Tulips, lace and vintage finds

As happened in many churches across Northern Ireland, this morning our minister, Brian, led us in prayers for peace for our land. Our church leaders this week suggested that, as a practical sign of our revulsion towards violence and our determination as one community to speak with one voice on this issue, people wear a…

Today I had a lovely “at home” day. The day when all the kids are back to school, and husband is back to work, I love the silence! Just me, the cat, and maybe Radio 5 Live. The house and I seem to physically sigh with relief……and we relax. Not that I did nothing all…

The title of today’s post is due to the news of the wonderful safe arrival of a little baby boy called Jonathan. We are so delighted for his parents and big sister. I have had two sick daughters this week – but not at the same time! Both recovered now, and hopefully back to normal…

On Saturday afternoon my husband and kids decided they had not yet had enough of the snow, and proceeded to build a snowman in our front garden. I only joined then to take a few photos from time to time, then retreated to the warmth of indoors and central heating!     This is the…