http://instagram.com/p/RhhABrTfDO/ My mama, Cathy. By the way, I'm doing this as its NaBloPoMo. http://instagr.am/p/RcNSgfzRIY/
Happy Halloween
I didn't have time to make a decoration for Halloween this year so instead a put together this old candle in a new arrangement, very much inspired by my sew make believe buddy Zoë in her post today about her Halloween decorations. I already had the charger plate from our wedding Portmeirion set and I… Continue reading Happy Halloween
Twit Twoo
This is what I made on Wednesday at the most enjoyable sew make believe Felt Owl Workshop. It was super simple and yet very gratifying. I have not sewn anything for ages and the meeting was welcome respite from my course. You can make see more about the workshop and find out how to make… Continue reading Twit Twoo
Dream Library
via Restful Repositories: 10 Charming Home Libraries | Apartment Therapy. I want a home library one day., preferably on a mezzanine level!
Our Family Purpose Statement
Project 6 (a Living Well project) from One Bite at a Time: Create a Family Purpose Statement I must admit that I have already done this but since I wanted to get my 52Bites posts on the road, and I am really too busy to try anything today, I thought this would be a good place… Continue reading Our Family Purpose Statement
Winter Cabin
It's that time of year again when I can't help but add to my holiday felt ornament kit collection. All the kits are by Alicia Paulson and I love each kit (although I have so far only completed 2 of the 5 kits I now have). I love Alicia's kits because they are beautifully designed,… Continue reading Winter Cabin
Good Thoughts
“A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” - Roald Dahl
Expanding Bookshelf
I already have a ton of books on my bookshelf that I want to read but during some of my lectures over the past week or so, I have been introduced to some more titles that I want to get my hands on. Stone Cold by Robert Swindells - Kids are disappearing but no one cares. Homeless, frightened… Continue reading Expanding Bookshelf
One Bite at a Time
It's no secret that I am a massive fan of SImple Mom and her book Organized Simplicity. It helped me get my house in some semblance of order and it was particularly useful when I was only working a couple of days, since I had the time at home to put a system into place… Continue reading One Bite at a Time
A New Start
Welcome to my new blog! I’m Kate and I’ve been blogging since 2005 but as I have just started on a teacher training course, I have had to do some extensive online housekeeping. As a result, this is my new web-based home. The blog name comes from the feature wall in our bedroom. The colour… Continue reading A New Start
Notes From My Day 