2017-07-14 12:04
We recently took on an allotment, after a surprisingly short stint on the waiting list. I say surprisingly, but if you saw the allotment, you'd understand why the council might have struggle… Read More
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2013-05-09 14:57
I'm a tough crowd when it comes to brownies. They have to be extremely chocolatey, moist, squidgy and rich, or what's the point? Shop-bought brownies are usually dry, heavy and dis… Read More
2013-05-07 13:57
I've wanted to visit Lyme Park for years and finally made it there this weekend. The largest house in Cheshire, it's probably best known for its appearance as Mr Darcy's Pemberley in Pride a… Read More
2013-04-30 11:15
Well, April, haven't you just been a hectic month? Dealing with a seriously ill cat at the start of the month, racing to meet several work deadlines towards the end and suffering from a ling… Read More
2013-04-22 15:21
Just because I'm incapable of writing about animals without a super-cute pictureIn my early days of crocheting I had the vague idea that, despite being a vegetarian and animal lover, using w… Read More
2013-04-16 13:20
2013-04-08 17:32
It's with mixed emotions that I'm awaiting the start of season 6 of Mad Men on Sky Atlantic. The creators have said there will only be one more season after this one so while I'm reall… Read More
2013-04-04 07:00
One of the few things my sister and I have in common, apart from the same parents, vegetarianism and the belief that my niece is the best child in the entire world, is that our favourite ban… Read More
2013-04-02 08:27
I've taken a bit of a break from blogging, social-networking (I've missed you all) and, tragically, crafting for the past couple of weeks as I've been too busy with work to fit anything else… Read More
2013-03-19 15:42
What exactly is it that makes a tea cosy so pleasing? Is it the nostalgic reminder of a bygone age when every home in the land had at least one? Is it the association with hot, c… Read More
2013-03-15 14:07
This time last year, I had just completed my first ever embroidery. It was done freehand, featured applique, was a present for my mum's birthday and had a tea theme. Never one to… Read More
2013-03-11 16:12
Like so many others, I tend to start the year full of good intentions and excitement for what lies ahead, only to have the long, cold, miserable months of January and February sap all my mot… Read More
2013-03-08 08:00
A lovely Mother's Day heart for my lovely mum...The heart is based on a pattern from The Complete Guide to Crochet from the people who publish Inside Crochet. I don't usually buy croch… Read More
2013-03-07 14:42
As a child, I was obsessed with stationery. I was constantly writing, drawing and painting but I think the root cause of my addiction was the fact that my dad was head of supplies for Liverp… Read More
2013-03-05 13:55
The amazing throws and afghans made by tweeters and bloggers I follow always impress and shame me. I've been crocheting for about five years now and, despite not touching a hook at… Read More
2013-02-25 10:01
I made this the other day and several people on Twitter asked for the recipe. As I'm always happy to spread the joy of the humble bowl of soup, here it is:(apologies for the photo qual… Read More
2013-02-22 09:12
My mum showed me how to make vegetable lasagne when I was about 11 or 12 and I've been cooking it exactly the same way ever since. It became my staple meal during my uni days and I've… Read More
2013-02-20 09:00
There is something very pleasing about crochet flowers. They're quick to work up, they look pretty and the possibilities of how to use them are endless. I've been making these little flowers… Read More
2013-02-18 09:00
I love chips and anything resembling them - fries, wedges, fried potatoes, crispy potato skins, anything - but they can be pretty fattening. Cooking them this way is quick and will sat… Read More
2013-02-13 09:00
Ingredients:A Sunday morning1 or 2 old episodes of FriendsA cup of teaLarge handful of buttons1 x artists canvasA few drops of PVA glueSometimes the simplest crafts are the most rewarding!Je… Read More
2013-02-11 11:26
As well as running my own little shop, Bluefinch Boutique, I'm a freelance writer. I work at home from my little office or, if that's too messy, the kitchen table. As I'm trying… Read More
2013-02-08 09:00
If you follow me on Twitter or know me in real life, you probably get sick of hearing all about my four year old niece. I do talk about her a lot but that's because she's awesome, cute… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Last month the lovely Amanda (@pidgecrick on Twitter) posted a picture of an amigurumi deer pattern from June's Inside Crochet. A keen fan of cute and/or kitsch deer, especially the Babycham… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Or at least, I hope it is. The last few years we've had a week of glorious weather only to be plunged into grey, drizzly misery for the rest of the year so I've been taking full advantage of… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I could literally talk about Turkey, and the Lycian Coast specifically, for days but will try to resist. Glyn and I had a slightly more luxurious and sedate holiday in Kalkan than usual as w… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I came across this short BFI film from 1941 this week and thought it deserved a share! All the golden rules of tea-making are in here."Don't spoil good tea by bad preparation."Tea Making Tip… Read More
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