Category: Outdoors

Black socks with red toes and small colourful paperclips as row markers lie on a wooden surface. Beside them, a lit candle and a red poinsettia add warmth and festivity.

I wish it could be Christmas …

in about three weeks’ time as I might actually be ready by then! 🤣 Oh my goodness, it’s been a few weeks since I’ve had a minute to chat to you – how are...

A cosy scene with a cup of tea, a teapot, and a jug on a wooden table. A partially knitted item and colourful yarn ball suggest a tranquil knitting session.

A bit chilly

Ooh, it’s gone really cold, hasn’t it?  The forecast said it’s going to get warmer again this week, but I was cold all last week and have been wearing more layers than usual. This...

A cosy knitting group gathers around a wooden table covered with colourful yarn, knitting tools, and notes. People are engaged, creating a warm, collaborative atmosphere.

Rainy Sunday

The rain is bouncing down this afternoon in Winwick and has put paid to my intention of being in the garden this afternoon.  Just as well, really, as I was behind in chatting to...

A pile of four knitted socks on a wooden floor. Two are dark green with blue toes, and two are sage green. The socks appear cosy and handmade.

Starting the week

It’s Monday morning and the house is quiet.  The dog has had his breakfast and gone back to bed.  The cats are wandering about as I can hear the tinkle of collar bells.  Not...

Four half scones with cream and jam on a yellow plate next to a cut glass containing Pimm's and fruit. The empty Pimm's can is next to the glass.

August Monday

It’s the start of another week and now we’re into August.  It’s caught me by surprise a little bit – I only just wrote my July Monthly Musing on time last week!  I think...

Golden field of yellow flowers under a dramatic cloudy sky, with a towering metal pylon on the left. The scene feels serene yet dynamic.

One week to go!

Oh my goodness, it’s been a busy week as I’ve been working on my plans for the Winwick Mum Sockalong 10th birthday next week.  Next week?!  Has it really been nearly 10 years since that...