Royal Mail have just launched their new Christmas stamps which feature two of my favourite characters, Wallace and Gromit. Religious and secular themed stamps are published in alternate years and this year is the turn of secular designs (stamps featuring the Madonna and child are also on sale). There are five stamps specially created by…
Review: The Second Baby Survival Guide
Almost since the day we took Edward home from the hospital I’ve been wondering when was the best time for baby number two. I love Edward and I’m surprised how much I enjoy being a mother. I’m not sure what I expected but the last seven and a half months have been exciting and exhilarating…
Christmas Cath Kidston style
I have a small obsession with Cath Kidston and although I try not to go too often on my last visit I spent far too much. I went in for the new London iPhone 4 case which I duly purchased. However her Christmas range is starting to creep into the stores and I couldn’t resist….
The Toy Society
This was the third handmade toy drop for The Toy Society. I made another wee softie scotty dog and dropped it in Highgate Woods. I hope someone found it! Fortunately I dropped it the same weekend that there was an art event going on through the woods so hopefully it was spotted 🙂
Day Zero – Month One (October)
It’s been 6 weeks since I started my Day Zero list and I’ve made good progress. I’ve found having a list of things I want to achieve helps me focus. Sewing/craft projects So far I have made Edward a beanbag, finished covering our nursing chair, made my sister a draught excluder, made Edward a Clothkits…
Pumpkin carving for beginners
As it’s Edward’s first Halloween we decided to go all out to have a party to remember. Edward had two outfits, or a morning and afternoon outfit, as he is a messy eater! This morning he wore a skeleton outfit and this afternoon a pumpkin outfit (hat knitted by nanny!). As well as an outfit…
Our Stokke obsession
Just before we were about to start weaning Edward we looked around for a highchair. We wanted something a bit different whilst being practical and affordable. We decided on a Stokke Tripp Trapp but could only find two suppliers in London – Harrods or Born! Luckily Born is based near us in Stoke Newington so…
Sticky ginger cake
I decided I had to make Amy’s sticky ginger cake as the pictures looked so good. The recipe was really easy to follow and I whipped it up whilst Edward took a nap one afternoon. The top was lovely and crisp whilst the middle was gooey. The stem ginger added a bit of texture which…
Memory box
I’m a hoarder and I’m not afraid to admit it! This is why my job as a curator is perfect as it allows me to collect, catalogue and keep for ever! I’ve always kept momentoes of events – I have boxes full of ticket stubs as well as photographs, programmes and keepsakes. When we got…