We were on a budget holiday, staying in a cabin in a caravan park. Ten days with no computer, Playstation, phone (I MUST CONFESS: it was in the days before smart phones!) or friends. I didn’t even bring a book to read! Boring, right? Wrong! Although it was nothing flash, that … [Read more...] about When It’s Good to be BORED!
Leisure
Artists Books
As you've probably realised by now, I love all things books, so when I heard about a free workshop last year on making artists books, I just had to sign up! Like me, you're probably wondering what are "Artists Books"?! At the workshop, I quickly learned that artists books … [Read more...] about Artists Books
I’m a Certified Knitwit
I can't believe I'm confessing to this - but I'm a (K)nitwit and I have the certificate to prove it! Does anybody else remember Knitwit - shops, sewing classes, patterns, and knit fabrics? I've never been much of a seamstress (I was going to write sewer, but that just looks … [Read more...] about I’m a Certified Knitwit
The Lady of Shallots
For the past couple of years I’ve had a bit of a vegie garden – mostly in pots. I’ve had mixed success. Cherry tomatoes, beans, and pumpkins have been prolific and seem to just love our Redlands climate, although I’ve never had any luck with zucchini, and my radishes refuse to … [Read more...] about The Lady of Shallots