Oh, dear. It appears I have to have another holiday. Rob and I will be in Portugal from tomorrow to next Saturday, enjoying the sea and sun. I tried to buy some new, swishy, holiday-type clothes yesterday, but instead became … Continue reading
Of all the many kinds of slumps a (crafty) person can get into, I think the copy-cat slump can be one of the worst. lacking original ideas, one looks at the creations of others and tries to reproduce the charm … Continue reading
I made this a few weeks ago and am just now getting around to posting it. When I was in the State in July, I bought a good selection of fabrics, and I thought a little mini quilt would be … Continue reading
I’ve decided to stop watching TV for the next week (That 70s Show doesn’t count. . . nor does Ray Mears). The plan is to be more productive instead of sitting around watching episodes of shows for the fifth time, … Continue reading
Crafts! I do crafts sometimes! What with all this weekending in the Lake District, etc, etc, I haven’t been getting as much sewing done as I’d like. I finally made the time on Monday night and whipped up a pouch … Continue reading
I remember hating French toast lunches at school. I’m not sure that the toast itself was offensive to me, or whether it was just because I didn’t like my food smothered in maple syrup (oh, the times, how they have … Continue reading
Rob very helpfully installed this bird hook for me today. It’s the picture that’s at a funny angle, not the hook. I bought it for just about free when I was in the States, which was very exciting, as I’d … Continue reading
Okay, there are a few photos; are you ready to sit tight for a bit? I left for Windermere after work last Friday, and since my train was only a little bit late, I managed to get to my B&B … Continue reading
I will post about my weekend away, I promise. Until then, a picture from last night. During the peak of the summer, the sunsets were hidden from us behind the trees in the park. Now that things are starting to … Continue reading
Disappointingly (for you), I’m going to be away all weekend. I’m having an adventure weekend up in the Lake District, and I’m taking only what you see above (er, plus a couple other things). This includes: – A small daypack … Continue reading
