When we first moved into our house, we knew that we would have to do something about the bathroom. It was probably last updated in the 1990s, judging by the peach painted walls overlaid with a sponged stencil. Remember when rag rolling and sponge stencils were really popular? I am definitely old enough to recall… Read More »
12 Days of Making (12) Marmalade
Christmas came along and I’d only managed 11 days of my 12 days of making. So, here is no.12 to complete the run. It’s not a festive make, but I think it is perfect for the start of the New Year. Fresh, homemade marmalade. You can’t beat it. I get quite excited by the sight… Read More »
12 Days of Making (11) Last minute gifts
A planter makes a beautiful last minute gift, and it’s not too late to bag a few cyclamen and some ivy to create this pretty white and green bowl of loveliness. Take an old bowl (I used this copper one from a flea market in the summer). Decant the plants, and put some potting compost… Read More »
12 Days of Making (10) Party food
One thing I really love about Christmas is party food. Thinking about it, planning it – and making it. We often have a party around the 22nd December, and this year’s was the first in our new house. I served up some old and new favourites, all aimed at maximum flavour and minimum time. First… Read More »
12 Days of Making (9) Mince pie fudge
I know, I know that we’re all eating much less refined sugar, and that’s really good. I’ve cut down a lot myself, and I feel better for it. But my excuse here is that it is Christmas, and I just could not resist trying to make this. It is only once a year, right? I… Read More »
12 Days of Making (8) Orange spice candles
This is a quick one for my eighth Christmas make: candles made in half orange skins. I saw the idea on Pinterest and thought I would just like to give it a try. It’s very simple and I just loved the mixture of scents. To make, I cut an orange in half and scooped out… Read More »