These last few days have been dark and gloomy, leaving behind a sense of sadness in the air. The grey skies only added more dreary days by generating more dark clouds.
Bygone Easter egg hunt
When I was about 11 years old, I was secretly jealous of my school friends. The reason is that they get to go on an Easter egg hunt during the Easter holidays, and I have to find other activities. So, I can only imagine it must be so much fun to go hunting for chocolate eggs!
Bring me Sunshine
The array of Narcissi ‘tête-à-tête’ not only bring me sunshine, but also captures my attention straight away with their delicate clusters of golden-yellow bells that are shivering in the spring breeze. Thanks to the warmth of the gentle sunshine that has wakened up their tiny yellow bells.
5 Easy Crochet Projects
It’s time to swing into spring and to get swinging. There are 5 easy crochet projects to make – one for each week. So, banish those winter blues and revive those rustic winter crochet hooks!
Year of the Goat 2015
If I could choose my Chinese zodiac animal – I would have opted for the ‘Goat’ – for their gentle, kind and mild-mannered characteristics. Since ancient times, Chinese people have been using its fleece to make writing brushes and its jackets for warmth. Their pure snow-white fur resembles precious white jade. This year celebrates the year of the goat 2015.
Saint Valentine’s Day
St Valentine is a third-century Roman saint remembered on February 14 each year. During the high Middle Ages, he was associated with a ‘courtly love’ tradition.