Don't want to leave Venice!

Thanks to everyone who entered, and I promise to host another giveaway when the next Orla Kiely designed shopping bag is released. In the meantime, the winner, chosen at random, is Suzann from The Olive Cottage. Congratulations to Suzann. And just because the bag is so lovely, here’s another photo! Coming soon to this blog…

Today, having waited a whole week, I finally stopped resisting and went to the new Ikea store in Belfast. Those who don’t know me so well, may not appreciate quite what a momentous occasion this was. For nearly 20 years, since I visited my first Ikea store in England I have had a passion for…

Sometime before 6am – our 5 year old will arrive and announce it is morning – usually he can be persuaded to return to his own bed for a while longer 6.50am – alarm goes off – but always awake before then (see above) 7am – make kids sandwiches for their packed lunches – 2…

My latest iPhone photo shared on Instagram

When I last posted I was about to head out for a walk at the Giants Causeway. For more photos, visit my photo blog Today, I want to a half-day craft workshop at a local craft shop, and, without the aid of a laptop, photoshop, or even a photograph……..made this And what is more, I…

Have you ever wanted to escape your 9-5 life, and set sail around Britain and UK while home-schooling your kids? No? – me neither, but I have a friend who has done just that! That is, they have taken the kids out of school and home-schooled them while sailing for 3 months at a time,…