mumblings

1. Be outdoors more. Particularly working on planting and tidying the garden. 2. Have a 4th of July themed party on the 4th of July to celebrate my birthday on the 6th. Perhaps I’ll need to make some American bunting 3. Read the pile of Reginald Hill books waiting to be read. 4. Get a [...]

People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but *actually* from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint – it’s more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly… time-y wimey… stuff. – The Doctor It was 2paw‘s fault that I was forced to cast this on. It is called Bigger on the Inside and [...]

These cupcakes were invented after seeing the wonderful recipe for Almond Joy cupcakes posted by Chris in one of her Friday linkity posts. They are like Bakewell tarts with the addition of coconutty goodness. I had to come up with a non-chocolatey version as pao is trying to eliminate chocolate as a trigger for migraines [...]

1. Interior design. I’m not much of an interior designer – most of our furniture is safe or second-hand. It is amazing that we have curtains that match our sofas and chairs but that is down to the fact pao’s goddaughter chose them. She was 4 at the time! 2. Mad colour explosions in my [...]

They are REALLY yummy. Recipe coming soon!! And just a random photo of Raymond looking beautiful. He has a friend who I’ve dubbed Robert who is older and doesn’t come out much.

1. Make my own lip balm 2. Plant new veggies in the garden. 3. Make some bunting. 4. Make a baby kimono jacket. 5. Make a Bigger on the Inside Scarf 6. Have a serious clear out 7. Get a new job 8. Learn how to use a sewing machine 9. Finish my Copine cardigan [...]

So sorry for the long silence. I’ve been a bit miserable and didn’t want to moan and whinge so I’ve been quiet. I’m a little better now and pao still has a migraine. Yes, it has been four weeks and some for the observant and yes, it is very scary. But, let us not dwell [...]