Tag Archives: homemade

Do Birthdays Really Matter?

Posted on November 18, 2012 by

Do Birthdays Really Matter? To me they do. A lot. I have a journal where I handwrite recollections of the aspects of my life that couldn’t be written in the public domain. It’s not usually a pretty read, but it … Continue reading →

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It’s just another Handmade Monday – woah-oh-woah

Posted on October 8, 2012 by

Oh yes, you are to sing the title of this post to the tune of The Bangles, Manic Monday. Following on from the success and demand for the charity cafetiére cosy, there was a cry for me to start crocheting … Continue reading →

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Charity Cosies

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

Those cafetiére cosies have proven themselves popular already. So much so that I have decided to make to order. If any of you blogging pals, twitter buddies or facebook friends would like one, just get in touch. We’ll exchange details, … Continue reading →

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A Cordial Silent Sunday (#24)

Posted on September 16, 2012 by
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Gifts and a Ta-Dah

Posted on September 15, 2012 by

One of my work colleagues leads Sunday school at her church from time to time. She was sharing with us how they were talking about gifts and how she’d asked the children what was the best gift they’d received, and … Continue reading →

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My First Handmade Monday

Posted on September 3, 2012 by

It’s Monday. It’s also my first go at joining in with Handmade Monday because I only fell upon it at the weekend. While for many today was the first day back to work and/or school after the summer break, for … Continue reading →

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Back in the Saddle

Posted on September 1, 2012 by

I have loads of really irritating scraps of yarn dotted about the place. I tried to use up the balls when I started the ripple blanket but now that it’s coming to an end (though I will need to purchase … Continue reading →

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Iced Tea

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

What says summer to you? When we arrived at my good buddy Steph‘s house this morning, it was slightly humid and sunny. Enough shade was in the garden to make ideal conditions for the Olympic assault course we planned with/for … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday #18

Posted on July 1, 2012 by
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Cooking up a Storm

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

In my perfectly Inexpert style I’ve been cooking up a storm in the kitchen today. I had baby beets going a bit soft, half a white cabbage rolling around the bottom of the fridge, broad beans that the Little Lady … Continue reading →

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