Sometimes a Great Notion

I am quite excited on account of Rob’s performance this evening, he’s been working on it for weeks now, we’ve … More

fungi hunt

Fallen trees, bark mulch, damp ground….the perfect habitat for fungi. At first it just looks like leaf litter and bark, … More

Happy long weekend! I thought I’d share something I have been enjoying. It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything … More

A low tide visit to Wahi Beach revealed some exciting discoveries, from fresh green sea lettuce and vibrant red sea … More

Here is a little sneak peek into a really exciting vintage sewing project that I have been looking forward to … More

Barnum’s Bones: How Barnum Brown Discovered the Most Famous Dinosaur in the World, by Tracey Fern, pictures by Boris Kulikov. … More

For some unknown reason, I’ve never taken part in one of the official Mad Men Challenges… Until NOW! Julia Bobbin … More

Life has been full lately, not much sewing happening sadly, unschooling with Luna an Blake fills my day, and I have … More

Luna’s exemption from compulsory schooling… this is my family’s vision for a life of learning. Sharing with the same spirit … More

Making a real terrarium with the kids is one of those fun projects I’ve had in mind for a while. It’s … More