I made a dress. It took a whole weekend, with the usual interruptions, of course, but by the time I sat down at my desk last Monday, it was finished. My blue gingham dress and first dress of the year. To say I’m pleased with it would be an understatement. […]
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Growing season commences
I watched our neighbour disappear down our drive with a big bundle of rhubarb slung over his shoulder. I could tell he was happy with our latest swap. We had an old brick (locally made) and empty egg cartons and he had the makings of a delicious pudding, or two, […]
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Castles- word of the week
Strictly speaking, there is only one castle in this post, but I reckon the rest are castles in their own right, if not by name. We’ve made the most of everyone being home to re-explore local places over the Easter break. It’s amazing how much the children forget. “Oh is […]
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Work in progress – orange
All along our hedgerows, patches of spring wildflowers are popping up. Lambs are busy frolicking in the surrounding fields. It really is a fabulous sight. Yet I’m already moving on to autumn. That’s right. I’ve started my autumn knits. My work in progress. Knitting My favourite yarn came up in […]
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