Before bedtime, AJ presented me with the list of things she needed to take on her next day school trip. In all fairness to her, I had seen the list the week before, but after major excitement at the weekend….it went straight out of my head. Among the list was […]
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Baking with Lavender
Since tasting Lavender and Almond cake at the Lavender farm, I have been determined to try baking it at home. I cannot think of anything else that I have baked that is so naturally pretty. I love the little specks of lavender in the cake and, of course, it smells […]
Read moreSew nice to finish something
I am really loving knitting the castle jumper, but like any jumper, it takes time to finish. I know it will feel wonderful, when it is finished. Oh but it takes so long to get to that point! The last couple of days, I’ve needed that finished article feeling. Time […]
Read moreRediscovering hand sewing
I’ve been sitting (hiding) in our clematis covered bench recently. It is perfect for grabbing a quiet moment. I can hear, and catch glimpses of the children as they play in the garden, but they seldom seem to spot me. Even when they walk along the path just 2 metres […]
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