Though those that know me might snigger at the next sentence. I am intrinsically sensible. And as I head into what my dad is referring to as my “middle age”, I seem to be getting more sensible by the day. All of a sudden longevity matters. I don’t want to tire of things and I don’t want them to wear our before I do. I am in fact, rather sick of my own conspicuous consumption and yearn to feather my nest with functional beauty and quality of the always and forever kind. Which is my way of explaining why I own a bright red leather, really rather ugly iPad case. Because I like how it stands up. And it seems indestructible. And it matches my Kindle case. And there is a whole lot of me that hates it and wishes there weren’t a hundred and one other things I need before I could even contemplate splashing out my pennies (not too many – it’s on sale!) on Rachel Ashwell’s truly lovely DODOcase for the iPad. I want. Gosh. Nobody told me sensible was dull.
I’m not sure how I feel about tattoos. On the one hand I totally appreciate them as an art form and on the other I worry about what a fright they will look when one’s skin crinkles like a stretched carrier bag. And yet what an opportunity for self-expression… for saying this is who I…
I am the worlds worst hostess. I decide in a fit of Motherly Love to throw my son a little Halloween party and have darling Richard pulling out all the stops to make it happen (including baking the cake, cutting out seven fabulous pumpkins and stringing the house with cobwebs) and when the twilight hour…
I think you all know that I am something of a Lady Geek. In fact let it be known that this is the name I wish to go by from now on. I am geeky and proud. Which is why the mechanics of blogging have fascinated me as much as the way it enables me…
Here you are Sweeties, another little collection of scrumptiously domestic family scenes from a Beacon Reader I was thrilled to happen across, buried deep in the grass at a car boot sale on Sunday. Don’t you just love Mother’s elegant hair-do? Unfortuately the cover of this 1922 edition seems to have been munched by a…
The cutest retro inspired pinny online comes from the Keeta Collecton on Etsy. Anyone for cranberry sauce?
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I'm sure that a capable lady such as yourself could turn your existing ipad cover into something similar to this with just a little courage, an iota of work and a scrap of something pretty. It can't be THAT different to covering a book can it?
Sensible IS dull alot of the time. That's why I love your "puttery treats". They elevate the every-day, ordinary, have-to, must-do things about housekeeping into utterly divine home making! Is there something you can do to make your i-pad case more to your liking? I've seen a lot of people affix lace to their leather purses to doll them up. Maybe a piece of fabric in a lovely pattern could beautify your case. I, myself, love Rachel Ashwell and Cath Kidston and would probably have a field day decorating my i-pad case if I had one. Since I don't even have an I-pad, I'll have to live vicariously through you. Let me know what you do.
I know I've said this before, but I have to say it again. I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE BACK. And I love part III of the Art of Homemaking, thank you! It made my day, yesterday.
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I'm sure that a capable lady such as yourself could turn your existing ipad cover into something similar to this with just a little courage, an iota of work and a scrap of something pretty. It can't be THAT different to covering a book can it?
Sensible IS dull alot of the time. That's why I love your "puttery treats". They elevate the every-day, ordinary, have-to, must-do things about housekeeping into utterly divine home making! Is there something you can do to make your i-pad case more to your liking? I've seen a lot of people affix lace to their leather purses to doll them up. Maybe a piece of fabric in a lovely pattern could beautify your case. I, myself, love Rachel Ashwell and Cath Kidston and would probably have a field day decorating my i-pad case if I had one. Since I don't even have an I-pad, I'll have to live vicariously through you. Let me know what you do.
Your sentiments are admirable. But that cover is so brocante. Doncha think?
Ali x
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I know I've said this before, but I have to say it again.
I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE BACK.
And I love part III of the Art of Homemaking, thank you! It made my day, yesterday.