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Feb 15, 2011, 5:09 pm
The Thirties is finally out in paperback!
I'm also enjoying Mapp and Lucia... Comment - Like
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Feb 14, 2011, 5:25 am
Here's a project I've been working on lately, and it's fitting I should post about it today. My friend Kate and her fiance are to be married in July, with an outdoor ceremony on the north Devon coast (previously planned for Westonbirt). Together Kate and I are making bunting to decorate her outdoor ... Comment - Like
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Jan 16, 2011, 10:38 am
I found an almost finished project last night that only needed a few more rows and casting off, I can't believe how long its been on the needles, I started it back then, which must be a year and a half ago...its frightening how time slips away isn't it?
Its a little bit tweedy, a little bit country... Comment - Like
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Jan 12, 2011, 5:12 am
Suffolk beaches, beach huts, pebbles, bunting, stripes, these have inspired the creation of a new teacosy for my brown betty. Rather indulgently I've used the Blue Sky Alpaca cotton in tulip and drift because the colours are perfect and the plain stockinette stitch and broad stripes show them off wo... Comment - Like
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Jan 11, 2011, 11:48 am
This is my first attempt at any sort of babywear, and I've tried to make sure all ends are woven in and it's as sturdy as possible. I've made it from the same organic cotton as the yarn intended for the wedding blanket. It is for the newborn that is soon to make an entrance in the lives of my two ... Comment - Like
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Nov 29, 2010, 9:48 am
Just a quickie...Radio 4's Women's Hour have a new 10-part dramatisation of one of my favourite books; Wives and Daughters.
It starts today...
Wives and Daughters Comment - Like
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Oct 31, 2010, 10:56 am
here is a sneaky peek at some corners of my new kitchen...kitchen fireplace and pantry
On saturday I went to the Vintage Bazaar in Frome, which was a real treat. It was crammed with stalls selling vintage homewares, kitchenalia, fabric, trimmings, vintage clothes, books, and even handmade cloche h... Comment - Like
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Oct 31, 2010, 7:59 am
Gibraltar, mojitos, flamenco, tagine, Morocco, nelson, beads, beach, cafes
The homelyheroine in me had a lovely time too....
There was an amazing bead shop in tarifa, with hundreds of hand-painted wooden beads, and gorgeous jewellery made from the beads...
This is my little haul...
I also bought t... Comment - Like
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Oct 17, 2010, 3:11 pm
...since I've put my head round the door isn't it. Faithful readers, I am still here.
Well, what's the gossip?
I had a lovely holiday in Spain, it was a much prettier place than I had imagined, and I daresay I'll post a mosaic of photos for the curious that will give you the gist of it.
I've mov... Comment - Like
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Sep 2, 2010, 12:51 pm
Thanks for all your lovely messages of support, and practical advice! I managed to get the cake there, and assembled it at the bar while Mr HH and my sister shielded me from view. Perhaps I overdid it with the chocolate cream filling, as by the time it was served it had melted down the side of the c... Comment - Like
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Aug 19, 2010, 4:49 am
I am T minus 2 days away from my mother's 50th birthday party in Brighton, and I am responsible for providing the cake. I am stressed about this on several levels......
My plan is to bake a chocolate sandwich with a layer of chocolate whipped cream between and on top, to place this on a cake board... Comment - Like
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Aug 13, 2010, 3:09 pm
Here's a book to fall in love with....'Playing With Books'
It has a number of projects to turn beautiful books, pages and covers that will never be read into decorative and useful items, such as a clock, bag, or flowers. Then at the back features some serious artists practising the craft. The dress... Comment - Like
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Jul 28, 2010, 2:58 pm
So I've missed a few mondays, how predictable! Life had been pretty hectic, but before I elaborate ::
monday 5th :: read this book.....'The Complete Borrowers'
monday 12th :: read this book...'Swallows and Amazons'
monday 19th :: read this book...'Kensuke's Kingdom'
monday 26th :: read this book..... Comment - Like
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Jun 28, 2010, 6:00 pm
Charming, idyllic, funny, full of period detail, you can almost smell the air, hear the water. Beautiful, can't believe I haven't read it before. Comment - Like
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Jun 21, 2010, 2:30 am
There are so many books I have read recently that I want to recommend to everyone I know, i've decided to space them out a bit and have myself a regular monday feature :: read this book. I'm not one for book reviews....never know quite what to say, inarticulate and all that...but I'll only ever put ... Comment - Like
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Jun 19, 2010, 3:05 pm
The wedding quilt (I'm going to call it a quilt rather than a blanket because it sounds nicer) is developing, I've found lots of inspiration and decided on my square size :: 8".
I've found some beautiful crochet square designs :: flower burst square, victorian dream square and cygnus square, which m... Comment - Like
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Jun 15, 2010, 3:41 pm
Thanks awfully for your nice comments on the wedding and my dress, very blush-making.
I'm planning a post this weekend about the wedding quilt (sounds nicer than blanket) which is coming along nicely, but had to pop in and tell you all about a delicious book called 'Good Evening, Mrs Craven'.
It's... Comment - Like
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Jun 7, 2010, 10:48 am
The Kew Wedding turned out to be absolutely perfect...organised with military precision by the groom and the bride, who were backed up by a wonderfully supportive family, it was a truly splendid affair. The ceremony was truly beautiful, moving and emotional, the reception was small, sumptuous, perso... Comment - Like
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May 25, 2010, 4:30 pm
I've bought a skein each of drift and tulip from the Blue Sky Alpaca dyed cotton range! Amazing how exciting it is to buy yarn again, even 'once removed' on the web. I used Loop in London, who I've found to be good at calling me when there are issues, and prompt shippers. Also I think they have a go... Comment - Like
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May 24, 2010, 1:13 pm
So, I've had an idea for a wedding present for the pembrokeshire wedding couple ~ clifftop ceremony in a ruined chapel, picnic 'reception' on the beach ~ that I need some advice on
They live on a narrow boat, he is a buddhist, she is into crystals, reflexology, natural fibres, and a vegetarian. She... Comment - Like
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May 23, 2010, 4:58 pm
Well, I've been away from the web for a while, and now I'm sitting here late at night, it's far too hot to sleep, so time to write my diary. Thank you for any comments I've recently received that I haven't personally replied to, I do appreciate them!
Lots of inconsequential bits and pieces have been... Comment - Like
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May 2, 2010, 5:43 am
The wedding season is here, and its not just that time of year, but that time in my life, when all my friends suddenly start getting engaged.
The Chinese Pagoda at Kew
One couple is getting married in a few weeks time, and Mr HH is the best man. They've planned a 'full white wedding' in Kew, the ... Comment - Like
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Apr 21, 2010, 4:33 pm
Cherry and coconut cake:
225g butter225g caster sugar4 eggs beaten225g self-raising flour200g glace cherries, halved100g dessicated coconut
Cream the butter and sugar, then gradually add the eggs. Sift the flour and gently fold in, then fold in the cherries and coconut. I'm sure there's a technique... Comment - Like
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Apr 20, 2010, 4:29 pm
The last few months I've mostly been reading children's books, especially E Nesbit. I particularly like The House of Arden and The Treasure Seekers. I hadn't realised quite how many books she's written, sadly many are out of print or hard to get hold of now. I really recommend reading them if you ha... Comment - Like
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Apr 18, 2010, 2:19 pm
Thanks for all your kind comments, on wednesday I'll post my recipe for my favourite cake, cherry and coconut. It's my mum's really, this is one of her staples, another being flapjack dark brown with treacle and rich with fruit.
In the meantime....
We had friends over for lunch, and did greek food, ... Comment - Like
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Apr 12, 2010, 5:04 am
Once upon a time, I entered a cake competition at No.1 The Royal Crescent, judged by Mary Berry, and although I didn't win, I took the cake into work that day for my fellow booksellers to finish up. Then I was asked to bake a cake for the staff-room table, and promised tips to contribute towards the... Comment - Like
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Mar 7, 2010, 12:09 pm
carrot cake, of course!
Here's my recipe:
2 large carrots, grated
225g self-raising flour
2 tsp baking powder
dash of nutmegdash of gingerzest of half an orange, grated150g raisins150g butter100g soft brown sugar1 egg
Mix the grated carrot, flour, baking powder, spices, zest and raisins in a larg... Comment - Like
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Mar 4, 2010, 12:01 pm
I can't get enough of designs, I just made my first pear...
I can't wait to get started on a snail this weekend, from the 'Crafting Tilda's Friends' book.
Ultimate bliss will be achieved when I've made myself a goose in dungarees, from 'Crafting Springtime Gifts'.
I hope mine turns out just ... Comment - Like
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Feb 14, 2010, 12:58 pm
whether you are paired up or not, I hope you are blissfully happy this valentine's day, and know that you are loved
thanks to lovely lyn at everyday life for this award and making me smile! I want to pass it on to a few people who make me smile too, no strings attached this time...
amy was here wel... Comment - Like
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Feb 12, 2010, 2:08 pm
I don't usually listen to Radio 4's Woman's Hour, but I was alerted by a very good friend to their recent excellent programme devoted to women in the 1930s. Catch it while you can on BBC iplayer!
Also worth a look while you're over there, is the Women's History Timeline they... Comment - Like
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Feb 8, 2010, 2:30 am
Did you know that girlguiding is 100 years old? I really like those traditional guiding activities, like knots, using a compass, semaphore, making triangular slings from your scarf, wearing a woggle, campfires...it was all about duty, being independent, being useful, and I suppose, being good. Like ... Comment - Like
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Feb 6, 2010, 4:21 am
I'm absolutely thrilled to have been given an award! It seems so unlikely that my insubstantial, irregular little blog is worth of this, thank you thank you One More Stitch for the honour! If you haven't discovered One More Stitch, she has a fascinating blog that records her historical recre... Comment - Like
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