There are a number of resources that I have been lusting after for almost as long as I can remember (Spielgaben and light boxes amongst them!). For the most part they are out of my reach price-wise, but I’ve decided that I’m going to attempt some DIY. Unhandy though Nick and I may be, … Continue reading
I grew up knowing that my Granddad had served in the Navy during World War II, but that he didn’t like to talk about it. He was a boiler stoker on the HMS Shropshire, and he signed up in 1941 when he was 19. I don’t know much about his time in service other than … Continue reading
It’s almost like clockwork the way that the weekend will roll around, and Nick will say “Hey, let’s go for a drive!” I usually mutter something about needing to get things done around the house, but capitulate pretty quickly, and we all pile into the car for a trip to some previously unthought about destination. … Continue reading
For a long time I’ve been reading blogs and dreaming about the day that I’ll live in a huge house that is always clean, and my work is always all done, and I have children of my own to inspire. Before then, I’ve always thought, there’s no point trying to create provocations. My stepchildren are too … Continue reading
Late last year my husband volunteered our house for a New Year’s Eve party with our friends. Theoretically I was fine with the idea of hosting, but practically it was another story. Our house looked like a bomb site. And I’m not using hyperbole here, the house hadn’t had a proper clean in longer than … Continue reading
On Tuesday I found myself stranded in Ringwood for two hours (turns out a shop that I thought opened at 9am didn’t open until 11am…) so I decided to hit some opshops. I was looking mainly for coasters and placemats to re-cover (more on that later) and for some things to keep Miss T occupied … Continue reading
I’ve read a host of international blogs – particularly those based in the US – that will talk about “blogging awards”. I’ve often thought it a tad disappointing that blogging here doesn’t seem to have the same prestige (or is it interest?) as it does overseas. I’ve been especially disappointed at my ability to see/vote … Continue reading
