collector / hoarder

It’s funny the spin that can be put on things just by the choice of epithet assigned to them. It seems that I have come to the notice of a magazine for my “collections”. They have asked me to send … Continue reading

better than football

Regular readers of this blog may have noticed that at the moment I have a bit of a thing for a) quirky creatures, and b) embroidery. I love finding new examples of these twin obsessions – and, well, obsessing over … Continue reading

opposites attract

I am a person who loves colour. But often I am wont to use, perhaps, too many colours.  To add just one more thing to that thing that is perfectly fine just as it is. Which is possibly why I really … Continue reading

unfulfilled fondling

Today I got out my vintage linens from their hiding place in the spare bedroom. I felt I needed to give them a fondle, as I hadn’t had them out in ages. I have always loved this sort of napery. … Continue reading

stitchery witchery

It’s official: I am in love with embroidery again. I used to be in love with embroidery years ago. I even still have some of the embroidery books I bought back then… But as with all the other forms of … Continue reading

scandi wonders

What is it about the Scandinavians? They just design such nice stuff! I’m just going to let today’s collection of recently-spotted-and-now-hopelessly-in-love-with eye candy speak for itself… Just click on the pictures to visit the source… And be filled with wonder! ♥