The Kitty Boo CraftAway was a free-flow, work-at-your-own-speed kind of Crop (the best kind) and delegates had plenty of options to choose from. One of which was a boxed mini album. 🙂 I have an idea what to use it for, so I'll report back at a later date when it is stuffed to the … Continue reading Kitty Boo CraftAway Spring 2023 | What I Made | Part Three
The Kitty Boo CraftAway was a free-flow, work-at-your-own-speed kind of Crop (the best kind) and delegates had plenty of options to choose from. Here's a look at some of what I made. This layout above is destined for the New York City album - it's rare for me to feature on a page by myself. … Continue reading Kitty Boo CraftAway Spring 2023 | What I Made | Part One
Three quarters of the way through and progress has steadied. I've still worked on an unfinished project every day, but content has been minimal. Life is busy and is meant to be lived, so I don’t feel as though I’ve failed in any way over the past 75 days. 🙂 Spread for the NYC album … Continue reading The 100 Day Project | Seventy Five Days In
Since 1673 Chelsea Physic Garden has occupied four acres of land on the edge of the River Thames in London's Chelsea. First established by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries in order to grow medicinal plants, this extraordinary garden has had wide reaching impact around the world. The Chelsea Physic Garden is London’s oldest botanic garden … Continue reading The Chelsea Physic Garden
It a was a week with a mixed-bag of weather, school closure and preparations for the Coronation. Bunting outside the Town Hall The Dell Engineer cancelled late in the day and rescheduled for the following day I collected my newly-bereaved friend for a walk around our local parks with Tilly I finally ordered the replacement … Continue reading Me on Tuesday | 2 May
It was a week of easing back in to a routine. The Boy returned to school I went to see my friend The Boy went for a blood test Tilly went to the groomer I had my hair cut I went to Westfield shopping centre to buy Coronation-themed t-shirts School informed us that two more … Continue reading Me on Monday | 24 April
Listening to a podcast has become second nature when it is just Tilly and me out on a walk through the parks of West London. Here’s a few podcasts I’ve been listening to lately. 1 Sealed Letter | Spotify | Even if you’re not a snail mail user yourself, this gentle podcast is a deep dive into … Continue reading What I’m Listening To | Podcast Recommendations
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.
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
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
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