Summer is fast approaching but it’s times like these that I actually like to slow down. During the summer everywhere seems extra busy, the roads, the beaches, even the supermarkets, not surprising really when you consider I lived in Cornwall for 15 years. (2004-2019) Cornwall offers 422 miles (697 kms) of coastline and is a […]
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craft /krɑːft/ verb – gerund or present participle: crafting Exercise skill in making (an object), typically by hand. I’m sure you know what it’s like, when you have dozens of half-finished projects lying about in baskets and bags or piled-up in the corner of a room. Procrastination and guilt have almost certainly set-in, a fear
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Fish Symbolism Having trawled (no pun intended!) the internet in search of ‘fish’ symbolism and meanings, with the intention of summarising, why so many people, including myself, are drawn to these fascinating and beautiful creatures. I have to admit I am left a little overwhelmed and confused. If we are to believe what we read,
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A classic bear and how it became a Teddy Chances are that at some point in your life, you will have owned a teddy bear, a stuffed, soft toy in the form of a bear, most probably when you were a child. I myself have an olive green, faux fur, hand made teddy bear given
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Consumerism – are we a throw-away society? To say I’m passionate about reducing waste is probably an understatement. Brought up in a home of 3 children with parents who remember post WWII rationing, we were taught to be frugal and to not waste anything. Me and my sisters would often joke about Mum’s elastic meals and
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Cuddly Knitted Slugs? ~ Free Knitting Pattern Ian the Slug is such a cute little guy and fits right in your pocket so you can take him wherever you go. Ian lives under the flower pot at the end of Cabbage Patch Lane and likes to spend his evenings exploring the gardens nearby. He says
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Many years ago, when I was at a particular low point in my life, I found a letter that had been left in the local Co-operative store, nestled between the chocolate coated peanuts and mint humbugs, both particular favourites of mine. Being so low and searching for a sweet treat to comfort me, one might
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