Category Archives: Getting Organised

Quote of the day

My daughter, home for the weekend noticed that I had two of our Draining Racks, one on each side of the sink.  She asked me where they came from and I told her that they were part of my collection … Continue reading

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Decorating and Spring Cleaning

Each time I return from being abroad, my husband holds his breath. ‘Oh God, what is she going to do now?’ I hear him ask under his breath. I cannot help myself, staying in a friend’s home, visiting a new … Continue reading

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Cocktail Canapes

I spoke earlier in the week about making your own canapes and here is something I made earlier! 3 Ideas I wrapped parma ham around Breadsticks, easy but yummy. The pastry cups have wilted spinach, half a quails egg and … Continue reading

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How to Make a Christmas Wreath

I’ve just discovered some great instructions on how to make a Christmas wreath via the HomeLife blog. Just to ring the changes, this wreath is made with jasmine greenery, which of course would smell wonderful as your guests wait at … Continue reading

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Stocking Fillers for Men: 10 Useful Ideas

If it’s true that men are all little boys at heart, then it’s all the more reason to pander to the little boy in them and make sure that Father Christmas has left an intriguing, knobbly Christmas stocking full of … Continue reading

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The Perfect Wife/Mother

I have not yet seen the film with SJP but I think I must be up there with her as trying hardest to be perfect….but sadly failing. This week as most of you will know was half term.. It also … Continue reading

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Our new website

It is official, we have an updated version of our website starting in November.  While being a huge source of excitement it has meant that I feel as if I am studying for exams. It is half-term and usually it … Continue reading

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Planning for Christmas Fairs

Last week The Blonde Exec was busy with her stall at the Ludlow Food Festival where our Food Bowl Covers were an absolute HIT! Now autumn is here and our minds are turning to what we’re going to show at … Continue reading

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Whose that girl?

I have just had a hilarious afternoon thinking up names for my Vintage Cake stands.  I thought that giving them numbers was much too impersonal so I have given them proper old fashioned names. Let me introduce you to CLAUDIA, … Continue reading

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Wooden bread bins, a bread loaf recipe and why it’s the details that make your kitchen

According to The  Sunday Times Home section published last weekend, it’s “the details that make the difference” in your kitchen.  Items like the toaster you choose (Dualits are top of the list), kettles, knife blocks, and bread bins.  That’s what … Continue reading

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