Blogmas 2017 Day 20: Christmas in miniature

Something I’ve never really written about in the blog, is my love of things miniature and dolls’ houses. I guess … More

A short, tender cakelet

A scone – that simple yet perfect item, essential for morning or afternoon teas. Savoury or sweet, the scone is … More

The other day I stumbled upon a website that generates blog titles. I was looking for inspiration rather than anything … More

One of the biggest thrills of childhood Christmases was the stocking at the end of the bed on Christmas morning. … More

I realised yesterday that I had better get on with writing this year’s Christmas cards if I want to them … More

It’s Tuesday evening here in New Zealand, so time to think about Cee’s Challenge for this week. I read the … More

I was born in Edinburgh and although I haven’t actually lived there since 1998, still consider it my home town. … More

Sweden – how good it feels to be back. I didn’t manage to get over on my last trip, two … More

These cold and wet autumn evenings draw me to the sofa with cook books and magazines, drooling over hotpots, stews … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea, we would be sipping t Leaf T’s Earl Grey Blue … More