I'm off out today, for the whole day on my own. The very first time since I had the little sproglet back in July last year. And I'm not just on any day out, but starting the first day of a new course: the RHS horticulture certificate (level 2). Which is a slightly confusing title … Continue reading Gone gardening
Month: February 2013
Please excuse my appearance
Just a quick message to everyone arriving at my blog today: please excuse its squiffy appearance! As far as I know, my blog hasn't been out drinking late last night and isn't suffering from a hangover. No, I think instead there is some problem with WordPress, which is causing my footers to show on the … Continue reading Please excuse my appearance
Box of delights: gift box template and tutorial
Waaaay back in December I told you about some homemade soaps I made for Christmas presents. I said I had great plans for the packaging, which I was planning on sharing if they came off. Well, I’m sure you’ve hardly been able to concentrate in 2013 for wondering, nay, worrying if it all came together … Continue reading Box of delights: gift box template and tutorial
Homemade deodorant
Or, Knitting your own yoghurt I try and live a relatively "green" life, but I could hardly claim to be an early adopter. Back in my carefree, childless days (otherwise known as my early 20s) I used to flit around the capital doing fun things and, I have to admit, rather scoff at people who … Continue reading Homemade deodorant
My lovely new header
You've probably noticed my lovely new header, sitting there looking gorgeous right up above this blog post. The illustration is by an amazing artist called Paola Zakimi. Here's a bigger look at it, so you can really admire the full glory: I mentioned a few weeks ago that I'd been looking for vintage wolf images … Continue reading My lovely new header
Falling water scarf
I love it when a knitting pattern has a good name. My (relatively) recently completed Wurm hat carries a great moniker. Even though I had little to say about the project itself (“Knit a hat. Finished it. It is nice.”) I was tempted to write a blog post about it, just so I could call … Continue reading Falling water scarf
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Don't keep me on the fence, darlings, just say the word... Hope you're all having a lovely Valentine's Day, wherever and however you're celebrating. And if you've just gone "Shoot, it's Valentine's Day, I completely forgot!" then take a look at my article on the top ten homemade Valentine's presents, there are definitely a few … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day!
Bibliophiles present: bookplates
I think it’ll give you an idea of the sort of child I was if I tell you I used to think bookplates were glamorous. The height of desirability. Not for me a sandpit or a doll, no, I could think of nothing better than a quiet corner and a new book, with the pleasure … Continue reading Bibliophiles present: bookplates
Knitting in Vogue
When I moved south of the river last September (I mention this move a lot, don’t I? I clearly haven’t quite come to terms with being a South Londoner yet), I was somewhat disappointed to discover that there was not a single second hand bookshop in walking distance from my house. Yes, I have two … Continue reading Knitting in Vogue
Happy National Carrot Day!
My Abel and Cole calendar* tells me it’s National Carrot Day today. It would surely be a crime to let such a prestigious occasion pass uncelebrated... I was just going to share a nice vintage carroty image with you in celebration of this momentous event, but on my search round my favourite vintage image sites … Continue reading Happy National Carrot Day!
Wolves in London 