The Red Wren

Bunny Holly- a very special gift

While thinking about something to post today it occurred to me that I had a very long overdue post sitting in draft waiting for some photos. I found it odd that I’d forgotten about it for so long until I realised that when I upgraded to windows7 a few months ago I lost all my draft posts for Live Writer which is the program I use for blogging. I’ve done some detective work and have managed to find and finish the post! Elijah received lots of lovely gifts for his birthday. I ...

Sewing and Craft

On the cutting mat

Today I’m working on some orders for teapot mat and coaster sets for my shop. I really enjoy making these and am looking forward to making some Christmas ones once these are complete. Blogtoberfest- 1/31

Sewing and Craft

Blogtoberfest

I find it quite hard to believe it’s October tomorrow. It’s less than two weeks until my 35th birthday, and it’s less than 24 hours until this years’ Blogtoberfest! If you’ve followed me for a few years you’ll know I like to take part every year, although I am yet to actually achieve daily ...

Sewing and Craft

A tea party in the woods

I’m back! The last time I posted I talked about some mini-goals for September. One of them was to complete some items for a friends tea party in the woods showcase that she’s hosting on her facebook page. I’m pleased to say I finished them! There’s a set of four woodland themed ...

Life and Outings, Sewing and Craft

The month of September

September always feels like a month of new beginnings. It makes sense given the arrival of Spring. I haven’t sewn in over a month now; everything aside from a little bit of crochet has fallen by the wayside. The thing is; I haven’t really missed sewing. I’ve felt guilty that I haven’t done ...

Food & Recipes

Chicken and Black Bean Burritos

I wanted to make burritos with black beans in them. I had a delicious one a few years back that has stuck in my mind so armed with this memory I went in search of some burrito recipes. I didn’t find exactly what I was looking for, but I did find this; ...

Gardening

The April Garden

Autumn is settling in, the leaves are changing colour Pumpkins and zucchini are fruiting, but it’s now a race against the cool weather to ripen. Planting them earlier this year will work out better.

Gardening

The March Garden

We have a nice haul of corn and zucchini The sunflowers are out Tomatoes are appearing (note: they were planted far too late) Eggplants are being harvested What’s left of my crepe myrtle is in flower. The wet summer took it’s toll on my poor crepe myrtle. I lost half of it a couple of years ago ...

Gardening

The February Garden

The roses are still flourishing The eggplant and zuchinni have fruit the corn is doing well