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Giveaway: Archie and the Rug Craft Book Bundle
Picture the perfect weekend scene; waking up to the radio, popping the kettle on and pulling out some pre-made pancake batter from the fridge for a lazy morning breakfast. Then, spend the day browsing through craft books (whilst devouring cake) and start a new weekend project for your home. Sound good? Want it to be the weekend already? Well I can’t fix that I’m afraid, but I can offer up some craft inspiration for you! I’ve teamed up with the lovely Nicolette from Archie and…
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52 Lists // The Good Things About Your Town
Photos taken late Summer, 2013 The location. Hebden Bridge is a town surrounded by awesome countryside and the train links you (direct) to Manchester, Leeds and York. Perfect. The folk. The people in Hebbers are pretty creative; it’s a community full of artists, writers, musicians and crafters which makes it a lively, unique and inspiring place to live. The scenery is breathtaking. In all seasons this place blows me away. The abundance of independent shops, cafes and businesses including an awesome cinema…
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52 Lists // Your To Do List This Week
Giant Globe storage Bag c/o Rose and Grey I’ve had to relegate a few things off this list because I have a few secrets to keep under my Peter Pan Collar (I am an annoying so-and-so). So this to do list is all the bits I’m up to in between work, blogging, normal housework and secret stuff. Edit my blog pages Write a birthday list Make plans for birthday weekend in York Send a birthday gift and congratulations card in…
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52 Lists // The Things That Make You Happy You’re Alive
Waking up next to the OH Going to gigs American pancakes with blueberries and maple syrup Holidays near the sea My nephew and niece Beautiful art, photography and craft Kind and selfless people Watching films The Yorkshire Moors My university friends A new pair of shoes (brogues, loafers and ankle boots please) The comfort of home I could easily go on… What things make you happy you’re alive? ♥ P.S See my previous lists here as part of the Made in Hunters 52…
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52 Lists // My Favourite Quotes
Live it like you love it. – The Charlatans Every day may not be good but there is good in every day. – Unknown Don’t compare your beginning with someone else’s middle. – Jon Acuff We’re all in it together. – Brazil There’s only X amount of time. You can do whatever you want with that time. It’s your time. – Lou Reed ♥ P.S See my previous lists here as part of the Made in Hunters 52 lists project
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #3
New month – new start. Had a stressful September? Treat today as a new beginning like you would a new year. What’s past is past and all that jazz. Turn off the telly. I’m not a TV snob, far from it. But turning the TV off DOES promote productivity and make you do something different. I’ve become far more selective with the programmes I watch, making sure I don’t sit on my bum watching rubbish till something good comes on.…
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week
Pick up a pen and a piece of paper. Write down an ambition you have. Already achieved it or on your way? Give yourself a pat on the back. Not quite there yet? Begin to think and research how you can make it happen (followed by a pat on the back for taking the crucial first step). Take 15 minutes out of your day with a cup of your favourite beverage, and write a letter to a friend or…