A Place to Enjoy, Crochet

I Made My First Jumper – Just in time for summer!

I've not tried to crochet an item of clothing before but I thought this jumper looked fun and easy to make. It's a nice baggy style which is how I like my jumpers and I loved the wool chosen. It was Stylecraft Life dK in Silver Nepp. It has lovely flecks of colours throughout. I… Continue reading I Made My First Jumper – Just in time for summer!

A Place to Enjoy, baking, Shopping

Easter is My Favourite Holiday

I love Easter. It's in the spring time, the kids have two whole weeks off school and there is lots of chocolate! What's not to love. You don't even have to be religious to enjoy Easter, but if you are then you'll know how uplifting the Church Service can be on Easter Sunday. I'm going… Continue reading Easter is My Favourite Holiday

A Place to Reflect

What is Mindfulness

mindfulness ˈmʌɪn(d)f(ʊ)lnəs/ noun 1. the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. "their mindfulness of the wider cinematic tradition" 2. a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.     When practising… Continue reading What is Mindfulness

A Place to Read

What I’ve been Reading lately

The title of this post should really be what I've been listening to lately, but I do love my audio books. In this post I'll include links to both Audio and Book versions. Three Things About Elsie by Joanna Cannon The Blurb 84-year-old Florence has fallen in her flat at Cherry Tree Home for the… Continue reading What I’ve been Reading lately