Country Life Magazine
This weekly glossy is an Institution. Or rather, I imagine it is for those who live the life depicted in its pages. I once saw leather-bound editions dating to the 1920s in a house where they rent out the East Wing, and their wedding present was His and Hers ponds just beyond the garden maze … Continue reading
How NOT To Make Pie
“easy as pie” they always say. As if. Pie, as it turns out, it no easier (or more difficult) than any other baking. I should know. I can make bagels and fry churros and bake the meanest cornbread you’ve ever eaten. But this year, I decided to attempt the unknown and bake a down-home, domesticated … Continue reading
Cosy Winter Goodness
Can we talk about healthy? Feeling healthy is great. I am a preaching convert, always harping on about a life of fresh skin, enough sleep and lots of vitamins. Your grandmother was right about this, as with so many things. However, eating healthy to the point you feel deprived and crabby is just not worth … Continue reading
Festive Food & Drink
So I know December is so totally over. But life is busy. [What?! you say. BUSY?! you say. well, it is. I’m busy organising this kettle of fish if you must know] Without further ado, Homemade Christmas, the next installment. Almost all of our gifts included some element of edibles. Here is a selection: fruit … Continue reading
Cookie-Scone-Muffin-Love
The first Kitchen Victory of 2012. I’d show you pictures, but there is nothing left to see. One of my ambitions for the new year is to let loose a little. In the kitchen, and in life. So, experimentation and free-stylin’ bakery goodness are on the agenda. Today’s result? Imagine the union between an oatmeal … Continue reading
Vintage Jewellery Bookmarks
So, Homemade Christmas: It involved many adventures and even some failures. Seriously. Worst. Jam. Ever. But, at least you can take heart knowing if I can do it, these must be the simplest projects on the face of the earth. Coordinated I am not. Skilled I am not. But full of love I unabashedly am. … Continue reading
Homemade Christmas
Can I just tell you how excited I am for Homemade Christmas? Sure, it’s because we’re poor. Sure, I’ve had at least two major meltdowns, blubbering about how my crafting skills are not up to the task and will not adequately convey my love. I’m over it. I’m excited. It’s been a month of brewed, … Continue reading
Homemade Christmas Part I: Snowflakes
While Scotland is wild, blustery, wet and cold, there is almost never snow*. So, Homemade Christmas 2011 started with making our own. The recipe: paper, scissors and some simple geometry (don’t cringe).
Que Sera Sara? 