We’ve just got back from a week away in sunny (and it was, kind of. Or at least, not rainy, so a big Hurrah!) Cornwall. It was fabulous. There was no wi-fi, which meant I was forced to kick back and spend the evenings reading, and going to bed at a sensible time, rather than … Continue reading
Here’s the Storify if you missed last night’s #makedoandmendhour As usual, some great Make Do and Mend tips to make use of. Thanks to everyone who joined in, and see you next Thursday 8-9pm, for more of the same 🙂
By the wonders of modern technology, this blog post is winging it’s way to a computer screen near you, while I am actually on holiday. I would like to say I was sunning myself on a beach somewhere, but depending on the vagaries of the British climate, I will either be a) cooped up indoors … Continue reading
I have been having a bit of a sort-out. I am grudgingly coming to the realisation that the Tidy-Up Fairy is not going to come round, and that maybe, after all this time, it is down to me to keep the place looking vaguely ship-shape. I am slightly ashamed that it has taken me until … Continue reading
Another great #makedoandmendhour this week! I hope you don’t mind me posting the Storify thingys here-such great little Make Do and Mend biggest get shared each week, and it seems a shame for those of you who don’t make it to miss out! Click on the pic to go straight to this week’s Storify, and … Continue reading
Thankyou soooo much for all your wonderful comments about my logo for my exciting new Make Do and Mend-able venture, all from the fair hand of the fabulous Claire Holgate! It was lovely to have so much positive and constructive feedback. I’ve managed to narrow it down from all the various options, to a final … Continue reading
Right then lovely super blog readers and friends. I need your help, and the benefit of your good taste and constructive feedback (no pressure…!) I blogged a little while back about my plans for world domination for Make Do and Mend, in the form of Make Do and Mend-able. Work is continuing behind the scenes … Continue reading
Hip Hip Hip Hooray! Yes, the sun was out. And at the weekend as well 🙂 For some reason, the changing of the seasons always seems to catch me out. I know it’s late Spring, and Summer is well on it’s way, and hopefully things will warm up and we will see some sun. But … Continue reading
I promised it was on it’s way, and now it’s here. The Amazing Sideboard Guinea Pig Cage…! All thanks to the lovely hubby, who has worked so hard on it every evening after work when the kids are in bed. And who has even written this blog post all about it 🙂 Take it away … Continue reading
Apologies everyone, I neglected to post the link to last week’s #makedoandmendhour Storify round up. So this week you get a double whammy! Here is last weeks-just click on the picture, and it will take you to the page, so you can catch up.Do have a scroll through-there are some GENIUS upcycling ideas in there, … Continue reading
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