Starting my week with the Weekly Edit is a ritual I’ve kept for years. It’s my favourite Monday morning anchor—a chance to slow down, celebrate the ‘small wins,’ and gather the smiles from the week behind us. Part reflection and part record-keeping, it’s my way of documenting our family’s adventures before the next chapter begins.
The Weekly Edit {Week 17/2026}
Last week I finished watching the tv adaptation of The Other Miss Bennett, which was based on the book by Janice Hadlow. I really loved the book so was slightly sad that the tv adaptation didn’t follow it word for word. The tv show was good and well acted, but I was very glad to have read the book first.
Over the weekend my daughter completed her 2 day Duke of Edinburgh expedition. Her walk took place from the Thames at Maidenhead all the way through to Gerrards Cross. They had lovely weather for the walk and a pretty good campsite, although unfortunately she came home with some blisters.
My son had his first GCSE exams for art last week, they took place over two days. I think they went quite well and he now only has a few days left at school before he is on study leave. This academic year has gone so quickly!
To celebrate St George’s Day my son took part in the St George’s Day gathering with our local Scout group. He is an Explorer but also volunteers with Scouts so was kept busy helping out.
I carved out some time for myself in between dropping the teens at all their events, and made the linen cutlery wrap from my latest subscription box. It used some gorgeous linens and was a real pleasure to stitch. I also enjoyed making something to use, as I have far too many embroidery hoops to ever display. I can’t wait to use it on our next picnic.
That’s my five for the week! Now it’s your turn: what is one small thing that made you smile this week?
“Duke of Edinburgh expedition” This seems so interesting…I would love to do it one day, I bet it was both fun and very cultural. I will add it to my bucket list.
That’s the problem with watching adaptations of books you love. They have to edit to fit time and all that. If I want to read a book, I make sure there’s a movie or TV show and watch that first. Sure, it spoils the book a little, but I’m never disappointed! LOL.
I really love that your son volunteers like that. It’s such a statement to his character, and it’s the kind of thing we need more of in the world.
I love that you add hand-stitched pieces to your subscription boxes. That’s such a great touch.