Say Nice Things: Journals and Notebooks
Stationery
We are a couple of weeks into the new year now and, if you haven’t already, it’s a great time to start a journal. Bullet journalling is on the rise, ... Read more
A Letter Every Day
Life, Stationery
In February, I’m going to take part in InCoWriMo (International Correspondence Writing Month). So what is InCoWriMo? Well, it’s a challenge to write and mail or hand-deliver one letter, card, ... Read more
2016 Round-up (a.k.a Roll on 2017!)
Etc, Life
2016 has definitely been a year to forget. It’s been my most emotional, stressful and upsetting year, and one I hope I never have to repeat. Thankfully, it’s nearly over ... Read more
Merry Christmas!
LifeHave a Merry Christmas and a Fantastic New Year!
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Stationery Saturday: Diamine Shimmering Inks
Stationery
This autumn, British ink manufacturer Diamine released more of their wonderful Shimmering inks. If you haven’t heard of them (Where have you been?!), they are beautiful coloured inks with gold ... Read more
An Evening with Johnny Herbert
Books & Films
To celebrate the release of his new autobiography What Doesn’t Kill You, Booka Bookshop organised An Evening with Johnny Herbert in Oswestry, Shropshire last Tuesday evening. Having previously enjoyed evenings ... Read more
PhoenixFire Designs – Handcrafted Jewellery
Etc
I would like to introduce you to May of PhoenixFire Designs. We have been friends online for many years and I love her work. She makes so many wonderful pieces ... Read more
Stationery Saturday: Fountain Pen Day Goodies
Stationery
A couple of weeks ago, the lovely Pure Pens ran a giveaway for International Fountain Pen Day (4th November 2016) and guess who the lucky winner was… Me! Here’s what ... Read more
Autumn at Attingham Park
Travel
On a crisp autumnal day, I decided to visit Attingham Park. Nestled away in the Shropshire countryside near Atcham, Shrewsbury, Attingham Hall and its estate were originally built for the ... Read more
Stationery Saturday: Field Notes Lunacy Memo Books
Stationery
It’s not often I fall in love with a notebook… OK, who am I kidding?! I love all things stationery! However, when I saw the Field Notes “Lunacy” Limited Edition ... Read more
Snapshot: Dusk
Life
Last night, we had such a beautiful dusk after the sun had gone down, so I thought I’d share it with you. The nights are drawing in now and I’ll ... Read more
Shetland Tea & Murder Mystery with Ann Cleeves
Books & Films
Once again, Booka Bookshop in Oswestry proved themselves worthy of their UK & Ireland Independent Bookshop of the Year (2015) award when they put on the Shetland Tea & Murder ... Read more
Llyn Clywedog and Bryntail Lead Mine
Travel
On a sunny day in Mid Wales, there’s nothing like a drive around Llyn Clywedog. Situated near Llanidloes, Llyn Clywedog is a man-made reservoir with a dam, constructed in the ... Read more
Wroxeter Roman City
Travel
“All round the Wrekin” is a common phrase used in these parts to mean “the long way around”… Well, we actually did go all round the Wrekin on our way ... Read more
An Evening with Damon Hill
Books & Films
When on a Wednesday evening back in July, my favourite bookshop announced ‘An Evening with Damon Hill’, I immediately booked two tickets without even checking the calendar. It’s not often ... Read more