I was in the kitchen just now, cooking alongside my DH (he's making Halloumi Curry and I was making a Mushroom Bajhi to go with it.) I was singing as I stirred my spices. When I realised what I was doing, I stopped singing, turned to Mr L, and I asked him what I find …
Sh-Owl and Tell
I have been very restrained of late and done little shopping - it is amazing what a four figure overdraft can do for a girl's resolve. On the other hand, I have never claimed to be perfect. Some funds have come in to my personal account though knitting up my stash for other people and …
The Great De-stash
Well, I spent a few hours today sorting craft items, photographing a few and packing and weighing them. They are up on eBay now. Loads more to come. It's going to take months to get it all listed. My heart sinks at the prospect - it's such a laborious process. And I'll probably only get …
What comes after an Indian Summer?
Finished items! These are socks from Silk Road Socks. I had planned to knit my way through the entire book, one design per month and one after another. I have just completed my July 2011 socks, so I am a very long way behind. I will however get there in the end! The sooner, the …
I know what your game is
Oh, Monday - what is it with you? I am coming to realise that you are simply peevish. I should have realised last night, when I did the bins and put the rubbish out in order to get a head start on my week, that you would be observing. I really ought to have expected …
In the mail
I hoped earlier that my Lakeland parcel might have come - there's a flan tin in there that I would have liked to use today. The parcel did not arrive with postie - perhaps it will come with courier deliveries later. But there was a delightful surprise in the mail anyway. I made a purchase …