We're in lockdown again at the moment, so walks are restricted to familiar routes in the area surrounding the house. There are several paths to choose from, but even so, it could get a little repetitive, so it's actually been lovely to have several falls of snow over the past few weeks. It clothes the … Continue reading Snowy Days
With all the focus on Christmas, it's easy to lose sight of the fact that people do have birthdays in January in February. I speak as someone with a birthday in early February! Whether you're planning well ahead, or need something quickly, I have some designs that are particularly appropriate for late winter birthdays. Silver … Continue reading Late Winter Gifts
Happy New Year! I'm just getting back into gear after a very busy November and December, followed by a much-needed break over Christmas. My Etsy shop is now open and fully stocked again, with a couple of new designs as well as some firm favourites. 2021 doesn't look like being that much different from 2020, … Continue reading Welcome to 2021
February brought a bit of everything, including the first snow of the winter. We also had some very cold, bright days, but the month has mostly been wet and windy. Unsurprisingly, I don’t seem to have any photos of those days!
February has been a wet and windy month on the whole, with a bit of snow thrown into the mix this week. With yet another storm approaching at the weekend, I decided to take advantage of a break in the weather today, and head out from Alwinton up Clennell Street, cut across to Copper Snout, … Continue reading A Snowy Walk
February is here, and the thoughts of many people will be turning to Valentine's Day. Hearts and roses are the obvious choices, but if you're looking for a slightly more unusual and symbolic gift, I have a number of designs in my online shop that would fit the bill. Both sweet chestnut and acorns are … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
A mild month of sunshine and showers. We’ve had no snow so far this winter, which is very unusual. Here’s hoping we don’t pay for it later.
I’ve not been out and about much for the past few weeks, after a bout of flu before Christmas, swiftly followed by an annoying cough in time for New Year. Plus, we’ve had day after day of chilly, grey, wet weather. Today though, conditions were perfect for an excursion. The sun finally put in an … Continue reading A Walk in Search of Cake
According to the proverb, it is March that is supposed to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb, but this year it could apply equally well to February. The first of February brought the first serious snow of the winter, yet by the end of the month, we we having a … Continue reading February Landscape: in like a lion…
