I've been making these zip brooches for a few years now, just as gifts for friends and family.  I dream of opening my own little shop on...

I got two great packages today. Here is Poppy investigating them shortly after I gleefully opened them. They did not disappoint. If I was...

My sister sent me her diary from 1986/1987 a few months ago.  At that time she was 9-ish, I was 6-ish.  The diary was written (often but no...

Mod Titmouse   Originally uploaded by foftychel Excessive rum consumption has zapped my energy and inspiration so I thought I would try blog...

My nephew, Angus, is one today and will be opening a parcel containing this robot very soon.  Poor Angus is not well and has come down with ...

It took me the full time Graham was away but I finished the spur of the moment Mad Men inspired wall thingy!  It turned out to be a nice s...

Graham is away for a couple of days and I have been scheming away.  My grand plan:  to transform the entire flat.  Clear out!  Clean up!  Cr...