Sometimes things take a long time to come to fruition. You set your heart on something, and you know it may never come to you. You wonder – can you justify the money? And regretfully you tell yourself, no, you can’t. … Continue reading
frock trouble
Whilst I really love the Easter holidays, sadly their approach sees the conclusion of my dressmaking class. With the aid of a couple of extra sessions to make up for the ones I missed, I have been trying to get … Continue reading
early birthday
Usually when I celebrate my birthday in April it is reasonably ok, weather-wise. Barring those pesky April showers of course. There have been years when we have gone for sunny-but-blowy walks in the countryside. There have been years when we … Continue reading
boat floaters
I hope I’m not boring anyone here, but a couple of the stalls at the Selvedge Spring Fair really floated my boat. That’s definitely not to say that the rest of the fair didn’t appeal – if you saw yesterday’s … Continue reading
snow snow go away
I realise that I keep going on about it, but it really should be spring now. I know this because today I am supposed to be going to the Selvedge Spring Fair in London – “a celebration of spring” pipes … Continue reading
square deal
I got a parcel in the post yesterday. Always cause for celebration! But this one, although small, was anticipated with particular joy as it came from Pomme de Jour. If you haven’t come across Tanya and her amazing emporium before, … Continue reading