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Those of you who follow my blog will be familiar with the many stories I have told about Nottingham High School; its Founders, its coat of arms, its…
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Van Cleef & Arpels, Singapore
Many thanks to Steven for taking the time to send in this gorgeous pic of the Van Cleef & Arpels shop window in Singapore. Magnifique! 🙂
A puppy walk on the beach
It was a brisk and windy day when we took the poodle puppies for a walk on the beach. I love a bracing walk in Autumn, it really blows the cobwebs away. I… Continue reading
Let sleeping puppies lie
A couple of weeks ago I went to visit my friend Corinna (of Cooking with Corinna fame) and we had a brilliant time playing with her two gorgeous miniature poodle pups, two energetic bundles… Continue reading
Oriental Lily in Bloom
Believe it or not, we have a heat wave in England. It’s a balmy 82°F today, a welcome change from the chill drizzle we would normally expect at this time of year, and my oriental… Continue reading
A Smashing Time with Stained Glass
I have never, ever crafted with stained glass before. But I’ve always been drawn to its beauty and the way that it playfully catches the light. So I decided to come out of… Continue reading
Coming Back from Writer’s Block
I want to say I’m sorry that I haven’t been blogging recently, but the truth is, something really upsetting happened and I just couldn’t write. I still don’t really have the words to explain,… Continue reading
Season of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness
Autumn is my favourite season, and it was my grandfather’s favourite too. In fact, you couldn’t say “Autumn” without him booming out “SEASON OF MISTS AND MELLOW FRUITFULNESS” from wherever he was standing… Continue reading
Red is the new black
This week Kate attended a state banquet at Buckingham Palace for the first time, and she completely nailed it. Wearing a stunning red, vintage-inspired floor-length evening gown, she looked like a 1950s film… Continue reading