I am a big fan of a cup of tea and a biscuit, as regular readers will probably already know. In fact, one of my favourite interweb sites for whiling away a happy half hour or so with a cup … Continue reading
Category Archives: obsessions
worth queuing for
Well, I made it to the vintage fair yesterday! I couldn’t believe the number of people queuing outside when I got there, just fifteen minutes after opening time. Young and old, male and female, trendy and – ahem – not-so-much, outrageous and … Continue reading
something for the weekend
As you may know, I have a bit of a thing for vintage. I do love a good rummage, me. So I wanted to visit this rather spiffy-sounding event the last time it came to Nottingham. But life got in … Continue reading
blue is the colour
Once again I have embarked upon a love affair with Scandi ceramics. Isn’t this design just perfect? That deep, deep blue against the white is just wonderful. This pattern is Mon Amie (French for “my friend”) and was designed … Continue reading
cross stitch cravings
I don’t know about you, but I keep coming across (excuse the pun!) beautiful cross stitchery at the moment. I have done a fair bit of cross stitch in the past. I do like the rhythmic, relaxing nature of it. … Continue reading
shoe fetish
Ever since I gave my gold Miu Miu going-out shoes to my niece in Australia I have been yearning for a beautiful and affordable replacement. It’s not that I spend every weekend tripping out to the sort of parties that … Continue reading