I've been telling myself, in a bah humbug kind of way,that Christmas is ages away ...On the way to school this morning, The Boy Child and I worked outthat as of next Monday, there are only 20 school days left until the Christmas holidays.I admit to feeling surprised.Christmas has always been my favourite time of the … Continue reading 10 Things | Christmas
It's almost time for my favourite project of the year: December Daily.I'm using paper from Simple Stories, the Claus & Co. range.Embellishments are also from that range, along with some from Shimelleand stuff picked up in the Store of Utter Gorgeousness. I'm using a cloth-covered album from Studio Calico in 6x8, with an assorted mix of page protectors. I've … Continue reading December Daily 2015 | Foundation Pages
We all end up with them.You know, the boring photo,the "why did I take that?" image.Sometimes however, I take a boring shot because I knowI will want to include it in an album.Take our hire car.It is what it is, but we covered over 1,000 miles of Texan roads in that vehicle.It earned a place in … Continue reading Scrapping Those Boring Photos
The new school hours for The Boy Child have taken some getting used to. Not by him, I might add, he's loving the shorter day. That hour less in my afternoons has been a considerable loss, but I now know I'm getting used to it because scrapping time is reappearing in my own version of … Continue reading The Scrapping Groove
I've been giving some thought to how our album of this year's Summer travels might look.And mostly that's all I've been doing.Apart from the title page. I have, however, finished the travel journal. The bulk of it was done while we were away.When you're staying with family and friends, it's fairly easy to write up your day after dinner. It's … Continue reading Holiday Journal
A few hours to myself means only one thing.The chance to play with photos, pretty paper and glue.You might think that I'd have started on the holiday photos,but to be honest, there are so many I don't know where to start.Warrior Wedding it is.With a little 4x6 Photo Love help from Shimelleand the soundtrack of … Continue reading Scrapbook Saturday
I like to capture the differences when travelling.You know, the things that you just wouldn't see "at home". I'm guessing that Park Peace Officers must be like park rangers. Really?Some aspects of the right to bear arms leaves me baffled. Mail boxes? How come they're not like the ones we grew up seeing in films? Historical markers? Yes, the UK has those.Funny … Continue reading Photographing the Differences
With the arrival of September,here's a look at Awesome August | the American Edition:We have, in no particular order ..6: the number of times we visited a Community Pool. Such a great idea.4,207: the number of miles between London and Atlanta. Approximately.1,083: the number of photos taken by me during 24 days in the United … Continue reading Month in Numbers | August 2015
Like most teenagers, The Nephew is reluctant to appear in family photos.I nag.I cajole.I tell him that Granny wants photos of him.Of him with his cousin.Of him with his mum.And that usually works.I have to try a different tactic with his dad ...BiL's not scared of Granny!
San Antonio, I love you! We drove West for three hours, along a road that reminded us of the A96 in North East Scotland. We found a small city, a friendly city, an oh-my-goodness-it's-hot city. With plenty of beautiful architecture. And history. All easily accessible on foot. And did I mention postcards?
This West London Life 