A visit to the freshly restored watermill close to our home. Tolkien grew up near here and it was a treat to see the mill working as it was in…
There was plenty to see at Calke Abbey, in Derbyshire. Managed finally to do a sketch of the house, following the advice of Matthew Rice who recommends sketching as a…
A tradition in our house at this time of year. Dig deep and you can find pieces of Turkish Delight.
This unseasonal weather has its good points! This scarf that I started before Christmas and have only just finished has come in handy. Every snow cloud has a silver lining!
Great day out with the students to Compton Verney, Warwickshire. We enjoyed 500 years of Italian Art and the permanent collection, including this bronze heavenly horse, from the Han dynasty…
Soon to be marmelised
Thank Goodness It’s Gone!
http://gu.com/p/3cnbn/tf An excellent day out today to see this fab piece of Sondheim. That well known lover of musical theatre, Matthew, made an excellent companion. And thanks to Virgin…
Made some quick jam with the last of the cranberries. Simples! Just noticed that the label is the wrong vintage. Should be 2013. Probably not the last time I make…
Those reindeer get to make another appearance and Nigella’s Feast cookbook does us proud again.