Friday, February 28, 2014

Cath Kidston/Greengate Inspired Bakeware and Blanket



If you're like me and LOVE everything Cath Kidston you will understand my joy at these incredible finds!  I let out a little squeal when I saw them, in a Michael's no less!  If you are in the USA, you should have one near you.  For my overseas followers, Michael's is a wonderful craft store.


Just LOOK at these measuring cups, dipping bowls and measuring spoons!  Doesn't it scream Cath Kidston?  I was like a little kid playing with the measuring cups.....stacking and unstacking them, admiring them, enjoying their lovely colors.  I found them in the isle where they have all the bins for things costing $1 - $5.00.  Not the bins in the front of the store where everything is $1.


 The spoons were $5.....and come in two different colorways.  Red and blue.  The little dipping bowls, in the 2nd photo, were $3.  The stacking measuring cups were $5.  All are ceramic, not plastic or melamine.


Of course, I then ran over to the yarn isle to pick out my colors for a baby blanket.  The pattern is ready to purchase from my Etsy shop!






I snatched up a few of each for future presents.  They also had big spoon rests and decent sized coffee mugs with the same designs.  If you are not familiar with Cath Kidston, find her site here.

Visit my Etsy shop
Craftsy shop

Till next time,
Sheila
Yarn tip:
When winding yarn from a hank, snip a little piece off and tape it to the yarn band.  Mark the label with any notes from your project.  You'll have a handy reference if you use that yarn again.

Food tip:
I use lemons all the time when I cook.  I love how they look in a bowl on the counter, but that is not the best way to store them.  They last 4 times longer when I store them in a ziplock bag in the fridge.

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36 comments:

  1. Beautiful colours - such a pretty post, just looks like spring!

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    1. Thank you Zenia! Spring can't come soon enough for me!

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  2. I LOVE Cath Kidston too! I had a layover in London over the summer and went a little crazy in the store. I love the yarn colors too!

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    1. Thanks for sharing the airport store factoid. That will certainly help those who might be traveling that way!

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  3. You nailed the colours! The blanket looks so soft, really gorgeous!

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  4. I love the colours in your blanket Sheila, and what great finds, I love those spoons! Have a great day, Julie x

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  5. If I leave now, I should get to Michaels with three minutes to spare..:) Love the blanket ever so much!!! ~Kelly

    unDeniably Domestic

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  6. Lovely...pattern in English polease...

    Aurora
    meowzer@cox.net

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  7. Beautiful colors on your blanket, it gives me a spring feeling :)

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  8. Nice colourfull blanket,
    Greets Sofie,
    Fie bakt, haakt en naait!

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  9. Hello Sheila, I found your blog on Susan Dougill's Wednesday What Are You Doing? and am glad I did! I was recently introduced to Cath Kidston and am quickly become addicted to her look. I'm about to embark on my own Cath Kidston-inspired large afghan and look forward to posting about it on my blog when it's finished. I absolutely LOVE those spoons and nesting bowls. I wonder if our Michaels has them. I shall have to investigate this weekend! Happy Crocheting!

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    1. Mary, thank you! I'm throwing wishes your way as you head to Michaels!

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    2. Sheila, thanks again for your post! I found the measuring bowls and the stacking bowls at Michaels...woo hoo! The spoons were there, too, but I opted not to get them. I also selected my yarn colors for my upcoming Cath Kidston-inspired afghan. Exciting! I just added a new linky widget to my blog and wanted to invite you to add yours. I know my readers would really enjoy your blog. If interested, you can find it here: http://gocrochetcrazy.blogspot.com/2014/03/free-pattern-friday-link-long.html Thank you again!

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  10. I just love the colors of your blanket. So cheery and perfect. I gave my sister some measuring things that look similar to that for Christmas a few years ago, but they DID NOT cost that little. I'm super jealous right now. What a find!

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    1. Gretchen, thank you. I couldn't believe the prices on that bakeware. I do love a good "find".

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  11. Those colors are really lovely.

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party

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  12. Did I see your comment on Susan B. Anderson's site? Isn't her site fun? I don't know how it found your site, but I love it too. I check it nearly everyday looking for a new post from you - you are so talented and so creative!

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    1. Barb, thank you for the kinds words! You did, indeed, see my comment on Susan's site as I am a huge fan of her work. I try to post something every week. Thanks for stopping by.

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  13. Como me gusta tu blog, besos desde España

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  14. Your happiness is infectious! Really pretty goods you have there, and I adore that blanket.

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  15. That's a big bundle of cuteness :) Such, fun and lovely colors on the blanket! Makes me happy to look at it. The Cath Kidston cups and spoons are uber cute too. Too bad there's no Michael's near me. Well, there is but its not really reachable since I don't have a car :(

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  16. I love all the bright and happy colours! The blanket is just gorgeous :)

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  17. Great finds! And the blanket is super cute!

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  18. This is one of the nicest CK-inspired blankets, beautiful. I am more than a bit envious of the bakeware!

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    1. Stel, thank you. I do so love the feminine look of CK designs.

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  19. I really love the colours in the blanket, they are so gorgeous. You must have felt like a kid at Christmas with your measurers - I always get like that with new yarns, I have to put them somewhere that I can see them for a few days before I can bear to hide them!

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    1. I do the same thing with my new yarn, Corrie! Thanks for stopping by,

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  20. Love the colors and the inspiration for them!

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  21. I love, love, love the colors in the blanket! It makes me feel like spring :)

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  22. Hi Sheila :) You have such a fabulous eye for colour! Congratulations! Your Cath Kidston/Greengate Inspired Blanket was one of the most clicked projects at Link & Share Wednesday! Here's the direct link to the post :) Thank you for linking up at the party! Hope to see you again this week, Rhondda http://bit.ly/1dQoUdg

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  23. Beautiful blanket! I love the gorgeous colors too! Thanks for sharing. Would love to have you visit me sometime :)
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  24. Oh i love your color choices! What yarn did you use?
    x

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    1. Loops & Threads Impeccable Yarn (from Michaels in the USA)

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    2. Thank you! I do love that yarn x

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