Christmas Craft Fair at Kilver Court March 24, 2011 I did a stall at this craft fair in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, with my pyrography and this is my review for the benefit of other crafters and also visitors.
Plastering Rain’s bedroom March 19, 2011 I never intended to plaster; it seemed well and truly a job for the professionals, but 20 months after the walls came down, and the money tree has failed to grow, I thought it was about time I tackled it myself.
Gizmo March 18, 2011 This is the name of our new kitten who joined us a month ago now. Can you tell why we called him that?! He’s the runt of a litter of persians and was half the size of his brothers and sisters, but eating well and was happy and very cute! During my writers’ group meeting just before we collected him, we were given the theme ‘Beauty is in the eye of the beholder’ and this is the poem I wrote.
Tutu-tastic! March 17, 2011 Don’t you just love receiving big parcels in the post? This is what arrived recently.
A brief Rayburn update March 15, 2011 It’s really interesting looking at the phrases that have brought people to my website. The most popular searches are related to my Rayburn 345W. Here’s the answers to some questions that people have looked for.
Tangled March 14, 2011 The latest Disney film based on the Rapunzel fairytale. Starring the voices of Mandy Moore, Donna Murphy and Zachary Levi.
Meet my new family March 9, 2011 One of the problems to overcome in an online clothing business is working out how to display the garments in the most attractive way possible. Over the last few months I’ve been keeping an eye on all the second hand mannequins that are up for sale and now I have bought three.
Burke and Hare February 23, 2011 The film based on a true story, set in 19th Century Edinburgh starring Simon Pegg, Isla Fisher, Andy serkis and many more…
“Time” – A poem February 21, 2011 I am so chuffed to bits. I have just won first prize in my village Writers’ Group poetry competition! I won a pen with Pilton Writers engraved on it. I shall use it all the time! Sadly, winning meant I had to read it out loud, something I didn’t manage to do without making a fool of myself and blubbing like a baby because I blub at everything including my own writing! Anyway, the theme was ‘Time’ and if you’re interested, here it is…
The Hens are OUT! February 17, 2011 I’ve had my first international commission for a pyrography sign. I’m very excited!
Burlesque February 9, 2011 The film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher – not a sexy dance club I’ve visited lately I’m afraid.