2016 Reflections
A number of people have been sharing their hits and misses from 2016 (me included). The braver ones go on to share their reflections on the past year, and their plans for the new. I really enjoy reading these posts … Continued
A Handmade (Minimalist) Christmas
I am not very good at Christmas. I don’t like the pressure. I don’t like the unrealistic expectations. I don’t like the excess. On the other hand I do love my family, and I really enjoy spending time with them. … Continued
Dalston Dolls workshop
I mentioned how I loved the dolls I had made 25 years ago, despite the fact that their skin, hair and clothes have faded over the years, and they sport a stain or two. So when I saw some lovely … Continued
Doll making
When I was young my parents travelled a fair amount. And they would generally bring me back a present – perhaps bought, last minute, in the airport. And, as often as not, this was a small doll, dressed in the … Continued