Thanks to the first week of the Summer holidays I’ve had time to finish work on Months 3 and 4 of ‘The Summer Sampler’ Block of the Month Club. This was a monthly club I subscribed to back in 2019 from Pretty Fabrics and Trims. Spread over 4 months, each month I received a little…
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Free camping colouring pages for kids
I know that my free printable colouring pages for kids are always popular during the holidays so I am delighted to add some camping colouring pages for kids to my site. Free Camping colouring pages for kids Our free camping colouring pages for kids is a great way for kids to enjoy any camping this…
Boro and Sashiko – Harmonious Imperfection {book review}
I love to discover and try new sewing techniques. I have come across sashiko before but only recently heard about boro. A few months ago I attended an online Boro stitch mending workshop as part of Hey Craft! an event to raise awareness for mental health during Mental Health Awareness Week. It’s a fun craft…
5 tips for Summer self care
*Collaborative post Self-care can be described as a conscious act a person takes in order to promote their own physical, mental, and emotional health. Self care has never been more important. I like to think that summer is a time when I can really kick back and relax and spend some time on myself. I…
Win a copy of Shadows Over The Spanish Sun
The summer holidays gives me a chance to work through the pile of books I’ve accumulated through the year. Nothing beats relaxing with a good book and I’m looking forward to ticking off some books on my Goodreads list this summer. If you’re looking for a new book to enjoy then you’ll want to enter…
Monday Happy List {Week 354}
Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday…
Simple and budget-friendly ways to add elegance to your home
*Collaborative post Do you dream of panelled walls, glittering chandeliers and private swimming pools? When it comes to decorating our homes, we all have long lists of “wants”, but if you’re decorating on a budget these wants are difficult to prioritise and fund. Simple and budget-friendly ways to add elegance However, that doesn’t have to…
Monday Happy List {Week 353}
Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday…
Exploring Headstone Manor and Museum, Harrow
Despite living next to the London Borough of Harrow we don’t seem to hop over the border very often. The last time was when we made a visit to Bentley Priory Nature Reserve which was very cold and muddy. Headstone Manor and Museum has been on my list for a while and some cancelled plans…









