Celebrate the Small Things

Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly bloghop now hosted by Lexa Cain. The idea is to post anything you want to celebrate from the last week, no matter how small.


This week I'm celebrating: 

- Winter is coming...Over the last week it's gotten quite chilly here in England, and I'm happy about that; I've always loved winter, it's my favourite season, and I can't wait for it to arrive. 

- I made a Victoria Sponge yesterday, and it tastes divine. I got an unexpected early finish from work so I decided to use the time to bake something, and I'm glad I did. 

- I got some good feedback for my WEP entry, and I won a $5 gift voucher for Amazon!

Comments

  1. Yolanda Renée4 September 2015 at 12:10

    It's been a lovely week and finishing it off with a Victoria Sponge sounds heavenly! May your weekend be filled with joy!

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  2. Alex J. Cavanaugh4 September 2015 at 13:28

    Then I guess a Victoria Sponge is not a bath sponge?
    Winter is my favorite season.

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  3. Anonymous4 September 2015 at 18:37

    Ha, ha, here's another interesting-sounding dessert. Wallcat at My Inner Geek is always posting about desserts I've never heard of. I guess I need to read up on English desserts. :) Congrats on winning the voucher and getting good feedback! Have a great weekend!

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  4. Rob Z Tobor4 September 2015 at 19:21

    I do like a slice of a well made Victoria Sponge. . . . Winter will indeed to upon as soon and it is already starting to get dark in the evening.

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  5. L.G. Keltner4 September 2015 at 19:23

    Gift vouchers are always fun! So is baking. Have a great weekend!

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  6. Tonja Drecker4 September 2015 at 19:51

    Congrats to the feedback and the win! I thought we were cooling down for winter, but then the weather decided to reach 30 + degrees this week again.

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  7. Unknown5 September 2015 at 04:00

    Congrats on winning a prize in the WEP contest! Yay for the lovely cake. Winter, winter, winter!!! It can't come soon enough for me either. I have so much more energy and feel happier in the winter. Have a lovely weekend! :)

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