Altered perceptions – a sorry saga

I bought a VW Anglomania dress from Net a Porter recently. I don’t normally shop there as it’s far too expensive for me and I usually wear jeans and a t shirt but VW dresses often fit curvy women like me and this dress was for a short holiday I am taking...
My Knitting #20: Daffodil

My Knitting #20: Daffodil

My lovely friend @MrsPanad is a music teacher from Wales who gave me loads of support when I was trying to improve my music aural skills in advance of my Grade 8 singing exam last November. She even sent me a helpful book and CDs. I’m returning them with thanks,...

Stupid, fat-shaming fashion people

Bought for the wedding celebration party we hosted last year, I do adore this sleeveless Anglomania dress in black stretchy lace with a grey jersey lining. It has an evening feel and is quite dressy without looking like a ballgown. But what is with that Size XL on the...

Oscar likes trumpet practice time

Where other dogs often run away from sounds made by musical instruments or start barking in pain, Oscar often comes to join in. He is a musical...

Crochet frustration

Here I am following Attic 24’s step-by-step idiots’ guide to trying to crochet this ripple pattern. I want to make a throw to go over the putative new sofa that I shall be ordering for the putative new sitting room, which has not even reached the state of...