Festive (Quick & Easy) Fudge
Sometimes Christmas presents are a conundrum, but this year takes the cake: my future step-in-laws. The cousins, aunts and uncles of a Bean’s new(ish) step-siblings, including The Baroness (I’m not kidding, the whole affair is honestly out of a novel). I’ve met them twice, including at the wedding. It’s going to be a hoot and … Continue reading
In flux
Sometimes I really want the world to stop spinning. The simultaneous house hunting, job hunting, and wedding planning is both the best and worst decision I may have ever made. I am excited and thrilled to be striking out into our new life, building the future we want, together. Starting it right now, and for … Continue reading
Sprucing up the house
In a bout of unprecedented domesticity, we spent part of our weekend in Homebase. Coming home after such a long absence has been a blessing and a curse. I feel a renewed sense of purpose and focus now my life has been thrown into rather sharp relief. But I also spend everyday surrounded by the … 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
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
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
Kitchen Catastrophes
Let me tell you a story. Not that long ago, I couldn’t cook. Not a jot. In college I once tried to bake a potato in the microwave. I didn’t even poke holes in it. I was truly culinarily challenged. There is still an infamous night, not as long ago as I’d want to admit, … 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? 