opshop – Rachel

By Rachel M Jul 26, 2020

Crochet, cat, courses, and hair cuts

I’ve spent most of my Sunday crocheting. I didn’t get to the allotment this weekend which means it’s going to be full of weeds next weekend. I find it hard … Continue reading Crochet, cat, courses, and hair cuts

By Rachel M Dec 29, 2019

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

By Rachel M Dec 9, 2019

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

By Rachel M Mar 4, 2019

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

By Rachel M Jan 27, 2019January 27, 2019

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

By Rachel M Dec 8, 2018

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

By Rachel M May 28, 2017

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.

By Rachel M Dec 17, 2015

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

By Rachel M Mar 19, 2015March 20, 2015

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