I went to London for a few days at the end of August to see my mother who is less able to travel than me. What a lovely time. I was determined to be a tourist with her and I...

I suppose it shouldn't come as any surprise that when money is tight, spending money on reupholstering chairs comes low on the list of priorities. I am lucky that we still have work coming in at all, albeit slowly, and...

You may remember that last year I gave my husband an egg incubator for his birthday. It was certainly "different" and has been fantastically useful every since. In the search for something just as original and useful, the boys and...

Bear with me. I feel like rambling a bit today. Many years ago now, when our youngest was about four, a friend came for supper. She's a lovely lady, a fair bit older than us and a dwarf. She works...

I have finally got round to putting some more things in my Etsy shop. I will do some more wool soon but in the meantime you will find Gifts for Christmas: Key holders, notice boards and hand knit lace work....