The Last Thing You Learned?

What is the last thing you learned? Source Here’s mine: the longer the jeweller has my engagement ring, the more damage she reports and the more she is hesitant to commit to a final estimate of how much repairs will cost.

Me on Monday | 13 March

It was a chilly week with sleet, snow and tracking the weather in New York. I met a friend for lunch Our house alarm system had a much overdue service I applied for an ESTA for my upcoming trip It snowed Work Experience for The Boy was postponed because of commuting difficulties for the guys … Continue reading Me on Monday | 13 March →

One Photo | Twenty Words

It's wonderful when the opportunity arises to have lunch with a good friend in the middle of the working day.

Frugal February 2023 | How The Month Played Out

I’ve just completed another Frugal February and I feel good about it. It’s been good practice to pause and actively consider whether a purchase is essential – most of the time, it hasn’t been. I’ve saved money, but what of the purchases I did make? Purchases came under one category: scrapbooking supplies – mainly cardstock and glue. But you … Continue reading Frugal February 2023 | How The Month Played Out →

Scrapbooking in 2023 | February

I’m continuing with the theme begun back in 2020 – an album title page and one layout per month. The title page still needs to be finished, but the page for February is ready to go into the album. I couldn't decide on which single photo to use, so I went with four taken during … Continue reading Scrapbooking in 2023 | February →

Recording 2023’s One Little Word | Joyful – February

Joy was found in February when we celebrated Cachirulo's birthday. I blew the dust off my old wavy cutter from Creative Memories, slicing my thumb open in the process. The papers are the In Print range by Vicki Boutin.

Me on Monday | 6 March

It was a week of colder weather, small wins and brunches. Lunch in town with a friend was rearranged I met with the jeweller to confirm how my engagement ring can become wearable again I went to The Boy's Parent/Teacher meeting The Boy went to Work Experience School was closed for a day due to … Continue reading Me on Monday | 6 March →

Let’s Sit and Have a Cup of Tea | March 2023

Flower stall at Battersea Well, hello, and thanks so much for joining me for a cup of tea. I am hoping that March is a good month for us, after all the general busyness of February. I can probably rustle up a biscuit or two to go with your tea – a Rich Tea makes for a … Continue reading Let’s Sit and Have a Cup of Tea | March 2023 →

Month in Numbers | February 2023

I’ve noted all my numbers this month, more out of habit than anything else. I seem to have run out of enthusiasm for making a Project Life style scrapbook page, so I’m simply going to record them here. 43 walks with Tilly 14 online Step classes 28 sessions of online Pilates 3 pieces of Happy Mail sent … Continue reading Month in Numbers | February 2023 →

Kyiv Road | London’s Notting Hill

To mark one year since the invasion and in an act of solidarity with Ukraine, London's Westminster City Council has renamed one of its roads. Part of Bayswater Road in W2, between Palace Court and Ossington Street, is now named ‘Kyiv Road’ after the Ukrainian capital. Adam Hug, leader of Westminster City Council, explained the change: … Continue reading Kyiv Road | London’s Notting Hill →