Category Archives: weekends
Pausing for breath
We’ve had quite a time of it recently, all told. B got sick last weekend and we ended up in hospital with him overnight on Sunday and were then back in and out over the next few days. We’re so … Continue reading
Rhubarb rhubarb rhubarb
Mostly I’m all about ease and speed when it comes to cooking, but I spotted a recipe for French Rhubarb Tart in the latest Good Food magazine and for some reason felt compelled to give it a try. Beautiful food … Continue reading
Schooled
So the weekend Blogcademy happened… And what a weekend of intense inspiration it was. I’m sure I’m not the only one that came away with a huge to-do list… Having powered through the snow to get there, we covered everything … Continue reading
The Blogcademy
After reading so much great stuff about the first Blogcademy in New York, I was beyond excited to hear that the second would be in London in January… It sounds completely amazing – full of inspiring stuff taught by three … Continue reading
The weekend starts here…
… with news of an exciting launch. So you know Glossybox and the like? Where you get a box of sample-sized cosmetics through the post each month for a set monthly fee? Well the craft equivalent is launching in July… … Continue reading
Stitch swap | in the post
I finished up my stitch swap project at the weekend… I knew the recipient liked coral and grey, so I picked the best-match colours I had in my stash. And I wanted to do something a little personal, so I … Continue reading
Spring
It was an unbelievably beautiful weekend. Sun shining, flowers blooming, trees just starting to come into leaf… as much as I love Autumn and Winter, this time of year is brilliant too. I love the promise of long, lazy days … Continue reading
More from the wedding front
So all the floral research, planning & rehearsal finally came together on Saturday… Rosie’s bouquet worked out really well, the roses were just beautiful & the sprigs of rosemary survived the course An availability issue at Covent Garden Flower market … Continue reading
Rosie
Yesterday was such a fantastic day – being part of Rosie & Pete’s wedding was just so special. Great memories and some brilliant photos… but just for now, here’s my favourite. X
Roses for Rosie
Flower practice went well today. We met early at Columbia Road Market to pick up roses and a variety of other flowers for the centrepieces, then back to mine to trial-run Rosie’s bouquet… These aren’t the exact roses she’s having … Continue reading
