I’ve felt bad that I’ve been neglecting my little blog. I planted a seed, watered it, it bore some fruit and then I got a bit distracted…I was feeling guilty until I came across the term ‘micro-blogging’ via Mia Freedman. After being told by @swigbikeknit I was too funny not to Tweet, I took it… Read More
How do artists get their ideas? How do musicians put down the beginnings of their next song? When a sculptor puts their hands on a block of marble, how do they know what to create?Over the years of talking to artists and craft people of all sorts, it seems that the way inspiration strikes is… Read More
I’ve got to say that I missed this little blog. Life had a few hiccups earlier this year and then the wheels fell off computer wise.I admire those who keep blogging through times that are tough. But, after many cups of tea and therapeutic knitting with a blogging friend I thought I’d give it a… Read More
Its really been too long… Chat soon! And I mean really soon!!
and that’s true love and home grown tomatoes! According to John Denver anyway, and I reckon he’s not too wrong.
A while ago I went to a BBQ for some friend’s birthdays. What to take along? Spare ribs for everyone of course. They loved them and have been at me to know how I made them. Here’s the recipe… Firstly, in a large pot put your ribs. I did 1kg here, but if you’ve got a… Read More
I’ve got some plans for 2012. But, first I need to make a space for myself. A studio. An area to create and inspire. The TGWH rearranged the spare room back in July…without me… It was traumatic to come home and find everything dumped on the bed, but it needed to be done. All this rearranging… Read More
What’s your morning ritual? I like a few quiet minutes to prepare for the day. Sitting outside and taking in the sunrise settles me. Doing a few jobs quietly, a cuppa, then listening to the Rural Report on ABC Radio. These are my rituals. Jumping up and racing around to get out the door does… Read More
She brushed her unruly hair, made her bed and cleaned her room. Without. Me. Asking her too. Baby steps forward.
Life is full of acronyms. The one that I have been wrapped up in for the last few months is KAL or Knit Along. A group agree to knit an item or a specific pattern, or anything really! Sometimes there is a deadline, sometimes not. I really enjoy the encouragement and fun that ensues when… Read More