With December on the horizon, I've made a concerted effort to tidy up loose ends and finish off Design Your Life, complete missing album pages and catch up with One Little Word.Week 12 of Design Your Life was disappointing, as I do so hate it when a class ends with a final week of choose … Continue reading Loose Ends
Month: November 2011
Unexpected Day
The local electricity company forced the closure of DS's school today, as they needed to do some emergency repairs in the road outside. How can you teach and feed children without light, heating and a functioning kitchen? However, school will be open tomorrow ~ no striking teachers for us, thankfully.Cue an unexpected home day. ~ … Continue reading Unexpected Day
Breaking News: DH Gets An iPad2 …
... in other news, Hell freezes over.What's with the let's-photograph-Ruth-ironing-and-still-wearing-an-apron-from when-she-stewed-apple-and-blackberry shot?Don't forget to leave a comment here, if you'd like to enter my Christmas GiveAway.
Project Life: Week 34
The week where we had a flying visit from a lovely friend who lives a fair distance away from us. The week when we were able to climb the church tower for amazing views. The week with stark contrasts in the weather in a 24-hour period.The week where I made a quick visit up to town … Continue reading Project Life: Week 34
52 In Black & White: Week 47
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December Daily: The Album
The kit I'd ordered from the US arrived safely last Thursday and, overall, I'm very pleased with it. There wasn't a great deal that made me say, "Wow, love that!", but there was plenty that made me say, "Now, I do like that".Everything from kit, unless stated otherwise. ~ tags: Paperchase ~ stars: Creative Memories punch … Continue reading December Daily: The Album
52 In Black & White: Week 46
~ DS and his wee pal P on the front steps at school ~Don't forget to leave a comment here, if you'd like to enter my Christmas GiveAway.
It’s Time …
... for a giveaway. I haven't hosted one for about a year, maybe longer and I'm in the mood to spread a little cheer, as it were. Today, here in London, it is miserably grey and damp; outside looks black and white. Did you guess that November has never been my favourite month? Talk of … Continue reading It’s Time …
Design Your Life: Week 11
Poor old DFL; it's been badly neglected since the start of the summer holidays. Not that I remember having much of a summer.Week 11's all about type, font and size. I'm not one for typed titles, as I usually scrap in 12x12 format and my printer can't cope with that size. Nothing to stop me … Continue reading Design Your Life: Week 11
The Tall Tall Tower
The church at the end of our road opened its tower to the public yesterday.The stairs were incredibly narrow and steep. But well worth it in order to try out the big lens.Look closely and from left you will see: St Paul's Cathedral with Swiss Re building behind it, Canary Wharf, the Shard (currently under construction and … Continue reading The Tall Tall Tower