A No Work for Me Collection

     

 
 

1. school holiday breakfast
2. a baby blanket on the hook, and Game of Thrones on the TV
3. crochet mitts....and not enough yarn
4. 2nd installment of the Yarn Club
5. not sure if I love it yet
6. a bit of sewing, but mostly mending (thanks to the teacher that made the Ballerina unpick the hem of her school skirt to make it longer)
7. Mr M returns from Brazil with gifts and the flu
8. French style chicken
9. lots of tea and cookies and my gorgeous new mug
10. when a photo becomes art (actually just playing with the settings on the camera)
11. the house is clean and there are flowers on the table

I love the School Holidays xx

Photo collections @ The beetle shack

With Love From Brazil

Mr M is back from his trip-of-a-lifetime to Brazil. He returned with some lovely gifts and a terrible flu that he can keep all to himself. 

 

Brazil is well known for gemstones, wooden items, pottery, soaps and of course Havaianas!

A Winter Collection

 

1. Feeling the urge to knit and keep cosy
2. Walking and discovering the other end of the Rail Trail
3. Noticing the difference the Winter sun makes
4. Picking up some produce from the local independent supermarket and pinching a rose from the Fire Station garden on the walk home. I love that I can walk to my local shops to pick up a few things or post a letter
5. Winter Yarn Club thanks to Jodie @ Jellywares
6. Simple Lemon cake
7. Couscous is back on the menu, with Mr M away
8. Needing a workout to counteract the cake
9. Getting a wet bottom in the process
10. Mr M is apparently having a wonderful time in Brazil

Stills Collections @ The Beetle Shack