Category Archives: Photos

November Creature Update

Posted on November 25, 2010 by

It’s time to release the latest creatures by the Mum on the unsuspecting public… It’s Snowmen, Penguin and Robin time!  (Sound like superheroes, lol).

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Bunny Sorry

Posted on May 30, 2010 by

Ooops!  I forgot to post an Easter update of this year’s creations by the Mum.  Cue pic: You will be pleased to know they all found new homes in time for Easter…

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Monumental

Posted on April 17, 2010 by

Just ‘cos I’m in a postcard kind of mood. The tomb of Queens Elizabeth and Mary at Westminster Abbey.  I love tombs, and I love wandering around them at the Abbey! Following on from tombs, here is the Guard’s memorial.  … Continue reading →

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Why Am I Haunted by Venice?

Posted on January 30, 2010 by

For some reason at the beginning of this week, for at least three nights in a row I dreamt about Venice.  Why?  I just don’t know.  I haven’t watched, read, looked at or otherwise done anything remotely involving Venice.  Yet, … Continue reading →

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There’s Somebody (Squeaking) in the Room!

Posted on December 24, 2009 by

Well you know what they say about famous last words. Both the Mum and I really felt the loss of Gilbert the last rat, and the Rat Palace had been tidied away.  The house just wasn’t the same… So…I arrived … Continue reading →

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Mmmm, Marcasite

Posted on November 22, 2009 by

I’ve loved Marcasite for years.  I think it must be because I saw people still wearing the sparkling brooches made of it when I was a child, and just maybe I saw pieces in the jumble (junk) sales I used … Continue reading →

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Knitted News

Posted on October 30, 2009 by

Time for another knitted update from the Mum’s latest creations. The Mum has been busy this year, not only with her own creations, but with some commissions.  First up was a request to provide bats for sale at some bat … Continue reading →

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Catch Up With the Wombat

Posted on August 21, 2009 by

After hosting the lovely Travelling Wombat in July, I’ve been keeping up with his exploits.  A little bird told me he’d been staying in Lincolnshire. Pop over to the fabulous Duly Moated to find out! You can see the latest … Continue reading →

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Edelweiss…!

Posted on July 6, 2009 by

Those of you that remember our slightly obsessional love for the Sound of Music – I had to update on the exciting news that we have managed to grow a small crop of Edelweiss in the garden this year!  Though, … Continue reading →

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A Steamy Weekend

Posted on June 23, 2009 by

Well, that will get me either the very wrong, or very right readers! Most of you will have guessed I’m actually talking about the Steam and Vintage Fair at the Castle at the weekend. WOW.  What a turnout (thank you!), … Continue reading →

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