pure joy & perfect timing

There’s nothing quite like a parcel of fabric plopping through the letterbox of a morning. It really sets you up for the day, doesn’t it? My most recent delivery was super-lovely in more ways than one… Firstly, it was full … Continue reading

marmalade made

Just a quickie to show you Marmalade in his full, finished glory. As you can see, he has a bell around his neck. He has claws. He has an enigmatic smile. And since you last met him he has done … Continue reading

button tin treasures

It’s funny, the things that aren’t buttons, but thatĀ neverthelessĀ end up in button tins. I had cause to rummage through a couple of my button tins and jars yesterday, looking for heart-shaped buttons for cat noses. Other than buttons, this is … Continue reading

making marmalade

It has been a good weekend. I apologise for the lack of a blog post yesterday, but a very happy thing happened which meant I had something other than blogging to attend to. I am extremely happy to report that … Continue reading

thrifts of the day

Ups and downs are a bit of an occupational hazard of thrifting. Some days, you go out without expectation and come home with an absolute peach. Other days, you go on a determined hunt, and come home downhearted and empty-handed. … Continue reading

striving, not skiving

Today’s intended blog post just slipped away from me…. I’ve been busy with my web guru, designing a whole new website – to which this blog will be moving in a couple of weeks time! New Blog D-Day is 31st … Continue reading