My French Fancy

                      What have I been making? Following my success at the Christmas workshop at English Garden Plants (well, they didn't throw me out) I decide to use my new honed skills to make my own garland, see picture below.                I've never considered myself to be crafty (though I am sure my family would say otherwise). I once made a blouse for a School fashion show, well I'd be lying if I said I made it, as the Teacher had to finish  it for me, otherwise I would have walked down the catwalk in my vest. Mind you, I think it's genetic- my Mother once had to sew a button on one of my Dad's shirts and sewed her dressing gown to the shirt- in her defence it was very early in the morning. I've always admired people who are good at craft, my friend Irene has a whole shop dedicated to it and the things her and Suzy make are truly inspirational- or I get them to make them for me....

                                   Covent Garden  Feeling festive as I visited Convent Garden last week to catch up with my sisters. We all pay £20 a month into an account which normally pays for a few trips a year. This time we had lunch at the Ivy Grill in Covent Garden and we then wandered around the market, it was very busy and very festive. It was lovely to visit London and even lovelier to see my sisters but I don't miss the Uk, I just miss the people (as many people say that live here). I am always glad to drive home and as I drive up our lane I breath a huge sigh of relief to be back. I just wish I could bring my children, family and friends here.   Here's one I made earlier Had a real giggle when we made the decorations for the Christmas Market/fair at English Garden Plants near Ranes- I never know if I should use fayre or fair- though fayre is just an old-fashioned way of s...