Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Been working away at the Sunday TV show demos today. Got some very lovely stamps and dies and stencils to showcase. I do hope you like them. Here’s a snippet from one of the projects I hope to be showing you during the Sunday 2-4pm show on HOCHANDA The new blog format is proving to be a challenge, I must say! In the front garden, what you are looking at, nothing has changed at…
Hi there,Thanks for joining me on the first day of 2019! Have you got any plans for the coming year? Is there anything already pencilled in on your calendar? I have already got a pretty full schedule. Our Open Days and Retreats and HOCHANDA TV shows are set in stone for the whole year, so unless something unexpected happens, the regular shows and events are firmly fixed. In fact, why don’t I give you a copy of our main…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Are you celebrating this evening? Seeing the old year out? Welcoming the new year in? Dave and I are keeping it quiet, staying in, lighting a log fire and generally keeping out of trouble! It’s been quite a year, hasn’t it? Yep. A busy year indeed! So as we gear up to tackle 2019 and all it has to offer, may I just take this opportunity to thank you for your loyalty, friendship and…
Hi there! Thanks for popping in. Is it time to go back to work yet? I’ve got so many new ideas bouncing around, I really can’t wait to get back to it now! It’s like that old punchline, “Right. Break’s over! Back on your heads!” I somehow need the structure which Clarity gives me back in my life again; I love what we do, and am excited to get all the new ideas in place. We have had such a…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Not sure what day of the week it is anymore! All this time off and late morning lie ins has left me at sixes and sevens! So I just ignored the calendar, and did what I fancied today – which was DRAW! The house was empty, so I settled down to the floral Alphabet I’m working on. P for Poppy. In fact, I even nailed the Q for Quaker Lady. I know! Some of…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Grace and her lovely fella left early this morning, headed back to the Big Apple already. Can’t believe she’s gone again. But hey ho. We had a blast, and she thoroughly enjoyed her Christmas for sure! It was so good to spend a week with friends and family. So so good. How quickly it passes though, eh. Mark’s still here for a couple of days, so it’s a gradual departure, which is better. He’s…
Hi there! Thanks for popping in. All gone. Every single one. Weren’t here long. But it’s okay. I can make more… WHAT ?!?!? She can make more?!? Pots and things I’m talking about ! I gave them all away as gifts! Ah…did you think I meant all the kids had gone again? No no no. They’re still here! And as for making more – at my age? Be realistic! But the pottery stash I was making for weeks – THAT…
Hi there! Happy Boxing Day! Another glorious day here, although I never left the house today. Scurried round like a loony this morning, because we had all Dave’s family and a bunch of friends over this afternoon and into the evening. In fact, the kids have all just gone off up to the pub, and Dave is in the living room with our dear friend Shona drinking tea, whilst I pop up to chat to you. It has been a…
Ho Ho Ho! How are you?! Having a peaceful, joyful Christmas i hope. Forgive the late post – been spinning like a top, cooking, entertaining and having way too much fun! My jaw aches from laughing! Started with a lovely brisk walk after breakfast. The weather was glorious, so we walked down to the ghyll, the ancient woodland near where we live. The kids couldn’t resist the playground of course – … only Dad remained the steadfast adult. He is…
Hi there,Thanks for popping in. We are celebrating Christmas this evening, so can’t stop.Apart from the water pipe which sprang a leak above the kitchen, causing it to rain indoors, everything is peachy!CLEAN KITCHEN FLOOR THOUGH! I do hope you are having a lovely evening.Must go. The family is waiting xxxWe have had our Christmas Eve meal: Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and onion gravy. Deeeelicious !Time to gather together, light the candles, pour a drink and open the gifts underneath the tree.No….