After writing the Claridge’s post this morning, in which I mentioned Borough, I couldn’t stop thinking, ‘Mmm, Borough Market.’ Again, a quick introduction: Borough Market is right near London Bridge; it’s a food market selling fruit and veg, cheese, bread, … Continue reading
Okay, so, Claridge’s. A quick introduction for non-Londoners: Claridge’s is a five star hotel, first opened in 1898, and has three different restaurants and bars (including Gordon Ramsay’s). Afternoon tea starts at £31 (about $60 USD) per person. When we … Continue reading
More about this boring old book! I’ve created a mini info site on the Snowbooks website, here. You can find out a little bit more about the idea behind the book, who contributed (what a lovely group of ladies!), and … Continue reading
HERE it is! GET-cher Crafter’s Companions! Four pence a pound! Hup-banana! Er. Forget those last two things. But if you would like to PRE-ORDER a copy (or copies!) of the Crafter’s Companion, here’s where to do it! The magic PayPal … Continue reading
Yum. . . Made from one of the white bread recipes in Sara Lewis’ The Bread Book. I mixed a little cinnamon in with the dough, and then rolled it out after letting it rise, and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. … Continue reading
Look, looooooook!: The Crafter’s Companion is finished printing, and I have the first copy! (The rest are on the slow boat to the UK.) The very first copy of Crafter’s Companion. And all I had to do was spend an … Continue reading
Okay, I don’t want you to think I’m constantly getting gifts and showing them off, but look at what Jane gave me today at Foyles! A beautiful Japanese crochet book (ISBN 4529042251) and two bags of chocolate buttons! I had … Continue reading
You’ll have to excuse the less-than-perfectness of these photos; it’s difficult to get sharp shots of little birds early in the morning. When I’m working at my computer, I often leave the birds’ cage door open, in case they want … Continue reading
So I made this new bag. I guess it’s okay. I suppose. Just kidding! I think it’s fab. The best bag I’ve made yet. I thought everything through before I started, cut all the pieces I needed before I started … Continue reading
Ooh, ooh, my first placemat has arrived! It’s from Edwina in Tasmania (do you have a blog, Edwina?), and she spoilt me by tucking it a few other choice goodies. The blue item with EAT emblazoned on it is the … Continue reading
