A friend of a friend had a garage sale yesterday. For those of you from sunnier climes unfamiliar with the concept, a garage sale is the British equivalent of a yard sale, only it takes place partially under cover due … Continue reading
Tag Archives: vintage
pearly girly
Despite being a feminist, in many ways I am quite a girly girl (anyone mention flowers?) Even so, I don’t go in for a lot of frilly stuff usually. But I just fancied using a bit of lace to make something … 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
spontaneous applause
Have you ever opened a package and just clapped your hands for joy? I hadn’t. Once or twice, on the odd occasion, I have danced around the kitchen upon opening up a particularly splendid parcel. And once I think I even … Continue reading
the long and the short of it
I have to admit, I am the sort who is apt to procrastinate. I do have a tendency towards putting off until tomorrow what could have been done today. Or even yesterday. But I did, at last, get around to … Continue reading