So, you’re getting a puppy. There’s endless things you can buy for dogs, and these accessories come in all price ranges. I’ve certainly fallen into the temptation of buying a few more things than strictly necessary. Hopefully my list of essentials can help you filter out what you actually need, and what’s worth paying a little… Continue reading puppy essentials, part i: sleep and eat
I got a puppy this summer! This little dachshund was brought to his forever home July 1st, and it’s been challenging but fantastic. He’s now just over 5 months and watching him grow and develop has been fascinating. Cupar came from a great home and adjusts easily to new people, places and settings. He is stubborn… Continue reading introducing: puppy cupar
I so enjoy making hand-made gifts for friends, but I always feel a bit awkward giving them away because hand-made things are never perfect. However, I suppose that’s [mostly] shyness on my part, as I always love a hand-made gift, imperfections and all. Receiving (and giving) something that a friend or relative has put time and… Continue reading easy handmade gift: diy cross stitch phone case
I’ve recently taken up cross stitching! In other words, I’m becoming more and more similar to my 91 year-old neighbour. I started cross stitching when I thought of the perfect birthday gift for my friend and fellow Orange is the New Black fan, Sarah: a cross stitch of Crazy Eyes’ poem to Piper from season… Continue reading my five favourite online resources for beginners’ cross stitching
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