Monthly Archives: December 2010

2010:That was the year that was

I spend so much of my time on self-criticism and generally giving myself a hard time that I thought a post summing up how far I’ve come in the last 12 months would be no bad thing! 1. I have … Continue reading

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Home Truths

Inspired by a post over at From the Rooftops, itself inspired by a post by Celia, here are some things you might not know about me….. 1. I have never seen any of the Star Wars films all the way … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – Daddy’s Girl

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Paddy’s Chocolate Minty Balls

Yes, I said ‘balls’. Stop sniggering at the back, it’s not big or clever. This is a story of how I rescued an edible gift disaster area. I have made various treats and traybakes for Christmas gifts. Biscotti, Nigella’s peanut … Continue reading

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Home

Let me go home, I’m just too far, from where you are, I wanna come home* Despite air travel related fears earlier in the week, I am indeed safely ensconced in the ancestral home of the Pettis clan (family motto: … Continue reading

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Strange Glue

As a neat follow on from my last post, any discussion of demons always makes me think of this song. Bloody wonderful…..

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Worry, fear and getting over myself

*Warning – I’m in ramble mode again. This has nothing to do with crafting. You might want to get a cup of tea before you start reading* I am a worrier. I always have been. I think it may be … Continue reading

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Calling all book geeks

You might have heard of World Book Day – but what about World Book Night? On Saturday 5th March 2011, 1 million books will be given out, free of charge, to members of the public across the UK and Ireland. … Continue reading

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