Well, here we all are. Still! Slowly, changes are taking place and elements of normality are returning. Among my friends and acquaintances, I know people who are optimistic about the future, and those who are deeply pessimistic, still predicting Second Waves and staying at home behind closed doors. I suppose I am somewhere in the… Read More »
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Garden Day UK
At the moment, it’s fair to say that every day is Garden Day. But on Sunday May 10, there is a national event to get everyone to make the most of their outside spaces. www.gardenday.co.uk is aimed at encouraging everyone to enjoy a few moments of calm, or just engage in some fun activities outdoors.… Read More »
Lockdown Living
Today’s post is all about life under lockdown. I’ve really noticed how everyone copes in completely different ways. My tactic is to keep busy and have some structure in my days, but I know that’s not for everyone and there’s no reason why it should be. I still have some work and I try to sit… Read More »
Ready, steady, grow….
I know that social media has exploded with people keen to tell you how to ‘grow your own’. My blog is probably not so different, but I think it’s worth saying anyway, as it is a very satisfying and gentle thing to do while we’re all in lockdown and feeling anxious about our families and… Read More »
Wooden Windows
When I first viewed our house in 2018, I was on my own, it was pouring with rain, dark, wintry – and it didn’t look appealing. The first thing that struck me was that the original windows had been replaced with upvc ones probably around 20 years previously, and they looked tired and scruffy. Inside,… Read More »
A More Mindful Christmas
Like many people, I’m trying to curb the excess this Christmas. I’ve scaled back my shopping, and I’m trying to make more gifts. One of the biggest wastes is wrapping paper, especially the glittery, embossed kind. That said, I do love a pretty parcel, so I decided to try and make some gift bags using… Read More »