Shabby
I bought this wreath about a decade ago, in a fit of – I’m not sure quite what, really, because I’ve never been a fan of glitter. I’m also not a fan of throwing things out when they’re still serviceable … Continued
Fond farewell
R and I went to Cardiff today, to meet up with our co-grandparents and help B and his parents celebrate his 2nd birthday. The Boy Wonder was on top form, and we had an excellent day. At the end of … Continued
Flaunting it
Nine days to go. AAARRRGGGHHH!!! Sorry. Needed that. R and I sat down to do some detailed logistical planning this morning, and got pretty much nowhere. Every decision seems to hang on the answers to other questions, some of which … Continued
Emergency wreath
I’m still not feeling the whole Christmas thing, though it’s possible I’ll have worked my way round to it by about Easter. I’m making desultory gestures towards it now though, and today’s were to dig out the Advent arch light … Continued
Bits and pieces
The wreath we use on the front door during December is one I made about fifteen years ago, and I’ve been bored with it for a while, so I’ve been gathering together elements to make a new one. Now though… … Continued
The newish curiosity shop
Today’s post is brought to you by the Chipping Campden Tourism Promotion Board. R and I were so bored with home by today that we needed to be somewhere else – and where is there that’s more guaranteed to cheer … Continued
It’s beginning to look…
This is my absolutely favourite house in Chipping Campden. If R cared about me even slightly, he’d have bought it for me the last time it was on the market. Not that I’m bitter…. Anyway, I’m usually a bit uncomfortable … Continued
Christmas shopping
It suddenly occurred to me this morning that we’re actually quite close to Christmas now, and while I don’t like to make a fuss about it too early, now seemed like a good day to be starting to panic. As … Continued
