Happy Valentines

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Chic on a shoestring

This month's WI was a talk from Mary Jane Baxter about her book Chic on a shoestring.

Once again the story was of someone who left 'normal' work to do something creative they loved - not something great to hear when I feel like I do about my work at the moment.

Even so, it was very inspiring, and as soon as I have got my bead, button and ribbon stashes together, plus found some time from somewhere, I'll get on with making and improving some stuff.

I realised however that I've already done some upcycling of my own in the past.  I think the projects to attack are a collar and a hat. Now that I've got the book from the library (cheapskate thrifty person that i am!), watch this space...

This month I have mostly... - January

January is mostly past already, where has it gone?

This year, I thought it would be good (for me, mostly) to summarise each month, so here goes.

This month I have mostly been...
Working v. long hours
Getting my bag stolen
Coming up with my 30 before 30 list
Waiting for ferries
Being double booked for seemingly everything

And...
Watching:
Woody Allen films
Sherlock
Holy flying circus
New Girl

Going to:
Arran
Malta
Warwick (work)
Coffins exhibition at South Bank Centre

Listening to (not much since my ipod was in my bag ):
My Life Story
Maccabees
Tribes

Plus...
I've seen this everywhere but it is amazing -The joy of books



Will February be better?