the fear

You may remember that some time ago I made this quilt top. It’s actually a commission. And I’m very ashamed to say that although the top is finished, I still haven’t turned it into a quilt. I got The Fear. … Continue reading

heaven & hell

Ikea is not, as portrayed in the adverts, a popular destination for a day out in our family. Don’t get me wrong, I love it. What could be more heavenly than a Scandi interiors store where you can actually afford … Continue reading

gathered

Today is a sad day for our family. We got up at 3am to see off my sister and her children, who are flying back to Australia today. But I have decided to gather myself and not go on about … Continue reading

shoe fetish

Ok, this is going to look like showing off. But I know that before long, I won’t be the only one with a pair or two of these taking pride of place in their wardrobe. So… perhaps you’ll be generous … Continue reading

ten good things…?

List posts are very popular in the blogging and magazine worlds at the moment, aren’t they? Wherever you look it’s “Twenty Best….” this, and “Top Ten…” that. I even spotted recently that some people are doing a “100 happy days” … Continue reading

under my numpty nose

Sometimes I feel a bit of a numpty. I suppose we all do from time to time. Sometimes you just don’t see what’s right in front of you, do you? Yesterday afternoon we went for a walk with my partner, … Continue reading