Long time followers will know *all* about my ongoing knee problem. Over 18 months ago I had a drunken accident and damaged my ACL. Since then, subsequent falls have caused major damage. Over the past three or four months my knee had been causing more pain, limiting my mobility and what I am capable…

I am a Shoe Addict. I have so many pairs that I have genuinely run out of space to store them all. The cupboards are full of boxes and storage tubs, and I have no space for any more boxes. So, just why did I buy a whole load of new shoes from Lulu…

If you are a frequent reader, you will probably have seen a post that I posted last week called Doodlebugging. If you missed it, you can still catch it here.  In it I mentioned the fact that I was having a Pake Muu made by the amazing Karen Harvey. A what-a-muu? For any of…

Several years ago I stated that I would never hide behind big baggy black clothing again. Bright, colourful, vibrant outfits were the way forward. In fact, Big circle skirts, Doris Day dresses, high waisted trousers and lots of vintage hats. Since then I have grown in both confidence and size. In fact, I am…

I love handmade items. Knitted, sewn, quilted, you name it, I love it. Most of them I cannot do and would never ever attempt. I can create the prettiest cross-stitch designs yet I can’t sew a button on without messing it completely up. Therefore I am always in awe when I see hand crafted creations.…