Why is Halloween so synonymous with Black cats? Why are black cats considered unlucky? Did you know that there is an actual Black Cat Day? Apparently this all dates back to mediaeval times, especially in France and Spain when black cats were associated with witchcraft and were considered bad luck. Think Joan of Arc! TheseContinue reading “Halloween & Black Cats”
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Barbie Fever!
Just in case you haven’t noticed, there is a pink retro offering this summer in the name of the “Barbie” film. Forecast to be this summers blockbuster, Barbie, (who was the 1980’s iconic girl doll) is coming to a screen near you. Pink, retro, lots of singing and dancing is what I have seen fromContinue reading “Barbie Fever!”
Peg bags
Although I consider myself to be a feminist and fully intend on continuing to bring my son up to believe that women can do anything that a man can do (if not better!), I find some strange personal satisfaction when I can hang out my washing on a lovely breezy summer’s day, watching it all blowing in the wind! IContinue reading “Peg bags”
My Springtime garden and seed sowing
My garden has been a work in progress during the past 10 years. This is when I first met my husband to be and moved into his house and garden (I say this term loosely!). The actual garden consisted of an overgrown bit of lawn, a mud patch for a patio and a grapevine thatContinue reading “My Springtime garden and seed sowing”
Bunting!
We went to Moseley in Bloom gardens this weekend and as well as looking round and admiring other people’s gardens, I always come away with inspiration and ideas that I intend to carry out. This garden had lovely handmade bunting by the owner and transformed a plain fence. I might well do this in myContinue reading “Bunting!”
Lizzy's Homemade 