It has been a glittering Christmas. I did intend to blog every few days, but somehow the whirl of seasonal preparations, family fun, mass catering and constant entertaining just hasn’t left enough hours in the day. For which I apologise. … Continue reading
Tag Archives: family
big smiles, big city
I love London. I have never wanted to actually live here, as I am by nature a small-town girl. But I do love to visit. Happiness is strolling down the street, all of us together, arm in arm with my … Continue reading
minding the gaps
< As I have mentioned before, my Christmas this year will be extra special. Today we are meeting my sister, her partner and children (my two nieces and nephew) on one of their all-too-rare visits to England. It will mean … Continue reading
making ready
The time has come. Tidy up time, that is. Time to sort out extra beds. To hoover like a demon. To plump up the cushions, get out the fairy lights and put away the sewing. It is time to clear … Continue reading
a tiny bit bored
I hate it when it’s quiet at craft fairs. Don’t get me wrong, yesterday had its moments. The best bit was when a lovely blog reader brought me a present. It was something they’d found in a charity shop that … Continue reading
just too tired…
Sorry about the lack of post at the usual time this morning. I was just too tired after a busy weekend on my stall. I have a stye coming on my eye, a stinking cold and I just needed to … Continue reading