radio days

As you may know if you read my tweets, I am a huge fan of the radio. I usually have BBC Radio 4 on all day in the background. I make time to sit down and listen to the Archers and … Continue reading

spring cleaning

It all started with a spot of spring cleaning. It’s amazing how, when the sun comes out, you notice things that have eluded your eye all winter. Like dirty windows. We live on a main road. We have a coal fire … Continue reading

faith and generosity

I may have mentioned before – I absolutely love the internet and the lovely people you can meet there. When I left my job a couple of years back I was sorely lacking in faith in people. I felt severely … Continue reading

grand plans & daydreams

You may remember my grand plan. I haven’t actually done very much towards making my new sewing room – yet. Apart, that is, from plotting and planning and daydreaming quite a bit. And gathering inspiration. Although, it’s been surprisingly difficult … Continue reading

a grand plan

This was the waist-high pile of interiors magazines that I decided to throw out yesterday. I amassed them over the past eight years or thereabouts. I was fanatical about them at one time. But then I discovered the internet, and … Continue reading

scarf love

I never used to class myself as a scarf-wearer. At least, not the non-woollen “indoor” sort of scarf. I remember my boss in one job a good fifteen years ago bought me a floral chiffon scarf for my birthday. My … Continue reading