come over to at(mine)

I probably shouldn’t, but I do love it when I find a new thing to waste time with online. I remember when I first discovered Pinterest. I was in the final few weeks of a very dull job where I was … Continue reading

blooming barnets

I fell out of love with Pinterest a bit a while back. Yes, I know, shock horror and all that. But all those “picked for you” (like a spot? Or a nose?) posts got on my nerves. I don’t need Pinterest … Continue reading

from blobby to blingy

Although I had things I knew I should be getting on with, yesterday didn’t exactly start on a high point of efficiency and purpose. As is my usual habit, I got lad’s breakfast, then sat looking at Pinterest over my own bowl … Continue reading

feedsack fancies

One of my lovely birthday surprises was an Etsy gift voucher. Whilst I’m not generally a fan of gift vouchers, if anyone is going to get me one, then that’s definitely the sort I would choose. There are said to be … Continue reading

picture perfect: aliki

Did anyone else have books illustrated by Aliki when they were little? I remember getting her books from the local library with my dad, on the occasional Saturday mornings when he allowed me to accompany him. I loved the illustrations so much… … Continue reading

pins and needles

I’ve been on Pinterest almost since it started, when it was invite-only and pretty darn quiet. And I loved it right from the start. Having a rubbish memory, it acts as my aide-memoire for all sorts of things – recipes, … Continue reading