Category: Outdoors

Dried cardoon plants with spiky brown seed heads stand against a clear blue sky, evoking a sense of natural beauty and resilience.

Four seasons in one day

Spring continues to be full of surprises as we veer from light rain to torrential rain to hailstones to bright sunshine – all in the space of an hour or so and pretty much...

Bare tree branches form intricate patterns against a grey, overcast sky, conveying a sense of calm and stillness in a winter landscape.

Grey days

I got all giddy earlier in the week because the sun shone.  I even sat outside on the step in the sunshine and ate my lunch one day … but now we’re back to...

A cat's front legs and white paws are resting on a colourful, leaf-patterned fabric. The playful design contrasts with the cat's striped fur.

Lots of ta-dah moments!

I’ve had such a lovely week this week! Last week, I told you about the t-shirt that I was planning to sew and I really appreciated your good luck sent my way, and the...

A vibrant, leaf-patterned fabric lies on a wooden table with sewing tools. Black scissors, a yellow measuring tape, and a tin of pins convey a crafting theme.

Happy Saturday

Hello, hello, I hope you have a lovely weekend planned, and here we are on Saturday morning with it still stretching out in front of us.  The sun is shining for the first time...

A charming cobblestone street lined with historic buildings and colourful shopfronts. People walk under a clear sky, creating a lively, inviting atmosphere.

Big city, small city

It seems like such a long time ago now, but today’s post is about two cities that I visited in January.  One is in Scotland and one is in England, and even though they...

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...