#What is it? #22
A new direction for What is it? this week. I present to you, a piece of art created by my fair hand- well it happened....What is it? Now you can interpret that as what medium I used for my 'art' or you...
View ArticleAn unexpected day of Indian cooking
Isn't it true that the best plans and things that happen to you are often unexpected. Friday night, CBC and I were sitting upstairs watching Doctor Who on my laptop when his brother texted saying he...
View ArticleBlogger snail mail mark 2
I took part in another round of Gemma's Blogger snail mail. I was Gemma's partner last time and this time I was paired up with the super Janet of Words that can only be your own. I already read...
View Article10 things to be thankful for: End of January thoughts
These photos were taken on Sunday as we set off to town after church to meet our friends in Waitrose for tea! We decided to have a nice Sunday wander before heading off to our friend's house for Sunday...
View ArticleA cloche with a hair cut to match
Claire Justine recently posted a brilliant post where she documented her hair cuts over the last 5 years. I was truly amazed and impressed at the sheer range of different styles she had had. Me,not so....
View ArticleJanuary Scavenger Hunt 2015
Another last minute scramble for photos. I am much better at this job in the summer...Without further ado, here is my set of photos in response to the prompts at Greenthumb's Made with love...
View Article10 reasons I am a Doctor Who geek
Since the last few blog swaps I've taken part with have resulted in my receiving some Doctor Who memorabilia, it's safe enough to assume that you blog lot get that I like Doctor Who. However, in the...
View Article6 easy-peasy Valentines cards you can make yourself
Hi there,Last year, I did a few posts (here and here) about some easy Valentines cards you could make yourself for your loved one. This year, I decided to think up a few designs you could do yourself...
View ArticleWhat is it? #23
Here we are again with another What is it? post. This time I return to the comfortable territory of Cloud-imagery. This cloud DISTINCTLY reminded me of something and I wonder if you can see it too....
View ArticleSeasalt raincoats
I've wanted a good raincoat for a while. All mine are a bit showerproof rather than waterproof and usually just cheapy ones. They are fine to be sure the ones I have but it would be nice to have a...
View ArticleA right old crafting fest: Making up my Blogger snail mail parcel for Janet
Hi, I thought I'd share a post about what I sent to Janet reciprocally for the recent Blogger snail mail swap. I was waiting to see if she'd post first anything first, but she doesn't seem to be so I...
View ArticleA flatline on a slant
"That is the cutest thing I've seen!"Posting a day or two early for TARDIS Tuesday, but it's Patti's cool Visible Monday party and I am doing my visible thing here as well as Claire Justine's Fab...
View ArticleA glance at beauty
Writing this post on Saturday evening, I felt very blue. All day, I'd felt this way. I apologised to CBC all afternoon for feeling gloomy. I wasn't grumpy but felt despondent. Having been in the...
View ArticleThere's a blog that I love.... #1: Dino Princess Char
Illustration by Hannah at DoodleheartThere's a blog that I love I frequently see posts where people share blogs that they adore. I thought I'd like to highlight blogs that I think are great or bloggers...
View Article'Retro' graphics CBC v Kezzie
Hello! Do you remember the days of Windows where the height of entertainment was found in the form of Solitaire, Mine Sweep, Hearts and PAINT? Not so long ago for me but it does FEEL a while since I...
View ArticleFascinating rhythm
As you read this, I am at Parents Evening. Especially this one which is an afternoon and evening affair,this is always a bit of a tiresome affair for me since I don't have the individual appointments...
View Article10 things to think about when you feel disheartened about blogging
We all get a bit disheartened at times. You have taken ages to put together a post, written something you are really proud of but no one reads it, or hardly. Or, that lovely, lovely blogger who writes...
View ArticleWorld Book Day: March 5th: costume ideas
Here's a few more ideas I thought of:Willy WonkaMake yourself a black top hatPurple (or other coloured blazer), Over-the-top big bow tie (can also be made with paper and elastic: polka dots), Shirt and...
View ArticleBut that's not cricket!
I haven't done a vintage Doctor cosplay for TARDIS Tuesday so I thought I'd give it a go. Back in the day when Melanie, Folly Bird inspired me to do Doctor Who outfit inspiration, I only managed to do...
View ArticleGoodnight Sweetheart
I write this with greatly aching muscles almost 24 hours after CBC and I left Goodnight Sweetheart, our swing dance weekend. I don't have masses of amazing photos, the quality is pretty rough...
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