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 »
up cycling
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 »
Renovations underway
We’ve been in the house for just over three months now. Work is underway, but I must say, it’s a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. This will be the third house that we’ve done up in the last 28 years, and although there have been ups and downs with the… Read More »
Settling in
Here we are, six weeks into our new life in Stamford. I’m not sure where the time has gone. It has flown by in a cloud of dust, a heap of boxes and a lot of DIY. At the moment, there’s no time for watercolour painting, cooking or much gardening. I’m either working on my… Read More »
The Temporary Garden
At some point this year, it looks as if we will be on the move. It has been a long and agonising process, which is still nowhere near its conclusion, but in the meantime, I’ve been wondering what to do about my garden. Since last spring, everything has been on hold. I haven’t bought any new… Read More »