A special Sunday Thoughts as it's St. Stephen's Day, Boxing Day, or St. Stephensessess Day. However you prefer to say it. I remember our first St. Stephen's Day in Ireland in 1991, there was a knock on the door and a group of 'wren boys' were there. There's an interesting article here to tell you... Continue Reading →
It’s the most wonderful time of the year?
I'm still behind on blog posts but that's OK. It's been a busy week trying to get things organised for Christmas, finishing up work which included two interviews to do this week as well, so I found myself getting stressed. I was meant to be getting presents yesterday but took one look at the queues... Continue Reading →
Felt Fantastic
I went to a needle felt workshop today with Alison Hunter - who is an amazingly talented artist. I wasn't sure what to expect and I thought it might involve sewing which would be fine until I explain that I spent most of my time at school skipping that particular class. I'm a different person... Continue Reading →
Breaking down for Christmas
Before you worry it was me personally that broke down it wasn't - not today anyway! Today was meant to be a day of rest as it was St. Stephen's Day or Boxing Day depending on which side of the pond you live in but things don't always work out the way you planned. My... Continue Reading →
The perfect Christmas?
I'm ruminating as I have a tendency to do of late. Do you think people put themselves under unnecessary pressure at this time of year? I was watching people dashing around shops over the past week or so, pushing people out of the way to get to something that would make their Christmas 'perfect'. It's... Continue Reading →
So here it is Merry Christmas
It's been a lovely day here in our house, just the four of us plus our two furry members of the family. A very laid back, relaxed day once the cooking was done. I only got a small bit of turkey, just the three of us eat it as Lucy is a... Continue Reading →