Day 286

I looked out the bedroom window this morning and discovered that my antique prints from eBay had been left in the back garden. The postie hadn't bothered to leave a notice. Good thing it hadn't rained! more...

Day 248

The purple curtains have been banished! It's only taken eight months... more...

Day 246

Finished the mitts last night. They were going to be for my grandmother, but the cuffs came out too tight, so now they're MINE! I thought this style was silly at first, but after wearing them today, I think I like them. more...

Day 236

It's bloooooooming!!!

There was a bad moment this morning when I discovered the flower stalk had fallen over and was lying, blossom down, on the windowsill. Fortunately, there seems to have been no permanent damage, and a bamboo stake and a couple of bits of yarn (courtesy of the knitting habit!) have put everything right.

I'm thrilled with this flower - it is stunning. more...

Day 219

We managed to wrest my new bag from the clutches of ParcelForce today. Yay! more...

Day 209

At last, a wearable hat! more...

Day 191

And here's the result! Not quite magazine-worthy, but it tasted pretty good. more...

Day 130

The bathroom sink become a crime scene this morning when one of my earrings fell down the drain. Fortunately, some insider information on the different types of traps in British pipes (thanks, Paul!) enabled my husband to enact a daring rescue.



The happy couple, reunited at last. more...