Scrapping in 2020 #3

I'm having a lot of fun redoing some of my earlier layouts ... take a look at just how cute The Boy Child was ... Park life First ever haircut Discover and do What have you been creating?

Project Life Revisited | Weeks 5 and 6

Week 5: It was a peculiar week. The Brainy One was away in Marrakech. I was still reeling from the news of a friend's death and subsequently spent a fair bit of time arranging travel plans and accommodation so I could attend his funeral. And the UK finally and formally left the EU. Week 6: … Continue reading Project Life Revisited | Weeks 5 and 6 →

A Dinner and Theatre Date {Of Sorts}

I've mentioned that my new dog/cat cushion was my favourite Christmas present of last year, but coming a close second was a ticket to see the National Theatre's production of a new play called The Welkin. The gift was from a friend and she also gifted a mutual friend a ticket as well, so we … Continue reading A Dinner and Theatre Date {Of Sorts} →

Things He Says | The He's a Romantic Edition

Me: "Is there anyone you'd like to send a Valentine to?" Him: "Only you, Mum."

The Little Black Dress

Back in the day, when I lived my other life, a little black dress in my wardrobe meant I was in possession of a social life. Discos, parties, dinners. These days, it seems that a little black dress in my wardrobe means something else entirely. Something that can be summed up in one word. Funerals. … Continue reading The Little Black Dress →

Wit or Wisdom 2020

The Sports Massage place next door to the coffee shop has gone into competition.

Three Film Adaptations That Are Better Than The Books

I know. Controversial. I'm usually the first one to say, "The book was better", but in the following examples, I'm happy to be proved wrong. A Room With A View: E.M. Forster’s classic becomes an absolutely gorgeous film, complete with soaring arias and Italian vistas. I’ve loved this film since I was a kid. (Heads up: there’s … Continue reading Three Film Adaptations That Are Better Than The Books →

One Photo | Twenty Words

440 miles round trip. A final goodbye. I wouldn't have had it any other way. A life-long chapter closes.

Scrapping in 2020 #2

I filled in the few remaining blanks in our 2019 album ... The Festival of Remembrance: And I then reworked a few spreads for The Boy Child's revamped album ... First passport photo: Worn out through play: First visit to Santa: What have you been creating?

A Month In Which I Don’t Buy Anything I Don’t Truly Need | The Re-run

In February last year, I only bought things that were considered essential. I'm doing the same again this year. No buying anything I don’t truly need. My list includes: tea/coffee in cafés, with a notable exception allowed.magazineschocolate/sweets/biscuitsclothesbooksscrapbooking productsrandom online shopping. Amazon, I’m looking at you Frugal February will give me a chance to actively live with our … Continue reading A Month In Which I Don’t Buy Anything I Don’t Truly Need | The Re-run →