Cosy fireplace with flames glowing warmly. Flowers in a jar, a lit candle, and an orange mug are on the hearth. Text reads “Winter Haven KAL, 9-30 January 2026.”

Winter Haven KAL 2026 – time to get ready!

We’re counting down to this year’s Winter Haven KAL! The knit-along (KAL stands for knit-along) starts next Friday on 9 January 2025, so I thought that this weekend would be a good time to...

A wine glass and an angel figurine labeled "Love" sit on a table, set against a backdrop of a brightly lit Christmas tree, creating a festive atmosphere.

Christmas Eve

And now, at last, all is quiet and the lights on the Christmas tree are bright. We’ve had a busy day – my husband, my girls and me – making new traditions as we...

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...

Monthly Musing – November 2025 – Tuning in

We’ve been to a wedding today. There’s nothing like a wedding for bringing out all the emotions up until the moment that the couple stand in front of each other to say their vows,...

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...