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“who even thought to heat up sand in the first place!?” The answer was; Mother Nature, that’s who.

Sometimes you come across things that make you wonder why they were ever made and what they were made for!

On the other hand, on a trip to Bali a few years ago, I had the pleasure of visiting the “100% Genuine Fake Shop”

I’ve had days where I’ve gone full “Seven Dwarves”……well ok then, I swapped out “Bashful” and “Doc” for “Sweaty” and Sweary”

From the time that man discovered fire, the human race has been trying to illuminate the dark hours. Initially using flaming torches and...

Being able to sew once again came into its own during the war years with the “Make do and Mend” campaign launched in 1942

That is the way to end up with egg on your face and no-one likes that do they.

Finally it’s raining. We now seem to be getting all the rain that shoulda, coulda, woulda have fallen over the course of the summer, all in one go!

it was a big moment when you were allowed to lay down your pencil and take up the fountain pen

There was only one lot I really wanted but my nemesis was there.

I thought I’d throw this penny in the pond early. Art Deco Aeroplane Ashtray Tobacciana! As a born again non smoker, I understand only...

Some people regard champagne as "the Kings New Clothes", no better or worse than Prosecco or Cava. I take an entirely different view. Champagne is the best!

To polish or not to polish (metal) seems to be a contentious subject too.

Tea is so important to me that I get the vapours just thinking about the time we went on holiday abroad and I didn't even think to take my own tea bags.

I’ve always been fascinated by Uranium glass. It’s quite magical when you point an Ultra Violet torch at an humble object and see it turn into something other-worldly.

If you live in a modern house but love Victoriana, do not despair. The ornate can be showcased beautifully against a minimalist background.

It's lovely when you (think) you know what youre doing and how to do it.