Normal service will now be resumed! I’m back from my gallivanting and full of new ideas and plans, refreshed and rejuvenated (well as much as that’s possible after travelling with teenagers!). I truly didn’t mean to stay away from the blog so long, but after a week without writing wordpress wouldn’t let me into the […]

You haven’t heard much from me for the last few days because I’m away on my hols – in sunny southern California. In between all the studio tours and other touristy activities I found the most delightful gem – and passed a very happy hour at Wildfiber in Santa Monica. This is just the most […]

At the start of the new school term in August I was full of verve and gusto – and lots of new resolutions, and the enthusiasm and motivation to jump in and stick to them all. I suddenly realised this when I was driving to the shops this morning. What happened? I’m really ashamed, not […]

Even though the sun is shining outside and it’s a glorious autumn day I can feel my body starting to feel sluggish. I have sewing class tonight, which I always enjoy, but my inner psyche is saying ‘no, no, stay close to home, shut the blinds, light a fire, snuggle down, sleeeeeep……….’ Every year it’s […]

It has been very hectic here over the last week or so – but I think I may have mentioned that before. Things are starting to wind down – my daughter’s confirmation yesterday was lovely, her godfather flew home last night and granny will head off tomorrow. Said daughter is now enjoying wonderful weather in […]