life in the slow lane

Gosh, this time of year is just crazy. I feel like I haven't sat down in weeks. There is so much to do at work: reports to write, end-of...

I'm sorry, little blog, for my absence. Please accept these pretty sweet peas in an attempt to make amends. And a cake, too. I made t...

My Easter mantle Our Easter tree. Just a couple of images from a really wonderful family Easter. We had 12 for lunch and the Lovely...

I am so behind on blogging, both reading and writing. Life has just gotten so busy. No  - I tell myself reproachfully, whenever I am startin...

Cross-stitching. A newly discovered thrill. More on this to come, at a later date. Enjoying tea and cake (a Coventry God cake, in ho...

This month I baked a classic chocolate cake. This is my fail-safe, go-to cake for birthdays, afternoon teas and visitors. I use the method w...

I once - several years ago now - bought a cake from Meg Rivers . Ever since, they have periodically sent me catalogues, which I enjoy browsi...