by Gina | Apr 14, 2012 | News from home
On the 11th of March I had the great privilege of becoming a godmother (for the first time) to my cousins beautiful son Isaac. Having such wonderful godparents myself, I was aware of what a privilege it was to be asked, and I was very excited about the prospect. I was...
by Gina | Apr 13, 2012 | Craft days, Working from home
I recently co-hosted a hen party craft day with my best friend Liz (of www.heathtfeltbyliz.com). It was a fantastic day of felt making and bag decorating. The girls had a ‘Mrs Mop’ theme and turned up in their aprons and dusters. We started with a champagne welcome in...
by Gina | Apr 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
Ta da, We have curtains… I’m just showing off now, but We finally have some curtains up on the landing. I know we’ll never close them as the view from the window is just so wonderful, but it is nice to feel you have the choice if you wanted to close...
by Gina | Apr 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
This is something that came through in my email today. I’ve seen it before, but I thought I’d share it with you because its very funny. “Squawks” are problem listings that pilots generally leave for maintenance crews to fix before the next...
by Gina | Apr 8, 2012 | Life on the farm, News from home
Spring. My favourite time of year. The birds are eating our cereal, the neighbouring lambs are escaping into our fields, my chickens are scratching up my neatly wood chipped flowerbeds, the local deer are chewing at my poor fruit trees and the calves are in my potato...
by Gina | Apr 7, 2012 | Life on the farm, Soft furnishings, Working from home
I suggested To Mark last week that we might like to go camping if he managed to get all the farms cereal sewn. I think subconsciously I might have been hoping he didn’t get it all sewn, therefore meaning we could spend the Easter holidays in the comfort of our warm...
by Gina | Apr 6, 2012 | News from home
Wiping down the kitchen windowsill this afternoon I had to lift an item off in order to wipe underneath it. Every time I look at this item it brings a smile to my face and I thought it worthy of a blog. If you happened to see the John Lewis Christmas advert this year...
by Gina | Apr 5, 2012 | News from home, Soft furnishings, Working from home
To be creative, one has to take time out and break away from normal daily routines, and yesterday was exactly that. I spent a wonderful 10 hours playing with fabrics and card making with my best friend, Liz of www.heartfeltbyliz.com. We used our Sizzix Big shot and...
by Gina | Apr 4, 2012 | Eco friendly craft kits, Working from home
This craft kit was developed from a large wall hanging I made for my son, after an afternoon dragon hunting (any excuse to get him out for a walk). Whilst on our walk we came across clumps of bark lying at the base of a Scots pine tree. This bark is formed by layers...
by Gina | Apr 3, 2012 | News from home
Having discovered a passion for photography last year, my husband and I decided to treat ourselves to a decent camera for Christmas. I bought it at the end of November, but being a traditionalist (spoil sport) Mark put it away until Christmas. I was so excited to be...
