17 years today! #flipagram

In the past 8 weeks our back garden has seen some changes. The old shed /playhouse has gone and the new shed / garden room has arrived! I will start at the end, with the final result The story of our new shed begins 17 years ago when my parents bought a wee playhouse for our…

This week I had no trouble in finding something to Show and Tell, in fact I have two! First, I promised to share the results of our pottery painting evening at Eden Pottery. I really enjoyed the evening with friends from church. It was great “crack” as we say here (nothing to do with illegal…

This is my top pasta recipe, which I cook frequently. Easy and filling for the family, but also perfect for a casual dinner with friends. 900g (2 lb) good quality pork sausages (I prefer Cumberland – which are meaty and herby) 2 onions – peeled and chopped 4 garlic cloves – peeled and chopped 2…

My latest iPhone photo shared on Instagram

Since I discovered digital scrapbooking and the joys of photoshop in 2007, I have always photographed, edited and created our family Christmas Card. Usually when we are up at the cottage at half-term at the end of October/beginning of November I persuade encourage bribe my kids to let me take their photos for the card. …

For the last few weeks I have taken my camera with me to some of the local parks and captured some images – here are a selection…..     Do you have a favourite photo? So what signs of autumn are there in your world?