Map Geek
Map geek – Wear your map on your sleeve
I’ve got that map-Monday feeling and I want to show you all something I got for my husband this week; a map on a t-shirt. Not
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I’ve got that map-Monday feeling and I want to show you all something I got for my husband this week; a map on a t-shirt. Not
At this time of year I want to make my bedroom feel as cosy as possible. But I’m not quite ready to go all-out with
While I’m planning on staying at home with not much to do for the whole of December, I sometimes envy those people who have booked an
Weddings and parties are wonderful occasions. If you talk to practically anyone about their favourite experiences the chances are, somebody’s wedding day or anniversary party
November is here and you know what that means. Not only is the countryside is looking particularly glorious with golden leaves and harvest fruits on
It’s half-term this week and we’ve been enjoying a few days off, sorting out all the things that you never usually get round to during
Halloween has turned into one of the biggest nights of the year in many people’s social calendars. Bars and restaurants run Halloween-themed events and parties
As you can probably tell from the recent activity on my blog, I’m getting excited about Christmas already. But it’s definitely with good reason; the
When I shared tips for taking care of cats during the autumn and winter earlier this week I had a great response and my attention
I can’t believe it, we’re nearly at the school half-term holidays again! Where did the last 7 weeks go? If you’ve got children of school
Okay, okay, I know it’s October, but when Debenhams got in touch to see if I wanted to join in with their blogger Secret Santa
In our house the countdown to Christmas has begun. Not only am I super-excited that my favourite time of year is less than 10 weeks
I know that Spring is traditionally the season of new beginnings but I think that autumn holds some of the same magic too. Starting in
I only heard about the supermoon lunar eclipse when my brother mentioned it to me on Saturday night. I always seem to hear about these
As London Fashion Week draws to a close this seems like the perfect time to talk about new season trends for Autumn 2015. I’m taking
Sewing, paper craft, baking, upcycling, embroidery, felting, scrapbooking, jewellery, quilting, DIY, cake decorating, decoupage, knitting, art and teddy-bear making (my favourite!). And that’s just for starters. Yes, on Saturday
Happy Tuesday Shoesday everyone! How’s your week going so far? Got though Monday okay? Did you head back to college yesterday? Are you making the
Seriously, just go for it. It’s an amazing day out. I’ve just about recovered from one of the best days that I’ve had this year
Have you heard about The Handmade Fair? Even though I write a thrifty blog every week, subscribe to craft magazines and love a bit of
Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Bridget Bardot, Marilyn Monroe – they all epitomised an era of elegance and glamour. Their looks remain timeless and, therefore, it’s
This week I enjoyed an exhilarating challenge in Thetford Forest – a Segway adventure – and I’d love to share some photos of my day out
When it comes to planning your wedding day, you’ll undoubtedly want a spectacular day that’s filled with beautiful memories to last a lifetime. The location
It may not seem like it from reading my blog but I rarely treat myself to new clothing. Honestly, almost everything I buy I end
Latitude. What a festival. What a wonderful weekend. It was magical, hilarious, nostalgic and happy. And that’s just my experience of the event. I’d love
This week I took a trip to the Suffolk coast to enjoy a day of traditional seaside fun and, more importantly, to hunt out Southwold
MacDonald Gill, known as Max, was a major figure in the graphic art world in the first half of the 20th century. Back in November
It is becoming increasingly popular at parties and events to have a photo booth, where guests can have their picture taken. These photo booths are
The night sky has always fascinated me. From staying up late to watch Patrick Moore on The Sky At Night as a child to getting far too excited about Stargazing Live as an adult, I’ve always had a ‘thing’ for stars. Couple that with my love of maps and you’ve got one excited geek on your hands!
One of my best friend’s wedding is coming up this summer and for once I’ve been really organised and have decided on an outfit in
There’s just one week to go until Father’s Day – did you know it was coming up on the 21st June? I always feel like