I mentioned last week I am one of those odd balls who enjoys the bleak mid winter. Strange since I actually dislike being cold yet invariably am and odd since I find dormant vegetable patches unsightly and appear to have a fair few of those myself. I suspect my enjoyment of the long grey and […]
Do you stitch? Or maybe my question should be do you stitch yet? Regular readers to my blog will know I stitch although, somewhat naively. No two stitches of mine appear the same most days and I sometimes wonder if that which appears before my eyes has been invented in just that very moment. I […]
To my utter delight Autumn is here again in my part of our world. The time for all things cosy and calm. Blankets and throws make their way to the backs of soft sofas ready to snuggle under on more chillier nights and candles and fairy lights become the backdrop for all things hygge. And […]
And just like that another summer ends here in my part of the world and I am delighted to be back with more stories to share with you. Hello, how are you, how was your break? It’s been a while and there are lots of new readers joining us too, so welcome to you all, […]
We’ve got rabbits. And I don’t mean the cute kind that run around in the garden confined to one particular spot. I mean the greedy kind that enjoy your first sweet strawberries and nibble on delicate lettuce leaves you have been painstakingly waiting for in the Kitchen Garden. That sort of rabbit. And since I […]
Find Joy in the Journey – a quote I saw recently as I researched a topic on Pinterest and certainly a way of life I personally aspire to. Today of course, I have an exciting sewing project to share with you. My unique custom lab coat, art coveralls, craft apron, call it what you will, […]
“I think I might make a scarecrow for the Kitchen Garden” I said to the boys recently. There was no need for either of them to verbalise their thoughts since the expression on both their faces as they lifted heads briefly from gadgets, said it all. Mr M did offer a disinterested “I thought the […]
I once again have eyes like saucers. During this current phase in our home renovations, the amount of excess packaging and plastic wrapped around many of our new purchases has been quite extraordinary. And whilst we’ve gifted and sold a great deal of what we already had, I continue to try to find ways to […]
Today’s craft is a perfect addition to your Easter décor whether you dress your home for the celebration or opt for a more subtle nod to this time of year. Ever since I can recall there has been simple Easter decoration in our home. When The M children were mini’s we would join in with […]
“And it has to be recycled toilet paper” I added down the telephone line to Mr M on his way back from work recently. He was collecting some groceries and I had a special request of my own for this week’s craft. “Recycled toilet paper?” he asked bemused and clearly curling his nose up at […]
