The spooning has been continuing! On Saturday I jumped in the car for yet another cross town trip. This time to CERES to do the coal burning spoon workshop with Claire Dunn, author of My Year Without Matches. You'll have to forgive me for more spoon making posts - it's... Read more →

I've known about the Slow Food movement for years. It's the one where you take time to cook delicious food and eat leisurely meals. The other night while crafting with friends I heard about the Slow Music movement. It's where bands play a series of gigs in a town over... Read more →

I’m getting back into my winter rhythm. At the start of each season, there’s a time when I’m not really sure what I am doing. I have to check which fruit and veggies are now ripe and ready to eat. Think about what recipes to cook. Figure out how my... Read more →

I've been feeling completely overwhelmed this week. Like a crazy juggler in the middle of the circus ring with the spotlight blinding me and the audience waiting to see what I will juggle next. First the scarves, then the balls followed by a shoe and a chainsaw and finally, an... Read more →

It's true. Making makes me happy. Whether I'm making something for my daughters or making something for myself, I'm happiest when I'm using my hand to create something that is beautiful and useful. I don't have a lot of time for making stuff just to be decorative. I'm a practical,... Read more →

It's all too easy to get lost in a sea of details. I know because that's what I've been doing for the last week. And it's been doing my head in! Don't get me wrong, I love details. I'm your girl if you want to break a project down into... Read more →

In my quest to declutter and organise the house I'm uncovering creative projects that haven't seen the light of day for years. Organising cupboards is always a dangerous and distracting business - you just never know what you're going to find buried right at the back! I found a whole... Read more →

This incredible mandala was drawn old school style by the wonderful Melle. Incredibly Melle has only been drawing for a year. She says that if you ask her to draw a cat or a dog she can't. But why should she when she can create works of art like this?... Read more →

I've been putting off this post again and again. The elves were supposed to magically deliver it to your inboxes last Thursday morning. Instead, it's Sunday afternoon and I'm due to leave the house any minute now to take my daughters to their friend's birthday party ("No I can't do... Read more →

Man I love Christmas. It's the perfect time to make gifts for family and friends. I love knowing that the people I treasure are getting something from me that is personal and thoughtful. I have so much fun making these gifts and then seeing the faces of family and friends... Read more →