Day 296

Something blue. more...

Day 256

Mitts v2.0. Being much stretchier, I think these will be better for Grandmother. more...

Day 201

I tortured my poor jetlagged parents by making them help decorate the Christmas tree. Fortunately (?) there aren't many decorations, as most of my Christmas things are still in storage in the US.

My mother says it's a hidden picture game: can you find two birds, six coloured ornaments, and eight icicles? more...

Day 132

We met up with my aunt and uncle for a nice dinner in Sheffield. We were having so much fun that I almost forgot to get a picture! Hence the quick snap in front of the train station.

I really need a haircut!

(My mother pointed out that, obviously, I didn't take this pic. So I guess it's another cheat!) more...

Day 100

Thirty candles being blown out.

Happy birthday, Jeremy! more...

Day 58

A distant ancestor, perhaps? more...

Day 42

I went up to Edinburgh to spend the afternoon with my aunt and uncle, who were touring Ireland and Scotland. They thought I should post a picture of the Falkirk Wheel, but I prefer the open mouths smiling faces of my nearest and dearest. And the not-so-smiling face of a Scottish tour guide. Actually, he was a good sport about our silly tourist photographs! more...

Day 39

This is the back - yes, the back! - of a lovely sterling teaspoon that belonged to my great-grandmother. (That's 1908, not 2008!) I adore Art Nouveau silver; the attention to detail always amazes me. This is the only piece I have in this pattern, which makes it extra special, just the thing to cheer me up on a dull Monday. more...

Day 35

I'm finally getting around to mailing get-well cards to my cousin and my grandmother. more...