bye bye… and hello

I have an errand to carry out today. Collecting my makes from local vintage shop Lu-Lou’s. The shop will be closing soon. It is a sad errand. Lu-Lou’s will be missed. šŸ™ But owner Clare is not looking back. She … Continue reading →

icicle hunting

Just so you know, I still hate the cold. But sometimes it is a source of such beauty. We went icicle hunting on the way to school. A bit of a thaw the previous day, followed by a ridiculously hard … Continue reading →

journey’s end…

So we’re back. The journey was long and tiring. The airline food was largely inedible. The house isĀ cold. The fridge is empty. All just as expected. The morning brought a few tears. Then it was time to unpack. Whilst transferring … Continue reading →

where the heart is not

I don’t want to go home. Home is where the heart is, and my heart is right here. But here is not home. I am trying not to think of this as I am packing to go back. Back to … Continue reading →

so who’s ada bea?

So who’s Ada Bea? Well, it’s not my actual name, that’s Amanda (well I am a child of the 60’s!). Ada Bea was my Grandma. It’s also the nickname my Mum gave me when I was little. My Grandma loved … Continue reading →

happy new year!

A happy, joyous and wonderful new year to everyone x