My mum has always been a fan of Laura Ashley, from when she dreamt of their dresses as a teenager through to decorating our childhood rooms. I have inherited this love – one of the first things I bought for “our house” when I moved in with my husband was a LA red spotty jug,… Continue reading Laura Ashley, 1987
In the run up to Christmas, as I frantically crocheted in every spare minute to finish presents for my nearest and dearest, I somehow got it into my head that I also needed to make something for Alice to wear over the festive period. I have wanted to make a dress in this style for… Continue reading Betsy Dress
Happy New Year! 2016 unfortunatley got off to a bad start as I spent several days in bed with a nasty tonsilitis/laryngitis/plague combination. It was not a great way to spend the start of the year, and it has taken some time to feel like I’m back on my feet. So the last couple of… Continue reading Hello 2016
Last week we finally made a trip to the coast to see the grey seals that have been born at the nature reserve at Donna Nook. I had been meaning to go for several weeks, but every time we’d had a free day the weather had not been on our side! However that Friday was… Continue reading Baby seals at Donna Nook
I love Seasalt Cornwall clothing, and have a few of their items already in my wardrobe. When I saw that they were running a competition to win your dream Christmas outfit I couldn’t wait to start putting together my perfect ensemble. In fact, I had so much fun I just had to share it with… Continue reading Christmas Wish List with Seasalt
Life certainly seems to be hurtling past at 100mph at the moment, but thats not to say it’s all bad. We’re managing to fit in plenty of nice things among the hectic pre-Christmas busyness. Heres a few pictures from the last couple of weeks. I hope you enjoy.
I am so excited about todays post, as I finally get to share with you some of the crafty touches I have been making for our home this festive season. For several weeks I have been busy hooking up a storm of crochet snowflakes, using crochet thread, a teeny tiny 2mm hook and the 100… Continue reading It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Cooking is not my forte. I love to bake, but cooking is definitely the domain of Mr Cathrinskey (and my two year old, as you can see above!). I’m not very adventurous in the kitchen, and like to follow a recipe, unlike Mr C who can just throw all sorts together and create something… Continue reading Cooking with Deliciously Ella
Autum is a beautiful time of year, and the word immediately evokes images of shiny brown conkers and cosy log fires. It is a season of hot chocolate, red noses, scarves, woolly jumpers and thick socks. There is of course one things that is quintestentially aumtumnal – leaves! Mounds and mounds of crispy leaves, glowing… Continue reading What’s growing in November
Those of you who know me will know I am a big fan of Lucy from Attic24, and have been for many, many years. Her use of bright, cheerful colours and gorgeous designs have really helped revamp the image of crochet for a new generation. Despite the fact that I have been to all three… Continue reading Attic24 Sunny CAL
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