My scrapping mojo has been missing in action this month - this is the only spread I've created. π¦ For July's page, I chose to record my new fondness for brunch. π The design has been adapted from one seen on the Felicity Jane blog and a perfect way to use up those quirky food … Continue reading Recording 2021’s One Little Word | Heart – July
Today is the first link-up for this year's SPHS and is hosted by the lovely Mary-Lou of Patio Postcards blog. Here are my first few finds: #5: The art of the fold - towels in the homeware section of Marks & Spencer. #6: Something that makes you laugh or happy - Miss Tilly. π #7: … Continue reading Summer Photography Scavenger Hunt 2021 | Link #1
Lovely Mary-Lou over at Patio Postcards has released this year's list for the Summer Photography Scavenger Hunt. You can find her post here. Or you can just read on ... Source A Breakfast of ChampionsFavourite Time of DaySomething To Represent Home But Not The BuildingHead In The Clouds; shapes or interesting patternsThe Art Of The … Continue reading Summer Photography Scavenger Hunt 2021 is Here!
It was another week of blue skies, sunshine and chilly temperatures. I got my Marie Kondo on and started on the Spring cleaning. I've booked a slot at the local recycling centre and this week's curbside recycling collection will be much larger than average.I've been back to the garden centre for more plants. :)I've chosen … Continue reading Me on Tuesday
Have you discovered Grace Farris on Instagram yet? She's a doctor/cartoonist and her observational drawings are spot on. π You can also find her on Cup of Jo.
We watched and highly recommend the Bee Gees documentary on Amazon Prime. The following evening we watched Saturday Night Fever. I read a brilliant essay on Cup of Jo {this is the not-so-fun thing}. I'd like to suggest that you read both the essay and the comments section. The best comment? This: "Be brave for … Continue reading Four Fun {and Not-so-Fun} Things
This time last year, I never imagined I'd be trying to marshall my thoughts into some sort of coherent post about how the last 365 days have been for me and my family. It is perhaps easiest if I divide my thoughts into two columns - positives and negatives ... Positives: Lockdowns work. They're hard … Continue reading Covid-19 | Life in Lockdown – One Year on
Back in April 2020 I reached out to friends around the world for their thoughts on lockdown. Deb wrote about lockdown life in Southern England here. Six months later, she wrote another piece. Now, a year later, Debβs kindly written an update, and has a lot to say β¦ so maybe grab a cuppa. π According to Duolingo I … Continue reading Covid-19 | Life in Lockdown – Southern England A Year On
This recipe and accompanying photos first appeared on the much-missed Paper Turtle blog and has been tweaked by me. π Ingredients: 500g beef mince (I used 5% fat) 1 onion, chopped 1-2 courgettes (zucchinis), diced into small pieces - optional (I didn't have any) 400g can of tomato soup, condensed (I used Heinz Cream of … Continue reading Slow Cooker Lasagne Soup
I'm liking this casual hoodie (but not the price). We're looking forward to the return of Line of Duty on the 21st March - intelligent drama of the highest calibre. This made me laugh. π I'm finally getting around to trying out this recipe from Deb. π (I still miss her blog π¦ )
