We received this sweet penguin brooch from Hayley at REread. If you aren’t familiar with this talented blogger you should head over to have a look at her blog and her etsy store. She turns tales into art by creating handmade brooches from salvaged children’s books. Each piece in unique and individual – it is repurposing at its best! The Penguin brooch is beautifully made and was sent in a sweet envelope that had been made from a vintage book. Hayley at REread generously gives away a brooch each week. Thanks so much Hayley – we were delighted to win your penguin.
I have been doing lots of baking during the school holidays. One of my favourite recipes is baking these chocolate chip muffins –
Choc Chip Muffins
2 1/2 cups self raising flour
90 g butter, chopped
1 cup caster sugar
1 1/4 cups milk
1 egg, beaten lightly
1 cup choc chips
Preheat oven to 180 deg C. Put baking cases in muffin pan. Place flour in bowl and rub in butter. Stir in sugar, milk, egg, and choc chips until just combined. Divide mixture among baking cases. Bake for approx 20 minutes.
Makes 12
Posted by Sarah
Glad you are enjoying your holidays Sarah…it’s been perfect weather for baking! Your little brooch is so unusual…am off to check out her blog now. Thanks for the recipe too xxx
Great brooch! Congrats! I bought a brooch at her stall (two weeks ago)at the BrisStyle markets. Mine is a heart shape and says ‘that was Duck’.
Your muffins look yummy! One would go nicely with my cup of coffee. 🙂
I have a weekend of birthday-related baking ahead of me – the only question is – which of all your gorgeous recipes will I be using?!?!?
Oh that brooch is so cute. I’ll check out her site.
Wow! You guys have been busy. I haven’t checked in for a few days and have missed so much! Those muffins look yummy. I will make them with my kids soon. Your recipes are always so tasy and yet kid friendly. Thanks!
Yes I love Hayley’s brooch too, well done for winning this little penguin!Thanks for the muffins it is school holidays here too;)
I swear I put weight on just reading your blog ladies!
Hi Sarah!
I agree, your penguin brooch is divine! Such a beautiful idea to recycle children’s books – which are often little works of art in their own right!
As always, your baking looks mouth-watering! Lucky,lucky family of yours!!!!
Enjoy your holidays sweetie!
Hugs
Vikki x
I have one of Hayley’s brooches and I adore it…
It’s a little bird with the words “crossly” on it…
Just perfect…
Love the muffins!!!
What a clever idea to use children’s books for those adorable brooches! Your muffins look yummy too! Looks like a fun day at your house!
I stopped at Hayley’s blog and she is wonderful! Your penguin brooch is adorable. Congrats for winning it!
Yummy looking muffins too.
That brooch is really cute. I often find uses for old children’s books, but have never made a brooch. I will have to go check out her etsy site!
Beautiful brooch. Congratulations on winning.
Very cute broach. I just bought and hid from my kids a 10# bag of chocolate chips. I’ll have to try your recipe.
Lovely penguin lovely looking muffins-aren’t school holidays the best!
Hi Sarah
Your new brooch is fantastic, Rachel bought some brooches at Smiggle today.
OOoo & another yummy recipe for the file, thank you!
Janelle xx
That brooch is so cute!!! And what yummy looking muffins. Off to check out the blog!
yummy! I can’t wait to try these out. Thanks!
What a lovely brooch!
thanks for the link and for the recipe. so many clever, clever people in this world!
lovely brooch! I have to check out her blog. your muffins look yummie!
yummo!! Im gonna try those muffins out!!!
Hmmm I have Brooch Envy!
Hayley’s art and shop are wonderful–thanks for spreading the word, Lisa. And just love your easy chocolate-y good muffins…YUM! Happy Day ((HUGS))
I’ve just got to stop by to get some of those delicious chocolate chip muffins, my favorite! I hope your summer is going well.