that Miss E received a reply from the palace,
    but perhaps Miss O thought that double chocolate chip cookies are a bit more of a celebration when you have received a letter from the Palace!!!

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  9. DeniseinVAJuly 31, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    How exciting! A great post, loved all the photos and it was so neat to hear about the letter. Enjoyed the baking and also those pretty projects.

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  10. FlowerLady LorraineJuly 31, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Hurray for Miss E. The delight in hearing from Buckingham Palace was all over her face.

    Delicious looking cookies made by Miss O and wonderful looking bars made by Miss V. I'm going to check out the recipe for the healthy bars.

    Your squares are wonderful, I love the cool colors.

    Enjoy the rest of your week ~ FlowerLady

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  11. KimJuly 31, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    A letter from the Queen...now that is exciting! Your EPP blocks Karen are superb!

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  12. Lisa GordonJuly 31, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Oh my goodness, what a thrill for everyone!!

    Your EPP stars are really beautiful Karen. Love those patterns.

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  13. CinziaJuly 31, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    Oh my God!!! A letter from the Queen????
    Cinzia

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  14. NancyAugust 1, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    A letter from the queen...how exciting...You don't get those every day of the week.....

    Loving your quilt squares....

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  15. MichelleAugust 1, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    How wonderful to receive a post from the palace!

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  16. GarimaAugust 1, 2013 at 1:06 AM

    wow...this is so nice and exciting!!! Miss E has surely earned lots of blessings by doing this! :)

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  17. Sylvia KAugust 1, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Oh, yes! A thrill for all of you indeed! That's wonderful and exciting!! Not the ordinary mail for the day!!

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  18. GigaAugust 1, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    Miss E will jump for joy she got thanks from the Queen. Miss V muesli bars will be my taste. Your stars are beautiful. You are persevering in their sewing. Yours sincerely.

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  19. MirabilysAugust 1, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    I can see little stars twinkling in Miss E lovely eyes!
    Thanks for the Muesli bars recipe link, I'll have a try!
    Your stars are gorgeous Karen... and I love the white ones!
    Nat waving from France ;-)

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  20. Fun60August 1, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    How exciting it must have been when that letter arrived in the post.

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  21. GinaAugust 1, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Hmmm, I am not sure what would make the day happier, mail from the Queen or the tasty treats your dsughters make! I love seeing your stars; the diamond pieced hexi of neutrals is sure pretty along with all the colored ones :)

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  22. DianneAugust 1, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    When will the Queen write back? and she did .... I'm sure Miss E will treasure her letter forever. I love how you've captured the glee in her eyes.

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  23. JulieAugust 1, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Have just printed off this recipe - no doubt a photo or two will appear in my blog at some stage. What a thrill getting a letter from the Queen for Miss E. Loving your stars - especially the aqua toned ones.

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  24. DeeAugust 1, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Well done for greetings from Her Majesty! I wrote our president when I was little and everyone in our small town was impressed when a reply from the White House came! Your mummies look delish and those EPP blocks are tasty eye candy!

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  25. LisaSAugust 1, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    How lovely to receive a letter from Her Majesty! I printed the Cookie recipe. They look delicious! - but do not recall seeing Cadbury chips living in the U.S. Will have to look for them ;)

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  26. Our photosAugust 1, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Thanks that you visit our blog!

    Wow! a letter from the Queen.
    The photos are lovely and your Quilt blocks are beautiful!

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  27. geaninaAugust 1, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    A letter from the Queen?! :)
    Beautiful images!

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  28. s.cAugust 1, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    That is really a thrilling letter. Good work from miss E.

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  29. AnonymousAugust 2, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    How exciting to get a letter from the Queen!!! Miss E looks so happy! :) Also, your stars are looking amazing! I really like all the aquas/turquiose-y colors you have going.

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  30. chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.comAugust 2, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    A letter from Buckingham Palace! Very impressive! And the cookies look delicious.....wonderful!

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  31. tinajoAugust 2, 2013 at 4:05 AM

    Wow, that´s awesome - and I´d love one or two of those cookies right now actually..! :-)

    http://tinajoathome.com/

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  32. EricaStaAugust 2, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    Dear Karen,
    what a pretty little girl, proudly holding this Letter ... Wow, that a thing Not happened each day! Must take this letter On the wall behind glas, maybe? Many greetings and Gratulation to Little Miss E. ... <3

    And you are so busy and made so many blocks. Thanks by the way for the recipes I would like to bake the Müsli Bars ... I think thats love my husband :)

    Cheers, Heidrun from Bavaria

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  33. MathildaAugust 2, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    Ein Brief von der Queen, das ist ja unglaublich, da hätte ich mich auch gefreut und dann wieder deine bezaubernden Foto.

    Alles Liebe dir von Mathilda ♥

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  34. Schulz FamilyAugust 2, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    visiting from WIP Wednesday. Love the blog post and the EPP is looking amazing

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  35. DzjiedzjeeAugust 2, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    What a sweet girl! She's a great model ;-)
    Nice post Karen!

    Greetings from the Netherlands,
    Gert Jan

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  36. Connie SmileyAugust 2, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    So happy for Miss E. Those pictures are priceless!

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  37. HansHBAugust 3, 2013 at 2:14 AM

    Great serie of photos.
    Cute girl!
    The cakes looks so delicious!

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  38. hydeeannsewsAugust 3, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    How amazing to get a royal reply! Wonderfully exciting. I guess we know what ladies in waiting do all day now. :)

    The treats look delicious, healthy or no. I'm always hoping my brood will bake healthier, too, but get the same reaction you do. Maybe they'll try the bars.

    Your shapes continue to look lovely and are piling up quickly!

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  39. DaveAugust 3, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Well done Miss E, for receiving a reply from the Queen for your birthday card. That had to be a thrill for you, and for everyone in your family. Well done! That baking looks great too Karen, and well done for your handiwork (I don't know what else to call it?). Those stars look great! - Dave

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  40. SandyCarlsonAugust 3, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    What a sweet letter! I hope she gets a reply!

    Your stars and your cookies look wonderful!

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  41. TheChieftessAugust 4, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    How exciting for Miss E to get a response from Her Majesty!!! Something she'll treasure for a lifetime!!!

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  42. Samantha August 4, 2013 at 3:46 AM

    loving your EPP!!!

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  43. Elise LeaAugust 4, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    That first picture of Miss E is so precious, I just love her expression. Also I am just loving your stars. I have always wanted to make a quilt out of diamonds, but have not gotten around to it. Your beautiful blocks are so inspiring, I cannot wait to see more!

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  44. amandaAugust 4, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    How exciting! I just love updates from your house. :)

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  45. UnknownAugust 5, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    So much in one "little" post. Love the wonderful photos and activity.

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