After Boston, we headed south to Charleston, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia. Both cities are flat, situated on rivers and have colourful histories. We walked extensively but I didn’t take many photos to share. Charleston is sometimes called the “Holy City” due to the concentration of churches in the historic district. Here are a couple […]
Daily Life
Blindsided by Glaucoma
I didn’t see it coming. I’ve lived with myopia for a long time now. It was first detected when I was ten and I was caught reading my neighbour’s notes in a maths test. I wasn’t cheating, I just couldn’t see the blackboard clearly. There followed a predictable parade of eyeglasses. I didn’t always make […]
Aftermath
This time last week, the Laundry King and I were bunkering down during the superstorm. Our home faces south and was exposed to the full force of gales and the driving rain. The pole house shook violently (bringing dreams of sailing on the high seas in an 18th century barque); large pane windows creaked ominously; […]
Order Restored
After 6+ weeks of kitchen renovations, and having to cart dishes downstairs to the laundry*, it is so good to have an operational kitchen sink and a new shiny one at that. *where does one find a scullery maid in 2015 apart from Downton Abbey?
Festive Stars
Following yesterday’s post about Lisa Walton’s e-book Fun & Easy Surface Design Techniques, here’s a photo of the cards I made using my stencilled fabric. I traced around a biscuit cutter to get my star shapes. While I was at it, I made some lime shortbread for my neighbours (see recipe below.) Follow me @brendagaelsmith […]
