My latest project involved the up-cycling of my late gran’s pair of mid-century utility dining chairs. They were not in a good state when I got them, and the leatherette plastic coverings were all torn and worn, and the paintwork flaked miserably with age. These chairs were produced by a London firm called H.Lait […]
I have vivid memories of the first time that I saw Steven Spielberg’s 1982 sci-fi classic, E.T: It was 1985, and my mum had taken me and my little sister to the re-release of the movie at the Odeon cinema on Swansea’s Kingsway. It was unlike anything I had experienced before. It was mesmerising, wonderful […]
I absolutely adore the little chenille chicks you can buy at Easter time! They are just so fabulously kitsch! Our Easter supper this year was a simple cheese board and other snacks, framed with a lovely vintage Kraft American process cheese crate (purchased from an Etsy store) and retro cheese “pixies”. The crate was filled […]
I was given a lovely old Dansette record player for my 30th birthday by my parents. Unfortunately, I soon realised that the stylus needed replacing (as all of my records, including the new ones I had bought, were skipping terribly), and, having been unsuccessful in my attempt to source a suitable replacement at the time, […]
Last week, was camo-cupcake time! Using a combination of the Hummingbird Bakery’s chocolate and vanilla cupcake recipes, I created the camouflage interior by colouring the vanilla batches using dark brown and moss food colouring. The terrain was created using a batch of chocolate and cream cheese frosting, with a sprinkling of dyed toasted coconut, chocolate […]
I have been a stationery addict for as long as I can remember. During my school and college days, I enjoyed nothing more than heading on over to WH Smiths or Staples at the start of each term to purchase a whole bunch of exciting new stationery. My love of stationery has continued into my […]
There was a time when every kid wanted to be an astronaut. Times have certainly changed, and an obsession with all things celebrity has overtaken the insatiable curiosity that spurred the mid century generation to set their sights on the moon. There was a time when every kid wanted to be an astronaut. Times have […]
A new addition to our family is due on Star Wars Day – May 4th – and we are all very excited about it! Don’t worry! I did resist the temptation to organise another Star Wars themed event (despite the very provocative due date), and decided to choose a theme that would be a little […]
Super Saturday – March 15th 2014 And there we all were again: All poised for an exhilarating day of international rugby. Super Saturday has become a legendary, not-to-be-missed, date for the diary, and 2014 certainly didn’t disappoint. With none of the nations being in a position to seize the coveted Grand Slam title, the final […]
Yesterday, the people of Wales celebrated St. David’s Day. Back in the sixth century, Dewi Sant helped establish a monastery on the site where St David’s cathedral, Pembrokeshire, now stands. “Dydd Gwyl Dewi” celebrates the life and death of this popular saint, and the first of March has been a national day of remembrance for the Welsh patron saint since […]
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