One Day.

Bernard Blue.

A story of my friend Bernard.

So today I had a pretty lazy day, I decided I would watch a movie and relax, while Henry went out to play with his friends.

After reading the book One Day way over a year ago I was still in awe of its beauty and captivating story. I became to know these characters well. They became apart of me, I was so wrapped up I was a none responsive zombie lost in the lives of Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew for all of 48 hours (I worked full time back then too) Since, I have lost myself again and again. When I first heard they were making a movie I might have been a little excited, then I heard that the Emma would be played by Anne Hathaway, I felt as though this would be an injustice to my now dear friend. I wanted nothing more but to NEVER catch so much as a glimpse of this film. Months passed and I heard a few reviews, good and some bad. I felt a certain obligation as a true fan of this book to simply give it a go. This afternoon with the house all to myself, knowing I would most probably cry my little eyes out, I settled into One Day. The film wasn't all bad! Personally I wouldn't have cast Anne Hathaway at all, I felt with it being a British film a move deserving up and coming BRITISH actress could have portrayed Emma a lot better. Having said that the actor playing Dexter did capture him well. And yes I did cry, a lot! Films have that effect on me I'm afraid to say.
What I am trying to say is read the book, don't cop out and simply watch the film, experience this beautiful and heartbreaking love story the way David Nicholls intended it to be told.


During my many outbursts of tears I designed this little fellow. I thought I would branch out on my first collection and create even more accessories. This is just a prototype but I thought you guys should be the first to see it. This evening we popped out to our friend Mike for dinner, It was nice to see the boys cooking for a change while I relaxed and worked hard on perfecting these cute little bunnies. 

Tomorrow I will be posting a little teaser of my collection so far, oh and I have also got some great things in the pipeline for Blue Rinse!! 
Very Exciting things to come :)


Hope you all had a great start to your weekends I sure did.
Laurie Rose xx


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Random HAUL.

Today's HAUL! 

A story of my shopping adventures.

So today we had a busy day trying to sort out help with housing, not sure anything will come of it at all, so it's time to save save save now. So we decided to have one last blow out before saving, aren't we naughty, so here is just a collection of the quirky items we purchases today on our VERY windy day out!

 As you may know I LOVE knitting and I am currently working on the My Blue Rinse Collection, which is due to be released in late March. It will be quirky knitted accessories created and designed by me. 

I love using the best materials and this GGH yarn is to die for. I have used so many of their ranges in my collection, the ones I purchased today are so fine and delicate I can't wait to get going, made of 70% Super Kid Mohair, and 25% a combination of New Wool and Nylon they truly are luxury.

 {keep your eyes peeled for my DIY knitted post using GGH yarn, it's going to be a VLOG!! Yes that's right me on video knitting how scary}

Secondly I was in need of some new PJs and where better than Primark, I am one of their biggest fans I swear. It is the best place on the High Street for disposable fashion, although I found a dress in my local store a few weeks ago and was disappointed to find there was only a size 12 left, I have unfortunately been blessed with rather a large chest, such a nightmare sometimes. Also I managed to pick Henry up some rather delightful Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle PJ's, I had left it far too late before Christmas and by the time I got round to buying them they were all gone, so Happy Belated Christmas Henry!! HE LOVED THEM!!

 I also thought it was about time I rejoined the local library, I was looking for ONE book imparticular The Fault in our Stars by John Green but with it being a NEW release they didn't have it. I follow Gemsmaquillage religiously, she has some of the best Blog posts and a wonderful Beauty Vlog, but on one of her many Vlog channel's she introduced me to John Green, so I thought I would give one of his books a whirl I'll be sure to let you know what I think in a week or so.

I also picked up some Knitting books.

All in all we had a really nice day out, even though I was determined to stay in bed, I'm glad Henry forced me out of the house!

So tomorrow I will be filming my VLOG arrrghh so watch this space,

 Happy Wednesday everyone :)

Laurie Rose xx

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One Thousand Eight Hundred Second Weekend.

Week Two.

Okay so this weeks edition is a little late, I like to have this posted by now, but I have been so busy knitting this week that I haven't had a chance, I had already planned the music, but I  needed to decided which artist would be being praised this week, and that was easy.

 Lucy Rose is a Warickshire born solo artist who's songs are captivating in every way, her delicate hushed tones leave me breathless at times. Ever since hearing her intoxicating voice grace the melody of Bombay Bicycle Club's Flaws on their 2010 acoustic album, I had to find out who this girl was. Now based in London, Lucy usually plays with a band, Guitarist Björn Ågren, drummer Sam Nadel, bassist Joe Steer and multi-instrumentalist Alex Eichenberger. Lucy has already made a name for herself in the underground scene and she has done pretty well up until now by herself, this is down to her incredible feminine sound and poetic lyrics. Having already had three singles released in the last few years Lucy is well and truly known, but this year they are working on her début album and you know this can only marvel brilliance. This year she will be touring, supporting Bombay Bicycle Club on their North American & Canadian tour early this year. Being tipped as HMV's "One to watch" for 2012 she is definitely going to be hitting the indie scene hard & fast at some point this year.

Sending all my Good Luck to Lucy for her new album.

Laurie Rose x

One Thousand Eight Hundred Second Weekend.

Whatever your plans for the weekend, you have to make time for yourself. Whether you have invited the family round for a Sunday Roast or the kids have a birthday party to attend - take some time for you. Make a cuppa, close the door and put your feet up, let the music absorb your pores and sigh out all those woes of the week. An eclectic combination of powerful inspiring music, to help you unwind, relax and maybe even make you dance around the room. This music gives me tingles I hope to pass it on each week, on a Friday, to give you all that couple of minute to let go.

The main feature in this weeks One Thousand Eight Hundred Second Weekend is Lisa Hannigan.

Remember the velvet tones of Damien Rice that a few years ago threw us into a depressing spiral of wonder. Hidden in the harmony was Lisa Hannigan, someone whom I now find myself drawn back to time and time again. After the Success of her first album Sea Sew in 2009, we have now been graced with Passenger her second album released in October 2011. The mix of fiddle and the wonderful use of percussion we are opened to her Irish influenced use of instruments. A must listen. Easy folk melodies infused with creative lyrics makes Lisa my favourite this week.

Enjoy,

Laurie Rose x