This was the scene in my sitting room last night. Friday evening, the baby’s asleep, my partner’s home from work for the weekend: the perfect time to get on with sewing some of that quilt I’ve been working on forever* while having a chat and watching some Attenborough on the TV**. The trouble is, my … Continue reading A sewing spot
Year: 2013
Easy baby bib pattern and tutorial
About, ooooh, five months ago I decided to make my sproglet some bibs. He was six months old at the time and I wanted a bib of a decent length to actually catch all the food he was spilling down his front as I was weaning him. After a very perfunctory Google, I couldn't find … Continue reading Easy baby bib pattern and tutorial
A study in wallpaper (or Living in the ’50s)
One of my favourite London museums is the Geffrye Museum. It's a treasure trove of historical domesticity. Set in a stunning almshouse in Old Street, a series of living rooms are decorated in the style of different eras, from the 17th century, right up to the modern day. If you want to know what after … Continue reading A study in wallpaper (or Living in the ’50s)
Spiffing elderflower cordial recipe
Elderflower cordial is one of those drinks that make me feel that I’m a character in an Enid Blyton book. You know how the Famous Five went on endless picnics and every time someone drank a bottle of ginger ale, they’d proclaim to the other four, “I do declare this to be the best ginger … Continue reading Spiffing elderflower cordial recipe
A trio of teeny, tiny trousers
My very lovely friend Laura (who blogs over at Circle of Pine Trees) gave birth to her third son recently. I wanted to make something nice for him. (I also wanted it to be ready on time, but you know how that’s going to end, don’t you?) Before my sproglet was born, I came across … Continue reading A trio of teeny, tiny trousers
Garden moodboard: July
One of the nicest things about moving to a new house is discovering all the different flowers that appear across the course of a year. Earlier in the Spring, the back garden was a riot of bright orange, pink and yellow rhododendrons, so I've been pleasantly surprised (that's an understatement, actually, I've been really flipping … Continue reading Garden moodboard: July
Hello world!
I’m back! Did you miss me?! I had my full day of horticulture exams on Monday, so revision time is over and I’ve emerged, blinking, into the sun, like a little mole reappearing after a winter of hibernation. (Disclaimer: previous sentence may not be factually accurate. I’m not that sure that moles do hibernate, nor, … Continue reading Hello world!
A garland of tomatoes
I feel I should offer some apologies to anyone who isn’t that keen on gardening, if you've still stuck with this blog long enough to read this post, for I realise it’s been a bit plant heavy round here these past few weeks. Whenever I’ve put my head above ground from revising for my horticulture … Continue reading A garland of tomatoes
A letter to spammers
Dear spammer, I know you're a terribly busy person, what with all those blogs to comment on and useful links to share with everyone, so firstly, thanks ever so much for taking the time to read this letter. Naturally, I'm delighted that your sister loves my blog. It's very good of her to say so … Continue reading A letter to spammers
Happy World Oceans Day!
Someone really needs to make a calendar highlighting the good "World days" of the year, because I have only just this second, at 5.34pm, discovered that today is World Oceans Day. So, happy World Oceans Day to you all! I think this is the first time I've mentioned it, but I am a really keen … Continue reading Happy World Oceans Day!
Wolves in London 