My New Discbound Journals
I’ve really been enjoying discbound journals in recent years. So much so, that this week I created 5 new ones! I find them so versatile because I can add or remove pages as and when necessary and I can move…
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My Return To Embroidery After Decades
In recent weeks I have been slowly getting myself reaquainted with embroidery. When I was a teen I used to embroider quite a lot. I did cross-stitch, but also silk ribbon embroidery and more intricate stitching. I’d make bookmarks, padded…
My First Painting In Years
This month I’ve really settled into my new home and have finally started enjoying some of the hobbies that I’ve not had the space or energy to practice in literal years. So far I’ve resumed painting, drawing, embroidery and gardening.…
Keeping A Garden Journal
Before I even started gardening again, I knew that this time I needed to keep track of everything in a garden journal or folder. Somewhere I could jot quick notes and keep track of garden chores and plant progress. What…
Starting A New Container Garden
I cannot adequately describe how excited I have been at the prospect of having a garden again! When we found this new home, with its lovely terrace, I immediately started dreaming up my new garden plans. It’s been almost 4…
2026 The Great Reset
It’s a new year and with it comes a new beginning! A lot has happened since the last time I updated this website, and my life is dramatically different now. There have been lots of lovely positive changes, as well…