A month or so ago, I was asked by CollectivEdge  on Twitter if I'd like to enter an illustration competition that they were holding for bloggers. The task was to draw or design a pattern that could be used for a children's window blind, with the winning design being produced and sold on…

This year, I'm planning on starting a new series on The Freckled Fieldnotes where I document my travels around Cornwall! It's a bit of a personal challenge (slash resolution) for me, as it's going to take a fair chunk of confidence on my part to be able to do this by myself. BUT  …

I'm going through a bit of a sporadic party-planning phase at the moment, I think it must be the after-effect of Christmas and all the opportunities for lovely, cosy gatherings that seem to pop up at this time of year!  What's more, lately I've been daydreaming about hostin…

In my family, it's always tradition to send off 'Thank You' cards and letters to friends and family in January, after all the chaos of Christmas gift-giving has subsided. For me in particular, having my birthday on Christmas Eve means that I'll often receive double the amount of …

If you're anything like me, you'll know that shopping for gift wrap at this time of year requires a serious amount of self-restraint. Bespoke luxe wrapping paper? Yes please. Glittery washi tape? Yes yes yes. Holographic rose-gold ribbon? Oh, go on then! However, this year I've…

It's December! It's actually December guys! This can mean only one thing...it's officially time to get started on whipping up some good old-fashioned Christmas cheer. I don't know about you but I have a few foodie staples that I  have to at least try and make at this time …

We're getting to that time of year again, aren't we?   Real or fake? Turkey or beef? Elf or Home Alone? Mince pies or no mince pies? Aah- so many festive decisions to be made and so little time! Hopefully, however, I can help you out with just one of those decisions, namely the…