I hate the onset of autumn. I know, I know… I should be looking forward to roasting chestnuts and kicking through fallen leaves, enjoying life’s rich tapestry, the wheel of the year turning and all that. But instead I find that … Continue reading
the bird is the word
The one drawback about having a nice weekend with the family is that things that should get done, don’t get done. This morning was a bit of a rush as I had a deadline to meet. I had been so … Continue reading
wirksworth weekend
It was Wirksworth Festival Art and Architecture Trail this weekend. It’s a fantastic annual event in which the wonderfully picturesque town of Wirksworth in Derbyshire becomes one huge art gallery. There’s art in houses and homes, art in shops, art … Continue reading
gazebos are go!
Apologies to those who have already seen this on Facebook or Instagram, but it’s the only photo I took yesterday! The new gazebo was wonderful. It didn’t actually rain, but I just would’ve felt too exposed – and vaguely ridiculous … Continue reading
down memory lane
I spent yesterday battling with my dodgy iron, sorting out my creased stall cover and sign and my crushed cushion covers. My own fault, as I’d lazily left everything dumped in the spare room in giant bin bags since my … Continue reading
scorchio!
It’s been pretty quiet around these parts now that lad is back at school. As predicted, I got much more done yesterday than has been the norm over the past six weeks or so. This despite the fact that the weather … Continue reading