Common Ground It would not be an exaggeration to say that Ted is one of the most inspiring and admirable entrepreneurs I have met in a long time. Upon walking into Ted and Margaret’s home, one cannot but be struck… Continue Reading
What a wonderful experience it was for me to interview Ted Mirtle about his @artisticdesigninwood. There was so much to learn about and such a huge amount of interesting work that he has done, that it took a few visits… Continue Reading
You will be amazed when getting out on the open road what #excitingartandcraftideasfoundonroadtrip which can inspire either a new business or craft idea. When Marion and I set out on our road trip to Port Alfred, we decided that we… Continue Reading
For many years I have known that even a #agreenthumbedgardenerstillrequiresmuscle and I needed it again this week. The lovely archway that my son Greg made as a gift for me three Christmases ago had a distinct lean and I called… Continue Reading
Did you have the pleasure of watching your Mother knitting little dresses or baby jackets or even socks when you were little and think this was just #fortheloveofknitting, not realizing that it was more than likely a necessity at that… Continue Reading
WAY BACK WHEN At this wonderful time of the year, do you think back at the #ghosofChristmaspastandChristmasnow? We all have of our memories of Christmas as children and remember the anticipation of Santa arriving during the night with a bag… Continue Reading
When you are standing in the queue to get your boarding ticket to catch your flight out of Cape Town International, #don’tletthesuncatchyoucrying. This is not meant for anyone who spent too much time on Camps Bay or Clifton Beach and… Continue Reading
The Quilting Bug Bit It has been many years that I have spent sewing and quilting so I thought that now was the time to write something on #quiltingtipsandhints which might make this exciting journey of quilting easier for people… Continue Reading
#ifyougoontothewebtoday If you go on to the Web today It’s a very good time to hear of all the excitement engendered this way And that the Black Friday Specials are here The family and Baxter are having fun in… Continue Reading
Do you find, when waking in the small hours, your thoughts turn around and around in your head? My late Mother-in-law would say they would “tumble and toss” and this describes it to a T. It is such a wonderful… Continue Reading