Hand-knitted jumpers
I’ve spent the past few days crocheting while binge-watching Downton Abbey. It has been a wonderfully enjoyable way to spend the holidays. I finished this skirt for Elizabeth. Yesterday we … Continue reading Hand-knitted jumpers
Tag: charity shop
We passed the test
I’m very happy to say that Ben and I both passed the Life in the UK test today. It’s the test you have to take to get indefinite leave to … Continue reading We passed the test
Sparkly dress
I got this lovely dress from the charity shop today. The sequins are sewn onto a soft, stretchy fabric which makes it very comfortable and easy to wear. I almost … Continue reading Sparkly dress
Dresses, gardening, cycling, and lectures
I got a magnificent gown at the charity shop yesterday. I have no idea when or where I’ll ever wear this but it was too lovely to resist and fits … Continue reading Dresses, gardening, cycling, and lectures
A clothing library
I got some great stuff at the charity shop on the weekend. One treasure is this turtleneck top made by Geiger of Austria which I bought for £7. I’ve not … Continue reading A clothing library
How to get exercise without doing any exercise
I’ve started wearing my Fitbit again and yesterday, without doing any exercise at all, I managed to clock up 15,427 steps and 87 minutes of moderate activity in one day. … Continue reading How to get exercise without doing any exercise
Strong, fit, and healthy
I love Saturdays. I feel so strong and energetic right now and the weekend is my time to get outside for some physical activity. Today I have been particularly active … Continue reading Strong, fit, and healthy
A new dress
I haven’t been op-shopping for ages but had the chance to duck into a charity shop on our way home from the vegan festival today. I got this lovely dress.
Pianos and dresses
The rental property we were living in this past year had a piano. Since moving into our new house I have been missing having a piano and so I’ve been … Continue reading Pianos and dresses
The dentist and playing dress-ups
I took Elizabeth to the dentist this morning and everything is fine which is a big relief after the shock we had last year. We’ve found a terrific dentist here. … Continue reading The dentist and playing dress-ups
