• Dandelion embroidery
    Crafts for adults

    Dandelion embroidery

    May 15, 2024 - By 

    It’s been a while since I picked up a stitching project. I have a few things on the go, but nothing really grabbing my attention at the moment. Dandelion embroidery I’ve had a subscription to Love Embroidery magazine for a few years now. It’s not as good as Mollie Makes magazine, which was my favourite, but it’s still pretty good and inspiring. There have been a few good cover gifts but I haven’t made any of them! I have good intentions but never manage to finish one. One of the latest issues came with a Quick-Stitch dandelion card kit and…

  • Family Life

    How Donations Transform Lives and Communities

    May 14, 2024 - By 

    As a family, you might want to help other families out there who are struggling and in need. Not only this, but you might be looking to teach charity and generosity to your children, as well as wondering what you should do with any extra cash you have. If you are thinking about donating some of your income to a non-profit organisation, here is some more information on how these donations could transform lives and communities. How To Donate to Your Community To make a transformative donation, you should consider donating to a charity that is close to your heart…

  • Keane all on the board at North Greenwich station
    Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 500}

    May 12, 2024 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while over 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. Today is the 500th post and it’s a bit special. Five Happy Things {Week 500} I feel as though I should start by saying we didn’t mange to see the Northern Lights over the weekend. Although they could be seen where we live, we weren’t at home to see…

  • Paws on the Wharf art trail
    Sculpture trails - Tower Hamlets

    Paws on the Wharf art trail

    May 11, 2024 - By 

    Today we were tourists for a day in London. We started with Up the O2 (walking up and over the O2) which was fun, then a trip on the IFS Cloud Cable Car over the Thames, before a trip to Canary Wharf to visit the Paws on the Wharf art trail. Paws on the Wharf art trail The Paws on the Wharf art trail has been around since the 25th March but this is the first time we were able to visit. The free art trail has been organised by Guide Dogs and Wild in Art. There are 25 larger-than-life…

  • homestyle - interiors

    How to Upgrade Your Bathroom

    May 8, 2024 - By 

    House renovations can be an enjoyable task for many, especially if they are looking to accomplish improvements to the home that they are living in. Indeed, renovations can take place for a variety of reasons; some may undertake them to transform where they live into something that better matches their tastes and character; others often do them to add value to their property, with bathroom renovations being a particularly effective way to increase property value. Almost everywhere in a home can be transformed with the right skills. The bathroom is one such room that often gets a lot of attention,…

  • SmileyWorld art trail at Battersea Power Station
    London Borough of Wandsworth - Sculpture trails

    SmileyWorld art trail at Battersea Power Station

    May 7, 2024 - By 

    A few weeks ago we went to see the SmileyWorld art trail at Battersea Power Station. Battersea Power Station is a fun destination and we enjoyed grabbing a map and trying to locate the sculptures. SmileyWorld art trail at Battersea Power Station The SmileyWorld art trail is a self-guided trail featuring 15 different sculptures. On one side is a Smiley, the other side features a unique art work. We picked up a trail map from the information desk (but you can also download one to your phone). The sculptures were placed around the outside of Battersea Power Station and inside…

  • Liberty fabric Evening Star cushion kit from Alice Caroline
    Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 499}

    May 5, 2024 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while over the last few years. It is 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 499} Last week I finished reading Greenbanks by Dorothy Whipple. This was the third book I have read by her, all published by Persephone Books with their lovely light grey paperback covers. I loved the story of the grandmother Louisa, her relationship with her grown…

  • interiors

    From Spring to Summer in Your Home

    May 4, 2024 - By 

    Spring has sprung…eventually. Living in the UK is never easy (unless you love the long winters), and this year was slightly more challenging. Did anyone else feel like the winter was longer than ever? Still, spring has sprung right before summer. And if you’re anything like us, June 20th (the start of summer in the UK) can’t cope quickly enough. You’ll also be delighted to know we have some warmer weather on the way, with the 10-day forecast looking good. Read on to learn how we think you can transition your home from spring to summer. Revamp Your Living Space…

  • All-New 20 Felt Flowers to Make
    Craft book review - Crafts for adults

    {book review} All-New 20 Felt Flowers to Make

    April 29, 2024 - By 

    I love working with felt so was delighted to be asked to review All-New 20 Felt Flowers to Make by Jo Lochhead which has been published by SearchPress. This is part of a fun series of pocket-sized books, which each contain 20 brand-new projects. All-New 20 Felt Flowers to Make The 20 projects include eucalyptus branch, easy-peasy greenery, poppy, sunflower and daffodils. Felt is always so easy to work with and comes in a variety of gorgeous colours. I was sent four sheets of felt to make my chosen project – felt succulents. I love succulents but have trouble looking…