Well i finally made up my mind & decide i need to go back to blogspot, its simpler for me to use as i have very little knowledge of design tec on computers. My new link is similar to the original 4 Lilgirls, but as that one is just not... Continue reading

Eventhough we are experiencing some of the MOST rotten wheather at the moment, I have to say i'm enjoying cozy times indoors..... Lots of book reading & candlelight............................................. Apple pie & coffee........................................... New roses on my table....................................... And plenty of hookey time, I tell you......it was heavenly............more than heavenly ............the... Continue reading

Its official, i've become a bag obsessive, addictive, nuts on BAGS!!!!! A few crochet ones next I think. But seriously i do love to make bags, they look well with clothes, they transport things, they improve your general look & most important they say something about the carrier ( i... Continue reading

I can't believe its been a week since my last post......................I've had such a mixed week, a wee bit of hooking, a smidge of sewing, a whopper of a flu ( that i had to feed) & a beautiful parcel in the post :) A new cushion to enhance my... Continue reading

Busy, busy, busy..................... lots to do round here, not terribly taxing work though, in fact the kind of things i love to do!!!! A wee bit of baking yesterday evening, cupcakes no less, & not made by me. These were lovingly baked by Ella, with a lil bit of help... Continue reading

I just had to post again today, I was in such bad form yesterday that i thought "hey snap out of it & stop being such a sulk, post something nice!!!!! " So here i am in a better mood wanting to share my day so far today. Had a... Continue reading

Well exactly two mins ago i got Sophie to draw a winner for the giveaway, I've seen others arrive at a winner through some computer program but i'm afraid i'm a little comp illiterate for that, now i know its probably really simple but as it is i'm a few... Continue reading

Taa Dahhhh the giveaway bag, I should have waited until I had it made to host a giveaway so here it is. I enjoyed blogging soooooooooo very much, have made sweet friends & have received some really beautiful gifts through this new past time, so really this give away is... Continue reading

I'm so happy to be able to make something like this for my mom, she was the one that taught me to sew at a very young age, along with my grandmother, sewing was a huge part of family life. When i took it further & studied fashion design for... Continue reading

Remember this ol thing i was crocheting waaaaaaaay back in May, i think!!!!!!!!! Would you look at that, i wouldn't use it in a dog basket & i intended it for my car, well at the moment it would suit my car ( could badly do with a good.......... professional... Continue reading

I'm so enjoying making the gifts for my "Pay it Forward " that i decided to make one more and host a give away. I've been the recipiant of three giveaways recently so i thought "HEY" time to give one back. You can see the type of gift for P... Continue reading

Wow today's been another fab day, in fact i'm blown away, as it was all so unexpected. Firstly this morning i picked up my monthly "Country homes & Interiors", beautiful issue, full of lovely autumn colors & goodness, can't wait to browse it this evening, here's a wee peek...... Beautiful... Continue reading

Oh my we have just had the most busy day, definitely not a day of rest, but most definitely a day of blessing. After church this morning we rushed home as today we were feeding fourteen people for dinner.......................................delicious though............. roast beef with all the trimmings (crunchy roast spuds/potatoes, fresh... Continue reading

Hi there My pay it forward giveaway ends tomorrow, soooooo i thought i'd give you a peek at one of the pressies i'll be giving away for this.................................................. And this is it, pressie number one ........... a pretty handmade bag with a contrast bow tie Lined in matching floral, with... Continue reading

I had vowed at the beginning of the summer to finish at least two of the four blankets i had on the go or on my hook, a very confused hook i might add, flitting from one to the other, back & forth, wow i was getting dizzy! So it... Continue reading

Well after last week I thought "time to chill out & relax a wee bit". The girls are back to school next week so i'm making the most of any sunny days that should happen this way. Now I know the irish weather generally isn't up to much but we... Continue reading