Freshly baked hot cross buns on a cooling rack, featuring golden brown tops marked with white flour crosses and scattered raisins, evoke warmth.

Easter weekend

It’s Easter weekend in the Christian calendar and our lovely (and sadly, late) Rector here in Winwick used to tell me that it was the busiest and most joyful time of the year for...

A "Knit & Sip" kit box lies on a wooden table, adorned with playful knitting and coffee-themed illustrations. Beside it, a festive arrangement with red apples and pinecones, and a glowing candle create a cozy, holiday ambiance.

KnitPro Knit & Sip set review

Back in 2020, I was delighted to be asked if I would like to review a new set of KnitPro needles called the Knit & Sip set – a gorgeous box of wooden interchangeable...

Two skeins of yarn, one golden brown and the other light gray, lie on a wooden surface. A label reads "ginger pink," conveying a rustic, cozy vibe.

Friday socks

Friday seems like a good day to talk about socks, wouldn’t you say?  To be honest, I can talk at length about socks any day of the week, but Fridays are good days because...

Livin’ the life

I’ve been either a stay at home Mum or working at home for longer now than I ever worked in an office, but I still get a thrill over going out for lunch on...

Up hill and down dale

I was back to see my friend Lucy in Skipton the other week – it works out really well for me as Skipton is about 15 minutes’ drive away from Keighley where West Yorkshire...

Sunny Monday

Hello!  I bet you didn’t expect to hear from me today on a Monday!  I had such a lovely time in the garden in the sunshine over the weekend that my laptop was completely...