Wood-fired pizza topped with rocket, mushrooms, and cheese, showcasing charred crust in an open box. Background features colourful beer cans.

Monthly Musing – August 2025 – Guys’ talk

My husband went out with his friends last night.  They went to a music event at a local farm shop – beer, pizza, fire pits and an acoustic guitar player singing songs that everyone...

Feet in red knitted socks rest on a blanket by a cosy fireplace, with a decorated Christmas tree in the background, creating a warm, festive atmosphere.

Mulled Wine – WYS Christmas 2025 yarn

Do you know what day it is?  Not just any day at the end of August, today is the launch day for the WYS Christmas 2025 yarn – and not only that, this is...

Clothes, hiking boots, trainers, backpack, toiletries, snacks, and a roll of toilet paper are spread on a red rug, suggesting a packing scene.

Saturday morning

Not so small daughter heads out to Tanzania next week for her Mount Kilimanjaro climb.  She’s very excited, I am … well, I’m excited for her but also a bit nervous as my girl...

A pile of four knitted socks on a wooden floor. Two are dark green with blue toes, and two are sage green. The socks appear cosy and handmade.

Starting the week

It’s Monday morning and the house is quiet.  The dog has had his breakfast and gone back to bed.  The cats are wandering about as I can hear the tinkle of collar bells.  Not...

Five mini pie crusts filled with sliced apples, sprinkled with cinnamon, on a dark countertop. The image evokes a cozy, homemade feel.

Stocking up

Hello, hello, I hope you’ve had a lovely week!  It only feels like five minutes since I was chatting with you – hasn’t the week gone past quickly? My week has disappeared amongst 💜 ...

Four half scones with cream and jam on a yellow plate next to a cut glass containing Pimm's and fruit. The empty Pimm's can is next to the glass.

August Monday

It’s the start of another week and now we’re into August.  It’s caught me by surprise a little bit – I only just wrote my July Monthly Musing on time last week!  I think...

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