The weather has been all over the place this month. It’s either been too cold or too hot and I haven’t been able to concentrate on one sewing project for more than an evening. I have a stack of projects next to me, all unfinished, but have been enjoying The Great British Sewing Bee and…
For most people, buying a property will be the largest investment they make in their life. As a result, it’s important that you get the whole process just right, from looking for the right house to closing the sale. There are a wide range of checks that you’ll need to carry out, one of which…
Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 505} Like…
The educational landscape has changed dramatically over the last decade, probably most dramatically, through integrating technology into classrooms and homes. For young learners, it has opened up new avenues for interacting with content in a manner that is at one time enjoyable and profoundly enriching. These tools render learning playful and challenging, usually developing problem-solving…
Surprisingly few people think of straight razors when they’re considering different shaving options. While they’re likely the oldest razor technology that’s still in use, they’re by no means a relic of the past. In recent years, they’ve shot up in popularity again, and you’ve likely seen both adverts and pop culture references springing up left…
Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 504}…
Last year we filled our diary with the steaming open days at Crossness Pumping Station. This has been on our bucket list of places to visit in London for years. With one child away we decided to take the tween and the dog to visit one of our bucket list places. {Exploring} Crossness Pumping Station…
I’ve been working my way through some of my collection of Persephone books recently so was delighted to receive a copy of The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier to read and share with you. The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier Venice, 1486. Across the lagoon lies Murano. Time flows differently here – like the glass the island’s…
Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. This week I’ve missed a…