Why keep a journal?

Journaling  is an ancient tradition, one that dates back to at least 10th century Japan. Successful people throughout history have kept journals. Leaders have maintained them for posterity; other famous figures for their own purposes. Oscar Wilde, 19th century playwright, said: “I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read on [...]

31 Things To Do In March

  1. Take part in celebrations for Wales’ St David’s Day  2. Celebrate Reading! World Book Day is on March 4 3. Do you want to quit? No Smoking Day is March 10 4. Take part in celebrations for Ireland’s St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 5. Attend one of the many events taking place [...]

Playing at Librarians

I used to be a Librarian and I love books. When I was small, my sister and I used to label all the inside of our books like a library and make tickets and play at being librarians. We would have loved this… a catalogue card generator. I love the traditional look to it. Have a [...]

Another Place by Anthony Gormley

Do you have a beach near to where you live? My nearest beach is at Crosby and I love going there because “Another Place” by Anthony Gormley is there. Every time I visit, my experience is different depending on the tide, the weather conditions and the time of day and that’s what I find so special. [...]

Get Creative A-Z

  Do you have a thing for letters and numbers around the home? I love these stick on letters to put writing on the wall. They are from a great shop re-foundobjects. I also love creating displays with the alphabet. You can buy papier mache letters from art and craft stores and paint them and decorate [...]

What inspires you?

What inspires you? Whether it is the sun rising or the crisp sound of walking on snow or the sound of children playing in the wind; inspiration can be simple or complex – but one thing’s for sure – it always moves you. However you get inspired, I’d love to hear, so please leave a [...]

Free Knitting Pattern: How to Knit a Shrug

Materials 10 (10:11:11:12) x 50g balls of Sirdar Funky Fur Pair 4mm knitting needles Tension 22 sts and 32 rows to 10cm/4in square over st st on 4mm needles Abbreviations   Alt alternate; beg beginning; cm centimetres; cont continue; dec decrease(ing); foll following; in inch, inches; inc increase(ing); k knit; mm millimetres; p purl; rem [...]

8 Ways to look after yourself

I was speaking at a conference last week and talking about looking after yourself when going through a period of change. Change can make big demands on you, both physically and emotionally. I was advising the group of university students, I was speaking to; that if they wanted to achieve their goals and come through [...]

Make Decorative Wool Eggs

I love this idea from aswewalk on making string eggs and also from Beb’s Treasures on making Christmas baubles. They could be made for a variety of occasions – Christmas Baubles, Orange Pumpkin Halloween decorations and Easter Eggs are just a few ideas that come to mind. You can even make them into lampshades. Cover [...]

Button Addiction

Sharing my love of buttons! Who doesn’t like buttons? They can only make you smile Click the pictures for more information on crafty things to make with buttons Treat yourself to a jar of buttons at Glass Jar Gifts Add a comment and share any great links you’ve come across. Share your button love and [...]