I admit. I was hoping to go somewhere last weekend that didn’t mean big crowds but still with a nod to Halloween. My children have reached the stage where dressing up as witches and following pumpkin trails, in broad day light…it’s just not going to happen. (After dark is a […]
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Sparking imagination. The Pitt Rivers, Oxford
Imagine walking into a museum. It is light and airy. Looking up, you can see the ceiling towering above. Display cabinets form rows in the middle, on the ground. By sheer osmosis, you seem to absorb information as you walk in. At the back, you come across a door way. […]
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Waxing Autumn Leaves
Yes, those are waxed leaves. Leaves covered in wax to preserve them. I’ll admit. Any craft that involves beeswax is probably a winner with me. The fragrance and smoothness. Add in nature finds and you have the makings for a lovely morning of crafting. The wax helps to preserve the […]
Read moreDyrham Park revisited
I am really enjoying revisiting National Trust properties that we’ve not visited for too many years. Places we visited as a young couple, before children. Dyrham Park is just such a place. We used to take picnics and join friends in the evenings to enjoy outdoor music concerts. It was […]
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