This Weekend | in Photos and a Few Words

Our weekend in a nutshell: supper at the pub, the tower of Westminster Cathedral, Bicester Scramble, Pimm's and supper in the garden.

Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

A friend recently treated me to Afternoon Tea with a difference. We spent 90 minutes aboard a classic Routemaster London bus, sipping tea and scoffing nibbling dainty sandwiches and tiny cakes as we went.It was great fun, although I was initially rather concerned about sloppage from the teapots ... no need. Your preferred hot drink … Continue reading Afternoon Tea Bus Tour →

Scrapping in 2018 #3

There's only been one topic on my craft desk of late ... my beloved New York City. A three day visit doesn't make that many pages, so there a few pocket pages and a few double page spreads. There's a generic spread for our 2018 album. And by reusing the design, there's a double spread … Continue reading Scrapping in 2018 #3 →

OLW – Nourish & the Traveler’s Notebook

One thing I've noticed about recording my One Little Word in 2018 ... I'm actually appearing in a photo or two. Well, one for now, but it's a start.There was always going to be a spread on New York City and I love how the finished spread looks.If you're looking for some inspiration on Traveler's … Continue reading OLW – Nourish & the Traveler’s Notebook →

Month in Numbers| March 2018

Let's see if March turned out to be marvellous ...: There was just one day this month when school closed because of heavy snowfall. 270 lengths of the pool in the gym. A better than expected total given that I missed a week because of a heavy cold. 15 scrapbook pages made this month. Most … Continue reading Month in Numbers| March 2018 →

For The Love of Books | Currently Reading March 2018

~ window of Barnes and Noble, 5th Avenue, New York City ~ The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah (on Kindle): I loved, loved, loved this story and whipped through it over a few evenings. I think it's the first time I've read a novel where you might consider the setting (no spoiler: it's set in … Continue reading For The Love of Books | Currently Reading March 2018 →

New York City | The Journal

And what of the journal I took to New York City earlier this month? I'm pleased to say that 1) it's finished, 2) it's looking quite fat and 3) it's looking rather dishevelled.And I love that last bit. Travel journals are meant to look a little ragged, a little beaten up. They're with you on … Continue reading New York City | The Journal →

New York City | Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

I had a rough plan for my time in New York City and it consisted of all the things I’d wanted to see on previous visits, but hadn’t got around to. Only a few things on the list were what might you call a classic New York attraction. Here's my final post ...On my final … Continue reading New York City | Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO →

New York City | Wintry Central Park

I had a rough plan for my time in New York City and it consisted of all the things I'd wanted to see on previous visits, but hadn't got around to. Only a few things on the list were what might you call a classic New York attraction. Central Park was the first public park … Continue reading New York City | Wintry Central Park →

New York City | The Met

I had a rough plan for my time in New York City and it consisted of all the things I’d wanted to see on previous visits, but hadn’t got around to. Only a few things on the list were what might you call a classic New York attraction.The Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York, … Continue reading New York City | The Met →