Mother's day is less than 2 weeks away in the UK, and while on the look out for handmade gift ideas (that my children could make the Grandma's) I stumbled across this fantastic idea by Kirsty Fanshaw. There's a link to Kirsty's site at the end of this post. I don't want you to get distracted with all of Kirsty's amazing creations before reading, as this ...
Simple Gifts
Making It – A Handmade Valentine’s Card
A rainy Sunday morning saw me embark on a job I've been putting off. Sorting random buttons into a compartment box. Why'd I put it off? ...
Simple Slow Cooked Christmas Chutney Recipe
If you read my blog regularly you will know I like to give (when I can) homemade gifts. For me, a preserve encapsulates traditional Christmas fayre. Even The Duchess of Cambridge dusted off her pans and made strawberry jam to give to The Royal Family last Christmas. Not that you have to give it all away of course. There's a jar with my name on it maturing ...
Birthday Gifting – Non-Consumer Stylie*
It was my Mom's birthday yesterday. Happy Birthday Mom. When asked if there was anything she'd particularly like for her Birthday her reply, as always, was 'There's nothing I want at my age'. Music to my ears. This gives me license to do Birthdays how I like to do them. Non-Consumer Stylie* ...