THRIFTY LIVING
My new hobby and achievement of the month…
My new hobby is something that I’ve never been able to do before. When everyone else learnt to do it as children, I never quite
My new hobby is something that I’ve never been able to do before. When everyone else learnt to do it as children, I never quite
As you probably know by now, I am slowly but surely funking up my living room to create a kitsch 50s/60s/70s look and, as Lego
I was lucky enough to be in Preston during the town’s Guild celebrations. This once-every-twenty-years event included performances, art, processions, fireworks and music over a two-week
Faeries and Enchanted magazine is celebrating its 20th edition and their autumn anniversary issue includes a special feature on this year’s Three Wishes Faery Fest including
Hubby recently went away on business to Germany and for the first time, I wasn’t able to go with him (my passport has expired –
Here’s one of my favourite photographs from Andy Greenacre’s recent exhibition – check out his website here: www.Andy-Greenacre.co.uk This panoramic photograph was taken by the
Last week me & mum were on our way home from a day out and she mentioned that she quite fancied having afternoon tea but
Now, I’m not someone who is keen on camping. For a start, I don’t like being that close to bugs. And I hate getting dirty
Here’s a couple of stunning photos by photographer Claire Lacey, taken at Ipswich waterfront of an enormous piece of graffiti art and some peeling paint
I am pleased to say that I’ve got another freebie for my retro living room design project – an armchair that was on its way
Since I got my blender in August, its been non-stop soups for lunch and I thought I should share some of the recipes with you
Today is the opening event for the MA art exhibition at the University of Central Lancashire and if you get the chance, do go along
Its September and the new school term is starting, and for most of my life this has meant packing up my satchel (yes, I still
It’s that lovely time of year again when crops are harvested and lovely bales of all sizes can be seen in the fields – round
My fairy-friend Aimee introduced me to making this pretty cake-batter fudge with pockets of yummy white chocolate. I gave it a go, and wasn’t disappointed, apart
As many of you know, I’m collecting together a few pieces of furniture, amazing art and lovely soft furnishings to create a retro-inspired, if a
Check out this cute apron that I recently spotted in the gift shop on Southwold pier. It’s a sexy, hour-glass shaped ladies apron, and it’s
