A view across a busy square to Christmas market stalls light up with lights. A huge windmill is on the roof of the stalls.

Birmingham Christmas Market 2024

This time last weekend, I was in Birmingham catching up with another of my best friends whom I haven’t seen for a few years.  I’ve done my best to persuade my closest friends that...

A red-painted canal boat on a canal. A woman in a blue coat with a blue backpack is walking on the towpath, and buildings across the canal are reflected in the water

Skipton Tuesday

Last week, I took myself over to Skipton to see my friend Lucy of Attic24.  It ended up being a bit of an impromptu visit – one of those where we compared calendars and...

A collage of nine photos from the Blogtober round up post

Blogtober 2024 : Round up

Well, hello there!  I have finally caught up with myself and no, you are not mistaken, it really is November but here’s my Blogtober round up post as promised. At the end of the...

A carved pumpkin with a cat's face is lit up with pink light. Behind the pumpkin are shafts of light against the wall

Blogtober 2024 : Day 31

It’s Hallowe’en today … we’ve never been big into the trick or treating at our house, although both big and not so small daughter have grown up with friends who live on streets where...

A tabby and white cat is curled up on mustard-coloured sofa next to a partly-knitted pair of green striped socks

Blogtober 2024 : Day 29

It’s 29 October!  Goodness, only two days left in October, can you believe it?  Blogtober is always such a good month with how it makes me look around and notice what’s in front of...